News & Discussion: Adelaide City Council

[SRW]

Good news, though I'd also prefer it be removed entirely. Hopefully the State Government follows suit.

Interesting that Clr Yarwood was a dissenting vote.

[Prince George]

Isn't the fence along the King William St side completely open anyway?

[jk1237]

Isn't the fence along the King William St side completely open anyway?

sort of, but theres a big brick wall in between the fence and the footpath with plants and stuff, so its almost impossible to get to that open fence to see into govt house.

I like the idea of keeping and lowering the old stone wall along North Tce, and having some nice wrought iron bars coming up from it, similar to the fences of many old mansions around inner Adelaide

[Ben]

Just got this confirmation from the ACC there is no lighting ceremony this year. Bit dissapointing as is usually a good night. I hope this can be rectified in time for Christmas 2009. Maybe Clr Yarwood could shed some light on why this event has been cut from the budget?

Thank you for your email enquiry.
No event has been planned this year for the lighting of the tree.
The tree is under construction at the moment, and should be lit from 830pm until 2am when construction is completed.

[Wayno]

Latest newsletter from Clr Plumridge, includes:
* Meaning of Life (an Adelaide perspective)
* $151,000 gift from Rudd
* Major events cause adelaide cbd residents to complain about noise
* Several DAP updates...

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[aussie2000]

Latest newsletter from Clr Plumridge, includes:
* Meaning of Life (an Adelaide perspective)
* $151,000 gift from Rudd
* Major events cause adelaide cbd residents to complain about noise :wank:
* Several DAP updates...

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[Shuz]

Can't believe I and everyone else forgot about this - The Development Plan Review was handed down on December 8th - it's now December 15th! Anyone got any information/news of the recommendations?

[Ben]

Work underway on new Rundle Mall restaurant

Construction of Rundle Mall’s newest restaurant is now underway in the popular shopping strip’s eastern end, after the Adelaide City Council gave the project the green light late last year.

On-site work to build the restaurant is now in full swing and is expected to be complete by March, providing a covered outdoor eating area for 60 people.

The new restaurant will complement the existing Buskers restaurant which has successfully operated in the western end of Rundle Mall since December 2006, promoting greater foot traffic in that precinct.

Lord Mayor Michael Harbison said the new restaurant will add vibrancy and security to the eastern end of the Mall.

“This restaurant will certainly be an exciting addition to the eastern end of Rundle Mall, providing another eat-in option for that precinct,” said the Lord Mayor.

“Not only will it offer visitors a great spot to dine and enjoy the atmosphere and night life of the Mall, but its location adjacent to the Rundle Lantern will provide a great view of the light and colour show in the evening.

“Importantly, this restaurant will open every evening, and the increased number of people in that precinct will not only add to the vibe, but also contribute to the safety of the area.”

[bm7500]

Work underway on new Rundle Mall restaurant

Construction of Rundle Mall’s newest restaurant is now underway in the popular shopping strip’s eastern end, after the Adelaide City Council gave the project the green light late last year.

On-site work to build the restaurant is now in full swing and is expected to be complete by March, providing a covered outdoor eating area for 60 people.

The new restaurant will complement the existing Buskers restaurant which has successfully operated in the western end of Rundle Mall since December 2006, promoting greater foot traffic in that precinct.

Lord Mayor Michael Harbison said the new restaurant will add vibrancy and security to the eastern end of the Mall.

“This restaurant will certainly be an exciting addition to the eastern end of Rundle Mall, providing another eat-in option for that precinct,” said the Lord Mayor.

“Not only will it offer visitors a great spot to dine and enjoy the atmosphere and night life of the Mall, but its location adjacent to the Rundle Lantern will provide a great view of the light and colour show in the evening.

“Importantly, this restaurant will open every evening, and the increased number of people in that precinct will not only add to the vibe, but also contribute to the safety of the area.”

Great to see this is finally getting underway. But why stop at just 2 restaurants! Half a dozen Restaurants spread out down the centre of the mall would ensure that Rundle Mall became a destination for eateries in its own right rather than just a thoroughfare after the shops have closed.

[JamesXander]

I would assume the restraunt wont be fancy, rather fast cheap meals. In and out.

Basically a cafe. Which I think is a good thing. One more in the middle of the mall would cap it off I would think.


I wonder what the rent would be

[AtD]

It'd be equally effective if some of the existing food places in the mall remained open longer and were allowed to have greater access to outdoor seating.

[Shuz]

As much as I am for more outdoor seating, it would impact on cross-traffic of the mall, and create congestion points elsewhere which, when busy is already pretty chaotic as it is.
More outlets should operate on the second floor, and if possible create walkways above the mall.

[monotonehell]

It'd be equally effective if some of the existing food places in the mall remained open longer and were allowed to have greater access to outdoor seating.

They're already doing that AtD. Places that used to shut up shop on the Mall around 5:30 or 6:00 are staying open longer. There's more (pedestrian) life in the Mall after hours than I ever remember. Buskers seem to be crooning and plunking right up 'til around 10pm on Friday nights. I think maybe Borders started the trend.

[skyliner]

As much as I am for more outdoor seating, it would impact on cross-traffic of the mall, and create congestion points elsewhere which, when busy is already pretty chaotic as it is.
More outlets should operate on the second floor, and if possible create walkways above the mall.

Shuz, take a look at Bris. Q St. mall. It is about as wide as Rundle mall but has several cafes/eateries, news stands, buskers down a length about twice Rundle mall. etc with more people, but is not chaotic. Everyone seems to know intrinsically where to go - including myself. Very colourful and lively mall as a result. Businesses attract and 'feed' from each other well in Q St. Full of young people.

Glad to hear of this second restuarant in Rundle mall. One or two more would be even better.

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[crawf]

I thought Rundle Mall was the longest pedestrian mall in the country.