May 2024 – Project update
Following on from community and club consultation on the initial concept design in February and March 2024, Council Members reviewed and noted the Community Feedback Report at their meeting on 23 April 2024.
Work is now underway on progressing the design for the upgrade which considers feedback received on the initial concept design.
The next stage of design will provide a more refined concept that is expected to be available for community consultation later in 2024.
Background
Glandore Oval is a key multi-purpose sports and recreation facility in the northern area of the City of Marion that is well-used by the local community.
The facility is home to community organisations and sporting clubs including the Adelaide Cricket Club and Westminster Old Scholars Football Club. Additionally, Black Forest Primary School has the right to use the oval and cricket nets at certain times under an arrangement with Council.
Whilst Council has made some upgrades to the site over the past five years, the clubhouse is ageing, and the site is in need of improvements.
Oval Precinct Plan
An opportunity now exists to create a precinct plan for Glandore Oval that provides a clear vision for the future development of the site. Planning work will consider the needs of all site users and aim to ensure that Glandore Oval provides for the community’s requirements.
To initiate the project the State Government of South Australia provided $5 million through a 2022 State Election commitment.
Key deliverables for the precinct plan include:
- Review the site and consider options for improved facilities.
- Provide a new multipurpose building to support the sites activities
- Integrate the design of the proposed facilities into the broader planning and development of the site and its surroundings.
- Retain and improve the oval layout where possible.
- Plan for improved traffic management and car parking, pedestrian/cyclist movements and connectivity.
- Improve community safety.
- Accessible Amenities: Provide accessible toilets and changing rooms and pathways, ramps, and seating areas that are wheelchair-friendly.
- Female-Focused Facilities: provide changerooms and facilities to support the growing participation numbers in junior ages groups and women’s ‘teams.
How can I get involved?
There will be a number of opportunities for you to provide your suggestions on the layout of the site and to have a say on what elements should be considered in the plan.
Council is commencing the community consultation and design process in September 2023, at which stage the local community will be notified.
You can email the project team at: glandoreoval@marion.sa.gov.au or call on 8375 6600.
We encourage you to stay connected with us by registering with this Making Marion project website to receive automatic project updates.
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Feedback on the concept design
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback.