Richmond Oval, home of the West Adelaide Football Club, will undergo a $25 million redevelopment that will transform the entire precinct and increase community use.
The project includes replacing the Brian K Faehse Grandstand destroyed in a recent storm event, new player and umpire changerooms, medical rooms, gymnasium, and media and coaches' boxes.
Aside the flood damage, Richmond Oval (aka Allied Waste Stadium) has aged considerably and the upgrades will benefit both the club and local community.
A new function room will be available for public use, the plaza area will be revived, informal recreation spaces and landscaping, public toilets and improved pedestrian connectivity are also included in the design.
The State and Federal governments are each contributing $4.5 million towards the project, the City of West Torrens is providing $15 million, and the SANFL and West Adelaide Football Club are jointly giving $1 million.
Following the flood event, temporary changerooms were installed behind the Brian K Faehse Grandstand to allow the Bloods to resume their season at Richmond Oval.
SANFL CEO Darren Chandler described it as a "landmark moment" for the West Adelaide Football Club./
"The upgrade will provide the club with facilities that reflect its proud history and ambitious future, while creating a venue that players, members, volunteers and supporters can be proud to call home," Mr Chandler said.
"We are incredibly grateful to the State Government and the City of West Torrens for their commitment to this project.
"Their support demonstrates a genuine belief in the role football clubs play in connecting communities, and the positive impact quality sporting infrastructure has for families and future generations to come."
The SANFL is currently working with the Bloods and other key stakeholders to ensure the club can continue to provide a matchday experience for its members, supporters and the broader football community while the works are undertaken.
