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Wed May 30, 2018 10:18 am

Marion on ice as developer names preferred site for a $25 million recreation centre in the south
Michelle Etheridge, CoastCity Weekly Messenger
May 24, 2018 11:59am

A $25 MILLION recreation centre complete with two rinks for ice-skating, sports such as hockey and curling, and a rock-climbing wall, could be on its way to Marion.

Ice Rinks Adelaide — the company behind a $40 million centre in Adelaide’s north — is pushing a similar project for land next to the Club Marion sporting and recreation hub on Sturt Rd.

The company’s director, Stephen Campbell, has approached Marion Council about his proposal, which — if approved — would replace 9000sq m of underused croquet space.

The council this week voted to call for expressions of interest from all sports or community groups interested in buying or leasing the site and developing it for recreational use.

Its move was prompted by Mr Campbell’s proposal, which he said would mirror his Playford Arena complex in Elizabeth, but “on a slightly smaller scale”.

Mr Campbell said he was interested in four sites for a southern Adelaide centre, but Marion was at the top of the list, boasting good links to transport and the “market pull” of nearby Westfield shopping centre.

“We’d have two Olympic-size sheets of ice — one dedicated to sports uses and one for recreational skating and an area for rock climbing,” he said.

“We also have plans for one or two activities that the site lends itself to, so there’s a little surprise in that.”

Adelaide needed more ice rinks to cater for demand for sports including hockey, curling, figure skating, speed skating and broomball, he said.

“The north and south are growing, and if we really want to accommodate young people and get them involved in activity, healthy choices like rock climbing and skating, you need to put new facilities where the growth is occurring,” he said.

If the Marion project was approved, it would cost roughly $25 million, holding 600-1200 spectators. The Elizabeth centre can hold 4000.

Investors would help fund the Marion centre, which Mr Campbell hoped would open in the first half of 2020 — about the same time as the northern centre. That project has been boosted by a $10 million State Government loan.

Marion Council city development manager Abby Dickson said the council had “a very high-level discussion” with Ice Rinks Adelaide.

The council on Tuesday night voted behind closed doors to seek expressions of interest for the croquet site.

“At this stage, it’s about testing the market to see what the opportunities are,” Ms Dickson said. “It’s important to have an open market process to ensure we get the best outcome for the community.”

The council would work with Marion Croquet Club, which calls the courts home, to discuss its future and potentially help it find a new home.

Club secretary Glenna Bulley said poor playing surfaces, caused by the wrong grass being planted back in 1981, had made it difficult to attract and retain players.

Mrs Bulley said she would “look to the heavens” in the hope its ageing members could keep playing instead of “staying in nursing homes and watching TV”.

“I hope the council can do something and get us over this hurdle,” she said.

The council will seek expressions of interest for the land from June 5.

It would then consider the proposals after the local government elections in November.

Eurostar wrote: ↑

Wed May 30, 2018 10:43 am

I can see the Playford Ice Arena being either scaled back or scrapped. Marion Ice Arena would have more catchment, is close to the city and airport, attractive area.

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Wed May 30, 2018 10:48 am

Eurostar wrote: ↑

Wed May 30, 2018 10:43 am

I can see the Playford Ice Arena being either scaled back or scrapped. Marion Ice Arena would have more catchment, is close to the city and airport, attractive area.

I disagree, Playford has a much larger youth population, whereas Marion has an ageing population. The Playford proposal also has the backing of a State Government loan and huge support from the local council.

$9.5m warehouse development a nod to history



A BROMPTON developer wants to keep the spirit of a well-known carpet company alive in it’s $9.5 million development on the site of its old warehouse.

The 3299 sq m block at 97 Coglin St is still occupied by McLeay and Sons Carpets bulk store, which has been there for about 50 years.

But Cavaton Projects wants to turn it into a three-storey complex including 38 apartments, a childcare centre and undercroft parking.

As a tribute to its roots, the company plans to retain one side of McLeay and Sons’ distinctive red brick wall along Coglin St – which features the carpet company’s original advertising – in the new design.

Director of Cavaton Projects Darragh Sexton said a contract for the land would settle “very soon” and plans had already been lodged with Charles Sturt Council.

He said the development was sensitive to the site’s history.

“We’ve had heritage architects do a report and we’re going to restore the McLeay’s advertising and revitalise it,” Mr Sexton said.

“They’ve been around for a long time so we will keep the heritage aspect in mind with the development.”



Mr Sexton said the brick wall would also be kept for acoustics and privacy for the childcare centre, which would be located next to the carpark on the ground floor.

According to application documents, the childcare centre would accommodate 82 children, aged from infants to five years, and would have five playrooms, one sleeping room and a shaded outdoor play area.

Mr Sexton said Brompton had a need for more childcare facilities.

He said the top two storeys would be home to one, two and three-bedroom apartments, all with balconies.



The carpark would include 67 spaces in total – 46 for residents and 21 for the childcare centre – and would have two lifts for residential access.

Charles Sturt chief executive Paul Sutton said the proposal would go to public notification but could not give an estimated time.

“The development application is in the initial stages of assessment and there is a lot of information still to be provided and considered,” Mr Sutton said.

“In all likelihood, the application will go to the council assessment panel, so a decision could be several months away.”

The current value of the site is $780,000 according to application documents.

What is CAHILLTEX?
Aas naming-rights partner of the Caltex Socceroos, we're honouring Australia’s greatest footballer, Tim Cahill in a world-first tribute.

Five of our sites across the country have been given a makeover in honour of the legendary Tim, transforming to CAHILLTEX throughout May and June.

The special tribute also marks Tim's new partnership with us.

Eurostar wrote:What is CAHILLTEX?

bits wrote: ↑

Thu Jun 07, 2018 7:11 pm

Eurostar wrote:What is CAHILLTEX?

I have no idea why your post looks exactly like an ad and excludes actual human like info, but for what it is worth the South Australian site is in Clearview or Northfield or near Lightsview if you like.
Be less robot Eurostar.

bits wrote: ↑

Thu Jun 07, 2018 7:11 pm

Eurostar wrote:What is CAHILLTEX?

I have no idea why your post looks exactly like an ad and excludes actual human like info, but for what it is worth the South Australian site is in Clearview or Northfield or near Lightsview if you like.
Be less robot Eurostar.

Eurostar wrote: I am not advertising, I am NOT working for any advertising company or anyway associated with Caltex or Homemaker Centres or Eyre Village etc.

I am not a robot. I am sure you wouldn"t like it if people said stuff like that to you.

SBD wrote: I agree with your point, but that information is in the caption under the picture "How Northfield Caltex looks" although I thought the image looked like advertising not a photo - how is it doctored?