MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT |

Heathfield High School Oval Upgrade Announced as State Election Commitment

Mount Lofty Districts Football Club welcomes the announcement by Premier Peter Malinauskas that a re-elected Labor Government will commit $1.45 million to upgrade the Heathfield High School Oval and associated facilities.

The commitment—announced this week alongside Labor candidate Marisa Bell, club committee members and players—includes:

• $450,000 for drainage improvements
• $675,000 for new lighting
• $325,000 for retaining walls

These upgrades will significantly enhance the usability and safety of the oval for both Heathfield High School students and local sporting clubs, including the Mount Lofty Districts Football Club, which continues to experience strong growth across junior, moddies, girls, women, and senior teams.

“This is fantastic news for our club and the wider community,” said Greg Bond, President of the Mount Lofty Districts Football Club. “A $1.45 million upgrade will make a huge difference. With more than 500 registered players, we are bursting at the seams. There simply aren’t enough ovals to provide every team with the training and game time they need—a great problem to have for a thriving football community.”

“Improved drainage, new lighting and upgraded retaining walls will mean safer, more accessible facilities for everyone—from Heathfield High School students to our growing footy family.”

The Club will continue to work with all sides of politics to ensure this commitment is matched or strengthened, recognising the essential need for upgraded community sporting infrastructure to keep pace with participation growth.

I would like to send my sincere thanks to both Peter Harvey and Chris Illman for the initiation and support of this project. Their tireless work has lead us to this point and for this we should all be immensely grateful.

Greg Bond

President, Mount Lofty Districts Football Club
0401 934 353
president@mtloftydevils.com.au