Athletics

The redevelopment of Lakeside Stadium includes the following purpose built Athletic facilities:

• Construction of new office accommodation for Athletics Australia, Athletics Victoria and Australian Little Athletics.
• Construction of an international standard athletics competition facilities including:
  • - an IAAF approved synthetic eight-lane running track with 10-lane front straight
  • - a warm-up area with six-lane 60 metre track, jumps facilities and throws area.
  • - new international standard athletics competition equipment
  • - two long jump pits
  • - two pole vault areas
  • - two high jump fans
  • - two javelin runways
  • - two shot put fans
  • - a portable discus and hammer cage
• Competition facilities including photofinish equipment, sports presentation sports, media, officials and medal ceremony rooms.

The redevelopment project will also include restoration of the historic 1926 grandstand, which will be refurbished to become the new training and administration base for the Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS). This facility will include:

• a 50 metre indoor running track
• an elite gymnasium
• sports science and athlete testing rooms
• a 25 metre four lane training/recovery pool
• a multi purpose sprung floor area.