03 Masterplan Advisory Group 11 The Design Process and Master Plan Evolution 00 MAG Establishment A total of six Masterplan Advisory Group meetings were held, with continuous design changes presented at each meeting. These changes were based on comments received from MAG members, in addition to those received during the Adelaide Football Club’s independent public consultation. Concerns and commentary raised during the Masterplan Advisory Group process included:
• Concern of the secondary oval proximity to the western boundary (at Kings Reserve) • Concern of the number of trees proposed to be removed within the Precinct • Concern of the physical size of the secondary oval • Question around the number of publicly accessible car parking spaces • Clarity sought around the Torrens to Darlington laydown/ works zone area • Concern of the amount of Kings Reserve space lost to the Adelaide Football Club lease area • Clarity sought around vehicle access points These concerns were addressed through design changes and improvements, which comprised:
• Shifting the secondary oval to the east • Minimising the potential loss of trees through oval sizing, orientation, and new building location • Reduction in size and orientation of secondary oval • Limiting the number of AFC staff-only car parking spaces • Confirmation of Torrens to Darlington works zone area and potential for future development area • Commitment to maximise publicly accessible community space on Kings Reserve, outside of lease area • Commitment to create primary vehicle access from South Road and reduce access on secondary streets • Locating the Adelaide Football Club building to the east to maximise connection and reduce visual appearance Thebarton Oval Precinct Master Plan Report Masterplan Advisory Group established with 13 members; including four community members 02 MAG Meeting 2 13 February 2023 Initial draft Master Plan presented, with built form at both full-size ovals and play space in north-east corner 03 MAG Meeting 3 8 March 2023 Greater separation to western boundary providing by shifting position of Kings Reserve oval 04 MAG Meeting 4 26 April 2023 Secondary oval shifted further east, primary road access from South Road, reconfiguration of new built form 05 MAG Meeting 5 5 June 2023 Community centre moved off site, secondary oval size reduced, and community space excised from lease 06 MAG Meeting 6 16 October 2023 Training facility repositioned to east of Thebarton Oval, all existing western buildings retained, additional car parking Reduction in tree loss, reduction in size of secondary oval, improved tree planting and car parking efficiency