Table 5 Public access to Concord Oval

Prior to the start of the current redevelopment works, Concord Oval was primarily used for organised sport. Public access to the sportsground and surrounding grandstands was limited to coming to watch organised sport. The exception to this was at the northern end of the site which was available to the public for car parking.

With the completion of the redevelopment in 2022, Table 5 reflects the intended public access to various parts of the site.

Table 5 Public access to Concord Oval

Section of Concord Oval Available Public Access

Oval Available when not in use for organised sport

Total area

m2 Publicly Accessible

m2 Publicly Accessible Area % Maximum time available (annual) Publicly Accessible Hours (annual) Publicly accessible hours %

8,000 8,000 100 4,471(1) 4,083 (2) 91%

Building A (Centre of Excellence) All nonleased/ licenced areas other than service/utilities 8,847 4,286 48 3,267(3) 3,267 (3) 100%

Building B (Concord Oval Recreation Centre)

Outdoor informal recreation All areas other than services /utilities and administration 9,561 9,204 96 6,022 (5.30am to 10pm) 5,312 88%

Available outside of matchplay use 18,900 18,900 100 4,471(1) 4,083(2) 91%

TOTAL 45,938 40,390 88%

Public access to the site is available a minimum of 5,360 hours annually (16 hours/day weekdays and 12 hours/day weekends less 2 public holidays). (1) Average hours between sunrise and sunset at December solstice is 14.5 hours. Average hours between sunrise and sunset at June solstice is 10 hours. Average daylight hours for use of the oval without lights and the outdoor informal recreation areas is taken to be 12.25 hours per day x 365 = 4,471 daylight hours. (2) based on current draw – may change minimally based on subsequent season draws (3) based on standard office hours 7 days per week.

2.4.5 Key stakeholders at Concord Oval

Stakeholders responsible for management of land and facilities at Concord Oval are listed in Table 6.