Goolwa Oval Recreation Precinct

The Project

The Goolwa Oval Recreation Precinct Master Plan’s vision is to provide a fit for purpose and adaptable sporting and community precinct in the heart of Goolwa.

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Stage One

The recently completed multi-purpose clubrooms featuring a new two-storey building including change rooms, first aid rooms, umpire spaces, toilets, social spaces, canteen, kitchen, bar, multiple storage areas and optimum viewing for its many spectators incorporates important environmental elements including solar panels, rainwater storage and recycled materials.

Stage Two

The Federal Government will contribute $5 million towards the upgrade of the Goolwa Oval Recreation Precinct, and the State Government's funding of $800,000 is from the Round 2 of the Grassroots Football, Cricket and Netball Facility Program.

The Master Plan update of Stage two includes:

Works have commenced for the construction of three tennis and netball courts and lighting infrastructure with new spectator shelters and storage shed
Upgrade and resurface of three tennis and netball courts with new spectator shelters scheduled for completion late 2023
Works have commenced for construction of four cricket practice nets and storage shed with landscape surrounds
Completion of the oval lighting to semi-professional standards has provided the opportunity for night time activities and extended use of the grounds
The start of season welcomed completion of the multi-function scoreboard with an improved scoring, advertising and movie capability
Completion of state league goal posts to AFL specification providing future opportunities for senior state competition
Provision of open green space, shelters, park furniture and playground to commence in September with completion scheduled for early 2024
Recent completion of accessible public toilets are now open to the public and oval grounds 7 days per week during daylight hours
Landscaped boulevard entry statement for pedestrians to promote the precinct as a whole is scheduled for completion early 2024
The Goolwa Lions Club design will now proceed to construction which provides a modernisation and relocation of the existing Book Shed
Completion of the AVTV installation for the precinct clubrooms with internal and external speakers now provides user-groups with presentation capabilities

These additions will provide the capacity for more of the community to use the precinct for concurrent activities across multiple sports and functions.

Some of the plan’s features such as the playground and shelters will be located in specific locations to ensure they provide an ideal location for those undertaking other activities across the precinct.

Please read the Briefing Information Report here

Stage Two works completion is scheduled for early 2024

The Master Plan

View the full Master Plan here.

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Stage Two - Project Timeline

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Information and updates

Advanced Notice - Pedestrian Access Closure

Hutchinson Street pedestrian access to Goolwa Oval Recreation Precinct From Monday 25 September, the Hutchinson Street pedestrian access to the Goolwa Oval Recreation Precinct will be restricted due to landscape construction works. There will be no safe access to the southern corridor of the Precinct for a period of 6-8 weeks. During this period, the recommended alternative is to use Wildman Street footpath from Hutchinson Street.

Progress

Building works for Stage 1 are complete.

What's next?

Stage 2 of the project, including master planning for the remaining site.

Announcements

Follow our journey from announcements to construction by reading our media releases:

History

The upgrade has been a long sought-after aspiration for user groups of the facility including the Goolwa-Port Elliot Football Club, Goolwa Netball Club and Goolwa Cricket Club as well as benefitting many other users of the precinct.

Council look forward to an ongoing relationship with the clubs throughout the development process and beyond.