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[wilkiebarkid]

The Advertiser today (12 May) reports the commencement of construction for a 300 room student apartment venue on Hindley Street. A joint venture between Macquarie Group, Built Environs and Southbank Group. Is this (140 North Tce) the development they are referring to?

[Ben]

The Advertiser today (12 May) reports the commencement of construction for a 300 room student apartment venue on Hindley Street. A joint venture between Macquarie Group, Built Environs and Southbank Group. Is this (140 North Tce) the development they are referring to?

No that is Spark 88 on Hindley street.

[wilkiebarkid]

No that is Spark 88 on Hindley street.

Hmmm...nothing like being up to date with what's happening in this city. Perhaps they could have said contruction began 'last year'.

[Ben]

I know commencement of sales is starting for spark88 maybe that is what they meant.

[Will]

This development is a step closer as I drove past tonight and saw that all the tenancies in the building currently on site are now vacant.

[Ben]

This one will be moving fast by the sounds of it. Demolition is imminent.

DA/753/2007/1/B
30/05/2008
Application Assessed on Merit
Variation to existing authorisation to demolish existing buildings and construct a building comprised of two towers - of 18 levels for student accommodation with retail - tenancies on ground level and balcony at first floor level extending over North terrace footpath and part of Bank Street footpath - amendments to floor plate and floor layout, alterations to ground floor layout and facade design and alterations to front verandah - Stage 1 - demolition of existing buildings and construction of sub-structure. 139-140A North Terrace, ADELAIDE SA 5000

[UrbanSG]

Wow Ben that is crazy I was just about to post the exact same message and it stopped me from submitting it because it was exactly the same or because you just posted a message Anyway I am surprised how fast this one is moving, good to see.

[Norman]

Good to hear, I can't wait for this one to go up.

[Ho Really]

This one will be moving fast by the sounds of it. Demolition is imminent.

DA/753/2007/1/B
30/05/2008
Application Assessed on Merit
Variation to existing authorisation to demolish existing buildings and construct a building comprised of two towers - of 18 levels for student accommodation with retail - tenancies on ground level and balcony at first floor level extending over North terrace footpath and part of Bank Street footpath - amendments to floor plate and floor layout, alterations to ground floor layout and facade design and alterations to front verandah - Stage 1 - demolition of existing buildings and construction of sub-structure. 139-140A North Terrace, ADELAIDE SA 5000

So is it definitely two 18 level buildings or one (north tower) 18 and the other (south tower) 20 levels?

Cheers

[Will]

This one will be moving fast by the sounds of it. Demolition is imminent.

DA/753/2007/1/B
30/05/2008
Application Assessed on Merit
Variation to existing authorisation to demolish existing buildings and construct a building comprised of two towers - of 18 levels for student accommodation with retail - tenancies on ground level and balcony at first floor level extending over North terrace footpath and part of Bank Street footpath - amendments to floor plate and floor layout, alterations to ground floor layout and facade design and alterations to front verandah - Stage 1 - demolition of existing buildings and construction of sub-structure. 139-140A North Terrace, ADELAIDE SA 5000

So is it definitely two 18 level buildings or one (north tower) 18 and the other (south tower) 20 levels?

Cheers

They currently have development approval for 2x18 level 53m buildings.

They are seeking a new development approval for the new ammended design which will involve 1x18 level 53m tower (north tower) and 1x20 level 59m tower (south tower).

[Cirocz]

so does that mean they get approval for demolition and then while they are demolishing the old building they will *hopefully* get approval for the new design? Like 400KWS (although hopefully this moves quicker than that)

[Will]

so does that mean they get approval for demolition and then while they are demolishing the old building they will *hopefully* get approval for the new design? Like 400KWS (although hopefully this moves quicker than that)

Yes, exactly.

[Ho Really]

so does that mean they get approval for demolition and then while they are demolishing the old building they will *hopefully* get approval for the new design? Like 400KWS (although hopefully this moves quicker than that)

Yes, exactly.

Thanks Will.

Cheers

[Ben]

Another height increase. This is now above the height limit for the area. Would I be right in thinking this site is behind the Hindley Street hotel site which is 82m. They probably thought they could get away with a height increase. here's hoping.

Type: Development Application Received
Application Number: DA/753/2007/C
Lodgement Date: 6/06/2008
Location: 139-140A North Terrace, ADELAIDE SA 5000
Description: Variation to existing authorisation to demolish existing buildings and construct a building comprised of two towers of 18 levels for student accommodation with retail tenancies on ground level and balcony at first floor level extending over North terrace footpath and part of Bank Street footpath - additional two levels to southern tower

[skyliner]

Looks like a common strategy amongst developers. Get approval, then send re-application for approval at new height. Does this in effect more successfully allow higher buildings in the long run than by making the original proposal the full height. Seems like a strategy to get around bldg heights. Hope they get there.

Am I right in this assumption or too cynical?

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