Project overview

The City of Charles Sturt received a State Government election pledge of $1.5m to make improvements to the St Clair oval precinct following the 2022 state election. This included the construction of a new community facility.

Initial concept plans proposed the new community facility on St Clair Oval 2 next to the existing changeroom building. This required the cricket nets to be moved to a nearby green space. In mid-2024 we shared information and draft concept plans for the proposed community facility and cricket net relocation to Oval 3, inviting feedback from the community and site sports groups. Over 390 feedback surveys were received.

While 81% of participants overall were supportive of the community facility, feedback highlighted community expectations that it be a flexible space that can serve a range of community and sporting needs. Concerns were also raised about traffic congestion, parking limitations, loss of green space, and the reduced access to the cricket nets due to relocation.

A report was presented to Council on 25 November 2024 to consider the outcomes of engagement and decide next steps. It was resolved that the facility design be reconsidered as part of a broader precinct plan to address key concerns raised in consultation. Since early this year, this time, we have been working with site user groups, to revise the community facility

On 10 November 2025, the revised plans for the St Clair community facility and oval precinct were presented to Council and were approved. We are now exploring funding opportunities to deliver these future developments.

At this meeting, Council also approved community consultation on a proposed sports fence to enclose the main pitch on Oval 2 to the community facility.

➡️ Find out more and share feedback on the St Clair Oval 2 Main Pitch Boundary Fence Proposal.
Feedback closes by 5pm Sunday, 14 December 2025

While the facility was majority-supported by community in 2024, feedback highlighted diverging views about its design, functionality, suitability and ability to meet future demands. Concerns around parking congestion, access to the cricket practice nets and safety while in use, and ongoing access to public and open green space were also apparent.

➡️ More on the 2024 St Clair Community Facility engagement outcomes, here.

What now?

The planned extension of the St Clair Recreation Centre car park is expected to commence around April 2026.

The construction of the new community facility and related precinct upgrades are not yet funded. We will prepare a budget proposal for inclusion in our 2026/27 Annual Business Plan and explore external funding opportunities so that we can deliver our updated facility vision and wider precinct upgrades.

We will also continue to work with Woodville High School to explore opportunities to access sports grounds within the school through a contribution to onsite sport facilities, to respond to increasing demand for access to club and community sport.

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