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ISSUE 11 WINTER 2012dpti.sa.gov.au/newconnections facebook.com/dptisa twitter.com/dpti_sa

Leigh Street energised

Sweeping bridge to new oval

Onkaparinga Valley Bridge meets in middle

Expressway duplication breaking ground

People’s Parks under design

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Construction of state’s first elevated roadway reaches halfway mark (see page 13)

Videos available include a tour of the Southern Expressway duplication, showing vision of some of the biggest road building machines in the world clearing the way for this new roadway. Watch progress on the South Road Superway as it rises above the local landscape.

Keep an eye on the site for further updates on the projects that are changing the way South Australians live, travel, play and do business.

Tour the state’s largest projectsVisit the online version of this publication – dpti.sa.gov.au/newconnections – to watch videos showing the progress of some of the largest infrastructure projects in the State.

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2 DISCOVER SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTSwinter 2012

History often pinpoints moments of monumental shift for societies and I’ve little doubt the first half of this decade will be fondly recalled around South Australia in years to come.

Sure we’ve faced our share of financial issues and constraints but the fact remains we’re in a period of infrastructure delivery like no other in the State’s 175 years.

In these very pages we follow the progress of no less than a dozen major projects, most representing community investment in the hundreds of millions of dollars.

When you stop to think that in less than two years motorists will be driving along a duplicated Southern Expressway and traversing a multi-lane South Road Superway, that trains will be running to Seaford and sports and entertainment fans will be sitting in a redeveloped Adelaide Oval, you start to appreciate we are moving to a new level.

Since our last edition much has been made of the unfortunate need to stop work on the electrification of the Gawler and Outer Harbor railway lines.

While we are hoping those works will be rescheduled when the State’s financial position allows, this edition of New Connections features information on three new projects for Adelaide.

The Parks Community Centre is a truly exciting undertaking and a genuinely good news story for the people of north-western Adelaide.

Leigh Street has been closed to traffic which signals the start of the transformation of Adelaide’s laneways into more people-friendly spaces.

And then there’s Adelaide’s newest international landmark, the Adelaide Oval footbridge.

These are exciting times and I’m sure they’ll be remembered that way.

Rod Hook Chief Executive Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure

by Hook contents

13 south road superway

southern expressway duplication

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grenfell street bus lanes

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creating a vibrant city8-9

new cycle lanes 12

leigh street energised 3

bridge to new oval 4-5

adelaide convention centre 10

coast park 14

parks community centre 15

seaford rail extension 6-7

further information please contact:

adelaide oval redevelopment 1300 305 255

adelaide metro 1300 311 108

gawler rail revitalisation 1300 782 454

noarlunga rail revitalisation 1300 782 454

rail electrification 1800 644 735

riverbank precinct 1300 305 255

seaford rail extension 1800 791 883

south road planning study 1300 794 899

south road superway 1300 638 789

the parks community centre 1300 002 033

mclaren vale overpass 8402 1856

mclaren vale overpass

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aviation lifeline for outback

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concept image for illustrative purposes only

Leigh Street will kick-start the transformation of Adelaide’s laneways into more vibrant, cosmopolitan and people-friendly spaces.

The closure and transformation of the historic street for more pedestrians is part of the State Government’s plan to revitalise Adelaide by bringing more residents and life to the city.

Leigh Street is the ideal choice to begin the laneway revival, with its already strong pedestrian activity (about 3,000 people walk through it every day) and thriving businesses, cafés and restaurants.

Bollards will block the middle section of the street to vehicles, while both ends will have 10 kph drop-off zones, shared by vehicles and pedestrians. Right-hand turns from Currie Street onto Leigh and right-hand turns from Leigh onto Hindley Street will no longer be permitted.

The new streetscape will feature new planter boxes, trees and seating to encourage more people-oriented activities such as cafes, alfresco dining, music, small bars and more.

This is the first of a series of street and laneway upgrades that will eventually form a continuous walking path from the rejuvenated Riverbank precinct all the way to the Central Market.

Laneways project starts with an energised Leigh Street

> Leigh Street is being transformed into a vibrant city hub


The Australian cricket team will take on South Africa at Adelaide Oval in December and the focus is on preparing the ground’s northern end in time for the clash.

“The priority is developing the northern mound and adding seating behind the northern fence,” Project Director Manuel Delgado said.

“The mound is being elevated and a new seating bowl with capacity for 3,000 people is being installed to host guests at that very picturesque part of the ground.”

“This will add to the seats available in the western stand to hold about 17,000 people in all for this summer’s cricket.”

In the last few months both the Chappell and Bradman Stands have been demolished to make way for new southern and eastern stands seating 14,000 and 19,000 spectators respectively.

Earthworks have begun, with some 280,000 tonnes of earth to be removed from the site before construction of the new stands begins.

The lights on the eastern and southern sides of the oval have been carefully dismantled and will be stored on site until major works are complete.

A special effort is going into protecting the heritage items at the site. The Sir Donald Bradman statue is being protected by a specially constructed fence and the Victor Richardson Gates will be retained and repositioned within the finished stadium.

8,500 recycled seatsDuring the demolition 8,500 flip-style seats were salvaged and given to ninety community sporting clubs, following an expression of interest registration.

Two bays of the Clem Hill Stand have been salvaged for possible relocation with an allowance made to replace the roof if necessary.

The project is aiming to recycle 95 per cent of material by separating recoverable materials into a range of recycling streams on site.

Local labourBetween 160 and 180 people (95 per cent South Australians) are working on the redevelopment of Adelaide Oval at any one time. This number is expected to increase to approximately 800 – 900 at the project’s peak.

Twenty-six of a total of 29 supply and service contracts, with a combined value of $145 million, have been signed with South Australian companies.

Oval shaping up for December clash

Construction is moving quickly at Adelaide Oval with preparations already underway for the first Test match since major work began.

> This elegant footbridge will take crowds to and from the redeveloped Adelaide Oval


Concept images released last month show an Adelaide Oval footbridge that launches from west of the Dunstan Playhouse and follows a sweeping arc finishing at a new plaza in front of Adelaide Oval.

These preliminary designs show the city’s newest landmark – an approximately 150 metre long and 8 to 10 metre wide footbridge with landing points transitioning to landscaped terraces and a waterfall as a key feature of the northern section.

The design was selected because of its elegance and ability to enhance one of the city’s most valuable precincts, Director, Strategic Projects Manuel Delgado said.

“The bridge design fits well into the parkland setting while playing an important function of allowing people to move easily between key destinations on both sides of the river,” he said.

“The plazas to be built at the landing points of the bridge will also attract people to the area and will assist in revitalising the Riverbank precinct.”

“We’re now working on progressing the detailed design so it fits in perfectly with the vision of creating a riverbank that’s a destination for everyone and is truly alive day and night.”

The northern landing point will create an extended plaza area linked on event days to the redeveloped southern entrance of the Adelaide Oval via the closure of War Memorial Drive.

It also comes following work to understand the local Aboriginal heritage and ecology of the site.

The design of the footbridge will be advanced during the next 6 to 9 months and there will be opportunities for stakeholders and the public to provide their views.

Construction is scheduled to start in late 2012 with the project team aiming to have it ready for the Ashes test match in December 2013.

Sweeping bridge to new Oval

Postcard backdropThe starting point for the design of the Adelaide Oval Footbridge was the setting of the River Torrens with the tranquil park on the oval side and the bustling city on the southern side.

The design needed to fit in with this environment rather than being placed upon it, while showing respect for the ecology and local Aboriginal and European culture of the site.

The sweeping arc across the river with the two landing points transitioning to landscaped terraces will bring refinement, elegance, subtlety and respect to the area.

The northern section of the arc terminates in a viewing platform incorporating a refined waterfall feature and providing a vantage point to enjoy ‘postcard’ views of the river and the city.

This landing point will be a destination in its own right, with an extended plaza area in front of Adelaide Oval and the creation of a riverside amphitheatre.

The cascading water feature, terminating in a river-level ‘splash’ play area, will be a strong attractor for people, especially children and families.

have your sayWhat do you think of the Adelaide Oval Footbridge concept? The State Government is now seeking your feedback before construction begins next year.

visit: infrastructure.sa.gov.au/riverbank to see the concept images and leave your feedback.

fast factsproject: Adelaide Oval Footbridge

value: $40 million

visit: infrastructure.sa.gov.au/riverbank

expected completion: December 2013


Bus and train service changesLast month more than 80 bus timetables were updated to better reflect travel times across Adelaide.

To speed up public transport through the city new priority bus lanes have been designated in Currie and Grenfell streets and along a portion of East Terrace between Grenfell Street and North Terrace.

An additional 27 buses have been added to the fleet to cater for the new service schedule.

In addition, services on the Outer Harbor line have been changed to improve reliability and connections with the Grange train shuttle (operating as part of the Adelaide Convention Centre redevelopment).

Along the line a consistent 15 minute service will operate between Adelaide and Woodville (from 6am until 7.30pm from Adelaide and 6am to 8pm to Adelaide)

A consistent 30 minute service will operate all day between Adelaide and Outer Harbor (from 6am until 9pm to and from Adelaide).

For more information:

Visit: adelaidemetro.com.au Call: 1300 311 108

> Bus lanes operating in Grenfell Street

A long, eco-friendly blanket has been keeping new seedlings warm at night along the Seaford corridor.

In a first for the State an Ecoblanket – a combination of mulch, seed and compost – has been placed along steep sections of the new corridor to help grow new vegetation.

The blanket gives the seeds the conditions they need to grow and thrive.

In total more than 143,000 new trees, shrubs and grass plantings will be placed along the new 5.7 kilometre corridor.

More than 50 per cent have been planted and are thriving thanks to the early winter rain.

Seeds for the species selected have been collected from the local area and grown by local nurseries.

Green blanket for corridor


A bridge not too far

> Stretching into the distance, the new Seaford rail bridge will carry electric trains across the Onkaparinge Valley in 2013

In the coming weeks, thousands of tonnes of concrete that has been edging its way out over the Onkaparinga Valley floor will finally meet in the middle.

The concrete will form the 1.2 kilometre Onkaparinga Valley Bridge, which is being constructed as part of the Seaford Rail Extension project.

The bridge is being constructed using a method known as ‘incremental launch’, where the structure is built at both edges of the valley and ‘pushed’ together.

The meeting of both ends of the bridge is scheduled to occur in mid-September.

This will be a major milestone in the project to build the new 5.7 kilometre dual track from Noarlunga to Seaford.

Two new stations with extensive park and ride facilities and the Seaford Railcar Depot are also nearing completion with early September the target completion date.

Other recent achievements include the completion of the Seaford Road Bridge and placement of 50 per cent of the track across the project site.

Electrification works are also underway along the line, starting with the installation of masts.

It is anticipated that approximately 1,400 masts will be installed on the line between Seaford and Adelaide.

The electrified Seaford extension is scheduled to open for passenger services in late 2013.

Seaford Meadows station

> located between Seaford Road and Dungeys Road, Seaford Meadows

> bus interchange

> 550 vehicle Park and Ride facility

> ‘Kiss and Go’ (quick drop-off) area

> Vehicle access from Dungeys Road

Seaford station

> located between Lynton Terrace and Griffiths Drive, Seaford

> bus interchange

> 450 vehicle Park and Ride facility

> ‘Kiss and Go’ (quick drop-off) area

> Vehicle access from Griffiths Drive

> pedestrian/cyclist access via ramps from the Park and Ride and from Carlisle Circuit

A record drop in revenue has forced the State Government to amend its rail infrastructure program.

Overall the program will increase the network’s train capacity by around 25 per cent with new electric rail cars servicing the Tonsley and Noarlunga line through to Seaford.

Following is a summary of the changes:

Electrification projects continuing

> Noarlunga line (expected to be completed in 2013) and Seaford extension

> Tonsley

Electrification projects suspended

> Gawler line

> Outer Harbor line

Other rail projects

> Grade separation at Goodwood in 2012-13

The rail re-sleepering works will continue as planned across all lines and the train protection system will be rolled out across the rail network as the system is electrified.

Budget changes to rail network


creating a vibrant city

New planning rules

More flexible, design-focused planning rules will transform the CBD into an exciting and attractive place to live, work, visit and invest.

Incentives for city homebuyers

Stamp duty cuts and extended First Home Bonus Grants encourage buyers to move to the city and enjoy a cosmopolitan lifestyle.

More flexible licensing

Changes to licensing and other laws will support small bars and niche venues that can bring new energy into the city centre.

Priority bus lanes

Dedicated bus lanes on Currie and Grenfell streets and East Terrace make it easier and faster to travel through the city.

Rundle Mall revitalisation

Adelaide City Council has a masterplan to redevelop Rundle Mall into a ‘vibrant experience’ for city-goers.

Riverbank Master Plan

The Riverbank Precinct will become the city’s cultural and social heart, full of people and life day and night, all year round.

Walk across the Torrens

A spectacular footbridge will provide quick access and panoramic views between the Adelaide Oval and the Riverbank Precinct (see the proposed design on pages 4-5).

Countdown to safer crossing

Countdown timers will help people cross North Terrace at the railway station and encourage walking between the Riverbank and the CBD.

World class sporting stadium

The transformed Oval, new home for cricket and football, is the centrepiece of the revitalised Riverbank.


Streamlined development assessment

A pre-lodgement service for CBD development proposals over $10 million can save time and money in the assessment processes.

Revitalisation around new development

Large developments such as New Mayfield, with apartments, shops and cafes, will spark the renewal of surrounding neighbourhoods.

Victoria Square/Tarndanyangga rejuvenation

Adelaide City Council has committed $24 million over two years to reinstate the square as Adelaide’s social and cultural heart.

New home for the RAH

The new 800-bed Royal Adelaide Hospital will be half the length of Rundle Mall and occupy 172,000 sq m of interior space.

Safer, greener places for people

The regeneration of Hindley St West is the first of several projects to create lively, people-friendly public spaces in the city.

Bigger, better Convention Centre

The expanded Adelaide Convention Centre will draw more prestigious events, visitors and business to the city (find out more on page 10).

Lively streets and laneways

Transforming Leigh and other small streets into pedestrian links will encourage people to walk though the CBD and enjoy city life.

Health and medical research flagship

SAHMRI’s 25,000 sq m state-of-the-art facility will confirm South Australia as a global leader in health and medical research.

Large developments currently under assessment

27-33 Angas St

Retail & commercial Value: $16M

87-109 Angas St

Retail, commercial & residential Value: $72M

41 Currie St (Topham Mall)

Residential, retail & commercial Value: $11.2M

131 King William St

Conservation/conversion to hotel Value: $10M

69 Light Square

Retail & residential Value: $15M

316-320 South Tce (at Hutt St)

Boutique hotel Value: $15M

42 Sturt St

Retail & residential Value: $22M

153 Wakefield St

Commercial & retail Value: $25M


The foundations for the expanded Adelaide Convention Centre are in place and works have begun to build the facilities that will ensure the venue continues to attract events from all over the world.

Since February construction at the site has been frenetic.

More than 100 piles have been drilled into the ground and foundations have been poured to support the more than 4,300 square metres of new convention floor.

The perimeter walls and supporting columns of the new structure are now being built.

The expansion will extend the existing facility westward over the railway lines to link with Morphett Street Bridge.

Precise construction management and collaboration with public transport services has kept as many rail lines running as possible during the project.

In the next few months the building will start to emerge along the North Terrace and river sides of the site. Walls will be constructed and columns built within the rail corridor.

The expansion, the first stage of a two stage plan, is expected to be completed by late 2014.

McLaren Vale overpass open by ChristmasThe construction of the McLaren Vale Overpass is well advanced with traffic expected to be using it by the end of the year.

The project is ahead of schedule following months of work to transform the dangerous Victor Harbor and Main roads’ intersection.

The overpass bridge girders have been placed across Victor Harbor Road, marking a significant milestone for the project, which will give locals and visitors a safe, free-flowing entry to McLaren Vale.

Nearby roads have been realigned to make room for the overpass and earth has been moved to build the bridge embankments.

New access roads for affected properties have been built and a new section of the Coast to Vines rail trail is already in use.

Landscaping of the area will be undertaken in autumn 2013.

The Victor Harbor Road is an important road linking Adelaide to the tourist and commercial activity of the Fleurieu Peninsula.

About 18,000 vehicles use this road each day, with 50 per cent of this traffic using Main Road.

Waste not, want notNearly 30,000 cubic metres of surplus materials from the Noarlunga railway line upgrade has been used to build the embankments of the McLaren Vale Overpass.

Solid foundation for convention growth

> The Morphett Street Bridge will become a grand entrance to the extended Adelaide Convention Centre

fast factsproject: McLaren Vale Overpass

value: $18 million


visit: infrastructure.sa.gov.au/content/McLaren_Vale_Overpass

call: 8402 1856


Expressway duplication breaking ground

Rock is being ripped, earth moved and bridges extended to make room for duplication of the Southern Expressway.

A drive along the existing expressway shows the road and bridge building activities occurring to transform this vital link into a 24-hour, two way expressway.

Some of the country’s largest road making machines are clearing the way through rock and soil to prepare the corridor for the new lanes.

Controlled blasting has begun to remove hard rock in the Darlington escarpment (between Seacombe and Majors roads) and works have begun to extend a number of bridges.

While the works to build the new 18.5 kilometre carriageway ramp up, a major challenge is keeping traffic in the area moving, Project Director Lou George said.

“We’ve spent months planning how to carry out these extensive roadworks and offer motorists viable alternatives,” he said.

“Bridge closures are being staggered so every second one remains open and where possible works are carried out at off-peak times during weekdays or weekends.”

With the road alignment and interchange designs completed, the focus is now on completing bridge designs, noise walls, pathways, landscaping and urban design features.

In addition, a landscaped feature mound will be developed from recycled soil and rock at the southern entrance.

The $407.5 million duplication of the Southern Expressway is a key part of the development of Adelaide’s north-south corridor and will deliver an 18.5 kilometre multi-lane, two-way expressway between Bedford Park and Old Noarlunga by mid-2014.

Current road closures

> Seacombe Road (to late 2012) > Moore Road (to early 2013) > O’Sullivan Beach Road (to late 2012) > Elizabeth Road (to mid 2013)

Restrictions

> Beach Road (to mid 2013)

Coming soon

> Flaxmill Road (6 to 8 month closure from early/mid 2013)

> Majors Road (6 to 8 month closure from late 2012)

> Sherriffs Road overpass (weekend closures and restrictions from late 2012)

> Marion Road (weekend closures and restrictions from late 2012)

> Lander Road works (commencing mid/late 2012)

fast factsproject: Southern Expressway Duplication

value: $407.5 million

expected completion: Open by mid 2014

visit: dpti.sa.gov.au/southern_expressway_duplication

call: 1300 626 097


A number of outback towns are now able to receive vital supplies at all times because of repairs to airstrips.

Outback towns receive aviation lifeline

> Green lanes to improve cyclist safety being laid at a Port Road intersection

> An upgraded airstrip in Kimba means vital assistance can get through in all weather

Airstrips in 39 communities, such as Marree, Oodnadatta and Nepabunna, are all receiving much-needed refurbishments to make it possible for vital supplies to get through in all types of weather.

The deteriorating condition of a number of the airfields and lack of runway lighting meant they could not be used during the night or following heavy rains.

The repair program is upgrading these airfields to ensure medicines, foods supplies and assistance from the Royal Flying Doctor can reach those in need day and night.

The repairs came just in time for residents in Marree and Nepabunna.

Following the March floods that cut off roads in and out of the towns the State Emergency Service was able to use the newly reopened strips to fly in food and medical supplies.

The commercial aviation industry will also receive a boost from the project with more reliable destinations to land their aircraft.

The upgrades were made possible by Regional Aviation Access Program funding from both state and federal grants that have totalled $13.4 million over the last four years.

New lanes, green paint for cyclistsNew lanes and a new paint scheme on major routes are making moving through Adelaide easier for cyclists.

The new bicycle lanes, expected to be completed in the next few months, are being installed along Old Port Road and Main North Road and will provide a safer environment for cyclists by separating motor vehicle traffic from bikes.

In addition a number of heavily used lanes around the city will be painted green in the coming months to improve their visibility for all road users.

The clearly identified road space also increases driver awareness of cyclists.

Research from throughout the world shows that coloured pavement reduces the chance of accidents. For example a 2011 study in Christchurch, New Zealand showed a 39 per cent decrease in crashes.

The installation of bicycle lanes on arterial roads will help South Australia reach its target of doubling the number of cyclists by 2020.

Recent upgraded airstrips include:

Oodnadatta aerodrome (completed by July 2012) landing strip reconstruction and sealing

Nepabunna aerodrome (completed July 2011) pavement repairs and replacement of aerodrome markers

Kimba aerodrome (completed June 2012) landing strip reconstructed and sealed

All weather airlinks

New cycle lanes

> Old Port Road, between Bower Road and Frederick Road, West Lakes

> Main North Road, between Mawson Lake Boulevard and The Grove Way

> Main North Road (western side), between Grand Junction Road and the State Sports Park, Gepps Cross

> Crittenden Road, between Findon Road to Grange Road

> Military Road between Bower and Dunstone Road

> Churchill Road between Regency Road and Albert Street and Avenue Road to Castle Avenue

New green cycle lanes

> Port Road, Hindmarsh (near entertainment centre and near James Congdon Drive)

> Greenhill Road (from Fullarton Road to Anzac Highway)

> Rundle Street (corner of Parade West; Little Capper Street)

Visit maps.sa.gov.au/cycleinstead to find bicycle routes throughout Adelaide.


Construction of the first elevated roadway in the state has reached the halfway mark with the new, 18 metre-high section of South Road Superway being placed across Grand Junction Road.

Crossing this intersection was a major milestone in the construction of the $842 million roadway, Project Director Luigi Rossi said.

“Since the installation of a purpose built launching truss in May, 25 per cent of the 2.8 kilometre elevated road has been lifted into place.

“Some 40 per cent of the piers that support the roadway have been installed and in the background workers continue manufacturing road segments in a local warehouse.”

When finished in December 2013 the elevated roadway will allow through traffic and freight to bypass this intersection and a number of others while travelling along South Road.

In the next few months, installation of the roadway will continue between Grand Junction Road and Kateena Street.

Nightworks will increase significantly in coming weeks with segment lifters and the launching truss placing up to 10 pieces of the new roadway each evening.

During these works every effort is being made to minimise disruption and offer alternative routes for passing traffic and local trade.

The South Road Superway is the biggest single investment in a South Australian road project, and the state’s most complex engineering road construction project to date.

The South Road Superway is part of the north-south transport corridor and will deliver a 4.8 kilometre non-stop corridor, comprising of a 2.8 kilometre elevated roadway, from the Port River Expressway to Regency Road.

Super safety recordThe South Road Superway project has recently reached a key safety milestone with 500 days passing without a lost time injury.

Superway soars above grand intersection

fast factsproject: South Road Superway

value: $842 million (Australian and South Australian government funding)


visit: infrastructure.sa.gov.au

Port Adelaide

Marion

Noarlunga


Adelaide’s 70 km long Coast Park

City of Port Adelaide Enfield

Status: 8.5 kilometres completed.

City of West Torrens

Status: 1.6 kilometres completed.

City of Charles Sturt

Status: new sections at Semaphore Park and Henley Beach are being planned, designed or constructed.

City of Holdfast Bay

Status: construction is underway at Brighton.

City of Marion

Status: 7.2 kilometres completed; a Master Plan for Hallett Cove Beach and Heron Way Reserve is being prepared.

City of Onkaparinga

Status: new sections at Port Noarlunga South and Port Willunga/Aldinga Beach are being planned/designed.

Completed sections

Vision for a 70 kilometre long trail

Coast Park is Adelaide’s waterfront playground.

What makes it unique, apart from stunning beaches, reefs, cliffs, dunes and jetties, is its remarkable length – about 70 kilometres from North Haven to Sellicks Beach.

This means that thousands of people can easily access it every day for walking, running, cycling, swimming and fishing - or just sitting and watching for dolphins.

In most sections of Coast Park you’ll find:

> a shared pedestrian/cycling path or boardwalk

> benches and picnic areas

> toilets (some with change rooms and showers)

> parking.

Coast Park was started in 1992 and has been progressively developed by the six councils on the foreshore with matching funds from the State Government’s planning agency (now a part of Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure).

More than half the park has been developed and close to $20 million in State Government funds have been spent on it so far.

The park will be completed by 2020.

To get information about the Coast Park section nearest you, see the individual council websites.


Feedback from the community and input from service providers is being used to design the redeveloped Parks Community Centre.

Over the last couple of months meetings have been held with users to seek suggestions on what’s needed to ensure the north-west centre is used by people in the community for years to come.

The consultation follows the announcement in the State Budget that $28.7 million would be spent on redeveloping the Angle Park site.

This is a great opportunity to seek advice on what’s needed before any building begins, Project Director, Meghan Oldfield said.

“It is important that we ask the many users of the site and the service providers about the design detail of the new facilities,” she said.

“We’re also talking to the tenants who will be moving from the site about what they need and where they’d like to go.”

Feedback gathered as part of the Social Inclusion Commissioner’s report in 2010/11 will also be considered in the site’s design.

In addition, a new library and community area will be funded by the City of Port Adelaide Enfield.

Funding of $4.6 million will be provided to assist a number of existing government tenants move to more suitable locations.

In order to help fund the redevelopment, 6.59 hectares of land from the western part of the site will be released for residential and commercial development.

The development will be managed by the Urban Renewal Authority and will likely include retail stores and a new health centre.

A contractor will be selected to build the facilities by the end of the year and a final design is expected in early 2013.

The project will be divided into two stages:

Stage 1 (December 2012 – early 2014): Redevelopment and upgrades to the theatres, swimming pool and recreation centre.

Stage 2 (December 2013 – July 2014): Redevelopment and upgrades to the Children’s Centre, demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment of open space.

> New swimming pools will be a centrepiece at the redeveloped Parks Community Centre

> The new centre will include a public plaza and cafe

People’s Parks under design

fast factsproject: Redevelopment of The Parks Community Centre

value: $28.7 million State Government funding, additional funding from City of Port Adelaide Enfield

visit: infrastructure.sa.gov.au

call: 1300 002 033 (free call) 9am to 5pm weekdays

New facilities at the Parks

> 6.84 hectares of open space, featuring soccer fields and a new playground

> upgraded theatre facilities

> new swimming facilities, including a 25 metre pool and a children’s pool

> new entry café and public plaza

> extended Child Care Centre

> refurbished multipurpose building

> refurbished theatres (x 2)

> new car park with additional space

DISCOVER SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTSwinter 2012

> An aerial shot showing the South Road Superway slotting into place

further information please contact:

adelaide oval redevelopment 1300 305 255

adelaide metro 1300 311 108

gawler rail revitalisation 1300 782 454

noarlunga rail revitalisation 1300 782 454

rail electrification 1800 644 735

riverbank precinct 1300 305 255

seaford rail extension 1800 791 883

south road planning study 1300 794 899

south road superway 1300 638 789

the parks community centre 1300 002 033

mclaren vale overpass 8402 1856

dpti.sa.gov.au/newconnections

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