Victoria Park
Lulie Street, Abbotsford 3067
Melway ref: 2C, J7
The former home of the Collingwood Football Club, Victoria Park has been transformed into a major community recreation space.
At least $7.2 million was spent on the redevelopment, with the Australian Government committing $3.5 million and Yarra Council spending at least $3.7 million on the redevelopment over several years. Here is a May 2010 media release about the project.
The revitalised ground was relaunched at a community event on Sunday 4 December 2011. Musician Mike Brady performed a song - How Australian's That! - which summed up the feeling of community at the event. Here are the lyrics to How Australian's That!
Please find below links to information about other Victoria Park matters.
Community centre at Victoria Park's Social Club building
Victoria Park Public Art Commission
Collingwood Football Club VFL games
Collingwood Football Club VFL games
In 2009, Council gave the Collingwood Football Club (CFC) permission to play its VFL home games at Victoria Park. Permission was given for the VFL team to play nine games per year at Victoria Park in 2010, 2011 and 2012.
In March 2012, Council was advised by the Collingwood Football Club that there is no longer a requirement for its VFL games at Victoria Park to be fully enclosed. This follows discussions between the CFC and the Victorian Football League.
There will be no requirement for Collingwood to erect temporary fencing around the stadium or to charge for entry. This means residents from across Yarra will be able to attend all games for free.
Previously, Council and the CFC had provided free season passes for the Collingwood VFL home games to residents who live near Victoria Park. These passes will not be distributed this year as residents are now able to attend for free whenever they wish.
Here are the VFL games that will be played at Victoria Park in 2012:
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Date
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Match |
Time |
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Saturday 7 April
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Collingwood v North Ballarat
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1pm
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Saturday 28 April
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Collingwood v Sandringham
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1pm
|
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Saturday 12 May
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Collingwood v Port Melbourne
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2pm
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Saturday 19 May
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Collingwood v Bendigo
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1pm
|
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Sunday 1 July
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Collingwood v Frankston
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1pm
|
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Saturday 14 July
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Collingwood v Geelong
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1pm
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Saturday 21 July
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Collingwood v Box Hill
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10.30am
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Saturday 18 August
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Collingwood v Casey
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1pm
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Sunday 26 August
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Collingwood v Werribee
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2pm
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Accessibility
Victoria Park is wheelchair accessible.
Location
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Further information
Richard Young
Manager - Infrastructure and Special Projects
9205 5712
Richard.Young@yarracity.vic.gov.au
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