It was in the Advertiser a while ago that Peter Butterfly(a developer who developed some of the gold coast and other places around the world) has proposed to build a Resort hotel, theme park, golf corse(with fees of up to 5k a year) and 1250 housing blocks at port hughs. "The beach reminds me of Gold Coast before all the skyrises were built"

"RESORT HOTEL... THEME PARK ...GOLF COURSE"


"$200 million development at Port Hughes"


-1250 housing allotments


an international resort hotel


a theme park


and


international golf course


is planned for Port Hughes" thats what was in a local news paper.
But i dont think it has gone through coz it was in the advertiser a lot but then it just disapeared. and all the NIMBY's complained because it would ruin the sand dunes.

I dont really want it in port hughs but it would be awsome like some where els in SA. The beach is too beautiful there. And it does look like the Gold Coast beachs.
It would be interesting if someone could help me find more about it.

I dont understand people complaining all the time about bloody sand.
If development is done properly, with high consideration for the surrounding environment, there is absolutely no reason why it should or would ruin sand dunes or anything else. Other then some rich, stuck up snobs view of the water.

I Talked to Las Vagas some time ago about thins and it's very good news i found these articles:

http://www.yp-connect.net/~ypct/news/05/02/22/3.html

http://www.ypct.com.au/news/05/11/22/7.html

[QUOTE=aussie2000]I Talked to Las Vagas some time ago QUOTE]

some time ago, 2 dayz

the locals are angry because the proposal is on the sand dunes

but what i dont understand is whats the big fuss they arnt evan that big + they are ugly with all the shrubs but i like em

The size doesnt matter, but what the dunes are home to does.

Any more info on that proposed theme park?
Would it be a gold coast style park?
Because you know, technically places like magic mountain, are(or were) theme parks.

nah its a proper park i think, not like majic mountain

Too bad this wont happen. Its really needed in my opinion. As for the Sand dunes, get a life.

two days is a very long time, lol

no its not

Too bad this wont happen. Its really needed in my opinion. As for the Sand dunes, get a life.

why wont it happen, it may if peter butterfly buys the land in Jan (i think thats the date) but it should be built some where els (closer to adelaide)

I hope sooooooo much, that this will happen. But probably it will. 99.9%
This will superboost South Australia's tourism.
And a theme park will be great.

About dunes:
"Subject to agreement with authorities, the concept also includes pedestrian connections to the beach via fully developed coastal boardwalks to protect the sand dunes, vegetation and heritage features.

It will happen!!!! :banana: Can't wait!

BTW: When will it be officially confirmed (if)?

When will it be confirmed?
When the necessary land is acquired, and approval is granted by the relevant authorities.

Dont get your hopes up yet.

why wont it happen, it may if peter butterfly buys the land in Jan (i think thats the date) but it should be built some where els (closer to adelaide)
If anyone knows the slightest thing about SA, they'd know theres only a slim chance of this going through.

Anyway, I can't see it happening but i hope it does.

yes it is

I'm with giorgos, i cant see it hapening but we will see early next year, anyway im pretty sure pplz said the same thing back in Gold Coast when their first park was proposed

If anyone knows the slightest thing about SA, they'd know theres only a slim chance of this going through.

No, I don't know. Explain it to me.

SA Is full of small-thinkers and nimbys. That explains why Adelaide has remained a Country town even after surpassing 1 million people. Read Amanda Blairs article in the sunday mail 2 weeks ago for an accurate and detailed outlook on the City of Adelaide.

SA Is full of small-thinkers and nimbys. That explains why Adelaide has remained a Country town even after surpassing 1 million people. Read Amanda Blairs article in the sunday mail 2 weeks ago for an accurate and detailed outlook on the City of Adelaide.

Country town?

SA Is full of small-thinkers and nimbys. That explains why Adelaide has remained a Country town even after surpassing 1 million people. Read Amanda Blairs article in the sunday mail 2 weeks ago for an accurate and detailed outlook on the City of Adelaide.

This (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=199066) is a pretty impressive brief current developments list for a country town, wouldn't you say?

When you compare Adelaide to other major cities, its often said Adelaide is like a country town in comparisson. In some aspects yes, in others, no. The mentality of some people, particularly those who are opposed to virtually any positive development in this city, is the problem.

There's no denying that Adelaide has its problems with respect to progress mate, but constant negativity of the kind that Giorgios writes on here at every opportunity is extremely tedious and doesn't help anything.

I've said this more times than I can remember, but whilst the city has to keep pushing for progress and stand up against those who oppose it for no good reason other than a fear of change, we should also acknowledge that things ARE happening and that in context of our size, population and recent economic problems, we are doing well nationally in terms of current developments.

If people want to constantly piss and moan about this city, they should either try and do something themselves to change what they don't like about it or seriously consider living elsewhere.

How do you stand up to them? Please tell me. They are the favoured ones.
Im just pointing out the truth. Im happy for all those current developments, but the state HAS SO MUCH POTENTIAL that the current amount of Development is not good enough. Sorry to disappoint you but its true.

Giorgos just seems to hate Australia. :dunno:

Please don't talk.

Please don't argue.

I think that SA is really doing on economy and everything generating extra income and working places is welcome. So I don't see any reason why this development couldn't be approved.
Why would it spoil nature (if that's the main reason against)? Australian nature is very unspoilt. If we were afraid of those changes we better move to caves... But we are not.
And if nothing else... money always wins!

http://www.hawkecentre.unisa.edu.au/SA_Great_Colour.jpg

Pretty recent report on Port Hughes resort:

Port Hughes: Massive change around the corner
Journalist: Kathryn Crisell Probst
Date: November 22, 2005
Source: Yorke Peninsula Country Times (http://www.ypct.com.au/news/05/11/22/7.html)

The massive $200 million development at Port Hughes announced in February may be getting closer as Crown Land required by the developers goes on the market.

An international consortium, that includes Patrick's developer, Peter Butterly, looks well-placed to win the 67.55 hectares of land advertised in recent weeks with a deadline of December 19 set for interested parties to get a detailed submission into State Government appointed independent consultants, Realty Solutions.

Back in February, Peter Butterly announced his vision and plans for a $200m development to include a resort hotel, golf course and theme park, to be rolled out in three stages and located on 228 hectares directly south of Port Hughes. With much of the land already secured, the project was subject to State Government approval, including the sale of some Crown Land.

"This proposal provides for the integration of key recreational and tourist features into a first class residential development in a sensitive and environmentally friendly manner", said Mr Butterly at the time.

"The demand for coastal property in properly planned and environmentally sensitive projects will attract local, interstate and overseas people to Port Hughes."

This fits with what "both Government and Council are keen to see" according to the advertising.

"...a staged master planned development which provides for the orderly extension of the existing township, includes appropriate sustainability initiatives, provides for both residential and tourism related land uses and addresses the need for recreational/park activities", it says.

Jack Nicolaou, manager of the Land Administration branch within the Department of Environment and Heritage, says the land is on the open market and any registrations of interest will be treated equally in what is an open process.

"The developer would have to give consideration to a reasonable financial offer but, that said, it is not necessarily the best price wins - rather, we will look at the best outcomes for the land", he said.

"Other things that will be taken into consideration include meeting the requirements of the State strategic plan, Council's vision and requirements, whether it has the infrastructure to support it and community support."

Please don't argue.

I think that SA is really doing on economy and everything generating extra income and working places is welcome. So I don't see any reason why this development couldn't be approved.
Why would it spoil nature (if that's the main reason against)? Australian nature is very unspoilt. If we were afraid of those changes we better move to caves... But we are not.
And if nothing else... money always wins!


Why did a $100 million Development get rejected at North Adelaide? :|

Erm, it was more than double the height restrictions.

I'm not saying that I agree with the decision, but the rules have some merit.

Erm, it was more than double the height restrictions.

I'm not saying that I agree with the decision, but the rules have some merit.

Rubbish those rules are so head in the sand its not funny...

If Adelaides fore fathers had the same stupid heritage policies as the
current ACC and Government the city would still be scrub plains
habited by Aborigines sleeping under the coolabah trees.

You'd like highrises in place of or overshadowing the heritage houses in North Adelaide?

I agree that they should make an exception for O'Connell Street and think that if it were judged on height alone, the Makris proposal should have gone through, but there's good reason why there's a 3-level height limit in North Adelaide.

I'm not so sure that it should apply to other areas, because urban sprawl will need to be contained by greater density in the inner-city suburbs, but I think there's good reason to retain as much of North Adelaide's character as possible.

You'd like highrises in place of or overshadowing the heritage houses in North Adelaide?

I agree that they should make an exception for O'Connell Street and think that if it were judged on height alone, the Makris proposal should have gone through, but there's good reason why there's a 3-level height limit in North Adelaide.

I'm not so sure that it should apply to other areas, because urban sprawl will need to be contained by greater density in the inner-city suburbs, but I think there's good reason to retain as much of North Adelaide's character as possible.

:okay::applause:

The Rocks district in Sydney is probably the best example of retaining the old character of an area. The whole area was planned for redevelopment until locals voiced their opinion, then the authorities stepped in and protected the area. Yes, North Adelaide does need a lot of work in improving, but many of the old homes should be retained, or reused in redevelopments rather than tear them down.

can someone please inform as to where port hughs is?

You'd like highrises in place of or overshadowing the heritage houses in North Adelaide?

I agree that they should make an exception for O'Connell Street and think that if it were judged on height alone, the Makris proposal should have gone through, but there's good reason why there's a 3-level height limit in North Adelaide.

I'm not so sure that it should apply to other areas, because urban sprawl will need to be contained by greater density in the inner-city suburbs, but I think there's good reason to retain as much of North Adelaide's character as possible.

lol heritage houses? the only thing behind the site on oconnell street is shitty NEW apartments for old people (who are the main complainers) and a church!

And its an ugly 70s church too!

Did you miss the part where I said: "I agree that they should make an exception for O'Connell Street and think that if it were judged on height alone, the Makris proposal should have gone through" mate?

can someone please inform as to where port hughs is?

its on york peninsula, in the copper coast triangle, near Moonta, Moonta Bay, Wolaroo, and Kadina

Closest to Moonta/ Monta Bay

I had an *evil* thought...Build it at Glenelg, that would really piss the NIMBY folk off and hopefully drive them out of this state!!

there would be pissed people where ever it gets built,
glenelg would be nice

I had an *evil* thought...Build it at Glenelg, that would really piss the NIMBY folk off and hopefully drive them out of this state!! :applause:

i woudlnt want it at glenelg i like the idea of a out of the city theme park

I agree.

yeah it'll be like our own Gold Coast City, coz basicly all the other states have multipal cities so its gd that we are catchin on to the idea

Put it too far out of the way, where tourists/public cant get to it via the airport, bus, train, (tram??), and it wont make any money/profit.
Put it in a key location, where it is accessible by all, and many people already frequent.
Remember they wanted to build a SEGA World?? The company went broke I think.

Were did they wanna build that? First I have heard of it.

I was talking to someone from port hughs (a friend of mine) and she said that it is going to be a aquatics park if built. i think that means water theme park or something.

Well if that is the case it isn't really anything out of the ordinary. There are dozens across the US alone, and hundreds more across the world. Becoming more common is the Master Blaster, although water slides are still a huge attraction in these sorts of parks. The world's largest water park AFAIK is in Dubai, part of the same complex as the Jumeirah Beach and Burj Al Arab hotels.

a water park was what i was thinking it would be, still pretty cool

I really dislike dubai, now even more so. :) no really i do :(

Things have improved in Adelaide in the last few years. I recall that in the 1990's a project had about a 30% chance of making it thorugh to reality, now the figure is closer to 80% (my opinion, not based on any data)

However the SA country side is still a very conservative place, and I seriously doubt this project will ever become reality. And if it does its remoteness will ensure it become a white elephant. This project should be built at West Beach on the site of the old Woolshed.

Yes I agree, I also think it should be closer, Isn't like 2 hours from Adelaide, but I still hope it get built.

are there any good NON metropolitian beaches on the adelaide side of the gulf st vincent - exc. vic/goolwa? what about kangaroo island? ive heard thats getting a huge tourism boom atm and would make more out of the aquatic park there.

I know I said it was an aquatics park, but the residents at port hughes that i know are still only bout 70% sure, they don't get told much, but one thing I do know is that it will not be a Dreamworld size theme park.

But lets still name it as an aquatics park, it much more likely to be that :)

Good luck getting something like this put on Kangaroo Island. Nature lovers will go berserk, we may even see nature-riots as a result.

roflmao, they have enough koala huggers there. leave them be then.

Doe's anyone have any updates on this project????

pllzzz don't tell me its fallin through!!!

hope not, my grand parents are staying there now and people are still talking about it

I don't think it has I believe the developer is still rying to purchase the land.
The development is going on the scrub land behind the South Beach. (the beach looks pretty bad in this picture)
http://www.geocities.com/Petsburgh/1746/Beach.JPG

Port Hughes: Massive change around the corner

Journalist: Kathryn Crisell Probst

The massive $200 million development at Port Hughes announced in February may be getting closer as Crown Land required by the developers goes on the market.

An international consortium, that includes Patrick's developer, Peter Butterly, looks well-placed to win the 67.55 hectares of land advertised in recent weeks with a deadline of December 19 set for interested parties to get a detailed submission into State Government appointed independent consultants, Realty Solutions.

Back in February, Peter Butterly announced his vision and plans for a $200m development to include a resort hotel, golf course and theme park, to be rolled out in three stages and located on 228 hectares directly south of Port Hughes. With much of the land already secured, the project was subject to State Government approval, including the sale of some Crown Land.

"This proposal provides for the integration of key recreational and tourist features into a first class residential development in a sensitive and environmentally friendly manner", said Mr Butterly at the time.

"The demand for coastal property in properly planned and environmentally sensitive projects will attract local, interstate and overseas people to Port Hughes."

This fits with what "both Government and Council are keen to see" according to the advertising.

"...a staged master planned development which provides for the orderly extension of the existing township, includes appropriate sustainability initiatives, provides for both residential and tourism related land uses and addresses the need for recreational/park activities", it says.

Jack Nicolaou, manager of the Land Administration branch within the Department of Environment and Heritage, says the land is on the open market and any registrations of interest will be treated equally in what is an open process.

"The developer would have to give consideration to a reasonable financial offer but, that said, it is not necessarily the best price wins - rather, we will look at the best outcomes for the land", he said.

"Other things that will be taken into consideration include meeting the requirements of the State strategic plan, Council's vision and requirements, whether it has the infrastructure to support it and community support."

http://www.yp-connect.net/~ypct/news/05/11/22/7.html

Thats from like 4 months ago.

Its the best I could find.

REGIONAL SA PROJECTS GUIDE
Last Updated: 22nd January 2008


Please note this guide includes projects in Mount Barker, Gawler, Aldinga Beach, Victor Harbor, Broken Hill (NSW) and all areas of Regional South Australia. The guide doesn't include all major and minor projects (such as Wind Farms), but If you do know a major or town development, please let me know by reply and I'll add it on, thanks.

Regional Development Subforum [Sensational-Adelaide] (http://www.sensational-adelaide.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=12)


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Adelaide Hills

Minor Adelaide Hills Projects
Mt Barker: {U/C} Park N Ride Facility
Mt Barker: {U/C} Retail Development (Believed to be Big W)
Mt Barker: {Approved} Mt Barker Central S/C Expansion
Mt Barker: {Proposed} Barker Plaza Redevelopment
Mt Barker: {Vision} Multi-level Carpark
Mt Barker: {Vision} Freeway Ramp of Bald Hills Road
Stirling: {Complete} $5.5m Community Library and Council Offices
Hahndorf: {Proposed} $1m Extension to Hahndorf Academy (includes new info centre)


{Complete} $46m Adelaide Hills Homemaker Centre (includes Harvey Norman) - MOUNT BARKER (http://www.sensational-adelaide.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=444)


{Proposed} $100m Kanmantoo Mine Expansion - near MOUNT BARKER (http://www.majorprojects.sa.gov.au/public/content/project_profile.asp?xcid=1027&f_category_id=49&f_project_title=Kanmantoo%20Copper%20Mine)

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Fleurieu Peninsula & Kangaroo Island

Minor South Coast Projects
Victor Harbor: Civic Centre and Library Development
if you know anymore minor projects in this area, please let me know


{Approved} $250m Retail Centre - VICTOR HARBOR (http://www.sensational-adelaide.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=775)


$50m Facelift and $250m Housing Development - VICTOR HARBOR (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?[t=300400&page=1&pp=20)


{U/C} Hindmarsh Island Marina - GOOLWA (www.marina-hi.com.au)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g299/crawf_231/hindmarsh_islanda.jpg


{Proposed} $350m Narnu Waterways Marina (1200 homes) - GOOLWA (http://www.sensational-adelaide.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=5455#5455)


{Approved} $67m Zinc, Copper & Lead Mine - STRATHALBYN (http://www.majorprojects.sa.gov.au/public/content/project_profile.asp?xcid=1025&f_category_id=49&f_project_title=Angas%20Zinc%20Project)


{U/C} $12m 5star South Ocean Lodge - KANGAROO ISLAND (http://www.sensational-adelaide.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=538)

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Murraylands


Murrray Bridge Urban Development & Growth Thread (http://www.sensational-adelaide.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=854)


{Proposed} $412m New Mens (760-bed) & Womans Prisons (150-bed) - near MURRAY BRIDGE (http://www.sensational-adelaide.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=527)


{U/C} $70m Mindarie Zircon Project - HALIDON (http://www.majorprojects.sa.gov.au/public/content/project_profile.asp?xcid=677)


{Proposed} World-class Horse Racing Precinct - MURRAY BRIDGE
(sorry no link)



{Proposed} $100m Upmarket Themed Resort - MONARTO ZOO (http://www.sensational-adelaide.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=1335)


{Vision} Major Airport Development - near MONARTO (http://www.sensational-adelaide.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=857)

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Adelaide Plains & Barossa Valley

Minor Barossa Valley Projects
if you know anymore minor projects in this area, please let me know


{Proposed} $2b Township for 15,000 people - BUCKLAND PARK (http://www.sensational-adelaide.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=639)
http://www.sensational-adelaide.com/images/buckland/buckland.jpg



{U/C} $550m Northern Expressway (Gawler - Waterloo Corner) (http://www.sensational-adelaide.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=80&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0)


{Approved} $144m Sturt Highway Upgrade (duplication between Gawler and Greenock) (http://www.majorprojects.sa.gov.au/public/content/project_profile.asp?xcid=646&f_category_id=51&f_project_title=Sturt%20Highway%20Upgrade)


{Proposed} $1b Evanston Housing & Town Centre Development - GAWLER (http://www.sensational-adelaide.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=5268#5268)


{U/C} $100m Wolf Blass Winery Expansion - NURIOOTPA (http://www.majorprojects.sa.gov.au/public/content/project_profile.asp?xcid=992&f_category_id=47&f_project_title=Wolf%20Blass%20Winery%20Expansion)

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Yorke Peninsula & Mid North

Minor Yorke Peninsula Developments
Ardrossan: {U/C} Foodland Supermarket and specialist stores


#article: Revealed: A new look Wallaroo (YPCT) (http://www.sensational-adelaide.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=993)


{Approved} $1.5b Housing & Marina Development - PORT WAKEFIELD (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=340086)

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g299/crawf_231/wakey1.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g299/crawf_231/wakey2.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g299/crawf_231/wakey3.jpg

{U/C} Copper Cove Marina - WALLAROO (http://www.coppercove.com.au)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g299/crawf_231/photo_intro.jpg


{U/C} 2 6 level Hotel/Apartment Towers - WALLAROO (http://www.coppercove.com.au)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g299/crawf_231/apartment.jpg


{Proposed}Town Centre Redevelopment - WALLAROO (http://www.sensational-adelaide.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=993&p=13906#p13906)
http://wm.au.com/ypct/images/stories/07/07/03/wallaroo.jpg



{Approved} $250m The Dunes Project (residential/resort/commerical) - PORT HUGHES (http://www.sensational-adelaide.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=590)


{Vision} Gold Coast Style Waterfront Development - LOWER YORKE PENINSULA (http://www.sensational-adelaide.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=647)


{Vision} Large scale commercial development (includes a discount department store) - KADINA
(sorry no link)


{Complete} Vincent Cove Marina - PORT VINCENT
(sorry no link)

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South East & Riverland

Minor South East Developments
Mt Gambier: $2m Extending the double lanes of Penola Road
Robe: $6m Lake Butler Marina
if you know anymore minor projects in this area, please let me know

Minor Riverland Developments
Renmark: {U/C} Renmark Civic Centre
Berri: {Complete} Law Courts
Berri: {Complete} 24hr Police Station

{U/C} $200m Cape Jaffa Acharage Marina - CAPE JAFFA (www.capejaffaanchorage.com.au)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g299/crawf_231/masterplan_right_1.jpghttp://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g299/crawf_231/masterplan_right_2.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g299/crawf_231/CapeJaffa.jpg


7 level Apartment Complex - MOUNT GAMBIER (http://www.sensational-adelaide.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=787)


{Approved} $650m Penola Pulp Mill - PENOLA (http://www.majorprojects.sa.gov.au/public/content/project_profile.asp?xcid=1077&f_category_id=47&f_project_title=Penola%20Pulp%20Mill)


{Complete} $37.3m Greenfield Shopping Centre - RENMARK (http://www.sensational-adelaide.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=628)
http://www.apr.com.au/uploads/renmark.jpg


{Vision} $100m Country Club Development (includes housing estate and convention centre) - MOUNT GAMBIER
(sorry no link)

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Eyre Peninsula

{Complete} $50m 7 level Hotel Complex - PORT LINCOLN (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=303556)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g299/crawf_231/port_lincoln.jpg


{Approved} $100m Ceduna Keys Marina - CEDUNA (http://www.cedunakeys.com.au)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g299/crawf_231/cedunakeys34.gif


{Proposed} Boston Island Resort (Marina, 5 star Resort, Tourism Development and around 1000 housing allotments) - PORT LINCOLN (http://www.sensational-adelaide.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=516)


{Approved} $400m Point Boston Housing Development - PORT LINCOLN (http://www.sensational-adelaide.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=635)


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Spencer Gulf Cities & SA Outback

Minor Spencer Gulf Projects
Pt Augusta: {U/C} Foreshore Redevelopment
Pt Augusta: {U/C} Luxury Townhouses & Speciality Stores (including Beta Electrical)
Pt Augusta: {U/C} $12m Port Augusta Law Courts
Whyalla: {Proposed} $800k Main Street Upgrade
Whyalla: {Proposed} $3m Foreshore Redevelopment (includes cafes, a children's water park, sports facilities, BBQs, an esplanade to direct tourist traffic to the coast and waterfront apartments.
Port Pirie: {U/C} $3.2m Foreshore Redevelopment (commercial and civic development, riverside promenade, alfresco dining and much more)
Port Pirie: {Proposed} Town Library Complex


{Proposed} $7 billion Olympic Dam Expansion - ROXBY DOWNS (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=326837)


{Approved} Ocean Eyre Housing Development (900 homes) - WHYALLA (http://www.sensational-adelaide.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=791)


{Proposed} $100m Whyalla Plaza Shopping Centre - WHYALLA (http://www.sensational-adelaide.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=1318)



{Approved} $55m Honeymoon Uranium Project - near BROKEN HILL (http://www.majorprojects.sa.gov.au/public/content/project_profile.asp?xcid=1081&f_category_id=49&f_project_title=Honeymoon%20Uranium%20Project)


{Approved} $272m International Spaceport - WOOMERA (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=386830)


{Approved} $775m Gold & Copper Mine - PROMINENT HILL (http://www.majorprojects.sa.gov.au/public/content/project_profile.asp?xcid=1023&f_category_id=49&f_project_title=Prominent%20Hill,%20Gold%20and%20Copper%20Prospect)


{Proposed} $200m Kalkaroo Copper-Gold-Molybdenum Project (http://www.majorprojects.sa.gov.au/public/content/project_profile.asp?xcid=1024&f_category_id=49&f_project_title=Kalkaroo%20Copper-Gold-Molybdenum%20Project)


{U/C} $354m Project Magnet - MIDDLEBACK RANGES (http://www.majorprojects.sa.gov.au/public/content/project_profile.asp?xcid=690&f_category_id=49&f_project_title=Project%20Magnet)


$460m Cooper Oil Exploitation Project - NORTH WESTERN SA (http://www.majorprojects.sa.gov.au/public/content/project_profile.asp?xcid=1138&f_category_id=49&f_project_title=Cooper%20Oil%20Exploitation%20Project)


{Proposed} $300m Upper Spencer Gulf Desalination Plant - near WHYALLA


{U/C} $500m OneSteel Upgrade - WHYALLA
(sorry no link)


{U/C} $100m Beverley Uranium Mine - NORTHERN SA
(sorry no link)

Stickied. Nice work. :)

I don't think Mildura should be included....it's in Victoria. ;)

Stickied. Nice work. :)

coool its stickied, thanks atd!!!!! :cheers: :cheers2:


I don't think Mildura should be included....it's in Victoria ;).


Yes Mildura is in Victoria, but its closer to Adelaide than Melbourne and Mildura is usually snubed by Melbourne, tho Mildura is sometimes snubed by Adelaide too.

- so thats the reason I put Mildura on it / oh and another reason why I included in the thread is because I love the place and lived most of my life there!!


back to the topic - If anyone has anymore suggestions please let me know!!!

Good work crawf, I like what I see!!!!!!!

Excellent thread.
Keep it updated.

Thanks guys!!! :cheers2:



Added 20/04/06:

- {U/C} 6 level Hotel Complex - WALLAROO
- {Approved} $45m 7 level Hotel Complex - PORT LINCOLN
- {Proposed} Honeymoon Urainum Project - near BROKEN HILL

*BREAKING NEWS*

$12m 5 star International Wilderness Resort - KANGAROO ISLAND
details soon!!!!!

^^ How does $12m make a 5 star resort?

I'm pretty shaw I heard $12m on seven news

I also heard it will cost over $1,000 bucks to stay there over nite

btw the location of this place is very very scenic

Good job Crawf.

thanks george

OMG - There is heaps going on in Wallaroo and the Yorke Peninsula
http://www.ypct.com.au/news/05/11/08/5.html

Nice work crawf.

I've heard about this stuff a loooong time ago... So... what happeden to this plans? ...there haven't been any news for a long time.

The $12m KI Wildneness Resort For The Rich has been rejected by the local council, but the State Government has the final word..

6 level Wallaroo Hotel & Apartment Complex which features a Restaurant/ Bar Facility, bottle shop and gaming facilities is due for construction next month.

News On The Proposed Wallaroo - Lucky Bay Car Ferry

Good news for ferry
State Government yesterday signed off on all the necessary permits required pertaining to the coastal land use for the Lucky Bay end of the proposed Wallaroo to Lucky Bay ferry, meaning proponents, Sea Transport SA, can now go ahead with constructing the two terminals required.

Emailing from the UK today, Managing Director of Sea Transport SA, Stuart Ballantyne, said "we are getting the prices in for terminal construction and will award the contract next month."

"I received an email from the SA Government yesterday that the permits are all now through, so no problems."

Copper Coast Council has already seen the preliminary plans for a permanent terminal at Wallaroo.

It is envisaged the new ferry service will not commence operation until September or October, when Spring weather will ensure a good "first experience" for travellers

from the yorke peninsula country times

Ferry by November
Commencement date for the Yorke to Eyre Peninsula ferry service has been put at November, with Stuart Ballantyne, Sea Transport Managing Director, saying work is to begin in three weeks on the ferry terminal infrastructure at both "ends" - at Wallaroo and Lucky Bay.

When the ferry commences in November, Mr Ballantyne says there will be four return services operating each day, the first ferry to leave Wallaroo at 7 am, and starting its return journey from Lucky Bay two hours later.

He said each one-way sea trip should take about one hour and 45 minutes, but he couldn't give an accurate price for a return journey ticket, due to fluctuating and rising fuel prices. He assured, however, "it will be cheaper than driving".

There are plans for electronic signage at Port Wakefield, Kyancutta and on the Lincoln Highway, to update people on next ferry service times, and ticket availability.

The ferry will have capacity for 62 cars, or about 50 cars and a row of trucks.

As announced in YPCT May 9, on May 8 State Government signed off on all the necessary permits required pertaining to the coastal land use agreements at the Lucky Bay end, which had been holding up the project. This signing off paved the way for the terminal construction tender process to begin.

The November start date has been chosen for weather reasons, ensuring a good "first experience" for travellers.

if anyone has any news about any projects in country SA or just wants to voice there opinions, feel free to do so!!

Mount Barker
*Australia's Fastest Inland Growing Region*

from australias best country newspaper (The Courier)
Multi-level carpark closer
A $500,000 deal has been struck between the ANZ Bank and the Mt Barker
Council in a step towards developing a multi-level carpark in Mt Barker.
Ratepayers will foot the bill for the demolition of a house on
council-owned land at the rear of the bank building and the
construction of a nine-space carpark.
The council then hopes to purchase an existing 15-space carpark on
Walker Street from the ANZ Bank for an estimated $500,000.
Mayor Tony Wales said a deal between the council and the ANZ would
involve a "land swap", with the bank taking control of the newly
constructed carpark, while the council would take ownership of the
Walker St site.
Mayor Wales said the land could be used in future as an access point to
a multi-deck carpark the council hopes to build behind the Hotel Barker
on land currently on the hotel's title.

Sea of new homes
New housing land in the Mt Barker district could run out in less than a
decade, a study has found.
The consultants' report prepared for the Mt Barker Council says the
amount of land already zoned for residential development - enough for
about 1300 allotments - will be snapped up within "two to three years".

50% more gold in Kanmantoo mine
The amount of copper and gold expected to be recovered from a mine at
Kanmantoo has soared following updated mineral resource estimates.
Hillgrove Resources Limited, the company that wants to reopen the mine,
announced yesterday (Tuesday) the area contains 50% more gold and 26%
more copper than first thought.

Yorke Peninsula

from the ycpt
Wakefield vision
Journalist: Kathryn Crisell
Andrew Chapman, Port Wakefield marina and waterway housing proponent, presents his vision to a Yorke Regional Development Board commerce forum at Port Vincent on Wednesday night.

The draft plan of the Chapman family's proposed Port Wakefield development, Wakefield Waters.

Andrew Chapman, Port Wakefield marina and waterway housing proponent, presented his vision to a Yorke Regional Development Board commerce forum at Port Vincent on Wednesday night.

Around 140 people heard him speak about the potential transformation of Port Wakefield from a transit stop to a destination - the north's Hindmarsh Island.

"People want to live next to National Parks", he says. "Hindmarsh Island now shares a boundary with the Coorong, and Wakefield Waters will have Clinton Conservation Park. However, Wakefield has the added advantage of being serviced by a dual highway - something Victor Harbor and Goolwa would love to boast."

In his wide-ranging presentation, Mr Chapman acknowledged there is some work to be done marketing Port Wakefield as a destination, as well as tidal concerns.

"In the 1850s, substantial ketches stopped to load wheat and barley. They sat on the bottom at low tide and sailed at high tide", he said. "There is no reason why we can't do that again."

However, he says the existing boat ramp will be replaced with a lock, anticipated to control water levels to within half a metre loss at low tide.

"Depending on market acceptance we see the development being completed in six to eight stages, with the western side - including marina facilities - developed first. It really has to be this large to stack up because we need to recoup the cost of the lock and infrastructure."

Plans include improvements to key infrastructure such as gas, electricity, and water storage and Mr Chapman predicts this could go as far as a re-installed rail system. There are also plans for a heliport and a full-service boat storage facility.

He predicts Port Wakefield's population of around 500 will inflate to more than 3,000 as the development "rides on the back of the State Strategic Plan".

"We have weapons research, defence contracts and potentially a new battalion being based at Edinburgh. The Department of Defence Housing is encouraging us and may play a role in the development", he said.

"As well, Roxby Downs is just 400 kilometres north. Likely to double in size soon, it is potentially the world's largest open cut mine and will employ high income earners who could be looking for second homes."

He envisages an interpretive centre and boardwalk to experience the mangroves and Clinton Conservation Park - however, acknowledges there "will be some samphire loss but significant additional planting to replace that loss". He would also like to see the town secure a ketch as a working museum similar to Goolwa's Oscar W.

Asked about "things that go bang", Mr Chapman acknowledged that keeping boats out of the ordnance testing exclusion zone will be important but didn't think the "infrequent firing" would be an issue - in particular if there is a high defence population. As for Port Wakefield's wrecking yard: "I believe it's going to get heritage listing", he laughed.

Mr Chapman says: "We don't have all the answers but we've done our homework".

Wakefield Regional Council CEO, Phil Barry, with Mr Chapman, believes a bypass is likely sooner rather than later. To that end, plans include a "soft" stop - including food hall and park - within the commercial area, close to where a bypass might go.

"A bypass won't be the death of Port Wakefield at all", said Mr Barry. "I imagine that people will come off the highway to enjoy a proper break."


Wakefield Waters

Will be sold as house and land packages involving builders yet to be announced.
Expected to be priced around $450,000 (on average).
Anticipated at least 18 months to two years before development approval due to pace of Environmental Impact Statements and negotiations to purchase some Government land.
Total investment in completed housing and infrastructure could be as high as $1 billion.

Well Well Well

this development looks like its still going ahead :D:D

theres an article about it in the Adelaide Review

John Shane the development spokesman says the proposal remains in the early stages of approval but is looking solid."It's looking fairly definite. We're preparing a planning assessment review for the zoning of the land that takes about 12 months, along with infrastructure studies," he says. "In about a month we would have a bit more certainty. The reason why we haven't gone out too much is we're still looking at all sorts of scenarios. We want to make sure that what we say is what we're going to do." The theme park would be part of stage 2.

also the the developers would market the development overseas as well as Australia, once it has the green light.

*fingers cross* this development still goes ahead as it will be a massive boast for the state

Awsome, I'm going to Pt Hughes this weekend I'll try to get some pictures of where abouts it is so everyone can see the beach etc...

thats great news

Port Lincoln

$400m house plan approved
By MICHAEL OWEN
10jun06
A $400 million housing development will be built north of Port Lincoln after winning planning approval.

Adelaide-based developer John Culshaw yesterday told The Advertiser about 900 "detached and medium-density" homes would be built on a 600ha site at Point Boston, about 10km north of Port Lincoln.

To be developed on prime waterfront land by Mr Culshaw's company, Pentroth, the project is expected to take between six and 10 years.

Pentroth has worked closely with the District Council of Lower Eyre Peninsula during the past few years on securing planning approval for the massive development. Following public consultation, local planning guidelines were amended through a Planning Amendment Report, which was approved by the State Government last week.

Mr Culshaw yesterday said he wanted to bring "extraordinary natural features" into people's living areas.

"The project will open up spectacular new lifestyle opportunities for people looking to reside near bright blue ocean water,' he said.

"The sighting of dwellings takes advantage of exceptional water views-out to offshore islands and back to the Port Lincoln township across Boston Bay."

Pentroth will now lodge a formal development application, aiming to address important cultural heritage and native vegetation management issues.

Major revegetation works would be included in stage one of the project, Mr Culshaw said.

"Interest in this project from outside Eyre Peninsula and indeed the state has been quite intense," he said. Marketing for the project was expected to begin in October.

District Council of Lower Eyre Peninsula spokesman Peter Aird yesterday said it would provide a major boost to the economy of the West Coast, with widespread road and service upgrades in line with the development.

Upgrading the local airport also was under review, he said.

great news!!
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I have given the list a massive upgrade by putting in Specified Regions and Renders

also I haved added the following

- {Proposed} Kanmantoo Mine Expansion - near MOUNT BARKER
- {Proposed} $65m Zinc, Copper & Lead Mine - STRATHALBYN
- {Approved} $400m Housing Plan - PORT LINCOLN
- {Proposed} $530m Gold & Copper Mine Project - PROMINENT HILL
- {U/C} $100m Beverley Uranium Mine - NORTHERN SA
- {Proposed} $125m Kalkaroo Copper-Gold-Molybdenum Project
and Port Augusta Developments

enjoy :cheers2:

Thanks god. What a relief. Can't wait to drive all the way to Port Hughes and go to the Theme park and see all the stuff, when it's finished. :D

Added: 11/6/06

Link and Renders For {U/C} $200m Cape Jaffa Marina

Great effort.

from ypct

$200 million development - first step
Journalist: Kathryn Crisell
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g299/crawf_231/devel.jpg
This land, south and east of Port Hughes township, is the proposed site of a $200 million development.

Developers of a $200 million residential and recreational plan for Port Hughes- including resort, golf course and theme park-have taken their first public step towards starting.

Revealed in February 2005, the development is now the subject of a Plan Amendment Report (PAR) with Statement of Intent (SOI) to rezone land south and east of Port Hughes township put before District Council of the Copper Coast last Wednesday, June 7. However, a decision on support was deferred until later this month.

A DCCC Special Meeting is now likely on June 21 to allow a presentation to full council by proponent, Quickview Pty Ltd.

Quickview involves Patrick's developer, Peter Butterly, his UK business partner Roland Dane, and "man on the ground", John Shane, the DCCC's former CEO.

Key components of the plan, listed in the SOI, are "residential expansion"-more than 1,250 housing allotments rolled out in three stages; and "tourism accommodation"-a resort hotel, and an international standard golf course. Listed also is an "integrated water recycling and water reuse scheme" with "significant planning involved in regard to the provision of suitable water supplies".

Also included are "pedestrian links via coastal boardwalks through the adjoining coastal dunal areas".

John Shane says these links will be constructed to coastal protection requirements.

"People will walk above the dunes on a boardwalk similar to the one close to Port Hughes caravan park," he said.

He confirms also land will be set aside for a theme park "of some sort".

"It hasn't been decided yet, but there will be something for the kids there," he said.

Despite earlier predictions, Mr Shane said Quickview was not seeking State Government Major Project Status after some discussion with the Minister.

"We have been advised it is better to deal with it locally because it is not a complicated development," he said.

According to the SOI, PAR Consultation will include up to 12 government departments-including SA Tourism, departments of health, education, heritage and the Coast Protection Board-and SA Water and ETSA. As well there will be statutory public consultation and comment invited from the Yorke Regional Development Board, River Murray Catchment Management Board and the Conservation Council of SA.

Anticipated completion of the PAR process is early 2007.

^^Yay thats my Port Hughes! Thanks Crawf great find!

{Theres a article about this in the local paper, June 14}

$200 million development - first step
Journalist: Kathryn Crisell

Developers of a $200 million residential and recreational plan for Port Hughes- including resort, golf course and theme park-have taken their first public step towards starting.

Revealed in February 2005, the development is now the subject of a Plan Amendment Report (PAR) with Statement of Intent (SOI) to rezone land south and east of Port Hughes township put before District Council of the Copper Coast last Wednesday, June 7. However, a decision on support was deferred until later this month.

A DCCC Special Meeting is now likely on June 21 to allow a presentation to full council by proponent, Quickview Pty Ltd.

Quickview involves Patrick's developer, Peter Butterly, his UK business partner Roland Dane, and "man on the ground", John Shane, the DCCC's former CEO.

Key components of the plan, listed in the SOI, are "residential expansion"-more than 1,250 housing allotments rolled out in three stages; and "tourism accommodation"-a resort hotel, and an international standard golf course. Listed also is an "integrated water recycling and water reuse scheme" with "significant planning involved in regard to the provision of suitable water supplies".

Also included are "pedestrian links via coastal boardwalks through the adjoining coastal dunal areas".

John Shane says these links will be constructed to coastal protection requirements.

"People will walk above the dunes on a boardwalk similar to the one close to Port Hughes caravan park," he said.

He confirms also land will be set aside for a theme park "of some sort".

"It hasn't been decided yet, but there will be something for the kids there," he said.

Despite earlier predictions, Mr Shane said Quickview was not seeking State Government Major Project Status after some discussion with the Minister.

"We have been advised it is better to deal with it locally because it is not a complicated development," he said.

According to the SOI, PAR Consultation will include up to 12 government departments-including SA Tourism, departments of health, education, heritage and the Coast Protection Board-and SA Water and ETSA. As well there will be statutory public consultation and comment invited from the Yorke Regional Development Board, River Murray Catchment Management Board and the Conservation Council of SA.

Anticipated completion of the PAR process is early 2007.



HMMMMM..............Theme park 'of sort' dusnt sound too good.

When you read theme park, dont think of theme park in the sense of a theme park in Queensland.

My thoughts precisely...
I mean lets not forget....The Beachouse is like Disneyland....:runaway:

Well at least they haven’t compared this like they do with everything else yet! LOL, I knew the theme park would be kinda crappy anyway...
Any way I think this Peter Butterfly (developer) knows what he’s doing he lives in Ireland and Gold Coast according to an article I read. :)

When you read theme park, dont think of theme park in the sense of a theme park in Queensland.

Nahhhh more like Murray Bridges Puzzle Park i would guess!!!

I actually think that this will be a proper theme park, because the developers want to market the development all over Australia and overseas.

I'd like a roller coaster or a big waterslide (bigger than Beachouse)- and neway Puzzle Park and Greenhills are 'Adventure Parks' and aren't really theme parks, theme parks usually hav a theme, like MovieWorld (the theme is movies, duh). Maybe it will be sumthing like a smaller Wet 'n' Wild or SeaWorld ( but of course not from the SeaWorld chain).

I actually think that this will be a proper theme park, because the developers want to market the development all over Australia and overseas.

I agree. "some kind of theme park" like Greenhills adventure park in Victor Harbor could barely attract local people. And since it's going to be build in remote town I guess he'll have to build something decent to attract some visitors.

and neway Puzzle Park and Greenhills are 'Adventure Parks' and aren't really theme parks

Adventure World near Perth in Fremantle is called a theme park even though it's not much more than a crappy adventure park.

this is bigger than i first thought :D:D:D:D:D:D

SHARK'S $250m SA GOLF VISION
PAUL STARICK
30jun06
AUSTRALIAN golf champion Greg Norman is the designer behind a $250 million golf resort that is planned for the Yorke Peninsula town of Port Hughes.



Dual British Open champion Norman aims to visit Port Hughes this year or early in 2007 to start planning the PGA-standard course.

That would be the first course "The Shark" had designed in South Australia and his ninth in Australia.

The development includes 1650 homes, golf club, theme park, five-star hotel resort and commercial centre.

Infrastructure Minister Patrick Conlon yesterday acknowledged the "ambitious" development had "a number of sensitivities" involving environmental and infrastructure issues.

"(But) it's a terrific example of confidence in South Australia. A few years ago, if someone suggested that they would do a project like this in SA, you'd think they were mad," he said.

"It's a tremendous illustration of the change in confidence in South Australia."

Norman's Sydney-based design partner in South-East Asia, Bob Harrison, said he hoped to produce one of Australia's top-20 golf courses. "Once things are ready to proceed, Greg will come to Port Hughes and he and I will plan the creative implementation of the course," he said. "We have advised him of the location and terrain and he is looking forward to being involved."

V8 racing team owner Peter Butterly is a key backer of the development, The Dunes, which would be about 170km from Adelaide. Mr Butterly is a co-owner of Triple Eight Race Engineering, which runs a V8 supercar team in Queensland, including champion driver Craig Lowndes.

State and local government approvals are required for the project, although the Copper Coast District Council has voted to investigate rezoning the land.

Developers are trying to appease environmental concerns by creating more sand dunes, extending them inland into the golf course and planting coastal flora.

Dunes project manager Phill Hudson said the development would "enhance the character of Port Hughes" by complementing its coastal and natural assets. He said the golf course would be accessible to locals.

Copper Coast District Council chief executive officer Peter Dinning said: "Council is obviously supportive of the proposal at this stage, in its early stage. It's a great thing for the area."

sounds good...

this would be better down victor/goolwa way though, imo

^^No it wouldn't Victor and that has crap beach, etc in comparison.

^^No it wouldn't Victor and that has crap beach, etc in comparison.
Victor's beaches arent crap, lol...
better than Adelaide's anyway

ye mants, the best beaches (in my opinion) are down Victor way, Goolwas a great beach, and Middleton and Port Elliot have some of the best surf beaches which bring tourists from everywhere. I guess that area would lose some of its character if a major development was built.

Victor's beaches arent crap, lol...
better than Adelaide's anyway

Victor is just too cold in summer, and the water (not protected like the gulf) is far too cold as well.

We barely have enough warm days in summer as it is, and it makes no sense to develop an area which has an abnormally cold temperature for the region.

From BOM:
Average Max + days over 30 degrees av (for Victor Harbour);
DEC 23.5, 3.8
JAN 24.5, 4.5
FEB 24.5, 4.4

Now for a seaside town this is very cold, especially considering the water temperature. Your really need a day where the temp is at least 30 to comfortably swim in the southern ocean and considering that there are a total of less then 13 days all summer (on average) that this occurs it really doesn't make sense to develop it as a beach/resort town.

Now if we look at kadina (a town close to Pt hughs/wallamaroo):

From BOM:
Average Max + days over 30 degrees av;
DEC 28.1, 11.3
JAN 30.5, 15.1
FEB 30.5, 15.5

Now what a massive difference!! nearly half the days in summer will be over 30 degrees, when you also consider the warmer water of the gulf you can see why it makes much more sense to develop a fun park/beach resort up north.

The more favourable climate in Pt Hughs would also mean a longer summer tourist season, an then in the winter you would still get some tourists if they build the proposed gold course.

^^ good point!

SA's future is getting brighter!! :D:D

yahh - from 2days tiser

Retail giants to set up a $46m home in the Hills
RHIANNON HOYLE
07jul06
PLANS have been unveiled for a $46 million homemaker centre in the Adelaide Hills.

The complex will be built on a 4ha site on Dutton Rd, west of Mt Barker.

Construction is due to start within a month and should be completed early next year.

The centre, which will offer 17,000sq m of retail space, will be anchored by national retailer Harvey Norman. Spotlight also has secured one of the 13 retail tenancies in the Daycorp development.

Remaining leases are under negotiation. Cafe facilities, a 2000sq m office site and a 400-space car park also will feature.









Daycorp director Travis Day said the centre would help satisfy ballooning demand in the area, driven by residential growth.

"The centre will become a major retail destination in the Hills and will help satisfy the increasing demand," he said. "Hills residents are having to travel to metropolitan centres for this kind of retail offering.

"The site will provide a local option with large-scale retail benefits."

He said the site would be similar to the Mile End Homemaker Centre, which opened in March last year.

A report commissioned by the developers found the centre would service more than 80,000 people.

General manager of strategy and development services at the District Council of Mt Barker, Henry Inat, said: "Not only has Mount Barker's population grown over the past few years by three per cent a year but also we are a regional centre which provides services to much of the Hills. The Homemaker Centre will meet the increasing demand of this significant catchment."

He confirms also land will be set aside for a theme park "of some sort".

"It hasn't been decided yet, but there will be something for the kids there," he said.

Hopefully it's not just 'something for the kids'
I want atleast 4 rollar costers :)

from the ypct - im sooooooooo excited about this wicked project :D

"Dunes" attract Great White Shark
Journalist: Kathryn Crisell

A presentation to a Special Meeting has sealed District Council of the Copper Coast support to rezone land at Port Hughes - the first major step towards the $250 million development, ÒThe DunesÓ.

Developer, Quickview Pty Ltd, has also revealed that AustraliaÕs ÒGreat White SharkÓ, golfer Greg Norman, in a first for South Australia, will design an international standard, ÒsignatureÓ championship golf course, as part of The Dunes development.

Rezoning the land is some way from Planning Approval (not expected until November) for the development which also includes a five-star hotel resort, 1,650 residential allotments, a golf club, a theme park and a commercial centre to be rolled out in three stages over 20 years. However, the developer expects to begin construction of the key components in Stage One, subject to approval, early next year.

Stage One includes the golf course, club house, 250 residential allotments and the resort. It is hoped to have the PGA standard course operating by the end of 2008 or early 2009.

Bob Harrison, Greg NormanÕs Sydney-based design partner in South East Asia, said The Shark was excited about developing a championship course that would attract local, national and international golfers to the region.

ÒWe have advised him of the location and terrain, and he is looking forward to being involved in the process as this project unfolds,Ó Mr Harrison said.

ÒAn initial inspection of the site suggests we will be able to produce a top-class golf course, hopefully in the top 20 category in Australia. For example, we believe we can enhance the local coastal environment by creating more dunes, which will have the effect of extending the dunes inland into the course, and by planting extra coastal flora.

ÒWe will provide the developers with a number of options from which they can select one to include in their planning application. Once things are ready to proceed, Greg will come to Port Hughes, and he and I will plan the creative implementation of the course. I would expect him to visit the site with me at key stages of the development.Ó

Dunes Project Manager Phill Hudson said Quickview was determined to create a development that would enhance the character of Port Hughes by building on its coastal and natural assets, especially the dune and native vegetation environments.

He says preliminary discussions indicate a further 30 or 40 hectares of dune environment could be created via golf course design (it should be noted existing dunes are in private ownership of another party).

ÒThe development will integrate with the local Port Hughes Township and will complement the regional centres of Kadina, Moonta and Wallaroo. Importantly, the golf course will be accessible by the local community,Ó Mr Hudson said. ÒThis will not be an exclusive enclave out of reach and out of touch with the local community. On the contrary, it will significantly enrich the Copper Coast region-economically, socially and environmentally.

ÒIt will broaden the whole districtÕs appeal as a tourism and recreation destination and create opportunities for further development of local golf clubs as golfers increasingly recognise the attraction of the region.

ÒThe region is already gaining an international reputation for its beaches, lifestyle, fishing, food and wine, including proximity to the world recognised Barossa and Clare Valley wine regions,Ó said Mr Hudson.

To that end, the resort will pitch to Òhigh-endÓ tourism, offering five-star accommodation and a heliport for quick transfers to the StateÕs wine regions, Port Lincoln, and to and from the airport.

Mr Hudson predicts the development will create 150 jobs per annum, peaking at 500 during Stage One. Population growth is difficult to estimate as it depends on the residential mix-retirees and/or families. But, developers expect 500 residents from Stage One, and more than 3,000 at completion of Stage Three.

He says State Cabinet is aware of The Dunes plans and a Working Party is looking at both social and physical impacts, including Ògearing up local skillsÓ to take advantage of employment opportunities, and infrastructure for water, energy and traffic management.

ÒCommunity support and participation will be an essential part of the developmentÕs success,Ó Mr Hudson said.

this is my 700th post
:cheers: :cheers2:

btw when i first read the heading, i thought it was about an actual great white shark :lol:

^^ I'm pretty shaw that it will be a gold coast-style theme park

Retail News On Booming Mt Barker

from wednesdays courier

Town entrance sculpture unveiled
A new entrance statement for Mt Barker that will replace an earlier
controversial cube design has been unveiled.
Artists' impressions of the sign were tabled at last Wednesday's
Business Mt Barker annual meeting.
The feature would be built on the corner of Adelaide Road and the
north-bound freeway exit, adjacent to Cornerstone College.
The sign would comprise eight individual metal panels, installed in a
pond, that would spell out 'Mt Barker' and would be illuminated at
night.
The cost and scale of the proposed entrance statement have not yet been
revealed.
^^ looked nice in the paper

Town needs better promotion
Mt Barker's town centre needs to better promote itself in order to
compete against other major shopping precincts, a marketing expert has
claimed.
Business leaders were told at a meeting last week that they needed to
develop a unified approach to promoting the town in order to compete
with retail precincts in Stirling, Strathalbyn, Victor Harbor and
Murray Bridge.
David West, a consultant who has promoted shopping districts such as
Adelaide's Rundle Mall and Burnside Village, also helped the town's
traders develop an updated business plan.
The plan aims to boost the profile of Mt Barker's town centre through
improved marketing strategies including appointing a town centre
co-ordinator, developing a website and creating a unique brand and logo.
"There is a real opportunity for Mt Barker to move forward and be one
of the best main street shopping areas around," he said.
But to do that, Mt Barker needs to step up its promotional campaign,
improve carparking and create better youth opportunities, according to
Mr West.

Shop growth plan
Major extensions to the Mt Barker Central shopping centre have been
given the go-ahead.
The Mt Barker Council's Development Assessment Panel agreed last week
to grant provisional planning consent for the development, which will
involve a new deck carpark and 12 speciality shops.
The decision follows a compromise between the council and the
developers in a bid to overcome legal action taken against the council
after it rejected the initial development application in March.
Concerns over access, pedestrian and traffic movement and the design's
failure to achieve active street frontage along Hutchinson Street
prompted the DAP to refuse the expansion.
The amended application, accepted by both the council and the
developers as part of a legal conciliation process, now includes a deck
car park, set back 12m from Hutchinson St.

Any renders? This project sounds enough to make Melbourne green with envy!

This project sounds enough to make Melbourne green with envy!
Unlikely.

Personally I think this is great for Mt Barker. I travel there weekly for my Tafe course, and there is plenty of shops and facilities and the place seems pretty lively. I am actually confused on how they are fitting so much in too the little town. As for where I live in Murray Bridge, I am getting increasingly frustrated with the commercial side of the town.....nothing is really happening, the council are all about personal gain and not destroying heritage. A few years back our main shopping setting which contained at the time Woolworths, Neds, Newsagent, Chemist and a pet store was extended...was planned to have a near full size Target and few more retail stores. But next door the dentist didnt want too move, so the whole plan was reduced and now we have this useless Target Country. Need I go on about the flops in the development. There are some positives happening, the council is on a beautification war path on the main road coming into the town, looks pretty but thats it.

btw when i first read the heading, i thought it was about an actual great white shark :lol:
:weirdo:

have faith george!

Personally I think this is great for Mt Barker. I travel there weekly for my Tafe course, and there is plenty of shops and facilities and the place seems pretty lively. I am actually confused on how they are fitting so much in too the little town.

I go to Mt Barker tafe too, what you studying?

Yeah I am amazed how there fiting all these shops in Mt Barker, but they are...


from wednesdays Adelaide Hills Courier

Push for monster council

Two Hills councils could be swallowed up by a city mega council if one
State MP's plans for a review of Adelaide's local governments goes
ahead.
State independent MP Bob Such will put a motion to investigate the
number of city and suburban councils - which could prompt future
amalgamations - to SA Parliament next month.
The Adelaide Hills and Mt Barker councils are included in his plan,
under which an independent body would determine whether the city and
its surrounds could be better served by larger local governments, or
even a single council.
"Certainly Adelaide could become part of two, three or even four
councils," Mr Such said.
But he believes Adelaide could be small enough to warrant a single mega
council of its own.

Shark on course
Journalist: Kathryn Crisell
AT THE DUNES: Greg Norman's Vice-President of Design, Bob Harrison (left) with developer Peter Butterly. Inset: golfer Greg Norman.

A golf course plan for The Dunes at Port Hughes is just weeks away according to Greg Norman's Vice-President of Design, Bob Harrison.

Mr Harrison last week visited the region for a second time, spending a couple of days examining the site with developer, Peter Butterly, and says, while there are a number of alternatives being considered, they are likely to get to the final design within "a couple of weeks".

The Greg Norman "signature" championship links-style golf course promises to be an interesting mix of dunes - extending inland and made to look as if they have always been connected to existing coastal dunes, and wetlands.

"Some courses are naturally there, some have a natural advantage. This site fits the latter," Mr Harrison says. "Two-thirds of the course is likely to be dunes in nature with shallow, salt water bodies to give contrast to the landscape. Eighteen holes of the same can get very boring - we will get deviation out of the landscape."

He also says ball deviation is a consideration with on-course housing and coastal winds, so design will be "generous" to avoid obvious pitfalls.

"There are interactions between golf and housing - the trick is to get both right. Wind movement is a large part of design for courses on the sea. It's nice to have a dramatic course but we are constrained by practical considerations," he said.

However, he also notes that wind at The Dunes site is not a big issue compared with other coastal courses and says, "up to a point, wind is part of the game".

While Peter Butterly admits to playing golf just once a year, he and business partner, Roland Dane, looked at four or five designers before settling on Greg Norman and Bob Harrison.

"They were the stand-outs. If you're going to do it, you have to do it right," he said. "The development needs the golf course, and this will compare with anything you would see in the world."

The golf course is in Stage 1 of the $250 million "The Dunes" development, for which a planning approval decision is not expected until November. The first major step towards approval was made four weeks ago when the District Council of the Copper Coast supported the rezoning of the land earmarked for the project, which includes a five-star hotel resort, 1,650 residential allotments, a golf club, a theme park, and a commercial centre, all to be rolled out in three stages over 20 years.

source: ypct

Bus blues
The Mt Barker bus interchange has become so congested commuters are
being forced to drive to Crafers to catch public transport.
As a result the Crafers Park 'n' Ride facility is struggling to cope
with the surge of extra cars, with motorists forced to park on nearby
roads.
The situation has renewed calls from commuters and the Mt Barker
Council for the State transport department to build a specific Park 'n'
Ride facility in Mt Barker with more frequent and direct bus services
to Adelaide.
Mt Barker Council chief executive Andrew Stuart said there was a
pressing need for the facility as 60% of the working Mt Barker
population used Hills bus services.
Mr Stuart said the council had expected an application "earlier this
year" for a facility on vacant land near the Mt Barker SteamRanger
station. "I would say they're strongly encouraged to get an application
in as soon as possible," he said.
source: the courier

^^That all sounds great exept for the 20 years part! Thats ages... :o

20 years... I wont even bother looking at this thread again...

The whole thing was very ambitious at the beginning, but now it's just pathetic. Lets not forget that at first they said they'll build theme park, then just sort of theme park... next time it will be no theme park... :(

MP's call for train service slammed
Tuesday, August 15, 2006

A push to have passenger rail services re-opened between Mt Barker and
Adelaide has been attacked by numerous members of the Hills community.
Democrats MP Sandra Kanck has called on the State Government to look at
returning rail services to ease the pressure on the ailing Hills bus
system.
But the call has been ridiculed as a poor use of resources compared
with developing improved bus services.
Mt Barker Mayor Tony Wales said a rail project would be too costly for
a relatively small population size.
He would prefer a bus terminal to be built by the State Government in
Mt Barker.
"It is a more practical and economically sustainable solution both in
the short and medium term," he said.

Waste of money IMO

Minister in dark over Hills transport trouble

Plans for a Park 'n' Ride public transport facility in Mt Barker have
hit an unexpected snag with the State's Transport Minister not aware of
details of the proposal.
Mt Barker Council chief executive Andrew Stuart and Mayor Tony Wales
met with Minister Patrick Conlon earlier this month to discuss plans
for such a facility on land near the SteamRanger railway station. But
they left disappointed after the Minister admitted he was not fully
briefed on the project.
"We took the opportunity to ask him about the Park 'n' Ride and the
Minister's response was disappointing," Mr Stuart said.
"He claimed that he wasn't really across what the Mt Barker situation
was all about."
The facility, first proposed in 2004, would allow people to park their
cars at one central point and travel via bus to Adelaide.
Mr Stuart said such a facility was "absolutely essential" to Mt Barker

Mt Barker badly needs a Park N Ride Facility and a decent bus network

Comeback city

August 20, 2006 12:15am
Article from: The Advertiser

Welcome to Whyalla, where a quiet economic revival is spreading ripples of prosperity throughout the region.
IT'S the great comeback - a city once down on its luck has hit boom times again.

Unemployment in the Iron Triangle centre has plummeted, housing prices have soared, accommodation venues are full and the falling population has stabilised and may be growing.

The value of housing and commercial development approvals almost tripled to more than $18 million in the 2004-05 financial year compared with two years earlier and is likely to be even higher when final figures are collated for last financial year.

There is a $3 million plan afoot to redevelop the town centre and open up the foreshore, while the looming $5 billion expansion of Roxby Downs by BHP Billiton will send lucrative spin-offs to the town.

Whyalla has seen the best and worst of times.

Steelmaking from vast nearby iron ore deposits made and sustained the city, and remain its lifeblood.

Then in World War II it became a proud shipbuilding city, eventually turning out a total of 66 ships.

But times change, the shipbuilding works closed in 1978 and steelmaking went through upheavals.

Jobs disappeared and so did people, as the population fell from a high of 33,832 in 1976 to around 22,000 at present.

A few years ago, in a psychological as well as economic blow, Whyalla lost its crown as SA's second biggest city to Mt Gambier, and the population outlook was a downward trend.

But times continue to change.

The OneSteel steelworks - which took over operations from BHP - is in the process of investing almost $500 million in upgrades.

This guarantees the life of the steelworks until at least 2027, injecting jobs and confidence into the city.

The program included a $110 million blast furnace re-line in 2004-05, and the $350 million Project Magnet now underway to allow the plant to process magnetite ore.

Red dust remains an issue, but a huge shed to house iron ore and a pipeline to bring ore slurry about 50km from the Iron Duke deposit are designed to dramatically cut the amount of dust around the town.

The spin-off effects are many. For example, OneSteel ordered seven 150-tonne dump trucks from local mechanical contractor Cavpower as part of the changes. While the steelworks look to the future, other industries also are thriving.

If BHP Billiton's $5 billion Roxby Downs expansion goes ahead as planned, Whyalla and Port Augusta stand to be hub towns for works including a planned $700 million desalination plant and water pipeline.

As the state enjoys a rush of mining exploration, companies seeking copper, gold, zinc, lead, silver, uranium and more are using regional towns such as Whyalla as a base.

The exploration is paying off with deposits such as the rich Prominent Hill discovery.

Prominent Hill mine operator Oxiana will need about 400 employees for the $500 million project, giving Whyalla opportunities as a base to supply the mine's needs.

Whyalla mechanical contractor Cavpower is again a beneficiary - it is in the process of assembling 11 monster, 350-tonne trucks for the project as well as bulldozers and water trucks, adding an extra 25 jobs to its workforce.

These projects have seen a flood of contractors come to town, filling flights and accommodation during the week.

SA Chamber of Mines and Energy chief executive Phil Sutherland says Whyalla is well placed to benefit from a mining surge.

"There are a number of potential mining projects clustering in the north of the Iron Triangle and there is huge potential for a logistics hub around the Whyalla-Port Augusta region,'' he said.

"Olympic Dam is world class, Prominent Hill is going to be huge, Carapateena is a good development, the Terramin discovery could be substantial and there is lots of exploration occurring.

"There will need to be new industries to support the growth such as building, transport, road construction and maintenance, and so on. A big issue will be getting the skilled people required and the other issue is infrastructure.

"We are calling on governments to ensure discoveries come to fruition rather than falter because they cannot get to market.

"Royalties stand to deliver billions of dollars to treasury, but we need money from government to make sure discoveries get to production  in all this there is huge potential for Whyalla and the region.''

An Upper Spencer Gulf Minerals and Heavy Engineering Skills Centre is being planned to meet demand for skills, with a campus likely at Whyalla.

The present demand for skills is such that unemployment in Whyalla has dropped from about 13 per cent to 5 per cent and employers are recruiting from places such as South Africa, Korea and Indonesia.

Other industries are quietly thriving.

Aquaculture has taken off, with pens for yellow-tailed kingfish multiplying in Whyalla's waters, while Stuart High School breeds Murray cod.

Hagen Stehr's Clean Seas operation is poised to take over the kingfish operations of SA Aquaculture Management, with ambitious plans to increase production tenfold in three years.

Tourism also is on the increase, as Whyalla pushes its credentials beyond its industrial image.
Aquaculture tourism, snapper fishing - including the booming Easter snapper competition - and diving to see the world's largest congregation of giant cuttlefish each winter are all growth areas.

Whyalla, with a motto Where the Outback Meets the Sea, also has discovered its own foreshore.

The city grew inland from the coast, has no waterfront housing and tourists passing through would barely know the city sits on a beautiful stretch of coast.

Ambitious moves now under way would redevelop the foreshore with cafes, a children's water park, sports facilities, BBQs and an esplanade to direct tourist traffic to the coast.

The $3 million plan includes a waterfront housing development - Whyalla's first - which is likely to be marketed by a ballot due to high demand.

There also are plans for an $800,000 upgrade of the main street precinct.

The embrace of the coast and tourism includes embryonic plans to see if the Army will relinquish land between Whyalla and Port Augusta to create a coastal tourism drive.

While this may be a long shot, the region is set to benefit from increased use of the Army land following the relocation of a battalion from Sydney to Adelaide.

Whyalla City chief executive officer Phil Cameron says the city has a buzz of confidence.

"There are all sorts of things going on  for example, the contractor for the OneSteel upgrade has rented 100 vacant Housing Trust homes for 12 months and is spending $1 million upgrading them for its workforce,'' he said.

"Three years ago you could pick up a house for $35,000; that same house now would bring $100,000.

"Land valuations have gone up around 30 per cent in the past year and in the last two years there have been 120 new houses added for rates.

"But that is not enough to meet demand  a two-bedroom furnished apartment brings around $270 a week rent.

"The demand for skilled labor is only going to grow as things like the mines up north and the air warfare destroyer contract in Adelaide ramp up. We've had 15 South African families recruited by OneSteel - for the last 20 years virtually no one employed apprentices, so now employers are looking overseas.''

Whyalla's comeback is such that the council has commissioned a review of the airport, with consideration being given to a new one.

This is seen as a major strategic asset for the future, servicing growth areas such as exports, defence needs and fly-in, fly-outs to mine sites.

Whyalla's population was predicted to fall to 16,000 by 2015, but appears to have stabilised around 22,000 and may be on the rebound.

The ripple effect of prosperity is flowing through to things ranging from spending in local shops to more recruits for local football clubs.

It also has hit house prices - Real Estate Institute figures show house prices ballooned 80 per cent in the past three years and 20 per cent in the past 12 months.

KPMG demographer Bernard Salt listed Whyalla as 13th on his "hot list'' of boom towns where jobs growth is outpacing population, easily ahead of other SA centres such as Adelaide (33rd) and Mt Gambier (48th).

The growth factor was dramatically demonstrated earlier this month at the launch of the Create Your Future -Goal 100 program.

The partnership between the State Government and businesses such as a OneSteel to recruit 100 people out of school but out of work ended up signing on 275 interested in getting the training and skills for local jobs.

"We reached the bottom of the trough but now are on the way back,'' Mr Cameron said.

"There is a quiet buzz around town and you can see it everywhere.

"Whyalla has turned the corner.''


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Update (21/8/06)

Approved: $67m Zinc, Copper & Lead Mine - STRATHALBYN
Approved: $272m International Space Station - WOOMERA
Added: {U/C} $500m OneSteel Upgrade - WHYALLA
Added: Whyalla Projects

from the courier editorial

Time to think about the future
Mt Barker needs a second freeway interchange.
Nothing new about that. The Mt Barker Council has been asking for one
for years and now a major report for the Federal Government's road
planning body, AusLink, is adding volume to the call.
The draft report says the existing exchange off Adelaide Road will
exceed traffic capacity in five years.
It identifies a second interchange on Bald Hills Road as a solution to
the rising congestion brought about by the housing boom in the Hills
and Fleurieu Peninsula.
But will a second interchange reduce traffic or simply create more
demand for urban development?
And if it does, how is the community going to manage further expansion
and still maintain the culture and lifestyle that drives the attraction
of this district?
The page 5 story in this week's Courier about the notorious school
crossing at Nairne is an example of development exposing a lack of
infrastructure foresight.
And the fight by Hahndorf history enthusiasts in the 1960s to preserve
heritage buildings in the town demonstrates how communities, if they
are not careful, can lose something precious if they do not speak up
about their vision.
If governments are going to the trouble of studying future traffic
trends and setting agendas, it will pay the Mt Barker district to have
an input into the direction their civic and corporate leaders are
taking them.
Residents could follow the example of the State Government's Adelaide's
Thinkers in Residence project.
Since 2003 two or three world-class authorities in different fields
have been invited to live and work in Adelaide to help SA develop
strategies for future development in the arts and sciences, social
policy, environmental sustainability and economic development.
They brought leaders and communities together, fostered ideas and set
realistic targets.
This was not an exercise in bringing in another consultant.
The project was about bringing in expert knowledge to advise and
empower local people to create the types of communities they wanted to
live and prosper in.
The Mt Barker Council would do well to find its own "thinkers" to come
up with a framework, supported by existing legislation and proposals
for bylaws, that considers school crossings, bus parks and industrial
zones along with freeway interchanges.
Residents then have something to finetune, or even reject, so they can
set their own agenda.

Ferry: first visible signs

Work on terminal construction has started at Wallaroo's old boat ramp.

The ferry which is to be relocated from Queensland to service Wallaroo to Lucky Bay.
At last there is concrete evidence the long-awaited ferry service from Wallaroo to Lucky Bay is coming - with facilities under construction at both ends.

At Wallaroo's old boat ramp, preparation work has begun before piles are driven for docking facilities, and a relocatable terminal building will arrive on-site in the near future.

Sea Transport's Stuart Ballantyne says the entire terminal should be completed within three months - ready for a pre-Christmas start to the ferry service.

Work has also started on turnaround and docking facilities at Lucky Bay with vegetation being stripped (and set aside for future seed collection) by local contractors. However, a decision on the $1.93 million in Federal and State funding needed to seal roads from Lucky Bay now looks unlikely to be made until the end of the year. It was hoped that the roadwork could be done in parallel with harbour construction.

As well, plans are underway to relocate a Queensland ferry - currently running to Stradbroke Island - to Wallaroo.

The 62 car, 350 passenger capacity ferry includes a fully air-conditioned cafe, full-length windows and spacious seating, dolphin viewing platform and an observation deck with a 360 degrees view.

www.ypct.com.au/news/06/08/29/6.html

^^ Well how long did you think it will take to build a 5 star international resort, theme park, international golfcourse, 1,650 residential allotments and a commercial centre??

remember this is australia, not dubai


Port Hughes: approval process start
Port Hughes' "The Dunes" resort, golf course and housing development has received tacit approval from the State Government with the Minister for Urban Development and Planning, Paul Holloway, agreeing to Council's Statement of Intent in regard to rezoning land south and east of the township.

However, the agreement is subject to conditions - one of which is the inclusion of farmland that the proponent, Quickview, has been unable to secure.

District Council of the Copper Coast CEO, Peter Dinning, said at Wednesday's Council meeting he had written to the owner of the subject land and that he "is very supportive of the development".

The Minister has also specified further market research and study of township expansion.

Project spokesman, John Shane, says the conditions don't change Quickview's plans but things "will take a little longer".

"We have to do some additional studies and have incurred some additional costs, but we are getting on with that," he said.

http://www.ypct.com.au/news/06/09/12/7.html


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btw atd i think its time we changed the title to:
APPROVED: Port Hughes "The Dunes" Resort, Theme Park & Housing Development :cheers:

Some news from today's Tiser:

RHIANNON HOYLE, REAL ESTATE EDITOR

A MARINA, a five-star resort and as many as 1000 housing allotments may be included in a proposal to develop Port Lincoln's Boston Island into a residential and tourism centre.

Owner and Port Lincoln mayor Peter Davis - now undertaking a State Government Plan Amendment Review of the island - has likened his vision to the popular holiday spot of Magnetic Island, off the north Queensland coast.
"The concept is only in its very early stages," he said.

"But . . . I guess I see a couple of marinas, and maybe about 1000 allotments on the island. It has the potential to be South Australia's Magnetic Island."

The proposal is being drawn up by planning and urban design group QED. Director Georgina House said a social, economic and environmental report had been prepared, and would soon be submitted to State Government for approval.

She said the farmland property had the potential for a mixed development, but would still retain the national park, which takes up about half of the 1000ha island in the middle of Boston Bay.

"Our plans include a mix of housing, potentially a marina, and a tourism development," she said.

"This could be anything from locals coming across simply to fish on the island, to eco huts in a nice natural setting through to a five-star resort. "But the bulk of the island will be preserved and enhanced as a fantastic natural environment." This would include a range of walking and bike trails.

Ms House said the idea was for the island to support itself economically. "We want to protect it still, but enhance its potential," she said.

"And what we have done in the review is come up with a better long-term future, I believe."

She said one of the biggest concerns was to ensure that local people did not feel restricted in their use of the island.

"We want it to continue to be available for public use," Ms House said. "Better than that, we want people to feel even more welcome to use it than they do now, because at the moment most of the island is privately owned."
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13/9/06

Added:
{Proposed} Boston Island Resort (Marina, 5 star Resort, Tourism Development and around 1000 housing allotments) - PORT LINCOLN

I have also added Mildura Projects and copyed and pasted the list onto a new regional projects thread @ S-A.

http://www.sensational-adelaide.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=5177#5177

14/9/06

Updated: {Approved} $775m Gold & Copper Mine - PROMINENT HILL
Added: Renmark/Berri/Loxton Developments

23/9/06

Added: {Proposed} $317m New Mens Prison (760-bed) - near MURRAY BRIDGE
Added: {Proposed} $97m New Womans Prison (150-bed) - near MURRAY BRIDGE
Added: {Proposed} $1b Evanston Housing & Town Centre Development - GAWLER
Added: Port Pirie Developments
Changed: {U/C} $46m Adelaide Hills Homemaker Centre to major project status

is construction progressing well on Mildura Marina? When is it due for completion?

Theres another marina development in regional SA, this time in one of South Australias Favourite playgrounds Mannum.

The Mannum Marina proposal seeks to develop a multi-use recreational/commercial marina immediately south of Mannum, with a marina basin and moorings for 200 houseboats and smaller recreational craft (including provision for living on board). A residential sub-division of up to 550 allotments (200 of which would have water frontage) is also proposed, along with tourist accommodation and commercial development (including facilities and services for tourists, boat users and residents).
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g299/crawf_231/Mannum.jpg

I think SA should be known as the marina state because of all these marina developments.

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Added: {Proposed} Mannum Marina & Housing Development

tonights news said that the Kangaroo Island Resort has been aproved by the state government !!! :)

:yes:

And people well pay $1200-1400 to stay there a night

Growth leads to 'sterile' town
A Mt Barker councillor has accused her own council of destroying the character of the town by pursuing development and selling off public land.
Councillor Susan Hamilton launched the attack on the Mt Barker Council following a proposal to sell off a tree-lined walkway joining Alexandrina Road, the subject of a public protest earlier this month.
She said she feared the destruction of existing open spaces, particularly small pockets of green space, would transform Mt Barker into a "sterile" and "soul-less" town.
"If we lose these places, Mt Barker just turns into another Golden Grove or Salisbury," Cr Hamilton said.
"It loses all its character and becomes sterile.
"Right now we need to stop this destruction.
"If we don't stop it right now, then I think we are heading for a very soul-less town."

source: courier

Ferry here in three weeks

The spot at the old Wallaroo boat ramp where the "Seaway" will be moored in two to three weeks

Wallaroo's ferry will arrive in our waters within the next two or three weeks in readiness for a December 7 start, according to Sea Transport's Stuart Ballantyne - pictured at the Wallaroo terminal site last Friday with his wife, Stephanie Dawson.
The vessel to be used for the Wallaroo to Lucky Bay ferry service, to commence on December 7, is to arrive at Wallaroo boat ramp in approximately three weeks.

The "Seaway" - currently on a slip at Port Lincoln - will be moored at the soon-to-be-completed Wallaroo boat ramp "station", and from there will be taken for trial runs in the lead up to the ferry service launch on December 7.

Sea Transport's Stuart Ballantyne, with partner Stephanie Dawson, was in Wallaroo last Friday, checking on the progress at the Wallaroo terminal, and was confident the launch date will stand.

Tradesmen were with them, discussing the terminal works' progress.

Fill at the base of the boat ramp between the four on-site mooring poles has to be removed, and a temporary ticket office, and additional waiting room/reception area, is yet to be placed.

Bookings for the service are already being taken, with Sue Cassidy, Sea SA Operations/ Administration Officer, based at Wallaroo, reporting she is receiving approximately 100 phone calls a day.

"The response has been fantastic, with enquiries and booking placements coming from people all over the State - Adelaide, Clare and Fleurieu Peninsula - and everyone appears excited," Sue said. The enquiry number is 8823 0777.


Market potential of one million vehicles
A recent presentation to a tourism group revealed some interesting detail about the Wallaroo to Lucky Bay ferry service.

Provided by owner, Sea Transport SA, it revealed a market potential of "conservatively" one million vehicles and with that much movement off road, it suggests a reduction in road accidents.

Sea Transport says there were 531 serious accidents recorded in the last four years - including many deaths and serious injuries on the Cowell/Port Augusta/Port Wakefield road sectors.

The company also says a ferry service would reduce exhaust emissions and road maintenance costs, and points to systems used by the EU and the US that use government funded incentives to get freight onto coastal ferries.

The presentation also gave detail of the 64-metre vessel, under construction, that will replace an interim vessel expected to start the service on December 7.

The larger vessel will accommodate 10 trucks, 50 cars and 350 passengers with 180 lane metres for trucks and 230 for cars. Sea Transport says this will aid importers and exporters, allowing trailers to travel across the gulf without prime movers, reducing costs.

It also anticipates courier services, government personnel and tradesmen will use the ferry service, along with commuters and tourists.


Wallaroo excited
President John McCormack says Wallaroo Community Development Association believes there are exciting times ahead.
With a ferry service so close to starting, Wallaroo Community Development Association is readying to put its vision of a beautified foreshore and main street to the District Council of the Copper Coast.

President John McCormack says the association is excited because the ferry will present some good opportunities to the town with users needing to be encouraged to spend some time.

"Wallaroo will become a through road rather than a dead-end - I think it's going to be terrific and the association is really looking forward to it. We need to try and trap those passengers coming up from Adelaide - get them here to catch the ferry a bit earlier and have them look around. It's important to have the foreshore attractive and public access to the beaches, jetty and marina linked via walkways and a connection to the main street."

He says the association has also looked at traffic movements, especially in light of an escalation of truck traffic, and it believes Jetty Road could be widened to feed trucks up to the bypass road.

"There are unlimited things to think about," he said. "We really need a decent tourist information centre down there - the Kadina one is in the wrong place. We had a round-table at our last meeting and looked at everyone's design ideas. We will come up with a plan soon because it is evident everyone's thoughts are similar - they are not far out."

Asked about the pricing structure of the ferry service that has attracted some criticism, John says it seems comparable to other services but he wonders if the driver and a passenger should be included in the car price.

"I took a car from Queenscliff to Sorrento (Victoria) just 18 months ago. That cost us a total of $55; however, it is only a half-hour journey by sea, so it does compare. However, perhaps the operators should have another look at it and consider a family ticket. People will spend money on the boat anyway with snacks and drinks.

http://www.ypct.com.au/news/06/10/31/3.html

BIG news for Port Lincoln

Eyre Peninsula flights closer

DIRECT flights from the Eyre Peninsula to Sydney and Melbourne have moved a step closer after Virgin Blue confirmed it would soon be operating a 70-seat jet aircraft.

"Virgin Blue (officials) came over last year and had a look at Port Lincoln," Tourism Eyre Peninsula marketing manager Shaun Du Bruyn said.
"We believe there is scope for non-stop flights from Sydney or Melbourne perhaps once a week.

"A new hotel is being built in Port Lincoln and some other big projects are under way, so if there is not enough demand now for a weekly flight, which I think there is, there certainly will be."

Pt Hughes "The Dunes" - rezoning over to the public
The draft Plan Amendment Report and Statement of Investigations pertaining to The Dunes development at Port Hughes has been placed on display for public consultation by the District Council of the Copper Coast.

It is available for public inspection (and purchase at $15 a copy) at Council's Kadina, Moonta and Wallaroo offices, until January 19, 2007.

Matters addressed in the draft Plan Amendment Report include the rezoning of the relevant part of the Recreation (Parklands) and General Farming zones to a Residential (Golf Course) zone; the introduction of relevant zone policy to enable the development of a golf course, associated tourist accommodation and commercial facilities together with residential development; and the addition of a Concept Plan to achieve the co-ordinated development of the land and to ensure an appropriate relationship with the adjoining township of Port Hughes, and the Coastal Zone.

The Plan can be downloaded from the Council web site www.coppercoast.sa.gov.au; written submissions to be lodged by 5 pm January 19, 2007, with a public hearing (if required) scheduled for January 24 at the Kadina Council chambers

http://www.ypct.com.au/news/06/11/14/5.html

Pt Hughes "The Dunes" - rezoning over to the public
The draft Plan Amendment Report and Statement of Investigations pertaining to The Dunes development at Port Hughes has been placed on display for public consultation by the District Council of the Copper Coast.

It is available for public inspection (and purchase at $15 a copy) at Council's Kadina, Moonta and Wallaroo offices, until January 19, 2007.

Matters addressed in the draft Plan Amendment Report include the rezoning of the relevant part of the Recreation (Parklands) and General Farming zones to a Residential (Golf Course) zone; the introduction of relevant zone policy to enable the development of a golf course, associated tourist accommodation and commercial facilities together with residential development; and the addition of a Concept Plan to achieve the co-ordinated development of the land and to ensure an appropriate relationship with the adjoining township of Port Hughes, and the Coastal Zone.

The Plan can be downloaded from the Council web site www.coppercoast.sa.gov.au; written submissions to be lodged by 5 pm January 19, 2007, with a public hearing (if required) scheduled for January 24 at the Kadina Council chambers

http://www.ypct.com.au/news/06/11/14/5.html

First it was a theme park, then it was sort of theme park, now there's no theme park at all. And it's likely to take a lifetime to complete this, what's left of those first ambitious plans...

Will you bugger of with your worthless comments...

20 years... I wont even bother looking at this thread again...
The whole thing was very ambitious at the beginning, but now it's just pathetic. Lets not forget that at first they said they'll build theme park, then just sort of theme park... next time it will be no theme park... :(

You forget you said this eh? :banana:

Port Lincoln is going from strengh to strengh. it wont be long for the city to be the 2nd biggest place in SA.

Approval for $400m housing project
MICHAEL OWEN

A $400 MILLION housing development will be built north of Port Lincoln after the proposal won final planning approval.

The first of 1000 "detached and medium-density" homes will go up within 12 months.

The 700ha site at Point Boston is located 12km from Port Lincoln and overlooks a natural harbour three times the size of Sydney Harbour.

The project was given the go-ahead last week by the District Council for Lower Eyre Peninsula's Development Assessment Panel.

The final tick in the planning process followed a "rigorous review" of the development by council to ensure the conditions for DAP approval, set out in the Planning Amendment Review approved in December last year, were met.

The PAR changed development plan zoning to allow development on Point Boston.

The project, driven by Adelaide-based developer John Culshaw, is expected to take from six to 10 years.

The first stage – 47 allotments in the East Bay precinct – are priced between $164,000 and $325,000 for beachfront blocks.

Other allotments, all with sea views, range in price from $82,000 to $185,000.

Several dual dwelling lots are priced from $45,000 a dwelling.

The largest coastal project in SA, Point Boston is one of the few places left with the sea at its doorstep and native vegetation, of which large parts remain intact, as a backdrop.

Mr Culshaw's company, Pentroth, also was responsible for Adelaide's Halifax St low-rise housing complex, the Majestic Roof Garden Hotel in the city and the award-winning Majestic Oasis hotel/motel complex in Port Augusta.

Point Boston marketing director Rick Harcourt said Port Lincoln, with its buoyant fishing and tourism industries, was set to join the boom towns of Western Australia, the NSW north coast and the Gold Coast.

Public transport hub
A public transport hub will be operating in Mt Barker by mid next year, providing a much-needed boost to bus services in the region.
To be built next to the Mt Barker Railway Station, the Park 'n' Ride will be the biggest facility of its kind operating in the Hills, starting with 112 car-parks with room to expand to 200.
The project will be fully funded by Australian Transit Enterprises, parent company of Transitplus, which provides the Hills bus services.
The news comes five years after the idea was first mooted and follows lengthy negotiations between the transport operators, State Government, the Mt Barker Council and SteamRanger.
Council chief executive Andrew Stuart said the news was terrific for the area's public transport users.

http://thecouriernews.blogspot.com/2006/12/public-transport-hub.html

Roo with a view
Jessica Wade

ADELAIDE Crows captain Mark Ricciuto and vice captain Simon Goodwin inspected progress on the new $45 million hotel they have invested in while in Port Lincoln for the AFL community camp this week.
The two Crows stars are working with hoteliers The Hurley Group, who are leasing the hotel from Port Lincoln businessman Sam Sarin.

Crows captain Mark Ricciuto said while there was “still a lot of work to do”, the hotel is on schedule to open for business in October this year.

“We’re on track to be up and running in October, so hopefully if everything goes to plan we’ll have the doors open and it will all be good,” Ricciuto said.

Ricciuto said a hotel manager had been hired recently, and the recruitment and interviewing of staff would start in the next few months.

Adelaide Crows vice-captain Simon Goodwin said the hotel would create jobs for over 100 people, and he hoped most of the employees would be local.

“It’s going to offer them a really good opportunity with employment,” Goodwin said.

“We both love the country, we thought it was a really good opportunity to expand into something else.”

Ricciuto said the hotel roof would be constructed in late February and March, and the work would involve fittings.

He said there would be a celebration for the official opening, which he and Goodwin would attend.

While both Goodwin and Ricciuto will be busy during the football season, they hope to come back before October at least once to monitor the progress at the hotel.

Ricciuto said the pair would be involved in everything from the cutlery choices to what beer the hotel will serve and other general decisions about the hotel’s interior.

The hotel will accommodate 111 rooms, including penthouse suites on the top storey, a main function room will be available for weddings, and there is a gaming room, two bars, bistro, swimming pool and gymnasium.

A drive-thru bottle shop will be located across the road next to King Neptune’s and KFC, while a car park will be constructed around the bottle shop to accommodate guests.

Ricciuto said they are hoping to put up historical photographs of Port Lincoln inside the hotel, and if any locals have any photographs of historical significance, they could be displayed inside the hotel.

He said the next time the Adelaide Crows have a community camp in Port Lincoln the team would be keen to stay at the new hotel.

“But I think Port Power will be here next year...so we’ll have to charge them double,” Ricciuto joked.

“No...they’ll be welcome to stay here.”



http://www.portlincoln.yourguide.com.au/detail.asp?class=news&subclass=general&story_id=555149&category=General

Apartment complex on former hospital site

A SEVEN-storey apartment complex has been approved for the site of the former Mt Gambier hospital.

The project, which will include 61 new residences and have 180-degree views over the city, was passed by council last week.
Sky Towers will include a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, penthouses and townhouses to the rear.

The development is being marketed and sold through Brock Harcourts North Adelaide. Selling agent Andrew Fox said two of the three penthouses had already been reserved by local businesspeople.

"They were reserved very soon after the proposal was released," he said.

"It is encouraging and already shows the strong interest in the project."

The multimillion-dollar complex has been designed by Michael Fielder Architects and is being developed by local company Boots & Partners.

Construction will begin on the vacant structure over the next 12 months.

"This ground-breaking and exciting development will change the face of this prominent landmark," Mr Fox said. "It has been very much anticipated. The project is progressive, modern and will be seen as a great achievement for Mt Gambier as the state's largest provincial city." The apartments will be sold off in staged releases.

Prices for the new homes have not yet been decided.

It's ridiculously big for a regional town. Congratulations Mt. Gambier, on a project we'd love to have here in Adelaide!

Didn't get a chance to grab todays tiser and the image on the website is tiny. If anyone gets a chance to scan this render that would be greatly appreciated.

The render looked great. If someone could scan the render It would be much appreciated as I will add it on the Regional Projects List (which btw ill be updating it this weekend as I've been pretty slack lately) - cheers


900 new homes for Whyalla
RHIANNON HOYLE, REAL ESTATE EDITOR

April 07, 2007 12:15am
Article from: The Advertiser

MORE than 900 houses will be built in the largest development to be announced in Whyalla for three decades.

The Ocean Eyre land release, bounded on two sides by Jenkins and Risby avenues, will be launched on April 13 and released over four stages.

The resources boom, coupled with a demand for new housing, has resulted in an upsurge of residential development in Whyalla.

Ocean Eyre developer Richard Wood said the project would be a significant boost to the whole Whyalla community.

"We're providing affordable land for people to build new homes on, whether to live in or to use as an investment," he said. "It's a statement of confidence in the future prosperity of the city."

Property in the regional city has been performing very strongly in recent times, with the median house price having climbed more than 33 per cent – to $220,000 – over the past year alone.

Mr Wood said the expansion of OneSteel, the proposed desalination plant and the booming mining industry had instilled a significant level of confidence in the town.

"It will be a model development using urban design principles that are energy and water efficient," he said.

The development is being sold through the John Martin and Peter Calliss First National Real Estate offices.

Stage 1A and 1B will be released next Friday priced from $70,000.

Stage one will involve the sale of 29 allotments

Sorry guys about not updating the Regional Projects Guide (Page 1), been pretty busy. I have spent tonight updating and added new projects and towns, Plus i have split up some regions as there is so many projects in country SA.

Any problems or projects ive missed, let me know

cheers, crawf

Marina, housing plan for Boston Island
RHIANNON HOYLE, REAL ESTATE EDITOR

May 02, 2007 02:15am
Article from: The Advertiser

THE viability of a proposed residential, marina and tourism development on Boston Island at Port Lincoln will be examined by a new State Government study.
A plan amendment report, to be announced today by Urban Development and Planning Minister, Paul Holloway, will consider rezoning the island to allow for a project proposed by owner and Port Lincoln Mayor Peter Davis.

The process will include comprehensive public consultation.

As Boston Island is outside the Port Lincoln Council area, South Australia's Development Act allows the minister to initiate a plan amendment report.

The plans, drawn up by planning and urban design group, QED, include two marina areas, a heli-pad, walking trails, four access "landing" points and pockets of homes. There also will be two near-beach areas for tourist projects.

In preparing plans, Mr Davis hoped for about 1000 housing allotments to be zoned on the island. Only about 200 are zoned.

Mr Holloway said a report draft would be prepared for public comment. This will cover such issues as:

THE potential impact on water quality and aquaculture industries.

WASTE and stormwater disposal.

RAINWATER harvesting.

ELECTRICITY supply.

ACCESS to and from the island.

"This will give the Port Lincoln community, the local council and any other interested parties an opportunity to have their say about the development of Boston Island," he said. "Any development on the island will need to be carefully managed to preserve its natural features." The mixed development project is intended to retain much of its national park, which takes up about half of the 1000ha island.

Mr Holloway, however, emphasised the initiation of the report did not commit him or the Government to a policy outcome. "It simply provides a process to examine whether the island should be re-zoned for this proposed development," he said.

Sounds ridiculous IMO. Keep it in the town.

I reckon it sounds pretty cool


Added
- New renders for the marina and resort development at Mildura
- Major airport development near Monarto

Added
- New renders for the marina and resort development at Mildura

Mildura?

Yep. I included Mildura with the Riverland in the regional projects list, because Mildura is closer to Adelaide than Melbourne, Adelaide and Mildura has close connections and the city is usual snubbed by Melbourne though can sometimes be snubbed by Adelaide aswell (like most regional centres).

Plus I still have a strong connection to Mildura.

Though if Victoria had a regional projects thread similar to ours, then I would probably take Mildura off the list.

How can a town be 'snubbed' by a city itself?
Listing Mildura for your personal reasons is stupidity!

Nice try Crawf but I think you'll find Mildura is more Victorian than South Australian. At the end of the day, your personal connection isn't a valid reason to justify its inclusion here.

;13074742']How can a town be 'snubbed' by a city itself?

Well for starters Mildura is around 30k while Melbourne is around 3.7m :nuts:, Mildura is the furthest major regional centre from Melbourne. Trust me Mildura does sometimes gets snubbed by Melbourne (especially by Steve Bracks) examples still not having a train service and nearly had a toxic waste dump built there, with Mr Bracks knowing dam well that the Mildura Region is Victoria's Fruit Bowl and a tourism hot spot.

One of the connections between Adelaide and Mildura is that the Woolworths Limited and Coles groups stores in Mildura are run by head offices in Adelaide not Melbourne (has been like this for years now).

Like many south easterners believe Mt Gambier is snubbed by Adelaide sometimes, as its further away from Adelaide compared to other towns and its right on the border of Victoria.

Until theres a Victorian thread, just get over it.

but what people interested in Mildura will think to look for posts about the Victorian town in the SA subforum??

Broken Hill i would understand, but ive never made a connection between Mildura and SA.

exactly Mildura is pure Victorian born and bred territory :D

btw, Crawf, is the apartmaent block at Mildura now going to be 12 stories? If so, that's mint :D

but what people interested in Mildura will think to look for posts about the Victorian town in the SA subforum??

Broken Hill i would understand, but ive never made a connection between Mildura and SA.

And do you represent all of Adelaide?

Its staying put with the Riverland until theres a Victorian projects thread for all towns not just ones that are 300km radius of Melbourne (which could become a reality in the next coming months...).

You know it wasn't so long ago the Mildura Rural City Council wanted to join South Australia or NSW because of the proposed toxic dump.

-end-

Enough of Mildura, Narnu Waters Residential Development at Hindmarsh Island featuring 1000+ housing allotments is set to get major project status by the State Government.

And do you represent all of Adelaide?
did i ever claim to?

i just dont like the fact of a Victorian town being in our regional thread.

i mean its Victoria, we hate them. haha.

btw, Crawf, is the apartmaent block at Mildura now going to be 12 stories? If so, that's mint :D

Thats what it said in the Riverbank Masterplan booklet back in january :), but the website says it will be mid rise apartments so the plans could of changed.

Ok crawf point proven.
Now can you give us an update of Broome's developments in WA too? Cheers.

Can you stop spamming in this thread, cheers :)

A member on S-A has reported that there could be a $100m+ country club development on the cards for Mt Gambier it would feature a golf course, housing estate and convention centre.

sounds interesting...

always have to have the last word :ohno:

Mants as you can see I was reporting a development for Mount Gambier.

from this weeks courier, should be good :)

Plans to develop tourist hub
A planned $1m extension to the Hahndorf Academy would see it
transformed it into the town's tourist hub, complete with new
interpretive centre and a relocated Adelaide Hills Visitor
Information Centre.
Saved from demolition in the early 1960s and restored largely by
volunteers, the historic building now stands to become an even
greater attraction if its managing board can raise enough grant money
to pay for the works.
The group has already applied for $750,000 in grants from three
separate sources and the Mt Barker Council has conditionally
allocated $250,000 to the project in its 2007/08 draft budget,
subject to the grants being received.
Stage one upgrading includes a two-storey extension incorporating
toilets, a lift for disabled access and a new staircase, the
relocation of the Adelaide Hills Visitor Information Centre to the
site and an upgrading of the museum area.
A new interpretive centre would be developed in the building to tell
the story of Hahndorf to tourists.

Okay, Mildura has been deleted from this thread.

From the YPCT

Ardrossan’s multi-million retail development
Tuesday, 29 May 2007

Journalist: Fiona Rait

“Shopping in Ardrossan will never be the same” says GJ Sandercock Chief Executive Officer, John Sandercock, announcing that work has commenced on Stage 1 of a new multi-million dollar Foodland supermarket development.

Image Stage 1 of “the most significant retail development ever seen in the area” involves the demolition of an old stone residence and numerous outbuildings to make way for a 1,500 square metre, state-of-the art Foodland supermarket, and off-street car parking.

Work on Stage 1 is expected to be completed around the end of the year. Stage 2, which will commence once the new Foodland supermarket is fully operational, involves the demolition of the “Clearance Shop” and the galvanised iron portion of the existing supermarket building.

The “historic” stone portion of the existing supermarket will remain, says John, and undergo extensive renovation to allow for a walk-through mall and a number of specialty shops.

Ah, so you caved in? :jk:
:lol:

Revival in the regions
Article from: The Advertiser

NIGEL AUSTIN, RURAL EDITOR

July 30, 2007 02:15am

REGIONAL South Australia has recorded a significant population increase for the first time in more than 40 years, because of strong and widespread economic growth.

Buoyant times for industries including food, intensive livestock, aquaculture, wine, forestry and mining are being credited for the country revival.

Populations in the Yorke and Lower North, Murraylands, South-East and Eyre statistical areas all grew strongly in the five years to 2006, new Australia Bureau of Statistics figures show.

The strongest growth was recorded on the fringes of Adelaide - in the Barossa, Kangaroo Island, Fleurieu and Mount Lofty Ranges - where the population has grown by a total of 24,591 people since 1996.

Only the Far North continued its long-term decline, despite Roxby Downs' rapid growth. The area's population has fallen by almost 10,000 people since 1991.

Australian Population Institute chairman Michael Hickinbotham said regional SA's resurgence could be significantly credited to Adelaide having "regional status" under the Skilled Regional Migration Program.

"Adelaide is the only mainland state capital with regional status, making it the front door for people coming to Australia who want to live in a capital city," said Mr Hickinbotham, who is also a member of the state Economic Development Board.

"Quite often, migrants come to Adelaide and filter out to the regions from there.

"In Mt Gambier, for instance, there are 990 new people . . . that reverses a long-term negative trend."

Mr Hickinbotham, also the Hickinbotham Group's managing director, said the State Government had maximised the benefits of Adelaide's migration status to attract people from overseas to settle across all regional SA.

The state's regional cities - Mt Gambier, Murray Bridge, Port Pirie, Port Augusta, Whyalla and Port Lincoln - all grew in the five years to 2006.

The ABS figures show a dramatic turnaround in Whyalla, which grew by 200 people between 2001-2006 after falling by 2200 during the previous five years.

Similarly, Port Augusta's population rose by 600 people, reversing a decline of 500 in the previous five-year period.

The northern Spencer Gulf region's population is expected to surge further as a result of the state's mining boom.

The Far North and Roxby Downs, in particular, are expected to benefit greatly from BHP Billiton's proposed expansion of the Olympic Dam mine.

But the population in several smaller country towns and inland dryland areas is continuing to fall.

SA Farmers Federation president Wayne Cornish said he believed most country areas were growing due to a combination of economic and lifestyle factors.

"It will be interesting to see if those areas continue to grow away from the mining sector," he said. "The mining industry is putting very significant pressure on housing, and their requirement for people will also affect some of those regional centres for some time."

Mr Cornish said most of regional SA's revival had been spurred by the growth of the major regional centres, such as Mt Gambier, Murray Bridge, Port Augusta and Port Lincoln.

The Bureau of Statistics figures show the fastest-growing area on Adelaide's fringe was the Light Regional Council, which includes part of the Barossa Valley. It recorded an average annual growth rate of 5 per cent.

The Freeling-Kapunda area is expected to become a major growth region following the construction of the Northern Expressway.

Light Regional Council chief executive Brian Carr said the expressway would bring Freeling to within 45 minutes of Adelaide.

"We are talking about a significant growth spurt in the next five to 10 years, but it could double again in the following 10 years," Mr Carr said. "Parts of regional Australia are alive and well. The Barossa belt and the outer metropolitan area is on the brink of thriving."

The strong growth in the Light Regional Council area includes 1000 allotments to be released in the next five to 10 years.

"We're projecting the (present) Light population of 12,846 will be 15,500 within a decade," Mr Carr said.

The Murraylands region, including Murray Bridge and the Mallee, is also projected to grow despite the impact of drought and uncertainty on the amount of water available from the River Murray.

A survey of business in the region, commissioned by the Murraylands Regional Development Board, predicts 2597 new jobs in the three years to the end of 2008.

The prime drivers of the growth are expected to be manufacturing and retail.

Kapunda-Freeling future suburb of Adelaide? - fuck I hope not

The fact is all you people just have to admit that people are not going to give up there backyard, they will drive an hour to get to work and back before they move into a smaller dwelling.
Also not everyone works in the damn city, they also work in the suburbs so there gonna live further out, who knows if you have a job in gawler living in kapunda really isnt that far out (approx 20 minute drive).

Also unless something amazing happens to our public transport system (which i cant see happening) it will always be seen as poor mans transport.

Now the reason public transport wont get a huge overhaul is because more people drive and of course they vote so promising to upgrade road infastructure is always gonna be the easy way to secure another term in power.
Face it

(Rant over)

Yeah Cruise Control, who cares about the environment? I just moved into a new development near Nuriootpa and it takes me hours to drive to the nearest hospital and high school. The government should build a freeway so I can get to my job in Port Wakefield. My son wants to do an Engineering degree yet he has to go all the way into Adelaide! There's not even a police station here! Those damn taxpayers, always whining, yet services out here are totally shocking!

But don't you dare raise taxes!

Well, I suppose that's what you get for buying out in the country - at the end of the day, it's the country, and it's not going to have all the thrills of the city.

But really you can't expect the university to offer Engineering in that area, when there may only be a couple students from the whole region who want to undertake it. Nor can you expect the government to build a freeway to Port Wakefield when there's far more demand for such a thing in the city.

Although, I don't know whether you're being sarcastic or not, because Nuriootpa has a high school, a police station, and there are a number of district hospitals in the Barossa.

Yeah Cruise Control, who cares about the environment? I just moved into a new development near Nuriootpa and it takes me hours to drive to the nearest hospital and high school. The government should build a freeway so I can get to my job in Port Wakefield. My son wants to do an Engineering degree yet he has to go all the way into Adelaide! There's not even a police station here! Those damn taxpayers, always whining, yet services out here are totally shocking!

But don't you dare raise taxes!

I think you missed my point

Our second largest city.
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http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a275/NotAGeek05/Favourite%20of%20the%20week/IMG_0377_edit.jpg

wow that looks great, do you have any other pictures of the city? :)

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/87/207913599_8a4dcb33e7.jpg?v=0

I wonder how that apartment development went in Mt. Gambier - wasn't it converting the old hospital or something?

From "The Advertiser" Nov 10 2007

Apartments overlooking a Greg Norman-designed golf course will start at $250,000.



http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,22732654-5006301,00.html

Over $2bn is being spent on the Yorke Peninsula, impressive stuff

The main projects are this, $1.5bn Wakefield Waters Marina Development and the Port Wakefield Bypass.

Well you had to be quick for the penthouse:

http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,22848819-5012944,00.html

Updated the list, with more updates to come. been very slack :P. Heres a update from Walkinshaw of S-A on the now completed Port Lincoln Hotel. Looks quite nice, very Glenelg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d37/Walkinshaw83/Lincoln1.jpg

Man Port Lincoln is going from strength to strength. There was a report on 7 news about a proposed development on Boston Island (just of Lincoln and was reported ages ago on S-A), it will include over 1000 housing allotments, tourism development and a conservation park. Theres nothing about it in the tiser, but I might try the local rag over there to find some info :)

Though is it just me or does it seem there are less NIMBYs outside of Greater Adelaide/South Coast?, because there are some pretty big projects happening in regional areas yet its been very well supported by the local communities, ofcourse there are people that are against them, but its nothing compared to the shit we have to put with in Adelaide.

EDIT - The Boston Island development will cost $400m. Sounds like its going to be a huge project

SA - Marina State, anyone?

Stansbury Marina Proposal – impact study to begin
Tuesday, 22 January 2008

Journalist: Jenny Oldland

An environmental impact study will begin within weeks in relation to the proposal to build a 100-berth marina and residential development at Stansbury, north of the town’s jetty.

The concept by the Stansbury Development Company was given Major Project Status in March last year, with the company’s project consultant Mr Satish Gupta outlining the proposal at a packed public meeting at Stansbury in May.

The development would involve the excavation of an entrance channel up to 1.7 kilometres out into Oyster Bay, a marina basin, waterways and the construction of a breakwater. Estimated to be worth around $30 million, there has even been a suggestion it could include a hotel with conference and tourism facilities.

Once the Environmental Impact Study has been completed, Government policy requires it be put out for public consultation, and presentation at another public meeting in the town.

source: ypct


$70m plan for retirement
Retirement accommodation costing $70m will be built in Strathalbyn
within the next 10 years. Two large villages have been approved for
the town, with an 80-unit development currently under construction
along Parker Avenue and a 144-home development recently approved
adjacent to Adelaide Road. The two developments are expected to
attract up to 500 people to the town. Alexandrina Council Mayor Kym
McHugh said the council viewed the latest development as a landmark
development for the Fleurieu. "It will set new standards for
retirement living," he said.

source: hills courier

Maybe a good idea, to promote this project to the NIMBY folk of Adelaide town ;)

KI views at $900 a night
Article from: The Advertiser

CARA JENKIN, REGIONAL REPORTER

January 31, 2008 12:10am

WEALTHY international tourists have booked to stay at South Australia's newest luxurious resort well into next year – two months ahead of its scheduled opening.
Kangaroo Island's $12 million Southern Ocean Lodge has been completely booked for the opening night on Saturday, March 29.

The development is nestled among pristine bushland on the southern side of the island, near Flinders Chase National Park, and overlooks the coastline of Hanson Bay.

Suite rates start at $900 per person per night, with the cost for the most luxurious suite with sweeping views of the coastline and bushland fetching $1800 per person per night.

The cost includes all meals, beverages and nature-based activities offered through the lodge.

Baillie Lodges director James Baillie said the island, like much of regional South Australia, was missing a "top end" accommodation facility.

He said the natural beauty of Kangaroo Island was very attractive to international tourists with money to spend.

"We have been doing a lot of international promotion but we also have done relatively well in the domestic market," he said.P> Construction began in January, 2007 and the remaining land on the 100 hectare property has been granted conservation status to prevent further development.

The lodge has 21 suites, each with their own unique interrupted view of Hanson Bay through wall to ceiling glass frontage.

Mr Baillie said the environment had been at the forefront of the development's ideals since its inception and it would continue to be a nature-based facility.

He said rainwater was the major water source, although a small desalination plant had been built to compensate during summer.

Recycled materials had also been used in the buildings and walkways.

The lodge has been built with minimal removal of native vegetation and an extensive bushfire protection system had been installed.

Hi aussies. just dropping in a few posts as im coming over to adelaide next year on my year out before university staying with friends while im over there for several months so thought id make myself familiar.

Geez you Adelaidians think the Lecornu Site in North Adelaide is bad, theres a site right smack bang in the Mt Barker town centre that has been vacated for quite some time. The site has massive potential and is a developers dream. However quite a few proposals have vanished or have 'apparently' been rejected such as the Big W/2 level shopping centre with street level shops and cafes - really that has just annoyed the f*ck out of me because it looked good and it would of brought street activity to very dull Hutchinson and Morphett Streets.

However the word is that Woolworths is going to be extended to the site to form a part of a new shopping centre (possibly featuring a Big W and should of been done before the new Woolies was completed years ago) with construction expected by the end of this year - or maybe the year 2028. Like seriously the Adelaide Hills Homemaker Centre was proposed way after the Big W development yet it was completed last year.

Also on another note the Coles supermarket and a few shops in Barker Plaza (right opposite a more larger Coles) has finally closed down. There are plans for a extension and the sign out the front says it will be completed by next month though it hasn't even started (typical Barker) :lol:. The design looks alright, but it should include undergrouding that ugly carpark which ruins the town centre.

Really most of the Mt Barker Town Centre is just dull and utter crap (except Gawler, Mann Streets and Druids Avenue), there are plenty of projects being planned or u/c for the town centre that will give the town centre a well needed makeover, however its a very slow progress. Plus there is no nightlife at all in Mt Barker, the only option you have is Adelaide or the hills towns. Though that will probably change once they finish of the Barker Hotel refurb (though thats a very slow progress aswell) plus there were once plans for a bolling alley for Mt Barker but were rejected. Gawd Mt Barker is so crap I so need to leave, though the hills are very nice (esp the villages like Stirling, Hahndorf, Aldgate etc...).

mt barker rant over for now

Crown Hotel (Victor Harbor) backers devastated by snub




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SARAH MARTIN

September 24, 2009 12:01am

THE $100million redevelopment of the Crown Hotel in Victor Harbor has been rejected by the council's development panel.

Developers say the nine-storey development on the site of the Crown Hotel on Ocean Tce would have injected an additional $20million a year into the local economy.

But the City of Victor Harbor's Development Assessment Panel rejected the proposal on Tuesday night because of its "bulk and scale".

The development, which was put forward by The Crown publican Andrew Gunn and joint venture partner Urban Construct, featured a sports bar, cafe, alfresco dining area, retail outlets, a convention centre and 186 4 1/2-star hotel suites.

Mr Gunn said the town was crying out for quality accommodation, and he was "devastated" by the DAP's decision.

"It would have had an enormous benefit to the town," he said. "I have seen a good deal of the hospitality venues close their doors or go bankrupt ... because there are no decent facilities down here."

The joint venture estimates the venue would have attracted more than 60,000 extra visitors a year to the town.

Urban Construct chief executive Todd Brown said he was disappointed the application could not be negotiated.

"It is an absolute joke. We have got the private sector prepared to invest $100million into a regional centre where getting developments up is incredibly difficult, and we have got an approving authority that is not prepared to sit down and negotiate an outcome," he said.

Victor Harbor city manager Graeme Maxwell said the proposal had breached height and setback regulations.

Crown Hotel duty manager Tony Mustaca yesterday said: "We are really not happy about this."

http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,26116312-5006301,00.html

From the looks of it only the Victor Harbor council are the only ones happy they rejected this proposal. I hope the State Government Major Project thing will override their rejection, cus our regional centres need all the development they can get.

What a shame. It looks real nice. From what I hear, a lot of the Voctor's young population are all moving to Adelaide. There is nothingto keep them there. More projects/work like this is a start. Dumb move.

Hmm it looks okay

Does anyone have any update on the proposed marina?:ohno:

^^ I'm not a local by any stretch of the imagination (passed by the town a couple of years ago) and was intrigued by this marina project in Port Wakefield...

Browsing through the Planning SA website, it appears that the application for Wakefield Waters is still under assessment (http://www.planning.sa.gov.au/index.cfm?objectid=BF21E6F3-F203-0D46-AE4646AD61D85CDD). When opening the online concept plan (http://www.planning.sa.gov.au/download.cfm?DownloadFile=D8CEF611-F203-0D46-AADFC6673711714A), the extent of works looks to be substantial in comparision to the size of the town - of most interest is the canal bridge over the highway.

Eight storey hotel approved for Wallaroo
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Wednesday, 23 June 2010
Journalist: Ros White - Wallaroo foreshore’s skyline will change when an eight-storey hotel is built on Heritage Drive.

The Copper Coast Council Development Assessment Panel approved the short stay accommodation hotel at its meeting last week.
The hotel will comprise 100 rooms and a conference facility.
CDAP had approved a five-storey apartment building for the site in November 2007, but applicant Terra Developments (SA) Pty Ltd advised, since the
Global Financial Crisis, it has been forced to consider different options as a demand for long or permanent stay apartments as approved has diminished.

A protracted discussion at the meeting focused on the provision of on-site car parking.
For the full story, see the print issue of this week's YP Country Times.

I dont even know where Wallaroo is, but it looks like the hotel is about the same size as the one that was built in Port Lincoln.

It's about 160km north west of Adelaide, with a growing population of over 3,000

It's not a bad place and the marina development is pretty big.

It's also apart of the copper triangle and is sprawling towards Kadina.

As is Moonta which is undergoing massive population growth and has sprawled out to connect with Moonta Bay and Port Hughes

For mine, the Yorke Peninsula is a bit of an untapped resource - within 2 hours drive from Adelaide, on the water, good fishing, etc.

At 9 storeys, the Wallaroo proposal will be taller than the one at Port Lincoln (7 storey?).

question of the day, why haven't large cities developed on the Yorke Peninsula, it looks like it could hold one due to it's flat land, water supply, etc

There was a plan for a Gold Coast-style city a few years ago for the peninsula.

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cool story, bro

someone is interested in regional SA

The Adelaide Hills is booming, Mt Barker is only going to get bigger and bigger same with Murray Bridge.

Cool story bro.

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Awesome proposal and well suited for the town. I would love to see Port Lincoln become a much bigger city in the future.

It was after all one of the proposed locations for a State Capital.

Dean Lukin's great white golf plan
Rural Editor Nigel Austin
July 02, 2012 10:00PM
http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/dean-lukins-great-white-golf-plan/story-e6frea6u-1226415054239

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An artist's impression of Port Lincoln identity Dean Lukin's proposed 18-hole international golf course development for the Eyre Peninsula city.

TELL US: Is this really the future for Port Lincoln?
PORT Lincoln's reputation as home to the great white shark will be a major attraction in a new $300-million-plus development planned for the city.

An 18-hole golf course will feature the outline of a shark, which is aimed at luring tourists. The Lukin Corporation, owned by Olympic gold medallist Dean Lukin snr, unveiled its masterplan to the Port Lincoln City Council last night.

The company will ask for the plan to be supported at the council's next meeting in a month's time.

Lukin Corporation chief executive Dean Lukin jnr said last night's presentation to council was well received.

"Some of the elected members congratulated us on our vision and there were a lot of compliments," he said.

Port Lincoln City Council Mayor Bruce Green could not be reached for comment last night.

The 20-year project includes at least 500 homes, a commercial precinct, wharf, hotel and shopping centre at Proper Bay, on the southern edge of the Port Lincoln marina.

Mr Lukin said the plan anticipated Port Lincoln taking off in coming years with the expansion of the tuna industry, rapid growth of the mining sector and BP's oil exploration in the Great Australian Bight.

"We want to make Port Lincoln the regional capital of South Australia, and if we can achieve this no other regional city would be able to compete with us," Mr Lukin said.

Mr Lukin said a need to relocate the large Port Lincoln fishing fleet from the central wharf was the initial driver of the development.

But it is the shark design at the golf course which he hopes will help put Port Lincoln even more on the international tourism map.

"It will be the biggest tourist attraction and because it has never been done in the world, it should help draw a lot of international visitors to Port Lincoln," Mr Lukin said. The proposal for an 18-hole golf course to replace its existing course has the broad support of the Port Lincoln Golf Club.

"The spin-off effects of this development would be so big for Port Lincoln, it will provide so many jobs with the wharf project alone a big deal, yet it is only one small section of the whole project," Mr Lukin said.

The project stems from Dean Lukin snr's vision to buy the 150ha site in 1998 from BHP which had used it to freight sand from Coffin Bay to Port Lincoln for shipment to markets.

The development is being backed by the fishing industry, Port Lincoln Golf Club, Regional Development Australia, Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula and Port Lincoln Marina developer Sam Sarin.

The plan includes the revitalisation of the central marina area as a focus for tourism and visitor accommodation.

Regional Development Australia, Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula chief executive, Mark Cant said the fishing industry needed a new facility to support its growth.

South Australian Sardine Association chief executive Paul Watson said the development was vital for the future of the region's seafood sector with all fisheries supporting the plan.