Updates

To ensure the health and safety of our employees and consistent with the Prime Minister’s directive for people to stay at home unless it is absolutely necessary, as of 26 March 2020 the City of Adelaide is operating with reduced staffing levels. We will continue to deliver those services that are critical for the health and wellbeing of our community for the next four weeks. As a result of this, community engagement projects and initiatives will be reduced. This will be reviewed as the current situation progresses.

Read the latest update regarding our response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) situation.

LIVE PROJECTS

Kaurna Kardla Parranthi: Got questions about this pilot bio-cultural burn in Golden Wattle Park / Mirnu Wirra (Park 21 West)? Ask us online via Questions & Answers. Also, please note that given the recent restrictions on public gatherings, the event has been *POSTPONED* with new estimated dates to be announced later this year.

This project carries significant cultural importance for the Kaurna community, the Traditional Owners of the Adelaide region. The City of Adelaide is proud to be working with the Kaurna community to trial the return of fire to the Adelaide Park Lands.

Jolleys Boathouse Lease Renewal: Consultation closes at 5pm 06 April 2020. Jolleys Boathouse Bistro Pty are seeking to renew their lease agreement with The City of Adelaide for an 18-year period as part of a capital upgrade to their leased building as well as undertaking an internal fit out. Click here to have your say on their application for this lease renewal.

Review of the Parking Control Trial in Gladys Elphick/Narnungga (Park 25): Consultation closes at 5pm 13 April 2020. We want your feedback on the trial of the parking controls to determine whether the changes to parking controls implemented with the re-opening of the car parks are appropriate for Park Lands users and other community sporting groups that use Park 25. If you use the car parks in Park 25 or are a user of the Park Lands, have your say by clicking here.

PROJECT UPDATES

City of Adelaide: Permit Applications for Events: Please note: due to the escalating effects of COVID-19 many events (that had been undergoing consultation) have been cancelled or postponed until later in 2020. Click here for updates.

City of Adelaide: City Works Permit Applications: Please note: due to the escalating effects of COVID-19 some city works (that had been undergoing consultation) have been cancelled or postponed until later in 2020. Click here for updates.

City Skate Park: In late 2019 Convic facilitated a number of community workshops and an online survey to gather ideas and understand user requirements to inform the design of the new City Skate Park. A summary of the pre-design consultation outcomes can be viewed here.

The design team are now undertaking the necessary geo-technical site investigations which are critical to ensure the long term sustainability of the new skate facility.

Convic will then finalise the concept design which will be presented back to the community for further consultation and feedback to ensure the final design reflects community needs, user requirements and the project vision.

North Adelaide Parking Changes: We are pleased to inform that the project team has now identified areas for quick changes to parking controls in North Adelaide based on the feedback results. The areas for quick changes are detailed here and you will see the changes on-street in the coming months.

The project team are continuing to work towards recommendations for other areas and further information will be provided as we progress through suggested outcomes.

Please continue to visit this page regularly for further updates and next steps.

We look forward to resuming our full services once we come through this extraordinary situation.

Development Update

In March 2019 Council shortlisted developers to move through to Stage 2 of the process, which requires the developers to provide detailed proposals for consideration by Council. Selection of a preferred development partner is anticipated by the end of 2019. Negotiations with the selected developer may continue into early 2020. Council is committed to delivering a fiscally responsible, timely development that delivers public value.

Activation Update

In May 2018, the City of Adelaide consulted with the community to hear their aspirations for the short-term activation and long-term development of 88 O’Connell Street. The comments received indicated a strong desire to see the site activated in the short term. Since April 2018, Council has run a successful event and activation program.

Most recently the Wild Goblin Garden ran during the April school holidays and was enjoyed by over 2,000 families.

Council also supported the North Adelaide Rare & Classic Show in April by creating a fun and exciting kids activation zone, as well as managed attendee car parking on the site. Over 3,000 people enjoyed the kids’ zone over the afternoon.

Eighty-Eight O’Connell is currently celebrating History Festival by sharing some stories of North Adelaide through a display of giant books.

As work continues to select a development partner to undertake the long-term development of the site, Council is re-evaluating how short-term activations are delivered onsite, in particular, ways in which the site could be activated more often.

The City of Adelaide is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI’s) from parties that can create an activation program at 88 O’Connell Street for a period of up to two years. The offering should seek to bring people together, facilitate community connections and contribute to economic vitality. Click here for more information.

The EOI has opened today 23 May and closes 5pm, Friday 14 June.

In addition, Council is currently investigating a number of parking options for the site and will continue to provide further updates on the development, activation EOI and parking.

To stay up to date with events and activities happening at Eighty Eight O’Connell, follow the City of Adelaide on Facebook.

DRAFT CITY BUDGET TO DRIVE GROWTH

Councillors endorsed the draft budget on Tuesday 30 April 2019, which will freeze the rate in the dollar for a fifth consecutive year.

A renewed focus on main streets, city businesses growth, street greening, and unique experiences and activations form the centrepiece of the City of Adelaide’s draft 2019-20 Integrated Business Plan.

Click here to read the media release.