The project will provide a modern, inclusive, accessible sporting facility that enhances participation, social cohesion and community wellbeing. It will significantly upgrade ageing infrastructure, expand opportunities for women’s and junior sport, and strengthen the long‑term viability of both the cricket and rugby clubs. It also provides a flexible community asset designed for broader public use beyond sporting activities.
About
Kensington Gardens Reserve is home to the 106‑year‑old Kensington District Cricket Club, former home club of Sir Donald Bradman, and the 80‑year‑old Burnside Rugby Club.
Kensington Wama / Kensington Gardens Reserve Clubroom Upgrade
Project Lead
Tom DalrympleSector
Sports + VenuesClient
City of Burnside
Kensington District Cricket Club
Burnside Rugby Club
The project will see the redevelopment of the original Parkinson Oval 1950s–1970s clubroom buildings.
The site is one of Burnside’s most important sporting and recreation precincts, with the redevelopment funded through Federal Government, State Government and Council investment.
RCP is overseeing the project delivery, including programme establishment, procurement oversight, consultant coordination, stakeholder engagement, risk management and construction phase monitoring. The upgrade will meet modern standards for accessibility, safety, gender equity and community participation.
The new clubrooms will deliver six universal‑design changerooms, including dedicated women’s and umpire changerooms, a medical room, accessible amenities, a gymnasium, multipurpose clubroom with bar and canteen, external viewing deck, and integrated storage areas. The facility has been designed to support increasing junior and female participation across both sports while providing a flexible, community‑ready venue for events and recreational activities.
