THAT COUNCIL
1. Approves the draft concept design for the new Community Building at Mary Lee Park (Park 27B), as contained in Attachment A to Item 5.1 on the Agenda for the Special meeting of City Community Services and Culture Committee held on 2 December 2025, subject to the following considerations:
1.1. More specific design solutions responding to the Design Drivers presented.
1.2. Presentation of the building to the public realm and within the natural landscape setting.
2. Reinforces the importance of inclusion of renewable energy initiatives for Park Lands buildings and financial sustainability for lease holders as identified in City of Adelaide Integrated Climate Strategy and building design guidelines.
3. Approves the exemption of the West Adelaide Soccer Club from the requirement to undertake an Expression of Interest process in accordance with section 13.1 of the Adelaide Park Lands Leasing and Licensing Policy 2016.
4. Authorises a draft 21-year Park Lands Community Lease Agreement between the City of Adelaide (Lessor) and the West Adelaide Soccer Club (Lessee) for community sports facilities at Mary Lee Park (Park 27B) as contained in Attachment B to Item 5.1 on the Agenda for the Special meeting of City Community Services and Culture Committee held on 2 December 2025, for the purpose of public consultation.
5. Notes that a public consultation report and a Detailed Design of the Community Building will be presented to Kadaltilla and Council in 2026.
Undertaking - Recommendation 1 - Item 5.1 - Mary Lee Park (Park 27B) - Community Sports Building Concept Design and Exemption to Expression of Interest
In response to a query from Councillor Martin, an undertaking was given by the CEO to ensure State Government representatives and nearby residents were involved in the consultation.