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North Adelaide Football Club Lease Agreement Term

Project Overview

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Consultation on the North Adelaide Football Club Lease Agreement Term has now closed. Thank you everyone who participated!

As a tenant of Prospect Oval/Payinthi yarta for more than 100 years, the North Adelaide Football Club (NAFC) is well regarded for its strong community presence and ongoing support of local sporting groups.

The current Lease Agreement is due to expire in 2031, however the NAFC has approached Council seeking a longer lease term to provide certainty and to support the Club’s growth and long‑term vision.

Under Section 202 of the Local Government Act 1999, Council is required to consult the community on any lease or licence over community land that exceeds five years.

What we’re consulting on

Council is seeking feedback on a proposed Lease and Licence Agreement term of 10 years plus two further 10 year options (30 years in total) with the North Adelaide Football Club. This Agreement is comprised of:

  • A lease for year‑round exclusive use of the Pavilion at Prospect, the Gym (also referred to as the Fitness Pavilion) and NAFC administration offices.
  • A licence for non-exclusive use of Prospect Oval, the grandstand and change rooms (located in the Prospect District Cricket Club clubrooms building) from 1 April – 30 September each year.

Existing community access to Prospect Oval will not change under this arrangement.

How to have your say

You can provide feedback on the proposed Lease Agreement term with the North Adelaide Football Club in one of the following ways:

Survey: Take the survey below to share your views or fill out a hard copy at Payinthi (128 Prospect Road, Prospect)

Written submissions: Use the submission box on the right, email admin@prospect.sa.gov.au or post a hard copy to PO Box 171, Prospect SA 5082

Via your local Elected Member: Share your thoughts with your local Elected Member.

Consultation closes at 11:59pm, Monday 30 March 2026.

The survey is now closed. Thanks for participating.

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Do you have a question?

Under section 202 of the Local Government Act 1999, leases or licences over community land exceeding five years must undergo community consultation. The purpose of this consultation is to:

  • gauge community sentiment toward the proposed term of the agreement
  • identify any concerns regarding the ongoing shared use of the space
  • highlight any other matters that should be considered before Council determines the request. 

 

With a secure lease and licence, the Club can continue to confidently invest in their premises and support the ongoing delivery of its sports programs, youth development, and community events.

In addition, a long-term tenure will assist the Club with their financial planning, allowing them to budget effectively. A stable presence will also assist in sponsorship attraction and partnerships.

Overall, a long-term agreement would support the Club's growth and long-term vision, enabling the NAFC to build a legacy within the community, while planning for the future and continued success.

The proposed lease and licence agreement will not change the existing community access to the Oval.

The proposal ensures that the community will continue to benefit from use of Prospect Oval by stipulating that the ground will remain accessible for community use whenever it is not used for structured sports activities organised by the club, or during official match days.

This means that the community can still use the Oval for recreational purposes, casual sports, and other informal activities during times when the facility is not being used for North Adelaide Football Club (NAFC) games, events or training sessions.

As well as providing certainty and supporting the Club's growth and long-term vision, the longer Lease Agreement will also allow for better financial planning and sponsorship attraction.

This consultation is not connected to recent engagement activity on the Prospect Lifstyle Precinct (PLP).  It was initiated by an approach from the North Adelaide Football Club with a formal request for a long‐term Lease Agreement and would have occured regardless of the PLP.

 

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Who's Listening

  • Akarra Klingberg
    Senior Economic Development Officer
    City of Prospect

    E: admin@prospect.sa.gov.au

    T: 8269 5355

City of Prospect acknowledges that we are on the traditional lands of the Kaurna people, and we respect their spiritual connection to their country.

We also acknowledge the Kaurna people as the custodians of the greater Adelaide region and that their cultural and heritage beliefs are still as important to the living Kaurna people today.