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Lot 10 Langhorne Creek Road, Strathalbyn

The Project

Council owned land at Lot 10 Langhorne Creek Road, Strathalbyn has been earmarked as a recreation precinct for many years. The process of preparing a plan for its development began in 2018 and a concept plan was prepared to inform a change to the zoning of the land enabling it to be developed for recreational purposes.

Council supported and further progressed the project in June 2021 by forming a Project Steering Group. The Project Steering Group currently comprises the Mayor, council members Cr Sue Miller, Cr Michael Scott, Cr Christie Thornton and representatives from the following recreation and sporting groups, as interested parties for the site location:-

  • Strathalbyn and District Basketball Association
  • Strathalbyn Strikers Football Club
  • Eastern Fleurieu School
  • Strathalbyn Agricultural Society Inc.
  • Strathalbyn Model Aircraft Club
  • Strathalbyn Cricket Club
  • Strathalbyn Campdraft

Information and updates

Progress

  • Early engagement and consultation with key stakeholders (as part of the Strathalbyn Township and Environs DPA, 2018) to develop the Concept Plan 2018 and Concept Plan Report
  • Establishment of the Project Steering Group 2021
  • Drop-in engagement session held 27 April 2022
  • Council workshop outlining preliminary findings and initial concept plan held 20 June 2022. Presentation available here.
  • 15 August 2022 - Council resolved to include the Strathalbyn Harness Racing Club as part of the Project Steering Group following a request from the club.
  • 19 December 2022 - Council resolved to continue the Lot 10 Langhorne Creek Road Project Steering Group until the conclusion of the 2026 Local Government Periodic Elections.
  • 7 February 2023 - Meeting of Lot 10 Langhorne Creek Project Steering Group.
  • In January 2023 - Council supported the preparation of a report to explore preparation of a comprehensive business case.
  • 20 March 2023 - Council resolved not to support the sale of the whole or portion of the land at Lot 10 Langhorne Creek Road, Strathalbyn to the Strathalbyn Harness Racing Club (SHRC).  Council acknowledged advice from the SHRC they be removed from the Lot 10 Project Steering Group.
  • 20 March 2023 - Council supported the preparation of an Infrastructure Investigation Report for Lot 10.
  • 16 May 2023 - Meeting of Lot 10 Langhorne Creek Project Steering Group.
  • August 2023 – SHRC made a further approach to investigate the purchase of a portion of Lot 10.  Council, at its meeting held on 21 August 2023, resolved to request a range of further information to inform the SHRC offer.
  • September 2023 – Council has engaged a Consultant to prepare a Business Case to investigate options for the development of Lot 10 as a recreation precinct.  The Business Case will assist all potential users of the land to determine feasibility, operating costs and will be a useful document when grant funding is sought.
  • March 2024 - Council resolved to request updated costings and Masterplan options for Lot 10 to enable the Business Case to be completed with current information.
  • August 2024 - Workshops being held with all Lot 10 stakeholders to inform the updated Masterplans which when completed will be costed to enable finalisation of the Business Case/s.
  • December 2024 - Draft Business Case and updated Masterplans completed and presented to Council for endorsement, noting that no funding is being sought from Council at this stage. Council resolved by a formal motion to defer consideration of this matter to their February 2025 meeting, to facilitate a workshop prior to the council meeting.
  • 3 March 2025 - Council resolved, subject to external funding, to progress Stage 1. This stage includes a two-court indoor facility, with potential expansion to four courts, as well as a dog park, playing fields, and an RV park/campground.
  • June 2025 - Council received correspondence from the Strathalbyn Harness Racing Club advising that they no longer have an interest in Lot 10 Langhorne Creek Rd.
  • July 2025 - Council has included $200,000 in it's Annual Community Plan, to undertake detailed design work, and to obtain development approval for a Stage 1 Development comprising an indoor recreation facility, playing fields, dog park and an RV Park. This design work and approvals will enable Council to seek external funding for the project.
  • September 2026 - Council has allocated $200,000 in the Annual Community Plan for detailed design of part of Stage 1. The indoor recreation facility will proceed via a design and construct tender once funding is secured.

What’s next?

Council will shortly commence a procurement process to engage an architect/urban designer to prepare detailed plans for Stage 1. The designs will be drafted in consultation with the Strathalbyn Recreation Precinct (Lot 10) Advisory Group.

Strathalbyn Recreation Precinct (Lot 10) Advisory Group - Agenda and Minutes

Agenda and Minutes for the  Advisory Group can be found on the Strathalbyn Recreation Precinct (Lot 10) Advisory Group page.