The State Government is partnering with the Port Adelaide Football Club to continue the transformation of the historic Alberton Oval.
Over the next four years, the State Government will invest $17 million to help deliver Stage 4 of the redevelopment which includes:
- A third heritage-inspired grandstand, increasing the seated capacity to 6000 and overall capacity to over 10,000 to cater for AFLW, SANFL and SANFLW home games, and AFL pre-season games.
- AFLW player changeroom and coaching administration facilities.
- High-performance athlete wellness and recovery facilities, which will also be available for community use.
- A STEM learning centre, and education and conferences spaces for community programs and the Port Adelaide Academy of Sport.
- A new Port Adelaide Bowling Club facility with synthetic green and clubrooms.
- A flexible learning and event space for club and community access.
The redevelopment features world-class playing and training facilities for the Port Adelaide Football Club and multi-use community sport and recreation facilities that can be used by the public.
These include junior basketball, junior soccer, lawn bowls, community events and passive recreation and community space.
Port Adelaide Football Club CEO Matthew Richardson said providing world-class facilities would help the club retain and attract the best talent, ensuring it remained highly competitive on the field.
"AFL football not only plays an important role in inspiring young people to play sport and live healthy lifestyles, but it is also a major economic generator in South Australia," Mr Richardson said.
"This funding support from the South Australian Government will see elite AFLW player facilities incorporated into the MG High Performance Centre, ensuring the important integration of our AFL and AFLW football programs.
"It will also provide further improvement in spectator amenities at Alberton Oval, including new terraced seating around the eastern boundary to enhance the game day experience for the community."
