News & Discussion: Other Metropolitan Developments

[how good is he]

I can't believe that the main point of the objector is that taller buildings may block the view of the Adelaide Hills from the city...and the view may be considered to be heritage listed under Federal law!!

[SRW]

Straight away, Pruszinski Architects have released plans for a 10-storey apartment complex on Dequetteville Terrace.

Interesting. At first I thought this might be a resurrection of one of the two previous proposals for Kent Town, but the camera shows an entirely new location on Dequetteville. Good replacement for the uninspiring single-level shop fronts there presently. Wonder if Howie can get us more details?

[Nathan]

I can't believe that the main point of the objector is that taller buildings may block the view of the Adelaide Hills from the city...and the view may be considered to be heritage listed under Federal law!!

It's very odd. People in Burnside complaining about the view being blocked from an area outside their council area. Maybe if they contributed to the parklands they might have the slimmest of arguments, but the reality is ridiculous.

[monotonehell]

I can't believe that the main point of the objector is that taller buildings may block the view of the Adelaide Hills from the city...and the view may be considered to be heritage listed under Federal law!!

It's very odd. People in Burnside complaining about the view being blocked from an area outside their council area. Maybe if they contributed to the parklands they might have the slimmest of arguments, but the reality is ridiculous.

Like I said before, lobbyists don't tend put their real concerns up front. They first decide that they don't like something, then try to find a point that fits their needs. This is usually because they think that their real objection is not a socially acceptable argument or would be viewed as a minor, selfish complaint.

[fishinajar]

Hate to throw fuel on the fire but I worry we might end up with a wall effect along these roads, with low ground sprawl in between. Would look bad both from the side from afar, as well as a walled avenue of buildings when travelling on the roads themselves. How about a wider corridor of say 4-5 levels. More environmentally sustainable. More human scale. Maybe up to seven. But IMHO a wall of 10 stories is going to detract from our city. We will certainly loose the visible urban Forrest of tree tops over and around buildings.

[Nathan]

Hate to throw fuel on the fire but I worry we might end up with a wall effect along these roads, with low ground sprawl in between. Would look bad both from the side from afar, as well as a walled avenue of buildings when travelling on the roads themselves. How about a wider corridor of say 4-5 levels. More environmentally sustainable. More human scale. Maybe up to seven. But IMHO a wall of 10 stories is going to detract from our city. We will certainly loose the visible urban Forrest of tree tops over and around buildings.

It's not like entire stretches are 10 stories, there's quite a bit of variance in the heights and not many 10 story areas (the only 10 story areas are parts of Kent Town, and Greenhill Rd between Goodwood Rd and Anzac Highway. The majority is in the 3-5 story range, with smaller patches of 6-8 story.

Why do you regard 4-5 story buildings to be more environmentally sustainable than 10 story buildings?

[fishinajar]

Why do you regard 4-5 story buildings to be more environmentally sustainable than 10 story buildings?

Stairs are very practical up to this height.
Less substantial structural materials required, buildings can often be self supporting.
Also. Less climatic effect on the ground. Trees have a chance to peak over them and to be peaked upon.

[Vee]

Government changes development plans for former Magill Training Centre site

The State Government says changes to its development plans for the former Magill Training Centre site offer stronger guarantees to local residents concerned about its impact.

The Glen Stuart Road Development Plan Amendment will allow low to medium density housing and open space on the site, which has been vacant since the last young offenders were transferred to facilities at Cavan in September last year.

The Adelaide Hills Council, neighbouring Campbelltown Council and local residents were among those who made submissions on the proposal.

The Government says locals were concerned by a likely rise in local traffic, but analysis has found any impact would be within "acceptable local traffic standards."

The Government says it made several changes to its original plans as a result of consultation, including a commitment to ensuring development on the steeper land would be "appropriate in terms of building scale [and] allotment size."
It also has promised "greater consideration of building height adjacent to existing housing" and "maximum retention of existing remnant vegetation."

ABC News
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-12-27/m ... ed/5176536

Difficult to see why nearby residents of a youth detention centre are moaning about a slight increase in traffic. Surely the value of their properties will rise?

[crawf]

Landmark Port Stanvac chimney has been demolished
MICHAEL MILNES JANUARY 31, 2014 12:08PM

THE landmark chimney at the former Port Stanvac refinery is no longer standing.

The 98m-tall lube stack and a nearby vacuum tower and condenser structure has been destroyed this morning in a series of controlled explosions.

The demolition work was carried out about 10.40am.

How do you feel about the stack coming down? Comment below.

The falling of the chimney is part of the final stages in the demolition of all aboveground infrastructure including the refinery process plant, piping, storage tanks and office buildings at Mobil's former Adelaide Refinery site.

Mobil's Adelaide Refinery Demolition Project Manager Greg Wheeler said the removal of the stack marked the end of an era for the area.

"The Adelaide Refinery was a prominent landmark in Adelaide's southern region," he said.

"Demolition of the 98m lube stack will certainly alter the skyline for locals, particularly those who have lived in the area since the Refinery first started operating in 1963.

"Today's safe demolition of the stack marks a significant milestone in our progress towards making the site suitable for future opportunities."

The demolition work was carried out by Mobil-appointed demolition contractor European Dismantling Services (EDS) Australasia Pty Ltd, assisted by specialist explosives subcontractor Precision Demolition.

In a media release following the demolition, EDS project manager Lee Smith said there had been minimal impact on the local community.

"The demolition was carefully controlled so that the direction of the felling and any potential impacts such as noise and dust were managed in the safest way possible," Ms Smith said.

"Following the charge initiation, all three structures fell within a few minutes of each other and, as intended, the Lube Stack fell towards the east while the vacuum tower and condenser structure fell to the south."

Once the structures were on the ground, site crews hosed down the area to further control dust and prepare for cleaning up of rubble and debris which will take place over the next few days.

Demolition of the above-ground infrastructure at the Adelaide Refinery site is due for completion in the following months.

Once the demolition is completed, Mobil will work over the coming years to remediate the site

MORE: Push to save Port Stanvac jetty from demolition

The chimney was commissioned at the Lonsdale site in 1976.

Residents living south of the refinery received a letter from Exxon Mobil late last year, advising them the stack would be brought down.

At its peak, the refinery, which started operation in March 1963, employed more than 400 people and produced more than 8.5 million litres of refined products a day.

This accounted for about 90 per cent of South Australia's petrol and diesel requirements.

The refinery was mothballed in 2003 and officially closed in 2009.

How do you feel about the stack coming down? Comment below

[neoballmon]

Wish I knew what time it was coming down, I would have liked to see that!

But a friend of a friend on Facebook was near the site when it all came down, took a video. Apologies if this doesn't work without knowing the the owner.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10202420705453380

[Xaragmata]

Today I noticed a large site adjacent to IKEA on airport land being cleared - trees and all - and later I was told that it is the site for a Masters store.
I cannot confirm that through a web search, but certainly a large site being cleared for something.

[Ben]

SA chocolate maker Bracegirdle to open new flagship store at Clarence Gardens

by: Emmie Dowling

From: Eastern Courier Messenger

April 10, 2014 2:29PM

SOUTH Australians are spoilt for choice when it comes to fine, locally-made chocolate and it’s about to get even better with a new two-storey shop to open in Adelaide.

Chocolate maker Bracegirdle’s is opening a large new shop in the city’s south east that will become its flagship store, selling hand-made chocolate.

The South Australian company hopes to open its sixth shop in the two-storey building on the corner of Cross Rd and Ackland Ave at Clarence Gardens.

The company promotes itself as producing “divine hot chocolate, decadent desserts and deliciously smooth coffee”.

TELL US BELOW: What’s your favourite locally-made chocolate?

While it won’t be open in time for Easter the plan is to be operating in time for Mother’s Day, on Sunday, May 11.

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Co-owner Sue Bracegirdle said the site would be the company’s flagship shop, with chocolate made on site along with a new range of patisserie cakes.

“You’ll also be able to see all the chocolate being made,” Mrs Bracegirdle said.

“It’ll be stunning because the building has high timber ceilings, lots of character and it’s well-known in the area because it’s been there a long time.

“It will be totally different to all the other stores.”

MORE: High-end Melbourne choclatier sets up near Haighs

The new shop, to replace retailer Complete Garden, will have seating for up to 40 customers.

Mrs Bracegirdle said it would create about 20 jobs.

“It’s a great area and we’ve had so many job applications already.

“I’ve never had so many resumes come through and that’s probably because there’s not a lot of work around as it’s a residential area.”

The company has other shops in Toorak Gardens, Kensington Park, Glenelg, Marion and McLaren Vale.

[crawf]

Rather they open their flagshop store in the city instead.


Mmm Bracegirdle

[Will]

From the Advertiser:

Churchill Rd’s first four-storey building is approved under new State Government planning laws

Kurtis Eichler •
City North Messenger •
April 22, 2014 3:05PM





Artist’s impression of 100 Churchill Rd ... building heights on the road will have doubled when this new apartment complex is completed. Source: Supplied


WORK will start in June on the first four-storey building on Churchill Rd, under the State Government’s controversial new planning laws.

Prospect Council’s Development Assessment Panel last week gave developers Hot Property Group the go-ahead to build a four-storey apartment complex at 100 Churchill Rd.

It is the first tall building along the main road since the State Government in October rezoned parts of Churchill, Prospect and Main North roads to allow for greater density.

TELL US BELOW: What do you think of the plans for Churchill Rd?

The rezoning allows developers to build up to five storeys along Churchill and Main North roads instead of three, and up to four storeys along Prospect Rd, up from two.

The complex will include six single-bedroom units, 15 two-bedroom homes and three two-bedroom units with studies.

Prices will start from $331,000.

A single-level office building and carpark on the site will be torn down to make way for the works, which are expected to start in June and take about a year to complete.

Hot Property Group sales and marketing manager Stuart Zyhajlo said the business decided to build on the site because it was already used for its head office.

“So it made sense to take advantage of our land holding and the new development rules brought in by the council,” Mr Zyhajlo said.


He said the apartments would appeal to investors and buyers wanting to live close to the city, shops and public transport.

Marion Edwards, manager of Rite Price Grocery Store on Churchill Rd, said the rezoning and new apartment complex would be good for business.

“It’s about time Adelaide got out of the doldrums and did something like this,” Ms Edwards said.

Prospect Mayor David O’Loughlin said it was a sign of things to come for the main road.

“It is the type of development we would hope to see more of in appropriate locations particularly where there are really good transport and recreation opportunities,” Mr O’Loughlin said.

“And these things are exactly the sort of homes that will make it easier for our kids to choose to stay in Prospect and a wide range of other people looking for smaller homes with low maintenance.”

Cr Monica Lee said the development would provide a variety of housing.

“It’s exactly what we’re looking for along Churchill Rd,” Cr Lee said.

“If we can attract developers down that end of Prospect it keeps them out of the side streets.”

A six-storey apartment building near the ABC headquarters at Rosetta St, Collinswood was approved last September.

The Maras Group has also lodged a development application to build a four-storey complex on Prospect Rd with shops, a cinema and offices

[stumpjumper]

I'm all for medium density development where is is a good fit.

However, I'm not a big fan of tilt-up construction. It is quick and cheap, but it's an inflexible method of building, and aesthetically tilt-up buildings tend to look as though they are made of thin, flat plates bolted together.

I wish Theo Maras luck with his development on the south side of Prospect Road. He'll need all the parking space he can get. I've heard that the Coles development farther north on the sane side of Prospect Road is struggling, so I hope Maras avoid whatever is lacking in that development.