Capital City Committee Adelaide Annual Report 12/13

Publication Published by the Department of the Premier and Cabinet, South Australia. Acknowledgements The Capital City Committee wishes to thank the many officers of public and private sector agencies, community organisations and other people who have assisted the Committee during this reporting period. Design And Editing Image and Substance, Adelaide, South Australia.

Image: Fork on the Road, Victoria Square, November 2012 Image credit: Capital City Committee Directorate 01 CAPITAL CITY COMMITTEE ADELAIDE ANNUAL REPORT 2012–2013

Message from Image credit: Adelaide City Council the premier and the lord mayor

Adelaide’s city centre continues Premier Jay Weatherill MP (right) and Lord Mayor Stephen to change, re-inventing itself and Yarwood (left), Capital City building on its reputation as one Committee Forum, April 2013 The members of Committee have continued their support for The Capital City Committee continues to be a place for of the world’s great small cities. endeavours to make it more attractive to walk and cycle in the discussion and strengthening the relationships between the city, supporting many initiatives including more green lanes, two spheres of government, emphasising the importance of The Capital City Committee is playing an important role; countdown timers, a zebra crossing and the ground work collaboration to make things happen in the city. On behalf of the through coordinating, facilitating, initiating and partnering to towards Adelaide hosting the prestigious Velo-City conference Capital City Committee we commend this report as the record of deliver a range of exciting and positive outcomes for the city. in May 2014. the Committee’s priorities and outcomes for 2012–2013.

The significant investment in the infrastructure foundations This year has seen major steps taken to reform city planning, of the city has continued. The Committee has shown a keen to revitalize the city and boost investment. These included interest in the progress of the Adelaide Oval, Convention finalising the Adelaide City Development Plan Amendment Centre, new RAH, Rundle Mall, Riverbank precinct and Victoria (DPA), forming the Capital City Design Review Panel, adding to Square/Tarntanyangga. the heritage list, revising the Residential and Main Street DPA To reinvigorate the experience for city users, the Committee has and establishing new case-management processes. played a role in place-making activities such as those in Bank Finally the Committee hosted its annual forum on the topic of Hon Jay Weatherill MP Stephen Yarwood Street and Leigh Street, Splash Adelaide, small venue licenses Premier The Right Hon the Lord Mayor Growing Adelaide’s Evening Economy. This has spawned a 22 October 2013 22 October 2013 and the work of Renew Adelaide to encourage the use of empty great deal of subsequent research and action to improve the buildings. The scale and diversity of these activities has created evening economy and experience in Adelaide. an impressive level of buzz and activity across the city. We sincerely thank past and current members, our Senior Officers Group, and the Committee’s Directorate for their great work over the course of 2012–2013. Table of Capital City CAPITAL CITY COMMITTEE ADELAIDE ANNUAL REPORT 2012–2013 contents Committee

The Committee How the Committee Works 08 The Capital City Committee is a partnership of the Government One of the Committee’s main values lies in the building of Development of South Australia (the Government) and the Adelaide City relationships between the Government and the Council, Program and Council (the Council) at the highest political level. This unique reinforcing their long-term commitment to work together. The inter-governmental body exists to promote the strategic Committee’s role is one of facilitation, coordination and advice, Priorities for development of Adelaide as the capital of South Australia and and formal decisions are referred to the State Cabinet and the 2012–2013 28 one of the world’s great small cities. Adelaide City Council. This role underscores the importance 09 temporary Activation for the Committee of promoting effective collaboration among Committee The Committee is the pre-eminent forum in South Australia for 10 aCtivated Side-Streets the public and private sectors and harnessing the talents and Research bringing state and local government together on capital city and Laneways efforts of people, institutions and organisations to achieve issues. Established through an Act of Parliament in 1998 – the 12 flexible Planning Regime positive outcomes for the city. City of Adelaide Act – the Committee is a recognition of the 13 Reduced Red Tape 05 special role played by the city of Adelaide in South Australia’s As set out in the City of Adelaide Act 1998 the Committee – Capital City 13 gReen City Environmental social, commercial, cultural and civic life. has broad legislative functions (refer Appendix 1) to enhance upgrade Finance 29 Committee and promote the development of the city of Adelaide, and The Committee’s legislative foundation gives a clear signal that 05 the Committee 14 Cycling and Pedestrian Strategic Advice requirements to: the commitment to collaborate is backed by real intentions. The 05 how the Committee Works fRiendly Zones and Partnerships - Committee delivers value to the city and the state by managing Meet at least four times a year 06 Committee Members 15 Velo City Global »» 2014 Adelaide projects including a research function; acting as a project 07 senior Officers Group Hold an annual Forum with city stakeholders catalyst to seed promising new initiatives; broker partnerships » 07 Directorate 16 business Incubation » 19 Renew Adelaide and investment; build relationships; and engage stakeholders »Prepare an annual Development Program that 30 and hold events. It does this by delivering projects in its own » 19 festivals Adelaide identifies priorities and guides work 20 west End Safety Trial Appendices right, through the Government of South Australia and the 30 1: Capital City Committee Publish an Annual Report that is tabled in both 21 Closed Circuit Television Adelaide City Council, and with partners. »» – Legislative Functions Houses of Parliament and presented to the 22 Review Major City 31 2: Capital City Committee Adelaide City Council – Membership Projects Meetings were held on 30 August 2012, 24 October 2012, 31 3: Capital City Committee 26 February 2013 and 29 May 2013. The Forum was held on – Senior Officers Group 16 April 2013. 26 Membership Committee 32 4: Capital City Committee Part 2 of the City of Adelaide Act 1998 sets out Engagement – Directorate ‘Collaborative arrangements’ and specifies the Committee’s – functions, membership, proceedings, reporting and Forum 2013 administrative arrangements.

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Directorate The Capital City Committee Directorate provides high-level executive and strategic support to the Capital City Committee to ensure it delivers its priorities and continues to strengthen city-state relations.

The Directorate ensures that the Committee’s legislative functions are met by: »Identifying and promoting strategic opportunities The Capital City Committee (left » Committee Members to right) – Central Ward Councillor Senior Officers Group »»Undertaking and disseminating research to Megan Hender, Area Councillor promote the city’s development The Capital City Committee brings to the table some of South Natasha Malani, Lord Mayor Stephen The Capital City Committee has the power to establish Australia’s most senior political figures. The Premier chairs Yarwood, Premier Jay Weatherill subcommittees and set up a Senior Officers Group of »»Engaging with city stakeholders and the Committee and its members include the Lord Mayor, (Committee Chair), Hon John Rau executives from the Adelaide City Council and the South developing alliances State Government Cabinet Ministers and elected members of (Deputy Premier), and Hon Tom Australian Government (refer Appendix 3). Adelaide City Council. Koutsantonis (Minister for Transport »Delivering and facilitating projects with others & Infrastructure, Minister for Housing The role and function of the Committee’s Senior Officers » At the Committee meeting of 26 February 2013 there & Urban Development) Group is to: »»Supporting the convening of four meetings of the were new members from Government and Council (refer Committee each year and an annual engagement Identify items and issues for discussion and consideration Appendix 2). Hon Tom Koutsantonis (Minister for Transport & »» Forum with city stakeholders by the Capital City Committee at its meetings Infrastructure, Minister for Housing & Urban Development), Organising a ‘City up close’ activity for the Committee Area Councillor Natasha Malani, and Central Ward Councillor »» »»Propose initiatives for consideration by the on projects, precincts or issues of interest Megan Hender, joined the Premier Jay Weatherill (Committee Capital City Committee Chair), Hon John Rau (Deputy Premier) and Lord Mayor »»Publishing a Capital City Development Program Stephen Yarwood on the Committee. »»Progress work of the Capital City Committee, as and an Annual Report each year directed, outside of Capital City Committee meetings »»Supporting the Committee’s Senior Officers Group. »»Undertake other tasks as directed by the Capital City Committee. The Government (through the Department of the Premier & Cabinet) and the Council jointly fund the Directorate. During this reporting period the Senior Officers Group met four times: 12 October 2012, 6 November 2012, 12 March 2013 Details of the team in the Directorate can be found in and 16 May 2013. Appendix 4.

The Senior Officers Group plays an important role in maintaining a collaborative approach and coordinating activities between the two spheres of government in relation to the Committee’s priorities. 06 07 CAPITAL CITY COMMITTEE ADELAIDE ANNUAL REPORT 2012–2013

Development Image Credit: Adelaide City Council Program and Priorities for 2012–2013

Image Credit: Adelaide City Council The annual Capital City Development Program The Committee is required under the City of Adelaide Act 1998 to prepare and monitor a Development Program and Temporary activation identifies the Committee’s priorities, and the role of if necessary, revise it for the ensuing financial year. The Splash Adelaide returned for a second round during this the Committee and its partners in delivering these Development Program is referred to the Government of South reporting period to bring alive the city’s streets and spaces Australia and the Adelaide City Council. The Committee through urban experiments to increase city vitality and vibrancy, initiatives for the forthcoming year. endorsed the Development Program for 2012–2013 at its as part of a broader shared vision of the Adelaide City Council meeting on 30 August 2012. and the South Australian Government to activate the city’s streets and the spaces between buildings. During the last financial year the Committee focused on facilitating the delivery of the priorities set out in its Capital City Over the summer period 2011–2012 there were 65 Splash Development Program 2012–2013, with the aim of continuing events. 70 partners were involved in Splash activities from to strengthen Adelaide’s reputation as one of the world’s great government, cultural institutions, precinct groups, local small cities. businesses and individuals.

The Development Program 2012–2013 featured a range of Just a few examples were street markets such as the initiatives that were delivered by the Government, the Council North Terrace Night Markets; food trucks in Fork on the Road and through partnerships involving business, creatives and gatherings; live music at The Depot; movie screenings such community organisations. as Summer Movies on the Terrace; produce showcases in Vertical Gardens and Pop up (veggie) Patches; and street The Committee has a long history of initiating, supporting parties such as Waymouth Street for the second year and and coordinating partnership projects. This year was no East End Summer Fridays. different, with the Committee supporting some continuing (Top) Waymouth Street projects and both announcing and commencing work on a Party, February 2013 (Below) Picnic Lane, new initiative; a joint Government and Council review of Lindes Lane, May 2013 Adelaide city’s CCTV system.

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Image Credit: Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure Activated Side-Streets and Laneways During this reporting period much work was done to realize As a collaborative project, part of the Council’s contribution the shared vision of the Adelaide City Council and the South involved streamlining on-street permits, introducing Australian Government to create a network of laneways linking an incentive scheme to encourage outdoor dining, and the Riverbank Precinct to the Central Market, as part of a establishing a pilot parklet program. broader vision to activate side-streets and lanes. These connected projects embraced engagement and input The Leigh Street and Bank Street Demonstration Project was from Government agencies and Council, as well as the traders the first ‘Public Realm Placemaking’ trial project, led by the and tenants of both streets. This was achieved through State Government in partnership with the City Council. On 30 workshops, meetings and discussions. To date the projects July 2012, a 6 month trial closure of Leigh Street commenced. have been well received by street users, with support from The works to transform the street included: bollards; new the majority of traders. Data has shown increased foot traffic, planter boxes; trees; and street seating. This has created outdoor dining and general usage of the spaces. a much friendlier pedestrian environment, and increased Together the Council and Government also started work to (Right) Bank Street, opportunities for outdoor dining and events in the space. breathe new life into Peel Street, working to support local March 2013 (Below) Leigh Street, In December 2012 the State Government announced the businesses and encourage new ventures. December 2012 activation of Bank Street, as the next laneway link. The project Image Credit: Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure involved: adding ‘Parklets’ to create new outdoor dining areas; widening pedestrian areas and including seating; additional lighting and landscaping; making the street more bicycle friendly; and retaining loading zones. A launch party was held in February 2013 to celebrate the changes including the partial closure to traffic.

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Image Credit: Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure Reduced Red Tape Various legislative reforms in the city have been instrumental in reducing the barriers to deliver on the vision to revitalize the

Image Credit – Intro Design and Connekt Urban Projects City of Adelaide. Flexible Planning Regime A pre-lodgement case management service was established by the Government, with support from Council, the Government The Government’s planning reforms continued – with the aim Architect and other statutory referral agencies. Its function is to of revitalizing the city, boosting investment and attracting more resolve significant planning and design issues for development residents to live in the city – as did complementary work on the projects over $10 million within the City of Adelaide before city’s heritage and character. applications are lodged. A major step in the overhaul of the city’s planning and In addition, to encourage the creation of more small licensed development laws was completed in October 2012 with the venues in the city, a Bill amending the Liquor Licensing Act finalization of the Adelaide (City) Development Plan Amendment was passed in April 2013, which provided for a new category (DPA). The new amended DPA allowed for changes in building of liquor licence for small venues. This followed an extensive heights, a greater mix of building uses, more vibrant main streets, engagement program with young entrepreneurs, developers better defined boulevards and the activation of city squares. and the community to discuss the changes. To help with As part of these new planning measures, in November 2012 developments and liquor licensing application processes for the Minister for Planning announced the members of the new small venues, the Government established a free, voluntary, Capital City Design Review Panel. Headed by the Government one-stop service to identify any planning and building approvals Architect, this independent panel is to advise the Development that they may need to establish their new venue. Assessment Commission on the design merit of a project and its integration with the surrounding area. The aim is for – a streamlined assessment process that deals with land-use Green City Environmental planning and design issues upfront. Upgrade Finance A highlight for this reporting period was the introduction The Environmental Upgrade Finance (EUF) project has of a case management system by the State Government. progressed throughout this reporting period to the point It is estimated that the planning reforms have unlocked over of discussions with stakeholders about developing a $3 billion worth of potential investment within the City. suitable funding model and establishing an appropriate legislative framework. Council completed its investigations and engagement to inform updating the zoning for the City’s residential and main street EUF is targeted at commercial buildings in the Adelaide city areas. This resulted in 37 buildings being approved in March centre, and aims to generate environmental and economic 2013 under Part 1 of the City Centre Heritage DPA to be benefits by improving energy and water efficiency in the retained on the Local Heritage list. property sector.

The Minister for Planning also agreed to the commencement of The year has seen an extensive array of engagement activities the Residential and Main Street DPA process in March 2013; with key stakeholders to progress the project, along with a its release for consultation is under consideration. response to the Premier’s Climate Change Council tabled in Parliament in September 2012. A business case and business model to establish EUF in South Australia have been developed and received support in principle from Council and the Property Council of South Australia.

This sustainability project is a partnership of the Government Clever Little Tailor, Peel Street, April 2013 and Council, and has the support of the Property Council of Palladium on Light proposal Australia, the Local Government Association of South Australia (artist’s impression), Light and finance sector stakeholders. 12 Square, January 2013 13 Development Program and Priorities for 2012–2013 (cont.) CAPITAL CITY COMMITTEE ADELAIDE ANNUAL REPORT 2012–2013

Image Credit: Capital City Committee Directorate Cycling and Pedestrian Friendly Zones During this reporting period much work was done to create Further work has been done to improve the city’s pedestrian more cyclist and pedestrian friendly zones for the city, and links and general walkability. These projects included: considerable progress made in the lead up to Adelaide hosting installation of an additional three pedestrian countdown timers; the southern hemisphere’s first Velo-City Global conference. the improved prioritization for pedestrians at intersections; and the installation of a new zebra crossing on Pirie Street. A highlight was the release by Council of Smart Move: Transport and Movement Strategy 2012–2022 in November The joint Bicycle Infrastructure Group (BIG) was set up in 2012. This long-term strategy outlines Council’s ambitions for 2012 by Council and the Government to identify, design and transport and movement for the City, and aims to make the City deliver enhanced cycle infrastructure on key routes in the city more accessible by catering to a wider range of travel choices centre. It collaborated on identifying opportunities to improve for all users, in the process making the City safer and easier to cycling infrastructure and advising Council and Government. access for all. As part of its role, the BIG is involved in planning for Velo-City Global 2014 in Adelaide. Improvements to cycling infrastructure and facilities have (Right) Bike Racks, been made during this reporting period. An impressive 3.6 Rundle Street, June 2013 (Below) Bike Box, Rundle kilometres of green bike lanes have been established, 14 Street, June 2013 bike boxes installed and concept designs completed for the Image Credit: Capital City Committee Directorate Frome Street bikeway in the city. Other cycling initiatives have included: improved bike lanes with greening on Rundle Street and Pirie Street; the ‘Get on your Bike’ campaign; the Bike Art Trail; secure bike parking at U Parks; and 2 new bike parking Velo-City GLOBAL 2014 Adelaide nodes and bike racks. The organization of Velo-City Global 2014 in Adelaide was in full swing throughout the year, to bring this prestigious international cycling event to the Southern Hemisphere for the first time.

Since winning the right for Adelaide to hold Velo-City Global in 2014, the Council and State Government have led a consortium of partners including Bicycle SA to oversee the management of the conference. Throughout 2012–2013 the conference themes have been developed, key note speakers have been identified, a comprehensive communication and marketing plan has been developed, corporate sponsorship for the event was secured and the Adelaide event was promoted at Velo-City Vienna 2013.

The Capital City Committee has retained a keen interest in Velo-City Global since it first discussed the opportunity in 2011 for Adelaide to make a submission to host the event. The Committee has turned its attention to how Velo-City Global 2014 could encourage more people to cycle into the city in the future and to show-case Adelaide as a cycling friendly city. 14 15 Development Program and Priorities for 2012–2013 (cont.) CAPITAL CITY COMMITTEE ADELAIDE ANNUAL REPORT 2012–2013

Image Credit: Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure Image Credit: Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure Business Incubation The South Australian Government announced in February 2013 that it would provide $1 million to establish a new entrepreneurial hub in the city, in partnership with Bank SA and Microsoft. Part of the aim was to create a space where young people with ideas can put their minds together, share their experiences, and learn from experts. Hub Adelaide will be located on Peel Street in the city’s West End, opening in September 2013.

This flagship project is the main outcome from the Capital City Committee’s Forum in April 2012, Emerging Leaders, to find ways to support young entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial activity in the city.

In other work a coalition of enthusiastic local entrepreneurs embarked on a quest to make Adelaide ‘A City of Entrepreneurs’, building on the Committee’s Emerging Leaders Forum in 2012. The group has been working on creative solutions to capitalize on Adelaide’s burgeoning entrepreneurial scene, reflected in new initiatives such as ANZ Innovyz Start, the emergence of new co-working spaces among them The Majoran Distillery and The Mill, and start-up events like Startup Weekend.

Image Credit: Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (Far left) Hub Adelaide workshop, CollaborDate, Earth’s Kitchen, Adelaide, April 2013 (Above) Adelaide After Dark workshop, Peel Street, June 2013 (Left) Hub CoCreate Workshop, This is about creating a space where young Plant 4, Bowden, May 2013 people with ideas can put their minds together, share their experiences and learn. Premier Jay Weatherill, 28 February 2013

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Image Credit: Renew Adelaide Renew Adelaide First supported by the Capital City Committee in 2011 Renew and entrepreneurs. Renew Adelaide also spent a great deal of Adelaide has continued to evolve as an organization dedicated effort engaging with the property sector, building relationships, to revitalizing urban areas. A non-profit body, Renew Adelaide networks and generating interest in the Renew Adelaide Model. places creative enterprises in empty commercial spaces, benefiting property owners and creative ventures, increasing social and economic activity. Festivals Adelaide Since its establishment in 2011 as the peak industry body It has been a great year for Renew Adelaide, building on past for the city’s ten major arts and cultural festivals to establish experiences and gearing up for some big steps in the coming Adelaide as the festival capital of Australia, Festivals Adelaide financial year. 2012 saw the Renew Adelaide model come full has made a major contribution to positioning and promoting circle; two properties on Hindley Street facilitated by Renew these important events in a strategic way and documenting Adelaide attracted a commercial tenant, giving long term life to their significant economic impact. the street and the building and demonstrating to the property industry the advantages in activating their empty space. Renew A highlight for Festivals Adelaide was its release in December (Left) Workshop, Hindley Street Adelaide was proud to support one of Adelaide’s new creative 2012 of ground-breaking independent research on the Adelaide, January 2013 Hubs, The Mill, to develop their concept and find a property. economic contribution of the State’s main cultural festivals, the (Below) Garden of Unearthly The Mill is now home to over 30 Adelaide artists, designers value they deliver to their communities, and their impact on Delights, Rymill Park, February 2013 the State’s reputation. It found an estimated positive economic Image Credit: Festivals Adelaide impact on the State’s economy of $63 million in new incomes.

As part of its brief to provide comparable statistics, Festivals Adelaide developed a tool to capture and measure data on the economic, social and cultural impact of festivals. In conjunction with Arts SA, and for the Minister Assisting the Minister for the Arts, Festivals Adelaide has commissioned the report Light Years Ahead Review of Adelaide’s status as a Festival City to provide a road map to the future.

Festivals Adelaide was established in 2011 with the financial support of the Capital City Committee as a partnership project of the Committee, reflecting the joint commitment of the Council and the Government.

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Image Credit: Capital City Committee Directorate West End Safety Trial Closed Circuit Television Review The West End Safety Trial (WEST) was a pilot of 13 separate During the last year the Capital City Committee initiated and initiatives targeting amenity and safety within Adelaide’s commenced a review of the Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) West End including Hindley Street. Most were new initiatives camera system in Adelaide City. Committee member and implemented specifically as part of WEST, and some were Deputy Premier John Rau announced this joint review of the extensions of existing work. Adelaide City Council and the South Australian Government in October 2012. A key driver for WEST was the recognition that the Hindley Street area would become the gateway for the rapidly The aim of the review was to ensure that the Government transforming north-west part of the Adelaide Central Business and Council were getting the best value from the current District, and an important destination and pedestrian link to the CCTV system, and to provide a framework for the future that rest of the city. accommodated a changing city environment and leveraged the investment in this technology. The Adelaide City Council, South Australian Government agencies, and the Capital City Committee Directorate collaborated through The CCTV review, managed by the Capital City Committee’s the Capital City Safety Strategy Group to implement WEST over six Directorate, was framed around public safety and focused on months from November 2011 to May 2012. external facing CCTV cameras in public spaces that were the responsibility of Council, Government and major institutions. Hindley Street, Following an evaluation and publication of the evaluation June 2013 report the new After Midnight bus stops, new managed taxi Image Credit: Capital City Committee Directorate rank, extended CCTV monitoring and extended South Australia Police Transit patrolling continue to operate off the back of the successful trial. The West End Safety Trial Hub, which provided valuable assistance to police through the coordination of support, referral and transport services for vulnerable young people, also continues to operate.

The Capital City Committee received a presentation on the successful outcomes of WEST by the Chair of the Capital City Safety Strategy Group and the President of the Adelaide West End Association at its meeting in October 2012.

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Major City Image Credit: Adelaide City Council This reporting period has coincided with an historic investment in major infrastructure Projects projects in the City of Adelaide, that will leave a legacy for future South Australians and make Adelaide a more attractive place to visit, invest, live and do business. Image Credit: Capital City Committee Directorate Major city projects feature consistently on the Capital City Development Program. The Committee keeps a ‘watching brief’ on major city projects, in line with requirements of the City of Adelaide Act 1998. As a catalyst and coordinator, the Committee plays an important role in bringing together parties to help get major projects off the ground and ensuring integration of investment and efforts. The Committee is kept (Far left) Riverbank Open Day, Adelaide Convention Centre, June 2013 up to date, through reports and presentations, on the status of (Right) Rundle Mall Redevelopment, major projects from Government, Council and private sector April 2013 project partners. To give the public a ‘big picture’ view on this investment in Rundle Mall Adelaide Convention Centre city infrastructure, and the roll out of these public space, retail, health, entertainment and sustainability projects, the State The Rundle Mall Masterplan aims to transform the Mall into an Work on expanding and redeveloping the Adelaide Convention Government launched the interactive website The Big Build exciting, economically prosperous retail precinct and revitalized Centre reached the mid-point of Stage 1 during this reporting during this reporting period (www.thebigbuild.sa.gov.au). civic core for Adelaide. period, with the construction of the plaza deck over the rail corridor to Montefiore Bridge. Stage 1 is scheduled for Construction work in Rundle Mall progressed well during this completion by the end of 2014. Riverbank Precinct financial year with completion of the underground essential services trench along the full length of the Mall, and sections of Major achievements in the past year include completion of the The release for consultation of the draft Greater Riverbank the paving sub-base in place at the western end. Design details primary works within the rail corridor for substructure and plaza Precinct Plan to transform this area into Adelaide’s great park relating to the position and presentation of iconic elements deck spanning across the rail corridor. In addition, the primary was a highlight for this redevelopment project in this financial (such as the Malls Balls, the Fountain) have been finalized. structural and architectural trusses spanning the rail corridor year. The draft plan seeks to integrate and enhance investment were installed, and the Stage 2 design was completed and in the Greater Riverbank Precinct, given that current and This $30 million project is funded 100% by Council for the approved by the Development Assessment Commission. planned projects represent more than $4 billion of government first stage of redevelopment works, and $5 million of the total and private sector investment. budget has been set aside to develop co-contribution initiatives that support delivery of the Masterplan beyond the initial The plan identifies: potential new and enhanced east-west and physical works. north-south connections; activation of the public realm through public art, lighting, events and activities; and major renewal opportunities for the four main sites.

Engagement with stakeholders and the community has been an important part of this project, which has offered a wide range We’re seeing an unprecedented level of of opportunities for feedback such as briefings, multimedia information and profiling, and two community Open Days. construction in the city not seen at any

Renewal SA is leading this project for the Government, working collaboratively with the Council and other government and other time in Adelaide’s history. non-government stakeholders to develop and implement a Lord Mayor Stephen Yarwood, 21 March 2013 22 long-term vision for the Greater Riverbank Precinct. 23 Major City Projects (cont.) CAPITAL CITY COMMITTEE ADELAIDE ANNUAL REPORT 2012–2013 Victoria Square / TARNTANYANGGA The redevelopment of Victoria Square / Tarntanyangga was Project milestones for this financial year included: completed

Image Credit: Capital City Committee Directorate well underway over the course of 2012–2013. Major works redevelopment of the northern mound works in October 2012; included the excavation of the northern end of the Square, work for the Southern Stand on schedule for completion for following the removal of the Queen Victoria statue and the the Ashes cricket match in December 2013; and preparatory Three Rivers Fountain, and the relocation of the flag poles to works to install new turf. the southern side of the central roadway. Delivery is on track for December 2013, in time for the set up of the Tour Down Under 2014. South Australian Health

In delivering this project, Council has allocated more than and Biomedical Precinct $24 million over two years. Following extensive consultation South Australia’s new Health and Biomedical Precinct is with local stakeholders in preparation for the Masterplan, shaping up as the largest precinct of its type in the southern design consultants Taylor Cullity Lethlean worked with Council hemisphere. The city’s north-west corner near the junction to determine those elements to be included in Stage 1. of West Terrace and North Terrace is already home to the construction of the new Royal Adelaide Hospital and the South Australian Health & Medical Research Institute. (Left) Fish Mural (foreground) by Adelaide Oval Jimmy Dodd commissioned through Construction is well underway on the South Australian Health The redevelopment of the Adelaide Oval has continued apace ACC Public Arts Grant program and & Medical Research Institute. SAHMRI is purpose-built, South Australia Health & Medical during this reporting period, to be ready in time for the Ashes and once completed in late 2013, will be state-of-the-art Research Institute, June 2013 Test in December 2013 and the Australian Football League with cutting edge technology and equipment. SAHMRI was (Below) Construction of new Royal season in 2014. Construction work is on schedule and the established as the State’s first independent flagship health and Adelaide Hospital, June 2013 project is within its $535 million budget. Image Credit: SA Health medical research institute. The development of the new Royal Adelaide Hospital has made significant progress over the past 12 months: the detailed design process nearing completion; remediation, bulk excavation and foundation works have been completed; and 20 vertical structures that will make up the hospital lift and stair cores are out of the ground. Hindley Street West During this reporting period, planning continued to deliver the $4 million City West Hindley Street Redevelopment Project, first announced in May 2012. The project will deliver an attractive, safe and pedestrian‐focused streetscape for Hindley Street, between Liverpool Street and Register Street. The project is funded with the Commonwealth Government contributing $1 million from the Liveable Cities Program, and another $1 million each from the State Government, Adelaide City Council and the University of South Australia.

The project seeks to find a better balance between cars, pedestrians and cyclists by creating a slow speed, street environment. Features of the design include wider footpaths, alternative road surface materials, street trees, lighting and street furniture.

24 25 Committee CAPITAL CITY COMMITTEE ADELAIDE ANNUAL REPORT 2012–2013 Increasingly the evening and night-time economies These were the issues that brought together over 100 city discussed. Popular ideas generated included programs and stakeholders at the Capital City Committee’s annual Forum, incentives to draw families to the city, more live entertainment of city centres are recognized as important to held in April 2013. The Growing Adelaide’s Evening Economy options and linking city precincts through light installations. Forum was a collaboration of the South Australian Government local and state governments. And the evening The ideas and insights generated through the Forum were Engagement and Adelaide City Council. and night-time experience a city offers is critical; presented to the Committee for the Council and Government Forum 2013: Growing Adelaide’s The Forum gathered participants from business, government, to work on together. Council took the lead on developing a culturally, economically, and from the perspective the arts and cultural sectors and a range of disciplines to strategy for the city’s evening, night and late night offering Evening Economy rub shoulders, share thoughts and generate ideas, big and in partnership with the Government. As part of this process, of a city’s brand and reputation. small, for boosting and diversifying Adelaide’s night-time the Council commenced a series of workshops with city economy. Participants heard from City of Sydney staff on their stakeholders and sector groups to find out when, why and how experiences and learnt about new research on the Australian people leave the city on workdays and what could be done late night economy from the National Local Government Drug to encourage more day time visitors to stay in the city into and Alcohol Advisory Committee. the evening and entice more people to visit the city at night and late night. Feedback from the Committee’s Forum and Late-night transport options, the value of the city’s established Council’s consultations will help shape the strategy and identify night-time precincts, drinking culture, transitioning from day to pilot projects, to be led by sector groups, expected to be rolled evening economy and city walkability were just a few of the topics out later in 2013.

Image Credit: Adelaide City Council

You need them at all times of the day – morning, noon, night, late night – to create that sense of vibrancy. Premier Jay Weatherill, 16 April 2013

Capital City Committee Forum, RiAus, The Science 26 Exchange, April 2013 27 also proposed ideas for governments, industry and community CAPITAL CITY COMMITTEE ADELAIDE ANNUAL REPORT 2012–2013 to consider about new opportunities to attract and retain talent in Adelaide. Insight Lab, by Bridge8, was presented to the Committee Committee in July 2012. Strategic The report Entrepreneurial Adelaide expanded upon the Forum. It analysed further contributions from the entrepreneurs themselves, with additional insights from experts and stakeholders; set out pathways to assist nascent entrepreneurs Research build their future in Adelaide; and showed different roles that Advice and Governments could play to provide support. This research proved influential on work done subsequently by the South (Far left) The Depot, February 2013 Following from the Committee’s successful Australian Government on the model for an entrepreneurial hub (Below) City SK8 Fence Top Sculptures (foreground) by Gerry Wedd and for Adelaide. Entrepreneurial Adelaide, by Cornerstone Strategy, Emerging Leaders Forum in June 2012, this Adelaide Convention Centre Stage 1 was made possible with the financial assistance of Advantage redevelopment, June 2013 financial year research was published on SA, and released to the Committee in August 2012. Partnerships

entrepreneurialism and attracting and retaining The Committee’s in-house research ‘Global City Rankings’ young talent in Adelaide, along with some ongoing tracks the performance of top cities globally analysing a selection of the latest surveys ranking city performance

work in the area of Global City Rankings. published around the world. Image Credit: Capital City Committee Directorate

The report Insight Lab: Coming, Going or Staying? What’s Driving Available on the Committee’s website, this research outlines During the 2012–2013 financial year the You? synthesized a wide ranging discussion at the Forum about what these surveys say makes cities the most liveable, Directorate represented the Capital City whether people planned to stay in or leave Adelaide, the factors workable, competitive, attractive, influential and powerful driving those decisions, strength of ‘connection’ to Adelaide and – and the ingredients that make up the mix – as well as Committee on many committees and working aspirations for the city. This independent report by the session where Adelaide ranks. International surveys published by The parties including: facilitator on themes of the discussion and responses to questions Economist Intelligence Unit and Mercer, and national surveys by the Property Council of Australia, are among those featured. »»Creating a Vibrant City, Department of Planning Transport and Infrastructure – Senior Officers Group Image credit: David and Chris Cann »»New RAH Arts Project, SA Health Partnership – Project Arts Group »»City Safety and West End Safety Trial, South Australia Police – Capital City Safety Strategy Group »»Centre for Housing, Urban and Regional Planning, University of Adelaide – Reference Group »»Late Night Safety, Attorney General’s Department – Working Group »»City Mag, Collect Publications – Editorial Advisory Group Participating in these groups has reinforced links to the initiatives and organisations that inform the Committee’s work, triggered ideas for new projects, and importantly, improved connections between the work of the many public and private bodies working on city revitalization.

The Directorate also convened the first of an occasional series of gatherings on new city research and directions, inviting senior policy officers from Adelaide City Council and the South Australian Government to a presentation and discussion session on the Australian Government’s latest edition of 28 State of Australian Cities. 29 Appendices CAPITAL CITY COMMITTEE ADELAIDE ANNUAL REPORT 2012–2013 Appendix 1: Capital City Appendix 2: Capital City Appendix 3: Capital City Committee – Legislative Functions Committee – Membership Committee – Senior Officers The City of Adelaide Act 1998 in Part 2 ‘Collaborative The City of Adelaide Act 1998 in Part 2 ‘Collaborative Group Membership arrangements for the strategic development of Adelaide’ arrangements for the strategic development of Adelaide’ The City of Adelaide Act 1998 in Part 2 ‘Collaborative under Section 10 (1) sets out the ‘Function of the Capital City under Section 7 (1) sets out ‘Membership of the Capital arrangements for the strategic development of Adelaide’ Committee’, which states: City Committee’, which says that it should consist of the under Section 13 sets out ‘Subcommittees’ and gives the following members: “The Capital City Committee is established as an Committee these convening powers: intergovernmental body to enhance and promote the The Premier, or a Minister nominated by the Premier »» The Capital City Committee may establish subcommittees development of the City of Adelaide as the Capital City of the »» »Two other Ministers nominated by the Premier State and, for that purpose, may: » »»The membership of the subcommittee will be The Lord Mayor or, if the Lord Mayor chooses not to determined by the Committee and may, but need not, a. Identify and promote key strategic requirements for »» be a member of the Committee, another member of consist of or include, members of the Committee the economic, social, physical and environmental Adelaide City Council nominated by the Council development and growth of the City of Adelaide as the During 2012–2013 the Committee’s Senior Officers Group primary focus for the cultural, educational, tourism, »»Two other members of the Adelaide City Council consisted of these Members: retail and commercial activities of South Australia nominated by the Council. »»Group Executive Director, Arts and Cultural Affairs, b. Promote and assist in the maximisation of During the financial year 2012–2013 the Committee Department of the Premier and Cabinet, Alexandra opportunities for the effective coordination Members were: Reid (Chair) of public and private resources to meet the key strategic requirements identified by the »»Premier of SA, the Hon Jay Weatherill MP »»Chief Executive, Department of Planning, Transport Committee, and recommend priorities for joint (from 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013) and Infrastructure, Rod Hook action by the State Government and the Adelaide Deputy Premier, Minister for Planning, the Hon Deputy Chief Executive, Department of Planning, City Council (within established budget processes »» »» John Rau MP (from 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013) Transport and Infrastructure, John Hanlon and programs) Minister for Transport and Infrastructure, Chief Executive Officer, Adelaide City Council, Peter Smith c. Monitor the implementation of programs designed »» »» Minister for Housing and Urban Development, to promote the development of the City of Adelaide General Manager, City Planning and Development, the Hon Patrick Conlon MP (from 1 July 2012 to »» Adelaide City Council, Debra Just (to August 2012) d. Make provision for the publication (as appropriate) 21 January 2013) of key strategies, goals and commitments relevant Sandy Verschoor, General Manager, City Culture Minister for Transport and Infrastructure, »» to the development and growth of the City of »» and Community Services, Adelaide City Council Minister for Housing and Urban Development, the Adelaide that have been agreed by the parties who (from September 2012) Hon Tom Koutsantonis MP (from 21 January 2013 are (or will be) required to undertake responsibility to 30 June 2013) Director, Capital City Committee Directorate, Vicki Evans for their implementation or delivery »» The Right Honourable the Lord Mayor, Stephen e. Collect, analyse and disseminate information about »» Yarwood (from 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013) the economic, social, physical and environmental development of the City of Adelaide, with particular »»Deputy Lord Mayor, David Plumridge AM emphasis on assessing outcomes and identifying (from 1 July 2012 to 6 December 2012) factors that will encourage or facilitate future development within the City of Adelaide »»Area Councillor, Dr Michael Llewellyn-Smith (from 1 July 2012 to 6 December 2012) f. Take on other tasks incidental to the preceding paragraphs.” »»Central Ward Councillor Megan Hender (from 7 December 2012 to 30 June 2013) »»Area Councillor Natasha Malani 30 (from 7 December 2012 to 30 June 2013). 31 Waymouth Street Party, March 2013

Image Credit: Adelaide City Council

Appendix 4: Capital City Committee – Directorate During the financial year 2012–2013 the Capital City Committee Directorate executive and staff comprised: »»Director, Vicki Evans, 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013 »»Manager Strategy and Research, Joe Noone, 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013 »»Strategic Projects Manager, Michelle Mader-Rendell, 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013 »»Acting Executive and Administrative Support Officer, Ryan Piekarski, 18 March 2013 to 30 June 2013 »»Executive and Administrative Support Officer, Ryan Sims, 1 July 2011 to 25 January 2013

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Capital City Committee Annual Report 2012–2013 ISSN 1839-3446 (Print) ISSN 1839-3454 (Online)