DELIVERING AN INSPIRING URBAN FUTURE AT THE RIVERBANK PRECINCT CREATING A With a population of 1.2 million MINISTER’S people, South Australia’s capital city, Adelaide, 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, Adelaide Oval, 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, Adelaide Zoo, 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. Adelaide Festival Centre, 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 Adelaide Railway Station. MELBOURNE UNLOCKING THE SOUTH BANK Developed over 20 years FULL POTENTIAL from early 1990s to now 94 cafés and restaurants The Riverbank Precinct spans