DELIVERING AN INSPIRING URBAN FUTURE AT THE RIVERBANK PRECINCT CREATING A With a population of 1.2 million MINISTER’S people, ’s capital city, , has all the benefits but BETTER PLACE MESSAGE none of the stresses of a big city. It is a city with a vision that is encapsulated by the Government of South Australia’s The 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide and has FOR ALL SOUTH aspirational targets for urban renewal, economic development and placemaking priorities.

Renewal SA is the state government agency in South Australia charged John Rau Deputy Premier AUSTRALIANS Minister for Housing with delivering urban renewal and and Urban Development it is actively doing so across the Greater Adelaide area.

In August 2014, the Premier of We are receiving admiration on South Australia announced 10 a national and global level for economic priorities for our state the innovative ways that we are under the theme: revitalising the heart of our city and South Australia. The Place Where activating our significant landmarks, People and Business Thrive. such as the sporting and cultural elements of the Riverbank Precinct. As the Minister for Housing and As a government we are committed Urban Development, an integral and keen to see this Precinct reach part of my role is to ensure that, its full potential and become through Renewal SA, we help meet a destination that is uniquely these targets and deliver on our Adelaide. State’s priorities. There is also a recognised increase By developing more in the confidence of entrepreneurs opportunities for people to live to start up and carry out business within 10 kilometres of the central in the city. South Australia’s business district and by increasing tradition of innovation has been the percentage of new housing critical to business success. South to be built in established areas, Australian businesses are often we will push beyond the targets regarded as the most innovative of the existing 30-Year Plan. Through in the nation, investing strongly this determination and delivering in research and development. on a vast array of activities and projects, Renewal SA will help build Adelaide is ranked as one of the the state’s economy and create world’s best business destinations jobs, encourage and attract more and offers a quality of life that is businesses and people to live, work, second-to-none, with independent visit and invest in South Australia. surveys consistently ranking Adelaide as one of the world’s most preferred cities in which to live.

We invite you to open the door to South Australia. RENEWAL SA IS DEDICATED TO DEVELOPING ACCESSIBLE, CONNECTED PLACES WHERE PEOPLE WANT TO LIVE, WORK AND ENJOY. PARTNERSHIPS AND CONSULTATION WITH COMMUNITY, INDUSTRY AND ORGANISATIONS DRIVE THE FUTURE WE ARE BUILDING, TOGETHER. WE ARE UNLOCKING THE GREATER POTENTIAL OF EXISTING URBAN AREAS, ENHANCING THE DISTINCTIVE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN LIFESTYLE WITH EXCELLENCE IN PLANNING AND LASTING QUALITY IN EXECUTION. OUR EXPERTISE AND INFLUENCE ENCOMPASS INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL VIABILITY. WITH A STREAMLINED AND COORDINATED APPROACH, WE CREATE ENERGISING OPPORTUNITIES AND LIVING PROGRESS.

INTRODUCING OUR BOARD & RENEWAL SA MANAGEMENT The Urban Renewal Authority Renewal SA is governed by a Board was formed on 1 March 2012 and of Management comprising five began trading as Renewal SA on members under the leadership of 30 August 2012. the Honourable Bronwyn Pike, as the Presiding Member. The Board Renewal SA operates within reports to the Minister for Housing a commercial framework and and Urban Development, the is a statutory corporation by Honourable John Rau, MP. regulations under the Urban Renewal Act 1995. Members of the Board of Management responsible for Based in Adelaide, Renewal SA is Renewal SA are selected for their an outcomes-oriented organisation individual and combined expertise of approximately 320 professional to provide strategic governance technical and administrative staff. and direction to its operations. THE VISION

One of the early roles for the ^^A high standard of public realm ^^For the Riverbank Precinct to Riverbank Authority has been to throughout the Precinct to become the ‘go to’ destination establish a strong and clear vision ensure visitors’ experience of in central Adelaide, a funded for the future of the Riverbank the area is optimised and that and coordinated programme Precinct and focus on the following the significant investment in the of activation and place making four key areas: space is enhanced. is an early priority. ^^To make a feature of the By linking the Riverbank Precinct ^^Connections linking visitors, key destinations, including new all together, adding more facilities, pedestrians and cyclists to major projects and existing attractions, bridges and paths, and through the Precinct, buildings, to drive economic Adelaide will create a destination, by improving accessibility growth and positively transform where the whole is greater than and movability for all. the way the Riverbank Precinct the sum of its parts. is used and perceived.

RIVERBANK AUTHORITY

The Riverbank Authority was ^^Advising and making appointed in 2014 to oversee recommendations to the state ESTABLISH the coordination of events, government, Cabinet and the development and promotion of Premier with respect to major Adelaide’s Riverbank Precinct. developments and the strategic A STRONG Served by board members Andrew direction of the Precinct. McEvoy (Chair), Malcolm Snow, ^^Acting as the referral Authority Karyn Kent, Professor Tanya Monro for proposals in the Riverbank AND CLEAR and John Hanlon (Chief Executive Precinct (to ensure consistency). of Renewal SA), the Authority is responsible for: ^^Coordinating events and activities (including construction) VISION FOR within the Precinct. ^^Advising and making THE FUTURE recommendations regarding licenses and concessions. A REVITALISED AND ACTIVATED RIVERBANK PRECINCT IS VITAL TO THE FUTURE GROWTH AND SUCCESS OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA

OUR RIVERBANK PRECINCT

A quick background of our Beautiful riverfront parklands venues for events and spectators, Site description development within and adjacent ^^Many cultural institutions, Riverbank Precinct adjoin the centre of the city, a wide variety of entertainment to the Riverbank Precinct and attractions and entertainment providing places for recreation, facilities, recreational sporting Encompassing 380 hectares of are focused on commercial, venues such as the redeveloped The Riverbank Precinct is learning, entertainment and facilities, cultural activities, medical land around the River Torrens, entertainment, cultural, , Skycity Casino, undoubtedly one of South culture. research and healthcare facilities, from Gilberton in the east through research, education and tourism Art Gallery of South Australia, Australia’s important and significant educational institutions, spaces to Bonython Park and Bowden opportunities dependent on their Adelaide Convention Centre, public places in terms of its social, An opportunity now exists to for families and workers, places in the north west, the Precinct is location and complementarity to Botanic Gardens, , economic and cultural value to the build upon the momentum for learning and collaboration, home to many of Adelaide’s most existing or proposed future uses. , National state. It expresses the essence generated by recent significant meeting places, places to work significant buildings and spaces. Wine Centre, South Australian of South Australian history and development in the Precinct and places to relax, de-stress, Distinctive features of our Museum and State Library of endeavour and is a source of great and maximise the social and socialise, eatand drink. There are three distinct precincts Riverbank Precinct South Australia. pride for locals, complementing economic opportunities it presents along the Riverbank – the Health ^^Adjacent areas identified for our globally recognised regional by connecting and leveraging A revitalised and activated and Wellbeing Precinct in the west, ^^River Torrens and significant residential growth, destinations. The River Torrens off existing investments and Riverbank Precinct is vital to the the Core Entertainment Precinct North Terrace cultural including Bowden. is a defining feature in Adelaide’s creating integrated destinations. future growth and success of and the Education and Cultural boulevard as key features. Precinct in the east. natural environment, providing The Riverbank Precinct is set to South Australia as it will form the ^^Green spaces which are ^^Close proximity unique scenery close to the city become a vibrant active conduit cornerstone upon which Adelaide vast and offer a diversity to the heart of CBD. centre and contributing significantly between the city, North Adelaide can achieve its vision of becoming Each of the three precincts of experiences and, given its city ^^Strong public transport access to Adelaide’s identity. and outer ring suburbs to the east one of the world’s great small cities. represent a different opportunity location, is one of the reasons including bus routes along North and west via world class sports for continued economic why the Riverbank Precinct Terrace, King William Street, the is so remarkable. tram route along North Terrace and the . MELBOURNE UNLOCKING THE SOUTH BANK

Developed over 20 years FULL POTENTIAL from early 1990s to now

94 cafés and restaurants The Riverbank Precinct spans The Precinct already contains There will be substantial economic across 380 hectares and currently the some of the jewels of our city; benefits – generating many new 108 retail shops attracts 9 million visitors per the Botanic Gardens, the Adelaide jobs during both the construction year. Imagine the potential for the Zoo, Adelaide Oval, the Convention and operational stages, with 10 cultural institutions Precinct to become Adelaide’s Centre and Festival Centre - and increased visitor and tourist premier food and wine destination, all that lies along the River Torrens, numbers staying for longer Largest employer of offering a diverse range of with sporting fields, universities, in the Riverbank Precinct. art & recreation experiences that are uniquely cafes and restaurants, walking, 38 000 jobs South Australian. With an influx of running and cycling trails. This currently under-utilised part of our much loved city will grow cafés, restaurants, retail and things 240 hectares to do, the possibilities are endless. Now imagine enhancing and linking into a revived living, breathing new it all together, adding more facilities, heart for our great state. 30 million visitors attractions, bridges and paths. Adelaide will create a destination Significant government where the whole is greater than the investment sum of its parts. Significant private investment

ADELAIDE RIVERBANK PRECINCT

Minimal cafés, restaurants and retail shops BRISBANE Potential for this to expand tenfold SOUTH BANK Developed over 20 years 7 cultural institutions from early 1988-2008 380 hectares 81 cafés and restaurants 9 million visitors Multiple retail shops More than $3 billion 10 cultural institutions government investment 10 000 jobs

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THINGS ALREADY IN MOTION

Redeveloped Adelaide Oval

The $535 million Adelaide Oval In late 2009, the state government Completed in late 2013, the oval redevelopment has delivered embarked on the plan for the is now home to cricket, AFL and a Courtesy of Sam Noonan a world-class sporting stadium new oval to sit proudly within host of other major sporting events with a seating capacity of 50,000. a revitalised Riverbank Precinct. and entertainment. Work commenced in 2012.

Riverbank Footbridge

The Riverbank Footbridge is a major The 255 metre long, eight metre The Riverbank Footbridge creates element of the state government’s wide pedestrian bridge links the a new centrepiece for a vibrant plan to reinvigorate the area along redeveloped Adelaide Oval with Riverbank Precinct and the city’s the River Torrens – and bring key public transport nodes and newest national and international football to the city. Adelaide’s CBD. landmark.

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Adelaide Convention Centre

In 2010, the state government The redevelopment is Stage one of construction announced its commitment to re-establishing Adelaide as a has expanded the facility the redevelopment of the Adelaide premier conference destination, by 4,300 square metres to Convention Centre, allocating is estimated to generate an accommodate 4,300 additional $397 million to the project. estimated $4.3 billion in tourism seats including a 1,000 seat and related economic activity ballroom and multiple meeting during the next two decades. spaces.

Festival Plaza

An above ground integrated A new underground car park The final two components of Indicative image and high quality public realm to cater for 1560 car bays over the integrated development will incorporating a new plaza will six ground levels to reach be a two-level retail building and extend from Station Road to the substantial completion by the 40,000 square metres of office – Adelaide Festival Centre and first quarter of 2017. together attracting an average of further to the north to integrate 4,000 people each work day. the waterfront. NUMBERS SOME OF THE VISITOR STATISTICS INVESTMENT TELL THE SO FAR STORY Approximately ^^ $535 MILLION to redevelop Key statistics 9,000,000 visitors to the Adelaide Oval The Riverbank Precinct is bordered 500,000 by key commercial zones along Riverbank Precinct Adelaide Zoo North Terrace and residential areas per year in North Adelaide, Thebarton, 1,700,000 ^^ $350 MILLION to expand Bowden and Hackney. Evolving Adelaide Oval 1,113,000 urban form in these areas through Botanic Adelaide Convention Centre greater densities, mixed-uses and Gardens (two stages) a finer urban grain will draw people towards the Precinct.

The combined visitor numbers 300,000 Adelaide 2,500,500 ^^ $200 MILLION to construct the for the Riverbank Precinct is Convention Skycity 712,000 675,000 approximately 9 million per year. Centre Casino Museum Gallery new South Australian Health This compares favourably to the and Medical Research Institute combined visitor numbers to Brisbane’s Southbank (10 million). (SAHMRI) Investment statistics IN THE ADELAIDE CBD DAILY ^^ $916 MILLION comprising Over the past five years the Riverbank Precinct has been the Overall visitors the Adelaide Festival Centre, beneficiary of public and private investment to the tune of over 58,151 13,751 5,158 Plaza, integrated car park and $4.7 billion. 228,673 26,800 Restaurant Residential Overnight Daytime Overnight seats dwellings tourists commercial development, together In March 2015, the state government announced a with university infrastructure $610 million upgrade of the Living in the city Festival Centre and Plaza. Further investment of almost ^^ $2.7 BILLION to construct the $1 billion is pending approval 63,013 23,287 21,590 3,428 new Royal Adelaide Hospital in the Precinct. Central Market Residents Families

(NRAH) Education Workers

All figures in this document are represented in Australian dollars (AUD) 86,700 3,428 118,216 25,326 Students University staff General employees Public admin & safety GOVERNMENT LAND HOLDINGS WITHIN SITE Legend THE RIVERBANK PRECINCT Riverbank Precinct Health and Wellbeing Precinct MAP Government Site Core Entertainment Precinct Development Plan Education and

Amendment required Cultural Precinct

^^ Tourist accommodation and supporting ^^ Smaller scale buildings, primarily food and service facilities, including food and beverage, public service buildings, that beverage, educational and commercial are sensitive to the natural landscape and OLD uses, in the Health and Biomedical Site. environment and provide an active edge to the River Torrens. ENTERTAINMENT ^^ Accommodation (including residential), food PARK LANDS and beverage, licensed entertainment and ^^ High-quality, accessible and inviting public OLD ROYAL commercial opportunities in and around spaces between buildings to encourage use HEALTH AND BIOMEDICAL ADELAIDE HOSPITAL the Core Entertainment Precinct. by the public at all times of the day.

^^ Architecturally exemplary buildings ranging ^^ Other uses could be accommodated subject in height between 15 and 20 storeys to Development Plan Amendments (DPA). bordering North Terrace.

POLICE BARRACKS

Government Site Area Health and Biomedical 151,824 m2 Entertainment 70,184 m2 Old Royal Adelaide Hospital 70,166 m2 Old Adelaide Gaol 51,506 m2 Police Barracks 36,855 m2

Courtesy of Sam Noonan HEALTH AND Courtesy of Sam Noonan Courtesy of Sam Noonan OLD ROYAL BIOMEDICAL ADELAIDE SITE HOSPITAL SITE

With its world-class research facilities, This site will become symbolic of the core public infrastructure and new Adelaide – a city that embraces architecturally innovative design, and champions the development of the Health and Biomedical Site will dynamic mixed-use urban precincts that attract thousands of workers, patients, stimulate social and economic activity in researchers and tourists to the space the city. The site may feature substantial every day. employment opportunities, a residential community, a range of educational Opportunities exist for a significant facilities, local and regional retail and recreation and hotel, food and beverage entertainment as well as specialist site west of Morphett Street bridge. cultural facilities and dramatically Courtesy of Sam Noonan improved public realm. There is also potential for investigation into the adaptive re-use of the Old The existing site is approximately Adelaide Gaol and Police Barracks. 7 hectares and contains a number of State Heritage buildings as part of a total floor area of approximately 275,000 square metres.

Before this site is redeveloped, a Development Plan Amendment (DPA) is required. The site becomes largely vacant in late 2016.

ENTERTAINMENT SITE

The plaza area at the front of the Adelaide Festival Centre will be transformed into a world-class destination at the heart of the Riverbank Precinct and Adelaide’s best public space.

A sweeping multi-purpose plaza that seamlessly links Elder Park and the Riverbank Footbridge to the Adelaide Railway Station and North Terrace.

The new-look plaza will feature public artwork, water features and natural plantings as well as ample seating, shelter and activation.

With improved pedestrian connections between the footbridge and the railway station, a new underground car park, a premium office building along a closed-to-traffic Station Road, a row of cafes, restaurants and retail, the plaza will provide a major new focus for tourism, entertainment and cultural celebrations for all of South Australia and its’ visitors. Renewal SA is committed to ^^Enabling the construction phase “PLANNING REFORMS Case Management THE NEXT supporting the Riverbank Authority of the Festival Centre car park INVEST Doing business in South Australia in delivering the state government’s and plaza. INTRODUCED FOR is not only a smart approach but goal of establishing the Riverbank ADELAIDE IN 2012 HAVE is made easier with established STEPS ^^Finalising plans for the Old Royal IN SOUTH Precinct as an significant Adelaide Adelaide Hospital site. BEEN INSTRUMENTAL IN development application pathways. destination. The Authority will work AUSTRALIA closely with Precinct Partners and ^^Preparing development sites UNLOCKING 79 POTENTIAL The government’s approach developers to advise, facilitate to the west of Morphett Street PROJECTS TO THE VALUE to development application and coordinate development Bridge. OF $3.2 BILLION” pathways include a successful and comprehensive Case Management opportunities across the Riverbank. ^^Planning the extension of the North Terrace boulevard The Government of South Australia Service made available to potential Creating “places for people” between King William Street and has a vision for the state to be investors and proponents, will support the development Port Road. The Place Where People and to support and welcome of key sites within the Riverbank Business Thrive. investment and jobs growth. Precinct providing high quality ^^Initiating Development Plan Amendment (DPA) process for public linkages, improved At the heart of our economic The government’s Case Old Royal Adelaide Hospital site. visual legibility, destinations development strategy is a Management Service is separated into three distinct proposal of significance and a coordinated ^^Facilitating the delivery of the partnership between government, programme of activation and extension of Adelaide Casino and business, research and categories, with each category placemaking initiatives to ensure the Walker building in the Core educational institutions having its own set of lodgement visitor experience of the precinct Entertainment Precinct. and the community sector. and application requirements. is optimised. ^^Finalising a retail strategy for the ^^Proposals over $10 million Government does not have all Riverbank Precinct, incorporating in value in the City of Adelaide. Renewal SA will undertake the ideas, and we want to work locations for food and beverage a number of key projects together with the private sector and hospitality opportunities. ^^Proposals five storeys or more and initiatives over the next (businesses and not-for-profit in an Urban Corridor Zone in ^^Providing advice and 12 months, including: bodies) to identify innovative an Inner Metropolitan Adelaide precinct-wide integration on the approaches that will promote the suburb. development of key public places. economic development of the state, create jobs and deliver high quality ^^Continuing to develop a strong ^^Proposals of economic working relationship with services to the community. significance $3 million or Adelaide City Council to ensure more across South Australia. In many cases traditional opportunities are fully realised. government procurement Proponents will need to processes will support the best demonstrate to government that value for money solutions to meet they have a viable business case to our objectives. But we also wish to deliver the projects and associated work in partnership with the private jobs in South Australia. sector and encourage good ideas to be brought forward. For assistance with investing in South Australia or to obtain an The Government of South Australia investment information pack, welcomes unsolicited proposals please contact Renewal SA: from the private and community sector and has established a John Hanlon framework for unsolicited proposals Chief Executive to achieve the certainty and +61 8 8207 1302 transparency that both proponents [email protected] and the community need. FURTHER INFORMATION

Phone +61 8 8207 1300 Email [email protected] Website renewalsa.sa.gov.au Address Level 9, Riverside Centre North Terrace, Adelaide South Australia 5000 GPO Box 698 Adelaide 5001 Publication May 2015