Project Steps and Timing

Historic Context

1837In the original Light-Kingston plan the Riverbank precinct was a cohesive whole.The west was as significant as the east.

The Grand Victorian EraFor 100 years (1836-1936) the Riverbank was developed as the focus of civic identity. Grand gestures (tree boulevards + open spaces) linked activities and places.

The Suburban EraThe last wave of major Riverbank work took place during the height of Adelaide’s 1960’s suburban expansion. Much of the landscape and path networks we see today are from this era – small in scale and unable to support varied gatherings of people or combined uses such as cycling and walking.

The Urban EraAs Metropolitan Adelaide grows in population the Riverbank could attract millions more visitors each year.There will be a focus on regenerating existing urban areas to reduce suburban sprawl bringing more residents closer to the Riverbank.

Original Intent of Light’s plan It was a Metro Park It is a Suburban park It could be a great urban park

Major Current Public Investments – A Key Driver

Connecting and leveraging existing investment and creating integrated destinations

Creating Adelaide’s great park

SA Brand

Four Major Routes

North South Connections

Four Key Opportunities

Old Royal Adelaide Hospital

Context- Economic impact on the east end

- 470,000 out patients per year (1250 per day)- 80,000 in patents per year- 5500 staff- Associated medical facilities

Relationship to Precinct implementation Plan- Key opportunity is to link site to Adelaide University

and the core entertainment precinct via the Central Path

- Develop north-south links to city and river- Tie east end, Botanic Gardens and education

precinct together

Core Entertainment Precinct

Context- Established night time economy requires support- Minimal daytime activation- Active for events only

Relationships to Precinct Implementation Plan- Core entertainment precinct clearly linked to east

and west via River (Environmental), Central and North Terrace (Cultural) paths.

- Build upon north-south connections- Defined as core entertainment precinct

SA Health and Biomedical Precinct

Context- Maximise social and economic opportunities of

NRAH, the Universities, SAHMRI co-location

Relationship to Precinct Implementation Plan- Link NRAH to riverbank- Reinforce key connections via River

(Environmental), Central and North Terrace (Cultural) paths.

- Build north-south links

Bonython Park Revitalisation

Context- Celebrate the states bicentennial with a world class

public realm- Build upon existing investments and plans

Relationship to Precinct Implementation Plan- Enable the extension of the North Terrace

boulevard to Port Road- Reinforce key connections via River

(Environmental), Central and North Terrace (Cultural) paths.

- Build north-south, east-west links

Bonython Park Revitalisation

Stakeholder & Community Engagement

Community open day at the Adelaide Convention Centre on 30 June 2013

A display will be located at Adelaide University Hub Central from 1 July - 11 July and at the Adelaide Convention Centre 15 July - 26 July

Online information and feedback opportunities Stakeholder briefing sessions will commence on 26 June

2013 Consultation period 30 June- 31 July