Funded by specific purpose federal and state government grants, the staged development will incorporate better indoor training and rehabilitation facilities, increased office space and allow additional community uses, including meeting rooms.
The first stage – which will begin later this year, if approved – will cost $3.5 million.
Power Chief Executive Mark Haysman says the club is concentrating on developing a quality training facility for its players, with community use built into the design.
“We are very grateful to the federal and state governments for the grants they have provided, which were announced last year,” Haysman said. “This development would not be possible without those government grants.
“The first of the grants – $2.5 million from the federal government – will be used in this stage of the development. We will also use part of the $2.5 million state government grant, but with their permission hold off on using the remainder until a later date.
“We are taking a prudent approach in the current economic climate, mindful of our own economic position.
“The redevelopment will help ensure our players have access to quality facilities, without being extravagant.
“We also want to ensure our facility caters for increased community participation, with meeting and function rooms to be available, and gym use incorporated into some community programs.”
The proposed redevelopment will include:
Expanded indoor training facilities
--A second indoor training area will be built next to the existing basketball court, with the flexibility for the space to be split in two or used as one large area
--This will facilitate indoor game simulations, and enable quality biomechanical testing on all aspects including kicking and running
Artist's impression of the Alberton Oval side of the new ASPH
Office and function space
--Extension of administration floor space on the second level over the current gymnasium, to create a new office area for coaches and football administration staff and a new group meeting area.
--This meeting area will overlook Alberton Oval and feature a deck and kitchen facilities which will be used by staff and players, as well as for functions
Revamped entrance
--A revamped public entrance on Brougham Place which will feature a glass facade
--This will house a new reception area, with merchandise and membership areas incorporated (these are currently located in The Port Club)
Artist's impression of the Brougham Place front of the new ASPH
Community Focus
--New meeting rooms will have flexibility to conduct the club’s community, school and corporate training programs, as well as media interviews
--A viewing platform/walkway will be incorporated into the design of the extended basketball court to facilitate public tours of the facility while training is on
--The club also plans to make its gym facilities available through its community programs at times when they are not required by the team
Haysman said Port Adelaide’s spiritual home, administration and primary training base would always be at Alberton.
“We are a community-based club with deep and historic links to the Port, and this proposed development reinforces our commitment to Alberton and the local community,” Haysman said.
The plans were considered by the Port Adelaide-Enfield Council last night, with aspects surrounding the revocation of a small portion of land under community title (currently part of a car park) now to be subject to at least three weeks public consultation.
The proposal must also be approved by the state Development Assessment Commission before any work can begin.
The redevelopment of the Alberton Oval environ is supported by a grant from the Australian Government through funding from the Department of Health and Ageing.
