Camp Reserve upgrade

The first stage of improvements includes the proposed:

• Construction of a new single sports pavilion that will include additional change rooms, a new social room and community space, a match day kiosk, umpires all gender change rooms, and public toilets. This building will be located on the western side of the oval and will replace the three existing pavilions at the north of the site
• The relocation and development of two new netball/multipurpose courts towards the south of the reserve (adjacent to Forest Street)
• Improved car parking, pathways, access roads and landscaping surrounding the new development zones.

Both the new pavilion and netball courts will provide modern facilities that are fit-for-purpose and meet the needs of sporting clubs and community members, now and into the future.

Highlights include: 

• All-abilities and all-gender change rooms which will encourage more people of all abilities to participate in local sports
• Pavilion upgrades will allow the Castlemaine & District Agricultural Society to expand on annual show offerings, potentially incorporating elements such as food and wine judging
• The location of the proposed community pavilion improves connections along Gingell Street, provides a better vantage point to watch games on the oval, and moves the pavilion outside of the flood risk area
• Upgraded netball facilities will increase participation opportunities and allow for Castlemaine to host finals events, encouraging increased visitors to the town and flow-on economic benefits
• Feedback from the community, local sporting groups, and event organisers has informed the proposed improvements
• The draft designs consider current and future recreation needs, passive community spaces and event requirements

A planning permit application has been lodged with Council for the development of Camp Reserve as a Minor Sports and Recreation Facility.

In February 2026, Council’s planning team have now advertised the permit application on Council’s website. 

Please visit the My Mount Alexander portal to view the designs and associated documents.Submissions can be made via the My Mount Alexander portal, with a submission closing date of 10 March 2026. 

Minor updates have been made to the artists impressions and video, included with this post to reflect the project designs which have been advertised with the planning permit application.