What is the City of Adelaide’s involvement in the project?
Although the Adelaide Aquatic Centre Redevelopment is managed and funded by State Government, the City of Adelaide has care, control, and management of the Park Lands. City of Adelaide has provided support for the project and to ensure that the project delivers outcomes that are beneficial to the city, is working collaboratively with DIT and their project team.
Why is the public being consulted at this stage?
Under the Local Government Act 1999, before a Council grants a lease or licence relating to community land (such as the Park Lands), it must follow the relevant steps set out in its public consultation policy, when it is for a term that is greater than five years (draft Lease Agreement). As the draft Licence is part of and required for project delivery, we are also consulting on the draft Licence to complete the community consultation engagement.
There’s already been a lot of consultation, is this going to be the final chance to have my say?
This process is for feedback on the draft Licence and draft Lease Agreement, please see the “how do I provide my feedback” section at the bottom of this document.
For any other help with providing your feedback, please contact the City of Adelaide Customer Service Team through emailing customer@cityofadelaide.com.au, by phoning 8203 7203 or by calling into our Customer Service Centre on Pirie Street.
If you wish to seek information or provide feedback on the State Government’s construction project to redevelop the Adelaide Aquatic Centre, this can be provided any time to the DIT project team by contacting them at:
Is the new Aquatic Centre bigger than the current Adelaide Aquatic Centre?
No, the total footprint of the building, car park and external areas will be 1,000sqm smaller than the total footprint of the current facility.
This means that there will be a return of 1,000sqm of open space to the Park Lands through a minimised facility footprint.
A calculation of the area taken up by the existing Adelaide Aquatic Centre in Park 2 has been determined to occupy 30,305sqm. This includes the building, car park and external areas.
The new Adelaide Aquatic Centre Redevelopment will occupy 29,305sqm.
How big is the Work Compound that the Draft Construction Licence will cover?
The maximum size of the work compound will be 3.5ha and delivered in two stages.
This area is limited to the western side of the Park 2 and will not impact access to the Bush Magic Playground, nor any of the facilities or playing fields on the eastern side of the park.
The DIT Project Team will work closely with the contractor and the City of Adelaide to ensure minimal disruption is experienced by Park Land users.
What will general construction methodology look like?
All construction activities will be located within the fenced work compound areas.
Stage 1 - October 2023 – 31 July 2024
Stage 2 - 1 August 2024 – December 2025
Project Access and Safety
Access to all sites throughout the construction process will be planned to minimise impacts to residents and local businesses.
Alternate access routes will be promoted during the construction phase through directional signage and traffic / pedestrian management, engagement with the local community and information services.
DIT will provide the community with regular updates on project progress and changes on the site. This will include works notifications to any impacted residents, businesses and park users.
The DIT project team will provide information regarding traffic changes/impacts to the public through a range of channels, including using direct notifications to affected stakeholders, signage and the project website:
If you have any specific queries during the project, please contact the DIT Project Team directly on:
Will the Adelaide Aquatic Centre still be available for use?
The Adelaide Aquatic Centre will continue to provide access to all services until August 2024.
DIT propose to commence demolition in August 2024, at which time the current centre will close.
The Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing (ORSR), the agency responsible for the operation of the new facility, is working with pool users and operators to make the temporary closure period as seamless as possible. If you have questions about access to alternative services, there is a dedicated hotline: Email: AACUserInfo@sa.gov.au, Telephone: 1800 942 974.
Will the Bush Magic Playground still be available for use?
Yes. However, when the Aquatic Centre is closed, and DIT commence the demolition of the Adelaide Aquatic Centre in August 2024, access to the Bush Magic Playground will be maintained. However, the Park 2 car park will be closed, and visitors will be required to use on-street parking options.
What will happen to the car park? Will I still be able to park my vehicle and access Park 2?
Access to the car park will be maintained for access to the current Aquatic Centre and for general Park Lands use, until demolition of the Adelaide Aquatic Centre commences in August 2024. After this date, the car park will not be available and on-street parking can be utilised.
What will happen to Blackfriars Priory School’s occupation during construction in Park 2?
As the head-lessee of the playing fields and sports building located in Park 2, Blackfriars Priory School will still maintain access to the sports building and remaining ovals on the eastern side of Park 2 and the tennis / basketball courts.
I play sport in Park 2 – will my access be restricted?
Due to the location of the new Adelaide Aquatic Centre, the ovals that are currently known as Barton Ovals West and East will no longer be available. However, access for sport and recreation will be maintained on the remaining ovals and courts on the eastern side of Park 2.
Will any trees be removed?
It is anticipated that trees will be removed. Significant and Regulated trees will be prioritised for exemption from removal. Tree Protection Zones (TPZ) will be in place for all trees that remain.
No trees will be removed to enable the construction compound. However, some vegetation removal will be required to accommodate the works, however this will be minimised where possible.
Council will require DIT to replant in excess of any trees removed to increase the tree numbers and canopy coverage post the project will be as per the drawings issued for Planning Consent when DIT lodge their Development Application with SCAP. This application will be subject to Public Consultation in accordance with the Planning Development Infrastructure Act 2019.
Any comments relating to impacted trees should be either directed to DIT Engagement Team, or directly to SCAP during public consultation process.
When will the areas used for construction be returned to Park Land?
Upon completion of the project and remediation works (anticipated between December 2025 to February 2026).
What will these areas look like after the work has been done?
All areas within the Park Lands that will be returned to the care, control and management of City of Adelaide will be appropriately landscaped in consultation with Council. A Park Lands design concept will be developed as part of the master planning of this park.
What will be the distance from the new Centre to Barton Terrace West?
The boundary set back will now be not less than 70m from the northern kerb of Barton Terrace West.
How will dust and noise be managed during construction?
Dust and noise will be managed in accordance with Local Nuisance and Litter Control Act 2016 and the City of Adelaide regulatory requirements. Environmental controls will be implemented at all agreed site entrances and exits to prevent soils and the like impacting on the surrounding roads.
The site will be securely fenced with suitable dust and noise monitoring in place to reduce the impact to the surrounding environment. Sediment fencing and environmental controls will be put in place around the perimeter of the site and regularly monitored.
What are the construction hours and days?
Working hours will be as per City of Adelaide and EPA construction working hours, noting that construction noise should be limited to the allowed hours 7:00 am to 7:00 pm (Monday to Saturday).
How will the storage of soil and spoil be managed?
All soil stockpiles and building materials will be:
How are potential impacts on cultural heritage being managed during construction?
During the early phases of the project the State Government undertook detailed site investigations to assess and determine the cultural heritage of the site, indicating that there are no known Aboriginal Heritage sites located on the proposed land.
During the site enabling and excavation phases of the project, cultural heritage monitors will be engaged to monitor the works by the State Government.
What will happen to my feedback?
Feedback related to the draft Licence and draft Lease Agreement will be presented to Council for their consideration prior to any decision to enter into the draft Lease Agreement and draft Licence agreement with the DIT.
Any feedback received that relates to the project should be provided directly to DIT.
