[COM] 145-159 King William Street (GPO) | 61m | 16 Levels | Hotel

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#181 Post by Ben » Wed Jan 27, 2021 9:34 pm

Looks like this is on hold for a bit
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Vary previous authorisation works affecting the State Heritage GPO building, being for the construction of a hotel - 16 levels above the ground (incorporating the construction of a 13 level tower above the existing GPO building and including two levels of enclosed plans); the adaptive reuse of the GPO building for a mix of retail and ancillary hotel uses; demolition of the five storey offices to the north of the GPO building; and an infill building over a porte-cochere - VARIATION - Variation to DA 020/A004/18 (V2) - to vary staging of original approval and extend development timeframe. Stage 1 - hotel and adaption of the NE portion of the GPO Building with a 2 year extension to commencement of these works and 5 year completion. Minor variations to building works. Stage 2 - State heritage building and its adaptive reuse for ancillary hotel uses and potential deferral until economic conditions improve (post operation of the hotel - Stage 1)

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#182 Post by Norman » Wed Jan 27, 2021 9:38 pm

Makes sense given the current conditions. At least the new central plaza is looking better, with Arbour Lane and the new shops popping up in the middle. The new bar is quite popular for after work drinks.

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#183 Post by SRW » Wed Jan 27, 2021 11:36 pm

It'll be a shame if the GPO stands vacant for years. Hopefully they have a mind to activate it, perhaps through rotating tenancies with Renew Adelaide.
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#184 Post by Ben » Sun Feb 14, 2021 5:51 pm

Watpac and Marriot signage has gone up all around the site.

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#185 Post by Smithy84 » Sun Feb 14, 2021 9:49 pm

Is that a bit odd? Mid Jan they apply for a lengthy delay, and then a month later they appear to be about to start?

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#186 Post by how good is he » Mon Feb 15, 2021 7:24 am

I agree. Was the extension ever approved? I am pretty sure I read that some councillors were opposed to granting it. Anyone know more?

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#187 Post by Neko Neko Peko Peko » Mon Feb 15, 2021 4:36 pm

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Watpac and Marriot signage has gone up all around the site.
Picture of fencing and signage around the site. There is also fencing blocking off Arbor Lane (next to Electra House) with same signage.
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#188 Post by Patrick_27 » Mon Feb 15, 2021 8:59 pm

Neko Neko Peko Peko wrote:
Mon Feb 15, 2021 4:36 pm
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Sun Feb 14, 2021 5:51 pm
Watpac and Marriot signage has gone up all around the site.
Picture of fencing and signage around the site. There is also fencing blocking off Arbor Lane (next to Electra House) with same signage.
It could be possible that they're undertaking restoration works and repurposing the building for the short term so that it doesn't sit dormant for however long they intend to delay the primary development. This might have been something encouraged or suggested by planning.

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#189 Post by AndyWelsh » Tue Feb 23, 2021 10:01 pm

Neko Neko Peko Peko wrote:[
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Sun Feb 14, 2021 5:51 pm
Watpac and Marriot signage has gone up all around the site.
Picture of fencing and signage around the site. There is also fencing blocking off Arbor Lane (next to Electra House) with same signage.
Had a look around Arbor Lane to King William Street and nothing happening around the new fencing, which you can still just walk past.

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#190 Post by rev » Tue Feb 23, 2021 10:39 pm

Patrick_27 wrote:
Mon Feb 15, 2021 8:59 pm
Neko Neko Peko Peko wrote:
Mon Feb 15, 2021 4:36 pm
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Ben wrote:
Sun Feb 14, 2021 5:51 pm
Watpac and Marriot signage has gone up all around the site.
Picture of fencing and signage around the site. There is also fencing blocking off Arbor Lane (next to Electra House) with same signage.
It could be possible that they're undertaking restoration works and repurposing the building for the short term so that it doesn't sit dormant for however long they intend to delay the primary development. This might have been something encouraged or suggested by planning.
Bit odd to be putting up scrim signage that includes the hotel tenant for that?

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#191 Post by how good is he » Wed Feb 24, 2021 12:16 am

Wondering if the development approval isn’t extended (as requested) they may need to start work by a certain deadline or the approval may lapse altogether?
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#192 Post by SRW » Wed Feb 24, 2021 1:41 pm

Despite the COVID challenges to tourism, Adelaide is still underserved by the big international hotel chains. I wonder if part of their calculation is to get ahead of the proposals by competitors Hyatt Regency and Wyndham.
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#193 Post by HeapsGood » Thu Mar 11, 2021 3:19 pm

From my building admin:

Good afternoon all,

We have received an update from building management confirming that the GPO Hotel development will be commencing soon.

Summary:
 GPO Westin Hotel will be 15 storeys high
 Besix Watpac will be undertaking works with an expected construction delivery frame of 27 months
 Installation of a 3m high acoustic fence / wall on the project site side to minimise any dust and noise and also provide both a physical barrier and security to the construction site.
 Large 35 tonne excavator and various machinery will be used to demolish the 1920 section of the building
 During soft demolition – approx.. 2 months - Truck movements into the site will be via King William St and exit out Exchange Place / Franklin St (lane way between the site and BHP building)
 Electric Luffing Tower crane installed inside of basement excavated area in Telegraph Lane area (between Eleven and Electra House)
 No lifting will ever occur over any neighbouring building or public space (unless protected e.g. King William St covered pedestrian walkways)


For anyone interested, here’s what is proposed > https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au ... 1530683050
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#194 Post by AndyWelsh » Thu Mar 11, 2021 6:19 pm

Great update - thanks HeapsGood.


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#195 Post by Mpol02 » Thu Mar 11, 2021 7:10 pm

Yeah great update thanks mate.

This development isn’t so much that it’s ugly more that a lot more could be done in this area.
The new BHP building next door did turn out slightly better than expected so I hope this has a high quality finish and ends the same.

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