Background

The St Clair oval precinct comprises ovals 2, 3 and 4 situated between St Clair Avenue and Brocas Avenue in St Clair, behind the St Clair Recreation Centre. The area previously known as Oval 1 is currently under development by Renewal SA, situated between the railway line and St Clair Avenue.

In the July 2022 state election, the State Government pledged $1.5m to make improvements to the St Clair oval precinct - installation of path lighting around ovals 3 and 4 (complete), sports lighting to oval 2 (underway), and a new community facility (outstanding).

Due to a shortfall in funding to deliver the sports lighting and community facility, the Council agreed to fund the balance of the improvement with a condition on the community facility funding that it would be subject to considering the community consultation outcomes.

At this time the Council was also considering a request from Vipers Football Club for fencing on oval 2 to enable Football SA games at the site. They decided that "Council does not support any permanent or temporary fencing infrastructure on St Clair Oval no. 2 in line with the previous decision of Council in 2015". Fencing is not being considered as part of the proposed community facility.

Community facility proposal

We are currently inviting community feedback on the proposal for a new community facility in the St Clair oval precinct on St Clair Oval 2, St Clair Avenue and Brocas Avenue (indicated on the site plans on this page in orange). Based on the existing oval use agreements, the facility would primarily support Woodville High School and the sporting clubs. The facility could be available to the wider St Clair community and visitors during or after organised sport or when it's not otherwise in use. We would like to understand if access to the facility is important to you.

The cricket nets

As the location for the proposed community facility is where the cricket practice nets are currently located, we are also inviting your feedback on a preferred location where the cricket nets would be moved to if the facility is approved. The location options for the cricket nets are indicated on the site plans on this page in blue. If relocated, the cricket nets will be gated to restrict public use when it may conflict with organised sport (training and games) on oval 3 and/or 4. If you use the cricket nets socially, please view the current oval-use schedule for the Winter and Summer season on this page to understand what the nets relocation might mean for you.

These schedules are intended as a guide only. These are the current agreed hours of use for each oval with the respective organisations (school and sporting). However, access and use of the ovals may not be required at all times listed, for example, during season breaks and school holidays. They are also subject to change as seasonal licences are issued.