The expansion is being funded by specific purpose federal and state government grants.
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 late in 2007,” Haysman said.
“This proposed development would not be possible at all without those government grants, which total $5 million.
“We are taking a prudent approach in the current economic climate, mindful of our own economic position, and will spend between $3.5 and $4 million in the first stage of the redevelopment project.”
Haysman says the redevelopment will help ensure the Power 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,” Haysman said.
The staged development of the Allan Scott Power Headquarters will incorporate:
Expanded indoor training facilities
• A second indoor training area to 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
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
Revamped entrance
• A revamped public entrance on Brougham Place which will feature a glass façade
• This will house a new membership and merchandise area and provide a themed welcome for visitors
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 some of 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 redevelopment of the Alberton Oval environ is supported by a grant from the Australian Government through funding from the Department of Health and Ageing.
