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#1951 Post by abc » Wed Jan 17, 2024 1:55 am

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The government will spend another $34 million on the Festival Centre to upgrade its fire system to current standards, which inexplicably wasn't done when the Centre was closed for more than a year during the last upgrade.
https://indaily.com.au/news/2023/12/21/ ... et-update/

Of note, "additional work would be done to improve the plaza’s connection with Elder Park and provide a “seamless integration”." I can only hope this means revisiting the ramp/former amphitheatre area, which is a total failure that disconnects not only plaza from park but the promenade from shell to shell. Add to that, the carpark entrance on King William Road is an astonishing pedestrian hazard on what's supposed to be a significant connection from city to park.
Some further pictures here: https://glamadelaide.com.au/adelaide-fe ... on-revamp/
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that switchback ramp must feel like Alpe d'huez for wheelies
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#1952 Post by HeapsGood » Fri Jan 19, 2024 12:03 pm

holy hell that ramp is terrible.
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#1953 Post by AndyWelsh » Fri Jan 19, 2024 5:07 pm

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#1954 Post by abc » Fri Jan 19, 2024 5:20 pm

what a gawdawful sculpture in keeping with most recent sculptures in this town

looks like a diseased heart
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#1955 Post by Spurdo » Thu Jan 25, 2024 1:08 am

I was looking through the documents relating to the tower the other day and if my calculations were right, I believe this one is actually closer to 120 meters

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#1957 Post by Prodical » Mon Jan 29, 2024 10:46 am

Vale indeed.

The loss of an astute businessperson and a creator of significant buildings and developments.

Not sure if his passing will affect the prosed second tower - I guess when the veil of secrecy is finally lifted, we will find out.

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#1958 Post by Mpol02 » Tue Jan 30, 2024 3:34 am

Do you think they are for this second tower?

And if so will construction start quickly? I’m assuming they’ll have li is tenants for it

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#1959 Post by AG » Tue Jan 30, 2024 8:48 am

Mpol02 wrote:
Tue Jan 30, 2024 3:34 am
Do you think they are for this second tower?

And if so will construction start quickly? I’m assuming they’ll have li is tenants for it
Pretty certain the columns are for the second office tower. Having undertaken structural design of other high-rise buildings myself previously, the size of the columns is large and definitely not for just a 3 level plaza building. Looks sized for a 30-40 level office tower at first estimate.

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[COM] Re: Festival Plaza Incl. 115m Tower | $800 million

#1960 Post by Mr Smith » Tue Jan 30, 2024 11:03 am

AG wrote:
Tue Jan 30, 2024 8:48 am
Mpol02 wrote:
Tue Jan 30, 2024 3:34 am
Do you think they are for this second tower?

And if so will construction start quickly? I’m assuming they’ll have li is tenants for it
Pretty certain the columns are for the second office tower. Having undertaken structural design of other high-rise buildings myself previously, the size of the columns is large and definitely not for just a 3 level plaza building. Looks sized for a 30-40 level office tower at first estimate.
Well personally I hope this is the case. Finally something modern to block out that grotesque visual obscenity that is the Stamford Plaza. Along with the Myer Centre, one of the most hideous looking buildings in the CBD

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#1961 Post by rev » Tue Jan 30, 2024 9:00 pm

AG wrote:
Tue Jan 30, 2024 8:48 am
Mpol02 wrote:
Tue Jan 30, 2024 3:34 am
Do you think they are for this second tower?

And if so will construction start quickly? I’m assuming they’ll have li is tenants for it
Pretty certain the columns are for the second office tower. Having undertaken structural design of other high-rise buildings myself previously, the size of the columns is large and definitely not for just a 3 level plaza building. Looks sized for a 30-40 level office tower at first estimate.
Well if word of mouth is anything to go by, I've heard from union rep mates (quite some time ago mind you) that it was a two tower project (perhaps it always was).

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#1962 Post by Mpol02 » Wed Jan 31, 2024 8:38 am

If they are doing this, then we better be getting something even half way special. I don’t mind tower 1 but for such a location it needs to be wow to excuse them even building here.

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#1963 Post by Nort » Wed Jan 31, 2024 9:00 am

I would go as far as saying that if they are trying to sneak a second tower in instead of the lower restaurants/bars that were presented and are more more in fitting with this being a public space, that it should be more of an open tender/offer for bids from multiple parties.

That won't happen however since both governments have clearly been getting some kickbacks from the developer to throw public open space to them.

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#1964 Post by ChillyPhilly » Wed Jan 31, 2024 9:09 am

Nort wrote:
Wed Jan 31, 2024 9:00 am
I would go as far as saying that if they are trying to sneak a second tower in instead of the lower restaurants/bars that were presented and are more more in fitting with this being a public space, that it should be more of an open tender/offer for bids from multiple parties.

That won't happen however since both governments have clearly been getting some kickbacks from the developer to throw public open space to them.
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#1965 Post by A-Town » Wed Feb 07, 2024 10:07 pm

SkyCity Adelaide will be reopening their original 'Heritage Entrance' on Station Rd from Monday Feb 19, which will be replacing their North Tce entrance.
Important Update – Entering SkyCity Adelaide
We're thrilled to announce the re-opening of SkyCity Adelaide's original entrance the 'Heritage Entrance' at 10am on Monday 19 February 2024, replacing our North Terrace Entrance which will be closed from this date.

The Heritage Entrance is situated on the eastern side of the SkyCity building (refer to map below) on Station Road. The Heritage Entrance and Festival Plaza Entrance will be the two main entry points to access SkyCity.

All pedestrian access to SkyCity Casino, bars and some restaurants is now via the Heritage Entrance on Station Road or via the Festival Plaza Entrance.

There will be directional signage around the main access points of the SkyCity building for your guidance.

Please see the map below for your reference or speak to our SkyCity Rewards Staff for more details.
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