Updates

September 2020 Update

Earlier in 2020, we held an expression of interest (EOI) for a third party to deliver a CBD-based Men’s Shed at the Joinery on Franklin Street. Although there was a lot of interest, we unfortunately did not receive any formal submissions within the period. Click here to read about the EOI call.

Despite this initial set back, Council were still supportive of this project due to the positive feedback we received and have since been assessing other ways the project can be delivered for the city.

In August 2020, a $30,000 budget was included in Council’s Integrated Business Plan and Budget to construct the Men’s Shed. We have been working with a small group of community members and service providers to develop a draft concept plan, which we hope will receive the necessary approvals for construction towards the end of this calendar year 2020.

We also have the beginnings of a Men’s Shed Committee with three volunteers confirmed and beginning to develop their constitution. They have all agreed that this shed will be open to everyone, meaning it will be a ‘Community Shed’. Details on how this will be run in a practical sense will be further developed in coming weeks and months.

Click here for further information.

We hope you're keeping well and are making the most of the winter season.

We invite you to review our open consultations below, as well as some exciting project updates.

HAVE YOUR SAY

Community Services - South West City: The current lease over the property at 171 Sturt Street will expire on 28 February 2021. We are interested in understanding the needs of the community to help inform Council on how we can best deliver these services for the community into the future beyond the current lease. Click here to let us know your thoughts! Consultation closes 5pm Wednesday 2 September 2020.

Permit Application for Adelaide Marathon Festival 2020: We want your feedback on an event road application from the South Australian Road Runners Club to hold the Adelaide Marathon Festival in the City of Adelaide on Sunday 20 September. Several roads would require partial or complete closure on the day. Give us your feedback by clicking here. Consultation closes 5pm Thursday 3 September 2020.

Young Street Greening: We will be planting new trees in Young Street as part of a wider project to increase greening in the west of the city in streets that have little to no vegetation. The number of on-street car parking spaces in the street would be affected. Have your say about this project by clicking here. Consultation closes 5pm Thursday 3 September 2020.

Permit Application for: Road closure in Brougham Place between O’Connell Street and Margaret Street, with full road and footpath closure at 49 Brougham Place between 2pm, Friday 18 September to 7:00pm, Sunday 20 September 2020 to erect a tower crane. Provide your feedback by clicking here. Consultation closes 5pm Friday 4 September 2020.

PROJECT UPDATES

Recover + Reimagine: Thank you! We have been overwhelmed with all of the incredible ideas we received from the Adelaide community through this initiative and have been bringing some of these to life as can be seen in the images below. Watch Sandy Verschoor, The Lord Mayor of Adelaide's 'thank you' message by clicking here.

Quentin Kenihan Playspace: The concept design is complete for the Quentin Kenihan Inclusive Playspace in Rymill Park / Murlawirrapurka. Read all about it by clicking here.

Cool Road Adelaide: Thank you for interacting with our 'Cool Road' during the 2019/20 summer and providing your feedback. This trial was a success with cool road sealants found to effectively reduce road surface temperature by over 8°C! Review the Final Report and specific findings by clicking here.

Until next time,

Engagement Team

The design is complete for the Quentin Kenihan Inclusive Playspace in Rymill Park / Murlawirrapurka. The playspace will be a safe environment for children of all abilities to enjoy. Construction will start in August 2020 and is expected to finish by December 2020.

The play equipment includes a wheelchair trampoline, sound and sensory garden, water play, swings and a carousel.

Other features include:

• accessible toilets and a changing Place
• accessible paths
• barbecues, shelter and seats
• fully fenced playspace

View the concept design report for more detail.

View the Easy English concept design here.

Click here for the Quentin Kenihan design-on-one-page concept design.

The playspace was developed by WAX design, with ideas and feedback from the community, members of the City of Adelaide’s Access and Inclusion Panel and friends and family of Quentin Kenihan.

View a summary of the community consultation.

It's that time of the year when our community has the opportunity to provide feedback on the services and projects which are important to you. You can participate by clicking through to the Draft 2020-2021 Business Plan & Budget. Have your say before midnight Thursday 23 July 2020.

OTHER LIVE PROJECTS

Santos Tour Down Under 2021: Tour Village - Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga: Consultation closes 5pm 06 July 2020.

Proposed ‘Shared Use Zone’ For Coromandel Place, French Street and Chesser Street, Adelaide: Consultation closes 5pm 10 July 2020.

Kaurna Kardla Parranthi: Join the conversation about this pilot bio-cultural burn in Golden Wattle Park / Mirnu Wirra (Park 21 West).

UPCOMING PROJECTS

City of Adelaide: City Works Permit Applications: Hindmarsh Constructions - Request to Close Market Street from 1-2 August and 15 -16 August 2020. Consultation is open from Monday 06 July to 5pm, Wednesday 29 July 2020.

We look forward to seeing your input on our projects!