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by Patrick_27
Wed Aug 09, 2023 8:44 pm
Forum: Infrastructure/Transport Development
Topic: News & Discussion: Adelaide Metro Trains
Replies: 6089
Views: 1478531

Re: News & Discussion: Adelaide Metro Trains

Heritage restoration works at the Adelaide Railway Station 09 Aug 2023 Works to remove the air bridge connecting Adelaide Casino to Adelaide Railway Station will begin mid August as part of heritage restoration works planned by Renewal SA. " https://www.adelaidemetro.com.au/about-us/news/news-...
by Patrick_27
Tue Aug 08, 2023 2:52 pm
Forum: CBD Development
Topic: [PRO] New Adelaide Aquatic Centre | $135M
Replies: 37
Views: 14304

[PRO] Re: New Adelaide Aquatic Centre

I hate this proposal. The downscaling of the centre and the location make me wondering what kind of city planners the state government and ACC have working for them. This is the only rare instance where I believe we should be removing trees to ensure this is built at the end of O’Connell Street and ...
by Patrick_27
Mon Aug 07, 2023 7:16 pm
Forum: CBD Development
Topic: News & Discussion: Squares and Parklands
Replies: 776
Views: 265740

Re: News & Discussion: Squares and Parklands

Part 27 is one of the most “natural” of all the parklands - about as bad a choice as Park 21 in that regard: https://indaily.com.au/news/2023/08/07/not-optimal-commissioners-frustration-over-police-horse-relocation/ I’m trying to understand why SAPOL have such strict requirements for the proximity ...
by Patrick_27
Mon Aug 07, 2023 12:28 am
Forum: CBD Development
Topic: [U/C] Central Market Arcade Redevelopment | 130m | 39 levels
Replies: 675
Views: 209808

[U/C] Re: Central Market Arcade Redevelopment | 130m | 39 levels

The Hilton needs more happening around it at street level, the entire Grote Street frontage is wasted by a service vehicle entry and a side entrance stairwell usually occupied by rough sleepers. Also their signage is incredibly dated and need replacement. Pretty much the same for InterContinental, t...
by Patrick_27
Mon Aug 07, 2023 12:19 am
Forum: CBD Development
Topic: [COM] Memorial Drive upgrade
Replies: 774
Views: 235092

[COM] Re: Memorial Drive upgrade

When Pelligra first purchased the site and there was talk of an upgrade, and the understanding was that despite any upgrades made it wouldn’t result in the 36ers playing games there again, but it would act as more of a community hub and training facility for the 36ers. As it is, the venue can’t host...
by Patrick_27
Tue Aug 01, 2023 5:44 pm
Forum: CBD Development
Topic: [SWP] 299 - 309 Pirie Street | 32m | 8 Levels | Mixed Use
Replies: 24
Views: 16830

[SWP] Re: 299 - 309 Pirie Street | 32m | 8 Levels | Mixed Use

This site is on the market through Leedwell with EOI closing on the 31st of this month.
by Patrick_27
Sat Jul 29, 2023 12:59 am
Forum: Infrastructure/Transport Development
Topic: Sir Donald Bradman Drv / Marion Rd Upgrade
Replies: 54
Views: 15775

Re: Sir Donald Bradman Drv / Marion Rd Upgrade

speaking of this road...the bridge over the railway line at Mile End is sagging in several areas looks like its about to fall down...hopefully it isn't, but it looks dilapidated Have noticed this when driving over it, I’m the bridge would easily be 50 years old? I’m not sure the cost would be but m...
by Patrick_27
Thu Jul 27, 2023 5:57 pm
Forum: Infrastructure/Transport Development
Topic: News & Discussion: Adelaide Metro Trains
Replies: 6089
Views: 1478531

Re: News & Discussion: Adelaide Metro Trains

What rubberman said about 'good debt versus bad debt', as far as I'm concerned, any sort of investment in infrastructure (be it public transport, sporting, arts and cultural) is a good investment; even if we pay for it down the line. It's what makes a city liveable and entices the retention of exist...
by Patrick_27
Thu Jul 27, 2023 5:33 pm
Forum: CBD Development
Topic: News & Discussion: General CBD Development
Replies: 3059
Views: 837533

Re: News & Discussion: General CBD Development

Great move: https://indaily.com.au/news/2023/07/26/vacant-cbd-buildings-ripe-for-apartments/ This feels like a massive wasted opportunity by the City of Adelaide to look more broadly at buildings around the centre of Adelaide that may be potential conversions to residential, not just the above grou...
by Patrick_27
Tue Jul 25, 2023 4:16 pm
Forum: Metropolitan Development
Topic: Thebarton Brewery Site Redevelopment
Replies: 70
Views: 19396

Re: Thebarton Brewery Site Redevelopment

The tanks were being pulled down this morning, there was a large demolition rig tipping them over and rolling them into a neat row on the ground. Only three or four still standing when I went past. Strange considering they were covered and seemingly protected whilst demolition went on around them?
by Patrick_27
Tue Jul 25, 2023 4:14 pm
Forum: Infrastructure/Transport Development
Topic: News & Discussion: Adelaide Metro Trains
Replies: 6089
Views: 1478531

Re: News & Discussion: Adelaide Metro Trains

What's embarrassing is that in the time it's taken to deliver this project alone, the Melbourne Metro tunnel has pretty much been seen practical completion. It doesn't matter whose in government here, the delivery of these projects has historically been appalling. I'm all for electrifying Outer Harb...
by Patrick_27
Thu Jul 20, 2023 9:01 pm
Forum: CBD Development
Topic: [U/C] Central Market Arcade Redevelopment | 130m | 39 levels
Replies: 675
Views: 209808

[U/C] Re: Central Market Arcade Redevelopment | 130m | 39 levels

Ursus Maritimus wrote:
Tue Jul 18, 2023 4:22 pm
prometheus2704 wrote:
Tue Jul 18, 2023 10:38 am
Does it beat the former Southern Cross Arcade site?
60 King William St has smaller floors but it has 15 floors.
I was going to say, the Harris Scarfe/BendigoAdelaide development would come close.
by Patrick_27
Tue Jul 18, 2023 10:02 pm
Forum: CBD Development
Topic: [VIS] Old Women and Children's Hospital Site
Replies: 9
Views: 7009

Re: [VIS] Old Women and Children's Hospital Site

A concert hall would be good, one is sorely needed . Coupled with a tram extension O'Connell's Street. Echo this, however I believe there are plans already in circulation for a concert hall on the site of the Adelaide Festival Centre function room, Marshall in conjunction with the ASO were working ...
by Patrick_27
Tue Jul 18, 2023 2:59 pm
Forum: CBD Development
Topic: [VIS] Old Women and Children's Hospital Site
Replies: 9
Views: 7009

Re: [VIS] Old Women and Children's Hospital Site

A concert hall would be good, one is sorely needed . Coupled with a tram extension O'Connell's Street. Echo this, however I believe there are plans already in circulation for a concert hall on the site of the Adelaide Festival Centre function room, Marshall in conjunction with the ASO were working ...
by Patrick_27
Tue Jul 18, 2023 1:39 pm
Forum: CBD Development
Topic: [U/C] 145-159 King William Street (GPO) | 61m | 16 Levels | Hotel
Replies: 442
Views: 166146

[U/C] Re: 145-159 King William Street (GPO) | 61m | 16 Levels | Hotel

I'm arrogantly going to sit here and say that I (and a couple of others on this forum) told the naysayers so. Both with this and the neighbouring GPO Exchange/BHP building. Yes, they aren't spectacularly tall but the quality is there and ultimately THAT is what matters. Even if it's not been put for...