Vision for Marlborough Street Reserve

Glen Eira FC welcomes the extension of Marlborough Street Reserve and the provision of a new pavilion and synthetic pitch as part of the East Village project.  See the Council East Village page and Victoria Planning Authority East Village site.

Refer 6.3 Active Open Space on p.47 of the  East Village – Social Infrastructure Assessment (ASR Research) – September 2018:

• Expand the size of Marlborough Street Reserve by providing additional public open
  space within East Village where it abuts the Reserve.
• Relocating the pavilion at the Reserve to the western edge of the expanded site.
• Increasing the size of the sports playing field at the Reserve made possible by the
  relocation of the car park and pavilion; and
• Converting the grassed playing surface to a synthetic surface to allow the Reserve to
  cater for more future demand and diversify the sports and activities the playing area
  can be used for.

Glen Eira FC envisages also that:

• Main pitch should be equipped with 150 Lux lighting levels to allow for night matches.

FAQs

What should be included?

• Installation of synthetic playing surfaces for a full-sized soccer pitch
• 8 metre protective netting behind soccer goals to contain soccer balls
• Environmentally sustainable LED sports field floodlights
• A new pavilion with modular change rooms, unisex facilities plus a multipurpose space

What surface should be used for the sports fields?
The sports field surfaces should consist of synthetic grass with rubber shock pad underlay.

Would the facilities be available to the general community?
Yes, facilities will be available for community use outside of allocated times.

Would the facilities be home to one sporting club?
No, the facilities would be designed to be shared by all local soccer clubs and schools and provide a venue for training and competition matches.

At what times will sports field floodlights be used?
It is anticipated that sports floodlights will be used during training Monday to Friday until 9.30pm.

At what times would the sports pavilion be available?
The sports pavilion will be available during training and/or match play activities.

Would alcohol be permitted?
Sports clubs are not permitted to BYO alcohol at sporting activities and would be required to adhere to strict regulations. Alcohol is only permitted in accordance with the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation.