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by Patrick_27
Tue Mar 12, 2013 4:27 pm
Forum: Infrastructure/Transport Development
Topic: News & Discussion: Adelaide Metro Trains
Replies: 6083
Views: 1478000

Re: News & Discussion: Trains

On another note. Has consideration been made for potentially standardising the Belair line? I know that all the new concrete sleepers have the ability to change gauge. And to me it seems stupid that they didn't attempt to do so in this rail renewal project (too late now). But at present, the Belair ...
by Patrick_27
Tue Mar 12, 2013 4:20 pm
Forum: Infrastructure/Transport Development
Topic: News & Discussion: Adelaide Metro Trains
Replies: 6083
Views: 1478000

Re: News & Discussion: Trains

Just a thought. I know the amount of re-structure it would involve to undertake such a project. But has it been considered to move Interstate rail back into Adelaide railway station? Obviously, a standard gauge line would need to be constructed to allow such a task, and they'd have to build a platfo...
by Patrick_27
Tue Mar 12, 2013 12:51 pm
Forum: CBD Development
Topic: [COM] Rundle Place | 76m | 15lvls | Retail & Office
Replies: 1842
Views: 414510

[COM] Re: U/C: Rundle Place | 76m | 15lvls | Retail & Office

Can someone explain the excitement over the opening of the Apple Store? I've been to a few in my short time on this earth and to me it's a store that is more refined to what say Harvey Norman or JB Hi-Fi offer. Nothing too flash.. :?
by Patrick_27
Mon Mar 11, 2013 6:03 pm
Forum: CBD Development
Topic: News & Discussion: General CBD Development
Replies: 3059
Views: 837383

Re: News & Discussion: General CBD Development

InterCon’s rejuvenation to start soon Wednesday, 6 March 2013 Liam Mannix THE InterContinental Hotel’s redevelopment is close to being approved, with final designs currently in front of the Hotel’s Thai owners. If all goes well the work is likely to be completed by December 2014 – but the investmen...
by Patrick_27
Fri Mar 08, 2013 9:58 pm
Forum: CBD Development
Topic: [COM] Torrens Footbridge | $40m
Replies: 935
Views: 234111

[COM] Re: SWP: Torrens Footbridge | $40m

Any idea when they will be concluding the construction? Can't seem to find a date amongst my notes..
by Patrick_27
Fri Mar 08, 2013 9:40 pm
Forum: CBD Development
Topic: [COM] Rundle Place | 76m | 15lvls | Retail & Office
Replies: 1842
Views: 414510

[COM] Re: U/C: Rundle Place | 76m | 15lvls | Retail & Office

I'd have expected Top-Shop too, as well as Zara. Both are expanding rapidly around Australia. Fingers crossed for some last minute surprises!

Also, does any-one know if Officeworks will connect up with the arcade? Or will it only be accessible from Grenfell Street?
by Patrick_27
Fri Mar 08, 2013 9:36 pm
Forum: CBD Development
Topic: [COM] 122 Grenfell Street | 59m | 17lvls | Ibis Hotel
Replies: 498
Views: 202656

[COM] Re: U/C: 122 Grenfell Street | 59m | 17lvls | Ibis Hotel

The blame goes to the organisers of the Clipsal, they changed from their usual weekend to avoid Future Music Festival and WOMAD. Which was stupid. Why? Err, because WOMAD is only a couple of hundred metres away, and smooth urban sounds clash with roaring engines, low flying jets, and post race conc...
by Patrick_27
Fri Mar 08, 2013 9:35 pm
Forum: CBD Development
Topic: [COM] 122 Grenfell Street | 59m | 17lvls | Ibis Hotel
Replies: 498
Views: 202656

[COM] Re: U/C: 122 Grenfell Street | 59m | 17lvls | Ibis Hotel

I think we need to be very careful here. It's better to have Soundwave on the same weekend as the Clipsal 500 then to not have it at all. Honestly Soundwave was big this year (40,000 people) and would have drawn a couple of thousand spectators from interstate I am sure. It's a national festival and...
by Patrick_27
Thu Mar 07, 2013 7:43 pm
Forum: CBD Development
Topic: [COM] Victoria Square Upgrade - $24m
Replies: 1661
Views: 410192

[COM] Re: APP: Victoria Square Upgrade | $24m

Do you know what would be awesome? If when the courts are moved from the former Moore's Department Store building, they pulled the Hilton and the Central Market arcade + Coles down and built a Casino with a new high-rise hotel where the Hilton is, whilst retaining the old building as the centrepiece...
by Patrick_27
Thu Mar 07, 2013 7:27 pm
Forum: CBD Development
Topic: [COM] 122 Grenfell Street | 59m | 17lvls | Ibis Hotel
Replies: 498
Views: 202656

[COM] Re: U/C: 122 Grenfell Street | 59m | 17lvls | Ibis Hotel

I think we need to be very careful here. It's better to have Soundwave on the same weekend as the Clipsal 500 then to not have it at all. Honestly Soundwave was big this year (40,000 people) and would have drawn a couple of thousand spectators from interstate I am sure. It's a national festival and...
by Patrick_27
Thu Mar 07, 2013 6:12 pm
Forum: CBD Development
Topic: [COM] Adelaide Convention Centre - Stage 3 | $350m
Replies: 1462
Views: 499429

[COM] Re: U/C: Adelaide Convention Centre | $350m

Otherwise, I'd highly recommend a DFO outlet on that side of the bridge, we're yet to have a DFO in SA, and it'd be a fitting city location for such a precinct. It being at such an important place, a DFO is not a good idea. I'd rather have something on the entertainment side. Aquarium, theme based ...
by Patrick_27
Wed Mar 06, 2013 10:12 pm
Forum: CBD Development
Topic: [COM] Rundle Place | 76m | 15lvls | Retail & Office
Replies: 1842
Views: 414510

[COM] Re: U/C: Rundle Place | 76m | 15lvls | Retail & Office

Walked past tonight and the hoardings were being taken down and Grenfell street being fixed up. Harris scarfe, coles, and rundle place Signage is up Aswell as a sign saying office works for the ground floor retail area of the car park. So, Officeworks will be there? Yay! Next time if you get a chan...
by Patrick_27
Wed Mar 06, 2013 9:00 pm
Forum: CBD Development
Topic: News & Discussion: CBD Retail
Replies: 3939
Views: 1115187

Re: News & Discussion: CBD Retail

I can see Officeworks moving into the space currently occupied by Harris Scarfe. Perfect size and location Also Patrick, regarding your post in the Rundle Place thread... One area I did find could be perfect for a new commercial opportunity is the Southern Cross Arcade and surrounding buildings, on...
by Patrick_27
Tue Mar 05, 2013 11:06 pm
Forum: CBD Development
Topic: [COM] Rundle Place | 76m | 15lvls | Retail & Office
Replies: 1842
Views: 414510

[COM] Re: U/C: Rundle Place | 76m | 15lvls | Retail & Office

Bit off topic, but I can't seem to find a forum that is home to general Rundle Mall banter... I've been poking around the Mall recently to see where potential shopping arcades could be re-built and further harnessed. With the Renaissance Building now having undergone upgrades for Kmart's arrival, I ...
by Patrick_27
Tue Mar 05, 2013 10:59 pm
Forum: CBD Development
Topic: News & Discussion: CBD Retail
Replies: 3939
Views: 1115187

Re: News & Discussion: CBD Retail

On the topic of CBD retail; two stores I note that aren't operating in the CBD are Big W and Officeworks. I'd be interested to see how long it takes for Big W to hit the CBD and complete with Kmart. The only way I could see either store moving into the CBD however is if they build a new arcade withi...