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Nathan wrote: ↑

Sun Mar 31, 2019 5:12 pm

noted wrote: ↑

Sun Mar 31, 2019 10:38 am

The Aquatic Centre reminds me a bit of a classic case of the Government wanting a school to shut down. They plant the seed in the media that the school is struggling and numbers are dropping, but refuse to commit to any expenditure to it. What do you know- no parent wants to send there kid to a school that is on the brink of closure and it no time it is done and dusted.

The Aquatic Centre has been a fait accompli for about two decades now, and quite frankly every time I go there I am surprised to see how many people still frequent it.

We go there every weekend for swimming lessons, and it's always packed then. All I wish for is better maintenance of the family change rooms (and more of them, and not at the opposite side of the centre from the kids pool).

Waewick wrote: ↑

Sun Mar 31, 2019 9:03 pm

This is where people need to stop basing their opinion on anecdotal evidence and listen to those with the facts.

ACC have said its a money pit that is costing them a bucket load, they've also said it needs a multi million $ upgrade.

So whilst I'm sure you're one day a week experience leads you to believe the ACC is making a killing from it, perhaps you need to listen to the people in the know?

Patrick_27 wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 02, 2019 4:10 pm

If the Marion Swimming Centre can run at a profit and have less patronage, and this centre is struggling, then perhaps it's worth asking the question of why. Miss-management, perhaps? OR, here's a better question, why didn't the ACC approach the state government BEFORE the Marion Swimming Centre was built and suggest they rebuild the Adelaide Aquatic Centre instead?

Rymill Park’s role as city events hub enhanced under new Adelaide City Council master plan
APRIL 08, 2019

An amphitheatre and a memorial to the Stolen Generation would be built as part of a proposed upgrade to Rymill Park that will enhance its ability to host major events.

Adelaide City Council has released its draft master plan to rejuvenate the precinct, which includes improved walking trails, a new rose rotunda, a plaza and more vegetation.

It also addresses the lake’s “degrading water quality and … resultant public health concerns” by harvesting and treating stormwater to help fill it.

Currently, the lake is filled with recycled wastewater from Glenelg.

The upgrade, which will go to the Adelaide Park Lands Authority on Thursday for feedback, will be done in partnership with the State Government.

Rymill Park lake is filled with recycled wastewater and has usually had a greenish hue in recent years.

The council’s Deputy Lord Mayor Houssam Abiad expected the plan to “hit a high note” with ratepayers.

“It would really be an add-value to the precinct … a real attraction,” Mr Abiad said.

“In the way of activation on the parklands, I don’t think we do enough so I think having a vision like this helps … attract people, which is exactly what we need to see.”

The council hoped the upgrade would help draw more events to join Gluttony, Superloop Adelaide 500, the Tour Down Under and the Australian International Three Day (Equestrian) Event being staged at the park.

Gluttony director and owner operator Daniel Michael said there were “great ideas” in the proposal.

“We definitely support investment of infrastructure in parks, particularly that one because it is such a great space,” Mr Michael said. “It is useful and necessary.”

The $1 million Quentin Kenihan inclusive play space is also part of the plan, and would be the project’s first stage.

A Stolen Generation “place of reflection” is also planned and could be located on a small wedge of public land next to Tandanya, separated from the main park by East Tce.

The report said funding “to progress the master plan” would be considered as part of the 2019/20 budget.

“The draft master plan provides a long-term vision for the park, and will help to guide changes and investment in Rymill Park over time,” said Adelaide City Council operations director Beth Davidson-Park.

“Specific projects may be initiated through our annual budgeting process or through grant funding.

“Further budget allocations will be made in future years, for example event infrastructure upgrade for Rymill, is projected for City of Adelaide investment in 2020/21.”

The council must endorse the draft master plan before it can go out for public consultation.

Consultation with stakeholders, including the Adelaide Bowling Club, the kiosk and major event organisers, should start in June.

Community consultation with the wider community is expected to start in July.

Mpol03 wrote: ↑

Mon Apr 08, 2019 4:13 pm

I really think a master plan for the entire parklands would be ideal but yes very good to see this Come through.

I really hope they integrate the parklands and connect them to the city. This is so important if we are to improve what the parklands do for the city as a public space

SRW wrote: ↑

Mon Apr 08, 2019 5:46 pm

Also, in terms of the proposed Stolen Generation memorial (and in fact Tandanya), I tend to think this might be better colocated with the forthcoming gallery at Lot 14.

Nort wrote: ↑

Mon Apr 08, 2019 6:47 pm

SRW wrote: ↑

Mon Apr 08, 2019 5:46 pm

Also, in terms of the proposed Stolen Generation memorial (and in fact Tandanya), I tend to think this might be better colocated with the forthcoming gallery at Lot 14.

I don't know, I think next to Tandanya is a great spot.

Nathan wrote: ↑

Mon Apr 08, 2019 4:36 pm

If only we had stuck to the earlier O-Bahn tunnel plan, removing Rundle Rd in favour of a new road connecting with Grenfell St — we could have had a much grander combined Rundle/Rymill Park.