Project Updates

Infield

The land located in the centre of the track referred to as the Infield, will remain owned, operated and managed by the Moonee Valley Racing Club. This area of the racecourse is only utilised for racing events and larger non racing events when required. As part of the redevelopment MVRC in collaboration with its development partner and Moonee Valley City Council is looking to activate the Infield year round for non-racing future uses for the benefit of local residents and the greater community.

Infrastructure requirements through and within the Infield to service the redevelopment of the area remains under review with some core activities already commencing on site (trunk sewer). The infrastructure requirements for racing operations i.e. track reconfiguration is in the concept design stage with the detailed design process to commence on 2020.

Grandstand and Clubhouse

The state of the art new Grandstand will be built on Wilson Street as per the masterplan which responds to the Special Use Zoning of the land with delivery programmed for late 2026. The evolving Grandstand design is now envisaged to incorporate an amazing Clubhouse on the corner of Thomas and Wilson Streets with uninterrupted sweeping views to the Melbourne CBD.

MVRC will engage with the community through the detailed design phase with the planning submission anticipated to be lodged in 2021. The existing Grandstand (and Legends) will remain operational until demolition commences after the 2024 Cox Plate.

Tote Cafe

Ahead of the 100th running of the Cox Plate, the Moonee Valley Racing Club will deliver a fully licenced café/ restaurant when it refurbishes and brings to life the historically significant Tote building in the new Tote Park in Q3 2020.

The existing administration offices for MVRC will be demolished in January 2020 for this exciting project and staff will relocate temporarily in December 2019 to the Grandstand for an interim period.

Childcare

The Childcare Centre officially opened its doors in June 2019 in the notable heritage building on the corner of McPherson & Thomas Streets once home to the former Secretary of the Moonee Valley Racing Club.

The MVRC funded the childcare centres redevelopment, with full oversight on the refurbishment and has secured a long term lease with Think Childcare (Nido Early Learning) with the capacity to care for up to 91 children. The state of the art new Grandstand will be built on Wilson Street as per the masterplan which responds to the Special Use Zoning of the land with delivery programmed for late 2026. The evolving Grandstand design is now envisaged to incorporate an amazing Clubhouse on the corner of Thomas and Wilson Streets with uninterrupted sweeping views to the Melbourne CBD. MVRC will engage with the community through the detailed design phase with the planning submission anticipated to be lodged in 2021. The existing Grandstand (and Legends) will remain operational until demolition commences after the 2024 Cox Plate. Ahead of the 100th running of the Cox Plate, the Moonee Valley Racing Club will deliver a fully licenced café/ restaurant when it refurbishes and brings to life the historically significant Tote building in the new Tote Park in Q3 2020. The existing administration offices for MVRC will be demolished in January 2020 for this exciting project and staff will relocate temporarily in December 2019 to the Grandstand for an interim period.

Tote Park

A 5000sqm curated green space offering plenty of room for outdoor activities and a children's playground. The interim Tote Park is due to be delivered in late 2020.

Stage A Feehan Row

A Planning Permit for Moonee Valley Parks first residential release of 67 premium Homes and Terraces was issued in October 2018 and are now currently on market. Construction is due to commence in 2020 with a completion date of late 2021. Please visit mooneevalleypark.com.au for more details

Stage B - Thomas Street Apartments

The first apartments (76) to be launched at Moonee Valley Park, situated on Thomas Street. Of a generous scale, with gardens and outdoor space with contemporary reinterpretation of characteristics that underpin established homes in Moonee Ponds. To be launched to market in early 2020 with construction to commence in 2020 with delivery forecast for 2022.

Stage B - Buildings 1 and 2

B1 and B2 are apartment buildings which form the second part of Stage B are are currently being assessed by Council. The buildings architecture celebrate both its unique location on the doorstep of Moonee Valley Racing Club track and set amongst the ground plane conceived as a botanic park interfacing surrounding green space.

Stone Pine Square

Designed around 2 heritage Stone Pine trees, Stone Pine Square is a 4000sqm tranquil mediterranean style piazza incorporating landscaped art and cafes. A portion of Stone Pine Square will be delivered in 2023/24.

Cox Place

Cox Place will facilitate a range of mixed uses - a convenience and lifestyle village heart with cafes, businesses and a wellness hub.