A Modern Home for Boronia Sport
Nearly 50 years after the original pavilion opened, Tormore Reserve has entered a new era.
Knox City Council has announced the completion of the redeveloped Tormore Reserve Pavilion, delivering modern facilities designed to support local sport and the Boronia community for decades. The project forms part of the long-term Tormore Reserve Masterplan adopted in 2016 and aims to create a more inclusive sporting environment.
Major Upgrade Delivers Modern Facilities
The redevelopment introduces significantly improved amenities for players, officials, volunteers and spectators.
The new pavilion includes:
- Upgraded player change rooms
- Two dedicated umpire change rooms
- Accessible toilets and amenities
- First aid and training spaces
- Community meeting rooms
- Social room
- Kitchen facilities
- Spectator viewing balcony
- Improved pathways
- Upgraded parking
- Better accessibility throughout the reserve
Additionally, the pavilion now meets contemporary sporting standards while providing flexible community spaces beyond match days.
Home to Several Major Sporting Organisations
Tormore Reserve remains home to the Boronia Hawks Football Netball Club and the Boronia Cricket Club.
Meanwhile, the venue also hosts Eastern Football Netball League finals, making it one of Boronia’s key sporting destinations.
Consequently, the upgraded pavilion provides improved facilities for athletes, officials, volunteers and supporters throughout the year.
Years of Planning Become Reality
The redevelopment follows years of planning, consultation and funding commitments.
Earlier, Knox City Council adopted the reserve’s masterplan in 2016 before securing significant government investment. Construction officially commenced in February 2025 before reaching completion this year.
Furthermore, the design incorporates inclusive change rooms, community spaces and sustainable building principles that reflect modern expectations for local sporting infrastructure.
Multi-million Dollar Partnership
The project received funding from all three levels involved in the redevelopment partnership.
Specifically, the Australian Government contributed $5 million through the Investing in Our Community Program.
Additionally, the Victorian Government provided $1.2 million through the Community Support Fund.
Knox City Council also contributed to the delivery of the project, completing a redevelopment valued at approximately $6.2 million.
Built for Future Generations
Although the original pavilion served local clubs for almost five decades, sporting participation and facility expectations have changed considerably.
Therefore, the redevelopment delivers accessible, welcoming and inclusive spaces that better support female participation, community activities and future growth.
Finally, Knox City Council says the upgraded pavilion ensures Tormore Reserve is prepared to serve Boronia’s sporting community for generations to come.
