Port Augusta Central Oval redevelopment moves forward

Redevelopment of Port Augusta's Central Oval is moving forward, with the work being undertaken by the Port Augusta City Council being praised by South Australian Recreation and Sport Minister Leon Bignell.

Stating that the project would transform central Port Augusta, Minister Bignell recently stated “the State Government recognises the importance of this great project to the people of Port Augusta and that is why we helped kick start it back in 2010 with a commitment of $5 million.

“This truly transformative redevelopment will help to revitalise central Port Augusta and provide its residents with a new sports and entertainment precinct.”

Having visited the town and heard local residents' thoughts on the project, Minister Bignell added “I was in Port Augusta recently and people were telling me how excited they were about the project and I look forward to working with council to see its completion.

“It is one of the biggest developments undertaken in Port Augusta in many years and it will provide a much needed boost to the local economy over the construction phase.”

The $16 million project is jointly funded through the South Australian and Federal Governments ($10 million) and the Port Augusta City Council ($6 million).

Included in the plans are an AFL standard football oval, changerooms, netball courts, multi-use stadium, function area for up to 600 patrons, indoor multi-purpose courts and a café.

Minister Bignell added that it was exciting that the project would bring netball and football back together, concluding “Port Augusta locals are really excited about netball and football coming back together at the one location for the first time in over 30 years.

“The city has also lacked a good civic centre for many years and the council and the community will be able to use this new facility for functions that are normally held in town halls and bigger venues.”

The Master Plan for the project was undertaken by Adelaide-based consulatancy One Eighty, with building work being undertaken by Badge Constructions.

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