The pavilion sits alongside our recently resurfaced velodrome and includes a clubroom, storage, bike wash facility, kiosk and accessible toilets for the Carnegie Caulfield Cycling Club and the wider community. It has been designed to support people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds. 

It was officially opened on 19 June by Glen Eira Mayor Cr Dr Simone Zmood and Councillors, the Hon Clare O’Neil MP Member for Hotham, Minister for Housing, Minister for Homelessness and Minister for Cities, CEO Lucy Roffey and members of the Carnegie Caulfield Cycling Club. 

Mayor Cr Dr Simone Zmood said Packer Park has a proud cycling history, and the new pavilion will support the next generation of riders. 

“This pavilion gives one of our largest local clubs a modern, purpose-built home, while creating space for the wider community to come together and enjoy cycling,” she said. 

“It’s about supporting cyclists of all ages and abilities, and ensuring more people feel welcome to get involved.” 

The pavilion also strengthens Packer Park as a place for recreation, connection and community activity. Additionally, it supports the growth of the Carnegie Caulfield Cycling Club — one of Australia’s largest cycling clubs — which has more than 600 members and a strong junior and community program. 

Club Secretary Robin Donohue said the new pavilion will allow the club to build a stronger sense of community, host meetings and events, and give the broader community an accessible, welcoming space to engage with cycling in a safe and supportive environment. “The pavilion unlocks enormous potential for our junior program. For the first time, we have a wet-weather alternative, meaning we can continue skills sessions, theory lessons and development activities year-round,” he said. 

“We are only just beginning to understand the full potential of this incredible facility, but we are genuinely excited about what lies ahead.” 

The pavilion has been delivered by Glen Eira City Council, with funding support from the Australian Government through the Investing in Our Communities Program. The project forms part of ongoing work to improve local facilities so they remain accessible and meet the needs of the growing Glen Eira community. 

For more information about the project and other upgrades at Packer Park, visit https://www.gleneira.vic.gov.au/about-council/council-projects/packer-park  

Supporting our advocacy priorities 

The project shows what can be achieved when different levels of government work together to deliver meaningful outcomes for the Glen Eira community. To learn more about the projects we’re advocating for, visit www.gleneira.vic.gov.au/adovcacy