Glandore Oval Precinct
Consultation has concluded
Glandore Oval is a key multi-purpose sports and recreation facility located at the north-eastern end of the Council boundary. The facility is home to the Adelaide Cricket Club (the Club) and Westminster Old Scholars Football Club and the site is also used by Scouts, the Black Forrest Primary School and other groups. The site is also largely used by the local community for social and recreational use. |
At the General Council Meeting held on the 23 March 2021, Council approved the development of new cricket training facilities and an open space lawn area at Glandore Oval, as well as changes to the rose garden area to create more lawned open space and relocation of the Ian Stoeckel Memorial to Edwardstown Oval.
Following comments from local residents a community meeting was held on Thursday 6 May 2021 at the Glandore Oval, attended by the Mayor, Ward Members and staff to provide details on the project and to hear the local resident's concerns. Council heard from residents that they have a number of ideas and suggestions for the Glandore Oval precinct, so it was agreed at the meeting that a broader community consultation process would occur.
An initial consultation on site development options was completed in June 2021. Council reviewed the community feedback at the 22 June 2021 General Council meeting. At the meeting Council approved the development of a new cricket training facility at Glandore Oval, retain a portion of the rose garden with the balance of the area upgraded to include a new lawned space, a park bench, and planting of tree foliage along the boundary of South Road (GC210622R07).
The final concept for the rose garden was endorsed by Council in September 2021 that includes an updated rose garden design, a bench with trees to provide shade, paths and upgraded irrigation. They also include a grassed area where the community can relax or kick a ball.
Works commenced in December 2021 on the cricket training facilities and are planned to be completed by end of March 2022.
The rose garden will be redeveloped in May and June of 2022.
A separate project is also occurring on the Glandore Oval precinct across March and April 2022.
The old lighting towers will be replaced with new 25m high towers with energy efficient LED light fittings that can more evenly distribute lighting across the oval and reduce light spill to neighbouring properties.
The new lighting will achieve AFL guideline lux levels.
Work begins on 15 March and is expected to be completed by mid-April 2022.
