At the end of November, Council considered a report on the findings of community engagement undertaken in July to early August on a State Government election pledge for a new community facility to be constructed for the St Clair oval precinct. After noting the findings - which demonstrated high community support for the proposed facility but raised several concerns and questions about its functionality - Council decided on the request.

The key resolutions of Council were:

1. While acknowledging the significant community support for the proposed facility, Council defers the construction of the facility and undertakes a precinct-wide master planning process. This master plan will address key issues raise through the consultation such as car parking impacts, the development of a multi-purpose community facility plan, and ongoing community access to cricket training facilities.
2. That Council uses the existing project funds contributed by City of Charles towards the facility to initiate and prepare the precinct master plan.
3. That the Mayor writes to the Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing to request that the scope of the remaining election pledge ($1m)...be redirected to support the delivery of the precinct master plan.
4. That staff intend to seek additional funding through relevant funding streams to assist with the successful delivery of the precinct masterplan. And;
5. That a further report be tabled to Council detailing the wider St Clair Sports Precinct Master Plan, including updated costs estimates and proposed timeframes for delivery (and construction).

What Now?

Staff will revisit the initial concept plan and consider other feedback raised during consultation about building design, parking impacts, local needs and ongoing public access to green space and sports facilities. This process may include updating costings and budget estimates to meet any changes in scope, which may result in a need to secure additional funding to deliver the proposed project.

At this stage, the project will not progress beyond planning until a further report is considered by Council on the outcomes of the master planning process. This may involve considering additional inclusions not part of the original scope of works.

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You can also take our quick engagement poll at the bottom of this page to let us know if it was easy or difficult for you to be involved in the community engagement process for the St Clair Precinct Community Facility.

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How did we do?

How easy was it for you to participate in St Clair Community Facility engagement? Please consider:

• How you were made aware of the engagement
• If you could make informed comment on the request
• If it was easy to share feedback
• If you felt your feedback was considered

If you found it somewhat or very difficult to be involved, we would appreciate you letting us know why at engagement@charlessturt.sa.gov.au so we can improve our methods.