Coburg Velodrome

Location

30-34 Charles Street COBURG NORTH, MORELAND CITY

Level

Recommended for Heritage Overlay

Statement of Significance

What is significant?
The Coburg Velodrome at 30 Charles Street, Coburg North is significant. The form and shape of the track is significant, as well as the central field associated with the track.

How is it significant?
The Coburg Velodrome is of local historical and social significance to the City of Moreland.

Why is it significant?
The Coburg Velodrome has historical significance as related to the Coburg Cycling Club who were formed in 1896 and built the velodrome in 1932 as part of their continuing growth as a club. Since then, it has remained in use by the local community for 88 years. The place is important the history of amateur and professional cycling, not only in Coburg but the broader Melbourne metropolitan region. (Criterion A) The Coburg Velodrome has been associated with the local cycling community - Coburg Cycling Club - for 88 years. The club has been active since the nineteenth century, functioned for 36 years prior to the velodrome opening. They continue to function within the community today. (Criterion G)

Group

Community Facilities

Category

Other - Community Facilities