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[APP] 144 Wakefield Street | 87m | 26 Levels | Hotel

Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2022 8:09 am
by Ben
Former backpack oz site on corner of Wakefield and Pulteney. Street.
144 WAKEFIELD ST ADELAIDE SA 5000
UNDER ASSESSMENT
Description
Demolition of existing building structures and construction of a 26 level building comprising hotel, tourist accommodation, restaurant and bar.
Application ID
22020961

[APP] Re: 144 Wakefield Street | ~90m | 26 Levels | Hotel

Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2022 10:45 am
by rev
If it's just the two storey backpacker site, that's going to be one thin tower.

[APP] Re: 144 Wakefield Street | ~90m | 26 Levels | Hotel

Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2022 1:19 pm
by Plasmatron
And I, for one, welcome our thin tower overlords.

[APP] Re: 144 Wakefield Street | ~90m | 26 Levels | Hotel

Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2022 3:34 pm
by PeFe
Is this a genuine proposal? Or a ploy to increase the value of the land?

What brand hotel would it be?

[APP] Re: 144 Wakefield Street | ~90m | 26 Levels | Hotel

Posted: Sat Jul 16, 2022 8:32 am
by SouthAussie94
PeFe wrote:
Thu Jul 14, 2022 3:34 pm
Is this a genuine proposal? Or a ploy to increase the value of the land?

What brand hotel would it be?
Backpack Oz?

[APP] Re: 144 Wakefield Street | ~90m | 26 Levels | Hotel

Posted: Sat Jul 16, 2022 10:25 am
by Uncle Monty
Whether or not this proposal goes ahead, it is a great location for a new tower. Arriving in the city along Pulteney St from South Tce certainly feels different now compared to a few years ago when it was completely bereft of any height. It’s a bit clichéd, but it really did feel like driving in to a big country town rather than the heart of our city. The new Calvary Hospital, the tryp hotel, and the new Forme Projex apartments on Hurtle Square have all changed the vibe. This project would further help, the intersection of Wakefield and Pulteney Streets desperately needs some love and new development.

[APP] Re: 144 Wakefield Street | ~90m | 26 Levels | Hotel

Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2022 6:28 am
by Mpol02
What’s the max height for this area ?

[APP] Re: 144 Wakefield Street | ~90m | 26 Levels | Hotel

Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2022 6:28 am
by Mpol02
What’s the max height for this area ?

[APP] Re: 144 Wakefield Street | ~90m | 26 Levels | Hotel

Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2022 7:05 pm
by Ben
This is due to be approved next week. 86.5m

The original proposal was 32 levels and 106m but was revised down after pre assessment meetings, the height limit for the area is 53m.

https://www.saplanningcommission.sa.gov ... hments.pdf

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[APP] Re: 144 Wakefield Street | 87m | 26 Levels | Hotel

Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2022 9:37 pm
by Mpol02
Well at least it isn’t another square box

[APP] Re: 144 Wakefield Street | 87m | 26 Levels | Hotel

Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2022 10:02 pm
by Algernon
The idea of solar panels on the north side makes an interesting aesthetic finish, but you'd wonder what onerous restrictions it places on the northern neighbour to restrict obstructions to sunlight. You'd hope they purchased air rights from the neighbouring property, rather than dumping it on the council to mediate...

[APP] Re: 144 Wakefield Street | 87m | 26 Levels | Hotel

Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2022 9:10 am
by Hex
Those renders look pretty nice, but I hope they don't go ahead with the advertising sign. Those LED billboards are a massive eye sore, especially at night.

[APP] Re: 144 Wakefield Street | 87m | 26 Levels | Hotel

Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2022 11:59 am
by dbl96
The fact the height was revised down to comply with height restrictions is a bit of a concern.

I understand why lower height limis may have been adopted for this area in the first place - it was predominantly low rise, and anything tall would have stck out like a sore thumb. But as there are increasing numbers of high rise buildings in the area (including the proposal for the tallest building in the city) it is time those height restrictions were revisited and the capital city zoning expanded.

[APP] Re: 144 Wakefield Street | 87m | 26 Levels | Hotel

Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2022 12:30 pm
by rev
dbl96 wrote:
Sat Oct 08, 2022 11:59 am
The fact the height was revised down to comply with height restrictions is a bit of a concern.

I understand why lower height limis may have been adopted for this area in the first place - it was predominantly low rise, and anything tall would have stck out like a sore thumb. But as there are increasing numbers of high rise buildings in the area (including the proposal for the tallest building in the city) it is time those height restrictions were revisited and the capital city zoning expanded.
Maybe there's no economical reason they have for making it taller?

Anyhow, is it just me or does this tower look reminiscent?

[APP] Re: 144 Wakefield Street | 87m | 26 Levels | Hotel

Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2022 7:07 pm
by cocoiadrop
dbl96 wrote:
Sat Oct 08, 2022 11:59 am
But as there are increasing numbers of high rise buildings in the area (including the proposal for the tallest building in the city) it is time those height restrictions were revisited and the capital city zoning expanded.
I think this should wait until the rest of the CBD catches up and is developed enough to meet that sort of density. Right now these buildings still stick out like a sore thumb to me