South Australia’s Barossa Valley is set to play a role in the 2025 AFL Gather Round, with the State Government partnering with The Barossa Council to deliver a jointly-funded $40 million upgrade to facilities. The funding will deliver a full-scale redevelopment of Lyndoch Recreation Park. The State Government and The Barossa Council will each contribute $20 million, with support from Barossa District Football and Netball Club.
The Barossa Park Project will see the existing oval upgraded to meet AFL standards. This work will include a new multi-purpose building comprising a 300-seat event space and clubrooms with commercial kitchen, multi-sport change facilities and gym. The project also includes a mini Adelaide oval replica bar and service area to support events and the cricket club, new netball courts, a recreation green and second oval, athletics track, shelters, a new playground and family garden, more carparks and a formalised roadway.
Premier Peter Malinauskas stated, “I’m thrilled we’re able to play host to the AFL Gather Round in the Barossa next year and look forward to visitors and locals alike enjoying this premier tourist destination while getting along to the footy.”
AFL Chief Executive Andrew Dillon commented on the community spirit the event brings, “We are thrilled the South Australian Government is investing in the redevelopment of Lyndoch Recreation Park in the Barossa, allowing us to take Gather Round 2025 there and continuing to build on the legacy of Gather Round for the community in years to come.”
Barossa Mayor Bim Lange expressed excitement about the project’s impact, “This exciting joint partnership by the State Government and Council will deliver a landmark precinct less than an hour from Adelaide’s CBD, bringing more visitors and tourism dollars into our regional and State economy as a major events destination.”
Read the announcement by the Government of South Australia.
Follow progress on the Barossa Council project website.
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