Ryder Pavilion Redevelopment

Ryder Pavilion is the third and final pavilion to be redeveloped in heritage listed Royal Park, located near the corner of Park Street and The Avenue. 

The project works comprised of demolition and construction of a new multi-purpose pavilion featuring six gender neutral accessible change rooms (including toilet and shower facilities), two gender neutral umpire change rooms, along with service upgrades.

The pavilion incorporates environmentally sustainable design principles, aligning with the City of Melbourne’s zero net emissions by 2040 target. The building is functional and eco-friendly reducing energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions through: 

• Building envelope efficiency (double glazing, enhanced insulation levels)
• Rainwater collection to use for toilet flushing
• Solar panels to power the pavilion
• An all-electric design, with no gas connection
• Hot water provided by electric heat pump technology
• Energy efficient LED lighting
• Water efficient fixtures
• Passive climate control through natural ventilation

FIMMA was involved in the construction of both Ryder Pavilion and Brens Pavilion, which will help provide a boost to community sport and cater to the AFL, gridiron, rugby and cricket teams using the adjacent ovals.

This Ryder Pavilion development was supported by the Victorian Government.