This is temporary fencing that was put up while we did turf (lawn) and drainage improvements to the main pitch on Oval 2. This fencing will stay in place temporarily to limit use of Oval 2, preventing damage to the turf and roots during establishment.

While it is unrelated to the current proposal, it is useful to demonstrate the approximate main pitch boundary.

A report was recently presented to Council to consider redesigned concept plans for the proposed community facility on St Clair Oval 2. The updated plans reflect a modern, functional and muti-use facility to support a growing community and competitive sport.

As part of this report, a request to incorporate a boundary fence that would contain the grounds of the main pitch and community facility was also presented. This addition would enable the future upgrades to Oval 2 to meet Football SA venue and infrastructure requirements. It also ensures a facility and grounds that can meet the future needs of all existing Oval 2 users.

The aim of the proposed fence design was to support the existing use arrangements on Oval 2 (shared between school, sport and community), and to prioritise visibility of, and access to the main pitch grounds at any time it was not in use for structured sport.

We have a shared-use agreement with Woodville High School for the Oval 2 grounds. This means that Woodville High School have priority access to the Oval 2 main pitch during school hours.

Outside of school hours, Adelaide Vipers Football Club have a licence agreement for use of Oval 2, including the main pitch. However, whenever there is no structured sport happening on the main pitch, it's available for general public/community use.

These arrangements will not change, even if a fence is approved for the main pitch boundary. The main difference will be the ability to close the sliding panels in the fence to formally restrict public access when structured sport of official matches are in play.

No.

If approved, a funding request will need to be made and considered by Council, and possibly also by other external sources. This funding will be considered as part our 2026/27 Annual Business Plan and Budget Process.

We would expect that fencing would be installed around the same time as the community facility and/or cricket practice net development, but this will be largely dependent on the timing of any funding approved and contractor availability.

We will share more updates about the future development to Oval 2 when we know more.