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[COM] Re: U/R: Colonial Mutual Building > Hotel
Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2012 11:31 am
by duke
Is there any update on this project? Its past Feb and I have not seen much happen.
Also does anyone have any old pics of the inside?
I notice there is a sign saying "Colonial Arcade". Was this once a shopping arcade or something different?
[COM] Re: U/R: Colonial Mutual Building > Hotel
Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2012 8:36 pm
by monotonehell
duke wrote:...I notice there is a sign saying "Colonial Arcade". Was this once a shopping arcade or something different?
Very small arcade that went from the entrance you saw to the back corner of Gilbert Place. Had a few small shops in there, snake bar, hairdresser, etc.
[COM] Re: U/R: Colonial Mutual Building > Hotel
Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 3:22 am
by crawf
monotonehell wrote:duke wrote:...I notice there is a sign saying "Colonial Arcade". Was this once a shopping arcade or something different?
Very small arcade that went from the entrance you saw to the back corner of Gilbert Place. Had a few small shops in there,
snake bar, hairdresser, etc.
With live snakes?
Sorry couldn't resist...
[COM] Re: U/R: Colonial Mutual Building > Hotel
Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 5:51 pm
by monotonehell
crawf wrote:monotonehell wrote:duke wrote:...I notice there is a sign saying "Colonial Arcade". Was this once a shopping arcade or something different?
Very small arcade that went from the entrance you saw to the back corner of Gilbert Place. Had a few small shops in there,
snake bar, hairdresser, etc.
With live snakes?
Sorry couldn't resist...
Damn auto correct.
[COM] Re: U/R: Colonial Mutual Building > Hotel
Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2012 4:07 pm
by Ben
I'm guessing this one is on hold again? How frustrating given this intersection probably has the highest foot traffic, both day and night of any in Adelaide and yet for the past 10 years we have an eyesore on one side and on the other, a vacant building covered in hoardings and graffeti.
GET ON WITH IT!!!!!!!!!
[COM] Re: U/R: Colonial Mutual Building > Hotel
Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2012 8:40 pm
by SRW
Huge detractor in a key area. GET ON WITH IT indeed. Or give to someone who will.
[COM] Re: U/R: Colonial Mutual Building > Hotel
Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2012 12:31 am
by Goya's Line
Someone on these forums suggested council should have the power to lean on developers if nothing happens within 12-18 months of purchase. I can think of at least 6 cbd sites where this applies, all prominent.
[COM] Re: U/R: Colonial Mutual Building > Hotel
Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2012 6:52 am
by Wayno
is it just my PC, or is the
http://www.jpe.com.au/ site dead?
[COM] Re: U/R: Colonial Mutual Building > Hotel
Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2012 7:55 am
by Ben
Doesn't work for me either.
[COM] Re: U/R: Colonial Mutual Building > Hotel
Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2012 10:00 am
by Nathan
Looks like it's been compromised. Checking the source, an iframe pointing to a dodgy russian site has been inserted.
[COM] Re: U/R: Colonial Mutual Building > Hotel
Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2012 6:04 pm
by SRW
Site's all good for me now.
[COM] Re: U/R: Colonial Mutual Building > Hotel
Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2012 12:14 am
by Port Adelaide Fan
Adelaide CBD to get Mayfair Hotel, sporting 170 luxury suites, bar and restaurant
THE transformation of the heritage-listed Colonial Mutual Life building into a boutique hotel will soon kick off, with a builder selected and a name chosen.
The Mayfair Hotel will accommodate 170 luxury suites following a $35 million redevelopment to be led by Watpac Construction.
The 1930s building, on the corner of King William and Hindley streets, will also feature a bar and restaurant, high-end retail and an executive lounge with connected outdoor terrace on the upper floor.
Watpac state manager Tim Tape said the contract was significant for the company as it continued its South Australian expansion following work on the $75 million Adelaide Airport car park and upgrade project.
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[COM] Re: U/R: Colonial Mutual Building > Hotel
Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2012 12:41 am
by crawf
Maybe I'm going crazy but I thought an operator had already been chosen?. Either way just hurry up.
[COM] Re: U/R: Colonial Mutual Building > Hotel
Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2012 1:48 am
by SRW
So the hotel will be run by Adabco, the same people behind the Hutt Street/South Terrace proposal?
[COM] Re: U/R: Colonial Mutual Building > Hotel
Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2012 4:42 pm
by Wayno
Work is set to start in September (only a few weeks away!) and run for 16 months or so. Done by xmas 2013. I'm truly excited by this project. Will look fantastic as you walk out of Rundle Mall to see this neo-gothic building restored to full glory with a bejeweled extension and high end retail on the ground floor.
From
Watpac website - July 25:
Construction on site is scheduled to commence in September with design and documentation works commencing immediately.
Compare the Adelaide CML against the Brisbane Manor Apartments - deja vu!
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