Goodwood Oval Precinct Consultation

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Overview

The City of Unley (Council) is seeking your feedback on the proposed redevelopment of the Goodwood Oval Precinct, a valued community space where people come together to connect, get active, and enjoy sport, recreation, and open green space.

Council is committed to ensuring the Precinct continues to support community health, wellbeing, and connection for years to come by enhancing facilities for both community and sporting clubs to create a safer, more accessible, and more inviting place.

To support this, Council has developed a Concept Plan for the Goodwood Oval Precinct that outlines proposed upgrades to key sporting and community facilities, landscape and play areas, and open space across the site.

The proposed redevelopment includes:

  • Upgrading the oval playing surface
  • Redevelopment of the tennis courts
  • Installation of new cricket practice pitches
  • Enhancements to the open space amenities

Council has already committed to some of these works, while others remain under consideration. Council is seeking the community’s feedback prior to making final decisions.

What has Council committed to?

Oval Surface Upgrade (Committed)

Council has committed to upgrading the Goodwood Oval playing surface with new drainage, new irrigation, and new turf as part of its open space asset renewal program as the oval is nearing the end of its useful life.

The playing surface and drainage system currently struggle to cope with heavy use and wet conditions, often resulting in a muddy and uneven surface. Upgrading the Oval’s surface and drainage will improve its durability, allow for consistent year-round use, and better support growing football and cricket participation. As one of the city’s most popular open space destinations, it is important that the Oval remains safe, accessible, and fit for purpose for future generations.

Given the significant cost anticipated to upgrade the oval surface, Council will seek to secure a grant to assist in funding the upgrade works as well as contributions from the clubs. This upgrade will be undertaken in the next few years, with timing and funding yet to be confirmed.

Tennis SA Courts Redevelopment Proposal (Committed) – Pending development approval and Tennis SA securing all funding required

Council has provided in-principle endorsement for a proposal by Tennis SA to resurface all 12 existing courts which will require an extension of the current court footprint by approximately 9 metres south into the former hockey pitch. The proposed upgrade to the courts is designed to address safety clearance non-compliance and provide viewing areas between courts.

The new boundary of the tennis courts will be very close to a large significant tree located on the south-western corner. Tennis SA has engaged a consulting arborist and is undertaking investigations into how the proposed new court boundary may affect this tree. A report outlining the results of these investigations will be considered by Council as part of its development assessment process.

Council has allocated $400K funding in its 2025/26 Annual Business Plan and Budget to this project, given there are 4 publicly accessible courts in the Precinct.

Council is committed to supporting Tennis SA’s proposal, subject to the project receiving formal development approval and Tennis SA securing the remaining funds required to undertake the court upgrades.

Although the exact timing of these works is not confirmed, it is anticipated that this upgrade would be undertaken some time in 2026.

What is under consideration?

New Cricket Practice Pitches (Not Committed)

In October 2025, the Goodwood Cricket Club (Club) presented a proposal to Council seeking consideration for new cricket practice pitches (Pitches) within the former hockey pitch area. The proposal aimed to address safety concerns for players and the public during training, given the dimensions of the existing Pitches do not meet current standards.

Currently, the Club has 10 Pitches (6 turf and 4 concrete) located at the southern end of the oval. The overall footprint of the existing Pitches is approximately 952m2 (including unformed run-up areas).

The Club has proposed:

  • 15 new pitches (10 turf and 5 concrete) that are 25 metres in length and 3.6metres in width (overall footprint of 1,350m2) to meet safety standards.
  • Relocating the pitches from their existing location to just south of the reconstructed tennis courts on the northern side of the hockey pitch, returning an area of approximately 952m2 in open space for community use.
  • Installing retractable netting on the 10 turf pitches proposed which would be removed in the cricket off-season, returning a further 900m2 in open space for community use.

Council is proposing to install a 2-metre-wide walkway between the new boundary of the tennis courts and the start of the new Pitches to allow for pedestrian access to the Oval.

In acknowledgement of the Club’s request for the new Pitches and recognition of its need to do so to address safety concerns, Council has included the Club’s proposal in the proposed Concept Plan for the Goodwood Oval Precinct for consultation.

Council has not formally endorsed the Club’s proposal and is seeking community feedback prior to any final determination being made. If approved, the Club would seek grant funding and request a contribution from Council to deliver the works.

Hockey Pitch Usage

All figures are approximate and based on onsite measurements. These figures will be verified via a survey if Council decides to proceed.

The former hockey pitch covers an area of 5,789 m², measuring 98 metres in length (from the existing tennis court fence to the Fairfax Avenue boundary) and 59 metres in width (from the western buildings to the Argyle Avenue boundary).

The proposed Concept Plan includes:

  • Extending the tennis court footprint 9 metres to the south into the former hockey pitch, occupying approximately 531 m².
  • Constructing 15 new practice pitches, each 25 metres long and 3.6 metres wide, with a total area of approximately 1,350 m².
  • Creating a 2-metre-wide walkway between the new tennis courts and the cricket practice pitches, covering approximately 118 m².

Should Council proceed with the new tennis courts, Pitches, and walkway there would still be a total area of 3,790m2 in open space remaining. Council is intending for this area to be used as open space to support junior sport, passive recreation, or other forms of community use, and is keen to hear your thoughts on this element of the Concept Plan.

Open Space Enhancements

Council is seeking the community’s views on the proposed redevelopment of open space areas located along the southern side of the Precinct to make them more inviting, accessible, and suited to a range of community activities.

The proposed upgrades include:

  • a large timber play structure for older children,
  • natural landscaping with more trees, understorey planting, and shaded seating,
  • replacing the existing car park with a basketball hoop, netball ring, and a new seating deck,
  • removing part of the Fairfax Avenue boundary fence to improve community access and visibility, and
  • repurposing existing buildings to create small, flexible spaces for community groups and casual use.

Have Your Say

You can take part in the Goodwood Oval Precinct Community Consultation from Thursday 20 November until 5pm, Thursday 11 December 2025 by:

  • Filling in the Online Feedback Form, noting you will need to be registered with Your Say Unley or create an account to participate online.
  • Requesting a hard copy feedback form in person at the Unley Civic Centre, 181 Unley Road, Unley and returning it to one of the Customer Service Officers at the Unley Civic Centre by 5pm, Thursday 11 December 2025.

To find out more about the Goodwood Oval Precinct Redevelopment, please read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) and other resources provided on this project page.


Overview

The City of Unley (Council) is seeking your feedback on the proposed redevelopment of the Goodwood Oval Precinct, a valued community space where people come together to connect, get active, and enjoy sport, recreation, and open green space.

Council is committed to ensuring the Precinct continues to support community health, wellbeing, and connection for years to come by enhancing facilities for both community and sporting clubs to create a safer, more accessible, and more inviting place.

To support this, Council has developed a Concept Plan for the Goodwood Oval Precinct that outlines proposed upgrades to key sporting and community facilities, landscape and play areas, and open space across the site.

The proposed redevelopment includes:

  • Upgrading the oval playing surface
  • Redevelopment of the tennis courts
  • Installation of new cricket practice pitches
  • Enhancements to the open space amenities

Council has already committed to some of these works, while others remain under consideration. Council is seeking the community’s feedback prior to making final decisions.

What has Council committed to?

Oval Surface Upgrade (Committed)

Council has committed to upgrading the Goodwood Oval playing surface with new drainage, new irrigation, and new turf as part of its open space asset renewal program as the oval is nearing the end of its useful life.

The playing surface and drainage system currently struggle to cope with heavy use and wet conditions, often resulting in a muddy and uneven surface. Upgrading the Oval’s surface and drainage will improve its durability, allow for consistent year-round use, and better support growing football and cricket participation. As one of the city’s most popular open space destinations, it is important that the Oval remains safe, accessible, and fit for purpose for future generations.

Given the significant cost anticipated to upgrade the oval surface, Council will seek to secure a grant to assist in funding the upgrade works as well as contributions from the clubs. This upgrade will be undertaken in the next few years, with timing and funding yet to be confirmed.

Tennis SA Courts Redevelopment Proposal (Committed) – Pending development approval and Tennis SA securing all funding required

Council has provided in-principle endorsement for a proposal by Tennis SA to resurface all 12 existing courts which will require an extension of the current court footprint by approximately 9 metres south into the former hockey pitch. The proposed upgrade to the courts is designed to address safety clearance non-compliance and provide viewing areas between courts.

The new boundary of the tennis courts will be very close to a large significant tree located on the south-western corner. Tennis SA has engaged a consulting arborist and is undertaking investigations into how the proposed new court boundary may affect this tree. A report outlining the results of these investigations will be considered by Council as part of its development assessment process.

Council has allocated $400K funding in its 2025/26 Annual Business Plan and Budget to this project, given there are 4 publicly accessible courts in the Precinct.

Council is committed to supporting Tennis SA’s proposal, subject to the project receiving formal development approval and Tennis SA securing the remaining funds required to undertake the court upgrades.

Although the exact timing of these works is not confirmed, it is anticipated that this upgrade would be undertaken some time in 2026.

What is under consideration?

New Cricket Practice Pitches (Not Committed)

In October 2025, the Goodwood Cricket Club (Club) presented a proposal to Council seeking consideration for new cricket practice pitches (Pitches) within the former hockey pitch area. The proposal aimed to address safety concerns for players and the public during training, given the dimensions of the existing Pitches do not meet current standards.

Currently, the Club has 10 Pitches (6 turf and 4 concrete) located at the southern end of the oval. The overall footprint of the existing Pitches is approximately 952m2 (including unformed run-up areas).

The Club has proposed:

  • 15 new pitches (10 turf and 5 concrete) that are 25 metres in length and 3.6metres in width (overall footprint of 1,350m2) to meet safety standards.
  • Relocating the pitches from their existing location to just south of the reconstructed tennis courts on the northern side of the hockey pitch, returning an area of approximately 952m2 in open space for community use.
  • Installing retractable netting on the 10 turf pitches proposed which would be removed in the cricket off-season, returning a further 900m2 in open space for community use.

Council is proposing to install a 2-metre-wide walkway between the new boundary of the tennis courts and the start of the new Pitches to allow for pedestrian access to the Oval.

In acknowledgement of the Club’s request for the new Pitches and recognition of its need to do so to address safety concerns, Council has included the Club’s proposal in the proposed Concept Plan for the Goodwood Oval Precinct for consultation.

Council has not formally endorsed the Club’s proposal and is seeking community feedback prior to any final determination being made. If approved, the Club would seek grant funding and request a contribution from Council to deliver the works.

Hockey Pitch Usage

All figures are approximate and based on onsite measurements. These figures will be verified via a survey if Council decides to proceed.

The former hockey pitch covers an area of 5,789 m², measuring 98 metres in length (from the existing tennis court fence to the Fairfax Avenue boundary) and 59 metres in width (from the western buildings to the Argyle Avenue boundary).

The proposed Concept Plan includes:

  • Extending the tennis court footprint 9 metres to the south into the former hockey pitch, occupying approximately 531 m².
  • Constructing 15 new practice pitches, each 25 metres long and 3.6 metres wide, with a total area of approximately 1,350 m².
  • Creating a 2-metre-wide walkway between the new tennis courts and the cricket practice pitches, covering approximately 118 m².

Should Council proceed with the new tennis courts, Pitches, and walkway there would still be a total area of 3,790m2 in open space remaining. Council is intending for this area to be used as open space to support junior sport, passive recreation, or other forms of community use, and is keen to hear your thoughts on this element of the Concept Plan.

Open Space Enhancements

Council is seeking the community’s views on the proposed redevelopment of open space areas located along the southern side of the Precinct to make them more inviting, accessible, and suited to a range of community activities.

The proposed upgrades include:

  • a large timber play structure for older children,
  • natural landscaping with more trees, understorey planting, and shaded seating,
  • replacing the existing car park with a basketball hoop, netball ring, and a new seating deck,
  • removing part of the Fairfax Avenue boundary fence to improve community access and visibility, and
  • repurposing existing buildings to create small, flexible spaces for community groups and casual use.

Have Your Say

You can take part in the Goodwood Oval Precinct Community Consultation from Thursday 20 November until 5pm, Thursday 11 December 2025 by:

  • Filling in the Online Feedback Form, noting you will need to be registered with Your Say Unley or create an account to participate online.
  • Requesting a hard copy feedback form in person at the Unley Civic Centre, 181 Unley Road, Unley and returning it to one of the Customer Service Officers at the Unley Civic Centre by 5pm, Thursday 11 December 2025.

To find out more about the Goodwood Oval Precinct Redevelopment, please read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) and other resources provided on this project page.

Page last updated: 20 Nov 2025, 08:11 AM