Consultation has concluded.
On 19 December 2023 the Council considered the Master Plan, the lease documents, and responses received during the consultation, and resolved to proceed with the lease of Thebarton Oval Precinct to the Adelaide Football Club.
The Agenda, Minutes, and audio recording of this meeting are available on Council's website.
Public consultation on the Thebarton Oval Precinct was open between 9 November and 7 December 2023.
Consultation purpose
Adelaide Football Club wants to establish new headquarters on Council-owned land at the Thebarton Oval Precinct, Torrensville.
The Club, in consultation with an Advisory Group established by Council, has prepared a Master Plan that shows how they would develop the Precinct.
Council will consider whether the lease of the Thebarton Oval Precinct to the Adelaide Football Club will go ahead with regard to the Master Plan, the lease documents, and responses received during the consultation.
Current use
The Thebarton Oval Precinct is land owned by the City of West Torrens and includes both Thebarton Oval and Kings Reserve.
Currently, the Precinct is a combination of public open space managed by Council, and community and sports facilities leased to the South Australian National Football League and used by community sport and recreation groups.
A portion of the Precinct adjacent South Road has recently been acquired from Council by the State Government for the River Torrens to Darlington motorway project.
Adelaide Football Club lease
In 2022 the Adelaide Football Club approached the City of West Torrens to enter into a long term lease of the Precinct for a period of 42 years.
Public consultation by Council on the prospect of the lease revealed strong community views.
In response to community interest in the future of the Precinct, an Advisory Group was established involving Council Elected Members and staff, local community and Kaurna First Nations representatives, and Adelaide Football Club representatives.
Throughout 2023 this Group convened to help shape the Master Plan, guided by agreed design objectives. The resulting Master Plan demonstrates how the Precinct would be developed if leased to the Adelaide Football Club and is now available for public feedback.
About the Master Plan
The following series of fact sheets describe the Master Plan proposed by the Adelaide Football Club, and how it deals with key issues of community interest:
How to be involved
Online
View fact sheets and documents on this page and complete the online feedback form.
*Note: To submit an online feedback form you will need to be registered with Your Say West Torrens. To register takes just a couple of minutes, learn more here.
In person
Visit displays during usual opening hours at:
- Thebarton Community Centre, Corner South Road and Ashwin Parade, Torrensville.
- Hamra Centre Library, 1 Brooker Terrace, Hilton.
- City of West Torrens Civic Centre, 165 Sir Donald Bradman Drive, Hilton
Attend one of the following drop in session to view plans and information and be assisted to complete an online or paper feedback form:
- Tuesday 14 November between 11am and 1pm at Thebarton Community Centre, Corner South Road and Ashwin Parade, Torrensville.
- Tuesday 14 November between 6pm and 8pm at Thebarton Community Centre, Corner South Road and Ashwin Parade, Torrensville.
- Sunday 26 November between 10am and 1pm at Thebarton Community Centre, Corner South Road and Ashwin Parade, Torrensville.
- Wednesday 29 November between 11am and 1pm at Hamra Centre Library, 1 Brooker Terrace, Hilton.
- Wednesday 29 November between 6pm and 8pm at Hamra Centre Library, 1 Brooker Terrace, Hilton.
How to give your feedback
Online
Scroll down to complete an online feedback form.
*Note: To submit an online feedback form you will need to be registered with Your Say West Torrens. To register takes just a couple of minutes, learn more here.
Prepare a written submission or download and complete a feedback form and email to yoursay@wtcc.sa.gov.au.
Post
Prepare a written submission or download and complete a feedback form and post to:
Thebarton Oval Precinct
City of West Torrens
165 Sir Donald Bradman Drive
Hilton 5033
If you require assistance to provide your feedback contact Council on 8416 6333.
Give your feedback here
CLOSED: This survey has concluded.
Feedback form
Complete this form to give your feedback on the Adelaide Football Club's Master Plan for the Thebarton Oval Precinct.
All responses must be received by 5pm Thursday 7 December 2023.
