News & Developments: Port Adelaide

[Port Adelaide Fan]

Public marina a boost for business

A $1.2 MILLION marina would transform Cruickshank’s Corner into a bustling maritime precinct, SA’s peak boating group says.

SA Boating Industry Association board member and Marina Adelaide general manager Andrew Craddock presented his plan for the Birkenhead marina to Port Adelaide Enfield Council last week.

The public marina would provide casual, free berthing for up to 50 boats, which would be allowed to “drop by” for the day or overnight.

Mr Craddock said it would kick-start the rejuvenation of Port Adelaide’s inner harbour, which has stalled since the Newport Quays development was shelved last year.

“You only have to look at the history of the Port to know that its success has been based on what happens on the water,” Mr Craddock told the Portside Messenger.

“But instead of commercial boating, it now needs to be recreational vessels.”

more: http://portside-messenger.whereilive.co ... -business/

[PeFe]

Port locals to devise future plan

Artist's impression of the three-storey Dock One townhouses set for the Newport Quays development at Port Adelaide, SA.

A STEERING committee to guide the redevelopment of Port Adelaide has been established to ensure the community has a say about the plans.
The new committee will be chaired by Peter Bicknell, who has had extensive policy development in areas such as housing, employment, children's services, health and environment.

Other members of the committee include industrial designer Tom Kearney, Port Adelaide businesswoman Cath Duncan, maritime artist John Ford, Largs Bay resident and Port Adelaide Residents Environment Protection Group member Caren Siegfriedt, Michael O'Brien from the Aboriginal Advisory Panel, and local businessman Bruce McFarlane, who is also involved with the Port Adelaide Magpies Football Club.

The committee will provide advice to the State Government about the development of a master plan that will guide the future development of Port Adelaide.

In October last year, the Government terminated a development agreement with Newport Quays to adopt a new approach to revitalising Port Adelaide. "We want to make the Port a place people want to be - and there's nobody better to guide that than passionate locals who already live and work there," Premier Jay Weatherill said.

He said about 50 people had applied to be on the steering committee.

Mr Weatherill said that under the terms of reference, the committee would report to Housing and Urban Development Minister Patrick Conlon and the deputy chief executive of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure John Hanlon.

"The committee will be responsible for reviewing and providing guidance on the communications and community engagement plan, monitoring progress in the implementation of the community engagement strategy and providing feedback on draft plans," Mr Weatherill said.

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/sout ... 6332159856

[Wayno]

Maybe a crazy idea, but consider the SA Govt gifting this land (approx 1 hectare) to an international resort/hotelier chain with the proviso of developing & running as a resort. Imagine a 15-20 storey tower on site, retaining/restoring the mill as heritage accomm, and lush lawned areas, outside bars, pool, etc. It'd certainly give The Port a boost. I have no idea if such would be economically viable - just thinking out loud.

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[Vee]

I like your idea, Wayno of redeveloping this area by providing some incentive to a major chain to be involved and, especially the restoration, upgrade, integration of the heritage listed Hart's Mill as a catalyst. This is an absolute treasure.
See this photo by Ranier2 which highlights its beauty and connection to the Port.
http://www.panoramio.com/m/photo/51865736

I'm not sure of the current ownership and management of the Mill and how this would be an impediment. The upgrade and restoration of other heritage and old buildings in the commercial centre of the Port would be vital for any such plan to get consideration.

It's a bit of a 'Catch 22' because a major chain needs the revitalization to have progressed a fair way to attract people to visit/stay and the general upgrade/restoration/repurposing of buildings would benefit from the major redevelopment (and increased residential component and mixed demographic).

The Port has promised so much but it has not yet materialized. Hopefully no more new, sterile and unsympathetic developments which ignore and do not embrace the rich heritage of the Port.

[Goya's Line]

That would certainly take advantage of something the Torrens doesn't have - potential for high rise on both sides of the water. I guess northern views wouldn't be fantastic for now but the Port could push towards that Brisbane/Melbourne/London/Paris/Chicago effect; if only the Port-Torrens canal had been built (although we'd probably be lamenting it's removal in the 1960s).

[Port Adelaide Fan]

Push for languishing Port projects
PORT Adelaide has been earmarked for rejuvenation for decades, but those charged with its revival are confident the historic suburb still has a bright future.

Regeneration of the Port has languished amid the dumped Newport Quays development and countless numbers of empty and run-down commercial buildings.

Many locals are frustrated over what they see as broken promises to breathe new life into the once-thriving maritime area.

However, as Port Adelaide Enfield Mayor Gary Johanson puts it, there still is "momentum at the station".

The State Government's latest pledge for the area has been to establish a steering committee - chaired by experienced policy developer Peter Bicknell - to ensure the community has its say on any future plans.
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[Port Adelaide Fan]

THE City of Adelaide is unlikely to arrive in Port Adelaide before the end of the year.

The 146-year-old clipper, which is now in Scotland, was expected to arrive in the middle of this year and be part of a maritime village at Cruickshank’s Corner.

It is now expected to arrive by early next year, once the tide is high enough to transport the ship out of Irvine, which will not be until September or October.
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[Port Adelaide Fan]

Water taxis, tram restaurants, among ideas for the new Port
UNDERWATER tunnels, water taxis, dining carts on an extended tram line, and turning derelict warehouses into boutique pubs and jazz clubs are among ideas to rejuvenate Port Adelaide.

The ideas come from people who have commented on an online forum set up by the State Government designed to give the community a say on how the Port should be rejuvenated.

At least 20 people have contributed towards 50 comments on the “Your Say” website - part of the government’s online consultation.

Thomas Sheraton told the forum an underwater viewing tunnel should be built from museums and ships at Fletcher’s Slip to Hart’s Mill.

“Imagine walking under a section of the Adelaide clipper ship keel, around 20 feet below the surface ... water taxis cross above (and) the odd dolphin swims by,” he wrote on the site.
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[Hooligan]

Serious question, what area has had more dreamt up ideas about it? Port Adelaide of the Torrens Riverbank?

[dsriggs]

Serious question, what area has had more dreamt up ideas about it? Port Adelaide of the Torrens Riverbank?

Le Cornu site

[Port Adelaide Fan]

New signs of life at the Port
AN INTERNATIONAL food chain, apartments and a medical centre are included in the plans for long-vacant sites across the Port and Le Fevre Peninsula.

Real estate agents and developers for the Semaphore Baptist Church, the Hendon Shopping Centre and the old Messenger building are confident the sites will soon be active again.

Real estate agent Rob McLachlan, from McLachlan and Martin, expected work on the old Baptist church to "begin shortly".

The owner, who bought the Semaphore Rd church for $1.2 million last year, will restore the outside of the building and keep the stairs and grand entrance. The inside will be refurbished and fitted with two floors of medical rooms.

more: http://portside-messenger.whereilive.co ... -the-port/

[Port Adelaide Fan]

Temporary beach, fish markets planned for Port
A MAJOR upgrade of Black Diamond Corner could be put on the back burner in favour of a series of smaller projects totalling $7.9 million, in a bid to rejuvenate Port Adelaide.

A temporary beach at Cruickshank's Corner, fish markets in the inner harbour and a shared walking and bike path are among plans the State Government has proposed for the Port.

Deputy Planning Department chief executive John Hanlon has revealed the projects to Port-Enfield elected members.

They would be funded by money previously allocated to a $7.2 million town-square style precinct at the end of Commercial Rd if the council agrees.

more: http://portside-messenger.whereilive.co ... -for-port/

State Government backs away from by-election promise in Port Adelaide rethink
A PROPOSED redevelopment of Port Adelaide's long-neglected Customs House has sparked a rethink of plans to upgrade the town centre.

And that rethink may lead to the shelving of a major by-election promise by the Labor Government

The State Government last week briefed the Port Adelaide Enfield Council on an $8 million plan to revive the former shipping hub, which includes markets at Hart's Mill, park areas and a bike and walking loop.

Before the February by-election, fought between Labor's Susan Close and independent Gary Johanson, Premier Jay Weatherill promised a $7.2 million upgrade of the lighthouse precinct on Commercial Rd.

It was to be half funded by the council, led by Mr Johanson, who is mayor.

Planning, Transport and Infrastructure Department deputy chief executive John Hanlon has told The Advertiser the Government is willing to deliver that plan but prefers an alternative.

more: http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/sout ... 6426680309

[Aidan]

Temporary beach, fish markets planned for Port
A MAJOR upgrade of Black Diamond Corner could be put on the back burner in favour of a series of smaller projects totalling $7.9 million, in a bid to rejuvenate Port Adelaide.

A temporary beach at Cruickshank's Corner, fish markets in the inner harbour and a shared walking and bike path are among plans the State Government has proposed for the Port.

Considering its proximity to the much better beach at Semaphore, the Cruickshanks Corner temporary beach plan is the silliest yet!

[crawf]

New signs of life at the Port
AN INTERNATIONAL food chain, apartments and a medical centre are included in the plans for long-vacant sites across the Port and Le Fevre Peninsula.

What, McDonalds?

[Port Adelaide Fan]

Museums, markets proposed for Harts Mill
HISTORIC Hart's Mill and the surrounding area could be used for markets, playgrounds and museums, under the latest plans to rejuvenate the Port.

The State Government wants to spend $2.8 million on the area around the old flour mill as part of a larger project to kick-start the rejuvenation of the area.

Plans for the Hart's Mill precinct include an outdoor market, cafe, park, playground, toilets, carparking and public art.

Hart's Mill Project member Emma Webb said she "absolutely supported" what appeared to be "a genuine commitment' to activate the area.

"Proposals like the garden, outdoor cafe, bike path and markets are some key things we have been hearing for many years that people want to see," she said.

more: http://portside-messenger.whereilive.co ... arts-mill/