An exciting key for the redevelopment of the Melbourne Sports and Entertainment Centre into the Lexus Centre was the return of this heritage listed building to its original shape. The building, the last venue from the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games retained in Melbourne, has been restored to reflect the key external elements of the original award winning design.

This particularly interesting restoration was supervised by one of the building’s original architects, Mr Peter McIntyre of McIntyre Partnership.

The building has been remodelled internally to become a new Sports Administration and Training Centre, offering efficient operational and athlete services, including a 25m swimming pool, hydrotherapy spa, theatrette, and administration offices.

The Lexus Centre serves as a centre of excellence for professional organisations and elite athletes. Its inaugural tenants, the Victorian Institute of Sport and the Collingwood Football Club, have based their business and athlete operations within the Centre.

Olympic Park is located approximately one kilometre from the Central Business District and is easily accessible via tram, train, bus, car, taxi and watercraft.