Redevelopment options for Bennett Oval Survey

Feedback sought on design and possible additional uses

The Whyalla City Council is committed to the staged redevelopment of the Bennett Oval complex to provide Whyalla with a premier sporting facility with the ability to attract national level sporting events.

The current design (stage 1) pictured below incorporates:

1.       Totally refurbished grandstand building and toilet facilities inside and out

2.       Incorporates facilities to meet AFL playing requirements

3.       Refurbished and enhanced bar

4.       New canteen and cooking facilities

5.       New shade and weather structures

6.       Upgraded field lighting

7.       Upgraded irrigation for the playing surface

8.       New Turf and levelling for the playing surface.

9.       General amenity tidy up

10.   Disabled access from the carpark area.

The presented facility incorporating the field works and lighting has been preliminary costed at $2.8 Million. Council will be seeking grants and corporate sponsorship to fund as much of the project as possible.

Ideally Council will have the facility ready for use early in 2020.

All submissions through this survey should be lodged by Friday, March 22, 2019.

Should you require any additional information or wish to discuss any aspect of the Bennett Oval redevelopment, please contact Samantha Bowman on 8640 3444

1.Do you support the redevelopment of the Bennett Oval Facility?(Required.)

Yes

2.If no, why not?

Proposed grandstand design

3.Do you like the proposed grand stand design and suggested oval features?(Required.)

Yes

4.If no, what aspects of the design would you change?

5.To gain grant funding Council will need to demonstrate that the facility will be used for purposes other than Australian Rules football. What other uses do you think could be considered?

6.Upon completion of Bennett Oval Stage 1, what would you like to see included into future development stages?

7.Any additional comments?

THANK YOU FOR YOUR FEEDBACK
Thank you for participating in Whyalla City Council’s community engagement process on this matter, your opinion is valued and
helps the council with its decision making process.

Please return this survey online or to the council’s civic building on Darling Terrace by close of business on Friday, March 22, 2019

If you would like to discuss any issues about the Bennett Oval redevelopment or would like further information
please contact: Samantha Bowman on 8640 3444 or email samantha.bowman@whyalla.sa.gov.au