News & Discussion: Adelaide City Council

[Cruise]

In Victoria, motorbikes and scooters are allowed to park on the footpath.

I would hate SA to adapt those laws

[Clr Yarwood]

I see that a council carpark review is one of the key items that you want to bring up on the agenda for the draft budget. Can i bring up the point that you should also look at motorbike parking. There is a major lack of parking within the CBD and this can easily and cheaply be attended to if the council is serious about finding alternatives to the car.

Noted, it certainly has been mentioned.

Not to keen on bikes on the footpath myself - but I am sure we can squeeze more motor bike parks in personally.

[Pistol]

In Victoria, motorbikes and scooters are allowed to park on the footpath.

I think that is a logical solution and just shows once again how progressive Victoria is compared to SA

[Brando]

In Victoria, motorbikes and scooters are allowed to park on the footpath.

I think that is a logical solution and just shows once again how progressive Victoria is compared to SA

Agree, as a fellow bike rider as you are Pistol.
Some people are missing the point. In Victoria they don't just park the bike anywhere, there still needs to be common sense and courtesy.

Slightly to a different tune, take a trip down Elizabeth St in Melbourne and see how great it is seeing all the bikes out on display from Harley Heaven etc. It looks amazing. Even non riders will stop and note how impressive it looks.

[Ho Really]

In Victoria, motorbikes and scooters are allowed to park on the footpath.

I think that is a logical solution and just shows once again how progressive Victoria is compared to SA

Not sure if it's progressive. It can be open to abuse, if it turns out like some (southern) European countries.

Cheers

[monotonehell]

In Victoria, motorbikes and scooters are allowed to park on the footpath.

I think that is a logical solution and just shows once again how progressive Victoria is compared to SA

Not sure if it's progressive. It can be open to abuse, if it turns out like some (southern) European countries.

Cheers

Allowing bikes (motor or push) to clutter the footpath is a step backward. Allocated bike parks are another matter, what happened to the allocated street bike parks we used to have in Adelaide?

[Hoops]

Possible Idea for parking I had today...

Driver license scanning. Have a machine that reads the License number and expiry of each drivers license inputted.

so 2 Licenses =2people etc etc.

I don't see it as being TOO high tech.. see it as working. Only downside is Children wouldn't help you obtain a discount.
Also makes it more incentive to;
[*] Obtain your drivers license..
[*] Not lose it.(By being Naughty)
[*]Carry it on you

Sure like with almost any system there would be a loophole (ie. Husband goes to factory and gives his license to wife that works in the city) However considering its illegal to not carry your license I hope that not many people would risk paying a big fine(Is that the punishment?)to save a few bucks on parking
Thoughts?

(Ps. I'm posting this here as this is where we were discussing it before but perhaps a split may be needed to new topic?)

[Wayno]

I believe the May 26 ACC meeting contained some good news for cyclists.

A concept design will soon be prepared for pedestrian/cycling safety improvements in Sturt St including the first
Copenhagen-style separated cycle way (subject to DTEI approval) in Adelaide!

I think we can probably claim to have some influence here.

[omada]

Wayno said: I believe the May 26 ACC meeting contained some good news for cyclists.

A concept design will soon be prepared for pedestrian/cycling safety improvements in Sturt St including the first
Copenhagen-style separated cycle way (subject to DTEI approval) in Adelaide!

I think we can probably claim to have some influence here.

If only we could say that we had some influence, but that idea is certainly not a new one, it was even in Jan Gehl's report 2002 report for the City of Adelaide.. maybe the S-A submission brought it back to attention...

[Ben]

From the ACC:

West Terrace Powerlines

The first stage of a major project to underground power lines along West Terrace could begin soon, following a $500,000 funding commitment by the Adelaide City Council.

At its meeting tonight, the Council has approved a total of $1.14 million in funding for six priority power line undergrounding projects in 2008/2009, including West Terrace as a joint project with the State Government’s Power Lines Environment Committee (PLEC).

[Shuz]

Record $63.38 million for capital works
Released: 30 Jun 2008


The Adelaide City Council’s 2008-2009 Annual Business Plan and Budget features a record $63.38 million in funding for important capital works projects.

Lord Mayor Michael Harbison said the Council is committed to building a vibrant and sustainable City in which to live, work and study.

“The Annual Business Plan and Budget includes record capital works funding that will have a significant impact across all of the Council’s priority areas – such as population growth, sustainability and climate change, heritage protection, and delivering quality services for the community,” said Mr Harbison.

Capital works initiatives for 2008-2009 include:

$8.5 million to build affordable housing in Whitmore Square, through the Whitmore Square Eco Affordable Housing Project;
$5 million to purchase land to support the Council’s population growth targets;
$4 million for to the next stage of the North Terrace upgrade (inclusive of external contribution);
$550,000 for new lighting and CCTV cameras to enhance City safety;
$400,000 for Stage 2 of the Balfours site redevelopment;
$400,000 for the next stage of the Grote Street upgrade;
$600,000 for Stage 5 of the Adelaide Park Lands Trail, connecting the Botanic Gardens and the Zoo with the Torrens Linear Park (inclusive of external contribution);
$1 million to underground powerlines, including the start of the West Terrace undergrounding project;
$250,000 for Central Market upgrades, including electricity, paving, entrances, lighting and the fire safety system;
$815,000 to upgrade traffic signal infrastructure;
$1 million for pedestrian facilities on the Morphett Street and Victoria Street bridges, including seating, shade structures and safety barriers;
$500,000 to upgrade lighting on King William Road, and $300,000 to upgrade lighting on North Terrace; and
$350,000 to refurbish the heritage grandstand at Victoria Park/Bakkabakkandi.

Major funding for City population growth

Released: 30 Jun 2008

The Adelaide City Council will spend more than $16 million on initiatives to attract more residents, students and visitors to the City, as part of the 2008-2009 Annual Business Plan and Budget.

Lord Mayor Michael Harbison said a range of other initiatives in areas such as sustainability, transport and Park Lands management will also help energise and activate the City.

“One of the Council’s key strategic targets is to increase the number of people living, working and studying in the City, as well as those visiting the City,” said Mr Harbison.

“Our target is for a total overnight population in the City of 27,000 people by the year 2010, and the Council is confident the initiatives and programs in the 2008-2009 Annual Business and Budget will help us achieve that target.”

“While population growth is a key strategy for the Council, it must occur without compromising Adelaide’s unique historic character.”

“Therefore strengthening heritage protection is also a key priority of the Business Plan and Budget,” said the Lord Mayor.

The population growth and heritage management initiatives for 2008-2009 include:

$8.5 million to build affordable housing in Whitmore Square, through the Whitmore Square Eco Affordable Housing project;
$1 million for the Built Heritage Management Program, including the continuation of the successful Heritage Incentive Scheme;
$114,000 to list additional local heritage places through Development Plan amendments;
$400,000 for Stage 2 of the Balfours site residential project;
$621,000 for the extension of the Residential Owner Occupier Grant of $175 per household;
$385,000 for Enterprise Adelaide to assist at least 400 small businesses and foster their growth;
$415,000 for the Business and Public Sector Relocation and Expansion Service, which offers tailored assistance to help organisations expand or relocate;
$125,000 for the Educational Institutions and Accommodation Attraction program, which aims to attract new educational institutions to the City;
$200,000 for Education Adelaide to support its campaign to market Adelaide as a quality study destination;
$25,000 for the Rural and Interstate Student Support Program;
$1.1 million in sponsorship funding for major events in the City; and
$300,000 for the Adelaide Convention and Tourism Authority.

[Wayno]

$250,000 for Central Market upgrades, including electricity, paving, entrances, lighting and the fire safety system;

i hope they don't pave the entire market - i like the patchy rustic concrete floor as it is...

[crawf]

Isn't there a plan to redevelop the exterior of the Central Markets and the 2nd level carpark?. I seriously hope that its still on the drawing board, because the exterior, plaza and carpark level are a disgrace. That Coles is also one of the worst laid out supermarkets I have ever seen.

[Clr Yarwood]

Shuz you beat me to it…

Here is my summary, been a very busy time polishing off the budget – I am most pleased and hope you are as well!

Sustainability the Council budget priority

Record $63.38 million for capital works

$16 million funding for City population growth

$6 million for strong and fair communities.
The Lord Mayor says:

“This budget is about continuing our growth momentum and making sure our City’s development is environmentally sustainable. It includes a range of initiatives - in areas such as energy, water, transport, waste and Park Lands – which will help the Council maximise its contribution to South Australia’s sustainability.”


Among the green initiatives for 2008-2009 are:

• $1.3 million for new Climate Change Action Initiatives aimed at helping the Council achieve its target of being carbon neutral by the year 2020;

• $829,000 for stormwater and backwash harvesting at the Adelaide Aquatic Centre, to be used to irrigate the Park Lands (inclusive of external contributions);

• $1.1 million to upgrade Victoria Park/Bakkabakkandi, including the demolition of surplus buildings and the development of a Master Plan;

• $300,000 for “Copenhagen-style” bike lanes (where the bike lane is situated between the kerb and a car parking lane) and other traffic improvements on Sturt Street;

• $1.5 million for a biological filtration system in the Torrens Lake (inclusive of external contributions);

• $200,000 to improve water quality in the Torrens Lake – including $150,000 for a Gross Pollutant Trap at the Sir Edwin Smith Avenue stormwater drain, and $50,000 to reduce carp numbers by tagging and netting carp in the Lake;

• $200,000 for Glenelg Recycled Waste Water Pipeline infrastructure;

• $500,000 for the 3.1 bin residential recycling system, including the bench-top “bio bin” for household food scraps;

• $100,000 towards solar panel installations on Council buildings;

• $90,000 for the Green CBDs initiative, to help businesses reduce greenhouse gas emissions;

• $20,000 to install 40 new bike racks throughout the City;

• $70,000 for 80 bicycles for the Free Bikes Scheme, and a fourth site in the CBD for the Scheme;

• $420,000 to continue the free Adelaide Connector Bus service, featuring Tindo – the world’s first solar powered electric bus; and

• $65,000 for a residential hazardous waste collection service.


Capital works initiatives for 2008-2009 include:

• $8.5 million to build affordable housing in Whitmore Square, through the Whitmore Square Eco Affordable Housing Project;

• $5 million to purchase land to support the Council’s population growth targets;

• $4 million for to the next stage of the North Terrace upgrade (inclusive of external contribution);

• $550,000 for new lighting and CCTV cameras to enhance City safety;

• $400,000 for Stage 2 of the Balfours site redevelopment;

• $400,000 for the next stage of the Grote Street upgrade;

• $600,000 for Stage 5 of the Adelaide Park Lands Trail, connecting the Botanic Gardens and the Zoo with the Torrens Linear Park (inclusive of external contribution);

• $1 million to underground powerlines, including the start of the West Terrace undergrounding project;

• $250,000 for Central Market upgrades, including electricity, paving, entrances, lighting and the fire safety system;

• $815,000 to upgrade traffic signal infrastructure;

• $1 million for pedestrian facilities on the Morphett Street and Victoria Street bridges, including seating, shade structures and safety barriers;

• $500,000 to upgrade lighting on King William Road, and $300,000 to upgrade lighting on North Terrace; and

• $350,000 to refurbish the heritage grandstand at Victoria Park/Bakkabakkandi.


Population growth and heritage management initiatives for 2008-2009 include:

• $8.5 million to build affordable housing in Whitmore Square, through the Whitmore Square Eco Affordable Housing project;

• $1 million for the Built Heritage Management Program, including the continuation of the successful Heritage Incentive Scheme;

• $114,000 to list additional local heritage places through Development Plan amendments;

• $400,000 for Stage 2 of the Balfours site residential project;

• $621,000 for the extension of the Residential Owner Occupier Grant of $175 per household;

• $385,000 for Enterprise Adelaide to assist at least 400 small businesses and foster their growth;

• $415,000 for the Business and Public Sector Relocation and Expansion Service, which offers tailored assistance to help organisations expand or relocate;

• $125,000 for the Educational Institutions and Accommodation Attraction program, which aims to attract new educational institutions to the City;

• $200,000 for Education Adelaide to support its campaign to market Adelaide as a quality study destination;

• $25,000 for the Rural and Interstate Student Support Program;

• $1.1 million in sponsorship funding for major events in the City; and

• $300,000 for the Adelaide Convention and Tourism Authority.


Annual Business Plan and Budget for the City’s communities include:

• $2.3 million in safety initiatives, including public realm safety audits and installation of more security lighting and cameras at identified locations throughout the City;

• $2.9 million for the Council’s library services, with targets of 880,000 loans, more than 670,000 patrons visiting libraries, and 790,000 on-line customers;

• $621,000 for the Residential Owner Occupier Grant of $175 per household;

• $450,000 for Community Development Grants to help non-government organisations deal with poverty, disadvantage and social isolation issues, and Reconciliation grants to support significant Aboriginal cultural events in the City;

• $172,000 for the Precinct Group Support Program;

• $105,000 for the North Adelaide Community Centre;

• $71,700 for the Adelaide South West Community Centre;

• $20,000 to investigate establishing a City of Adelaide museum;

• $10,000 to investigate re-establishing a community centre at the Box Factory;

• $25,000 for the City Classroom at the Grote Street Library;

• $44,000 for six free Senior Citizens concerts at the Town Hall;

• $20,000 for an expanded program of events for NAIDOC Week;

• $25,000 for the redevelopment of the Hutt Street Day Centre;

• $80,000 for the A-List Youth Employment Program - in partnership with the State Government - which supports unemployed young people with career advice, work placements, mentoring and access to training; and

• $15,000 for the planter box program in Hutt Street, Gouger Street, O’Connell Street and Melbourne Street

[mattblack]

Any news on the expansion of motor bike parking front and is the proposed footbridge to Memorial Drive included in alll this?