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by PeFe
Mon Jun 12, 2023 12:17 pm
Forum: Infrastructure/Transport Development
Topic: News & Discussion: Adelaide Metro Trains
Replies: 6121
Views: 1507019

Re: News & Discussion: Adelaide Metro Trains

There is no need to build a tram line down down Port Road to "activate" the road with apartments etc.....the heavy rail line is only 150-200 metres away and there will always be bus services along the corridor. Start building now.... Express trains Port Adelaide to Adelaide Railway Station...
by PeFe
Sat May 06, 2023 4:06 am
Forum: CBD Development
Topic: [SWP] 353-359 King William St | 53 m | 16 Levels | Kings Head Hotel
Replies: 54
Views: 22972

[SWP] Re: 353-359 King William St | 53 m | 16 Levels | Kings Head Hotel

According to Travel News Asia this site will be a Ramada Hotel by Wyndham. The Ramada by Wyndham Kings Head in Adelaide will be built on the site of the former Kings Head hotel, one of the oldest historic pubs in Australia which was established in 1848. The hotel is slated to open by end of 2024. ht...
by PeFe
Sat May 06, 2023 12:41 am
Forum: Metropolitan Development
Topic: News & Developments: Port Adelaide
Replies: 1180
Views: 426974

Re: News & Developments: Port Adelaide

So the new hotel by the British is going to be called "Quest 2".... couldn't they come up with a better name than that! At least try and use a name that has a connection to the area...and the design looks pretty ho hum. It's a pity that the Rydges and the the Marine Harbors board hotels di...
by PeFe
Fri Apr 28, 2023 4:39 pm
Forum: Infrastructure/Transport Development
Topic: News & Discussion: Adelaide Metro Buses
Replies: 1115
Views: 340265

Re: News & Discussion: Adelaide Metro Buses

Paper tickets for all buses to be phased out by July1. Payment options will now be Metrocard or tap and go (using a credit card) However to buy a Daytrip you will need to buy it like a pass and load it on your Metrocard. It is just unbelievble that capping is not available on the Metrocard. Goodbye ...
by PeFe
Mon Apr 17, 2023 2:04 pm
Forum: CBD Development
Topic: [PRO] 76 South Tce | 12 levels | Mixed Use
Replies: 23
Views: 3580

[PRO] 76 South Tce | 12 levels | Mixed Use

From Indaily South Terrace park lands tower bid A 12-storey apartment and office tower on South Terrace overlooking the park lands has been proposed, amid predictions the southern CBD area will soon attract more high-rise development. https://indaily.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/apartment-2-1.j...
by PeFe
Wed Apr 12, 2023 6:58 pm
Forum: Infrastructure/Transport Development
Topic: News & Discussion: Electricity Infrastructure
Replies: 1638
Views: 397462

Re: News & Discussion: Electricity Infrastructure

AGL battery on Torrens Island almost ready to go. It will become South Australia's biggest battery. From Renew Economy Tesla big battery loses “biggest” title as Torrens Island finally ready to charge up https://b698061.smushcdn.com/698061/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/torrens-island-battery-electranet...
by PeFe
Thu Apr 06, 2023 5:42 pm
Forum: Infrastructure/Transport Development
Topic: News & Discussion: Trams
Replies: 4966
Views: 1167062

Re: News & Discussion: Trams

This is a worthy project no doubt but it's rolled out in the typical SA fashion of one project at a time with no long term planning. If the corridor is going to be closed for 9 months why not do the overpass/underpass at Morphett Rd, Goodwood Rd (and potentially) Greenhill Rd at the same time??? Bu...
by PeFe
Thu Apr 06, 2023 3:27 pm
Forum: Infrastructure/Transport Development
Topic: News & Discussion: Trams
Replies: 4966
Views: 1167062

Re: News & Discussion: Trams

Does anyone know why they couldn't keep the trams running to Glenelg (with 2 separate routes obviously) with a feeder bus between South Rd and the Morphetville Racecourse?
by PeFe
Wed Apr 05, 2023 8:34 pm
Forum: Infrastructure/Transport Development
Topic: News & Discussion: Trams
Replies: 4966
Views: 1167062

Re: News & Discussion: Trams

First look at designs for Cross and Marion Road overpasses.

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by PeFe
Tue Apr 04, 2023 12:52 pm
Forum: Regional Development
Topic: Whyalla | Developments & News
Replies: 100
Views: 124538

Re: Whyalla | Developments & News

Whyalla steelworks to discontinue coal as part of its steel production in favour of hydrogen. From In Daily Whyalla steelworks to dump coal for green growth plan South Australia’s Whyalla steelworks – listed among the nation’s top carbon polluters – is installing a $485 million electric arc furnace ...
by PeFe
Sun Apr 02, 2023 4:47 pm
Forum: Infrastructure/Transport Development
Topic: News & Discussion: Adelaide Metro Trains
Replies: 6121
Views: 1507019

Re: News & Discussion: Adelaide Metro Trains

The state Labor government has announced a deal to return the management of trains and trams to the public service after it was outsourced by the previos Liberal government. From the ABC South Australian government announces deal with Keolis Downer Adelaide to scrap trains, trams privatisation https...
by PeFe
Thu Mar 30, 2023 7:27 am
Forum: Metropolitan Development
Topic: News & Developments: Bowden TOD
Replies: 806
Views: 330453

Re: News & Developments: Bowden TOD

Build-to-rent proposal for Bowden. From Urban Developer Sentinel Announces SA Build-to-Rent Project https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.ctfassets.net%2F8pr762qjocl3%2F79v0i20okxilTnDiw3rVhF%2Fbec2f654bc9c359da58300d7a530b71e%2FSentinel_south_australia_btr_edm_hero....
by PeFe
Wed Mar 29, 2023 3:58 pm
Forum: Infrastructure/Transport Development
Topic: News & Discussion: Electricity Infrastructure
Replies: 1638
Views: 397462

Re: News & Discussion: Electricity Infrastructure

the renewable generators have to charge high prices for gas to remain profitable?? That was not what I said so I will explain it again.......If AEMO requests bids for 300 mw of power between 4-6pm (on the spot market so it is not power being produced for long term contracts) then various producers ...
by PeFe
Tue Mar 28, 2023 4:37 pm
Forum: Infrastructure/Transport Development
Topic: News & Discussion: Electricity Infrastructure
Replies: 1638
Views: 397462

Re: News & Discussion: Electricity Infrastructure

Its gas driving the price rise of electricity in South Australia pure and simple. Gas is a price leader/setter in the South Australian electricity market. If gas bids higher prices into the market then prices of renewables go up (Yes this is the way it works....the highest bidder sets the price and ...
by PeFe
Mon Mar 27, 2023 7:08 pm
Forum: Infrastructure/Transport Development
Topic: News & Discussion: Electricity Infrastructure
Replies: 1638
Views: 397462

Re: News & Discussion: Electricity Infrastructure

I wonder how many major ship yard facilities around the world that build submarines and surface vessels, are powered by renewables. Well what do you think powers the Whyalla steelworks, the Port Pirie lead smelter and the Olympic Dam copper/uranium mine when SA is producing 100% renewable power dur...