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From Urban Renewal Authority (trading as Renewal SA) 2013-14 Annual Report released last September page 19-20

PORT ADELAIDE RENEWAL PROJECT 

Port Adelaide has long been recognised as an area with outstanding urban renewal potential. Its many heritage assets create a unique identity, ripe for new infill and waterfront development creating exciting possibilities for the community. Delivery of the Port Adelaide Renewal Project encompasses a high level of community engagement and the delivery of early activations, precinct plan and business case development, together with residential development land sales. Port Adelaide’s vision is to become a key destination in South Australia, viewed by all as a unique, vibrant and desirable place. Through the consistent implementation of the Precinct Plan, more people will live, work, invest in and visit Port Adelaide to enjoy the historic surrounds, expansive waterways and diverse cultural attractions. The Precinct Plan anticipates 2000 - 4000 additional dwellings and 4000 - 8000 people in the study area generating permanent and construction jobs over the next two decades and envisages a doubling of public open space in the study area.

Project commenced: 2012

Forecast project completion: Post 2025

PROGRESS 2013-14 

• Precinct and Implementation Plans completed;

• Early activation package one works completed including:

o façade restoration works to the Visitor Information Centre and Customs House;

o landscaping, regional playground at Harts Mill;

o establishment of a weekly market at Hart’s Mill;

o inner harbour loop Path; and o angle parking in St Vincent Street.

• A further six vacant shops were occupied under the Renew Adelaide program; and

• A number of successful community events and festivals including the Tall Ships Festival with 35 000 attendees, the annual St Jeromes Laneway indie music festival with over 6000 ticketed attendees, and the Port Adelaide Foodies’ Weekend, held to celebrate the Hart’s Mill works with almost 4000 people visiting the event.

TARGETS 2014-15 

• Business case approved and future funding for the Port Adelaide Renewal Project secured;

• Work with the Department of Transport, Planning and Infrastructure (DPTI) to complete the Development Plan Amendment (DPA) for Port Adelaide;

• St Vincent Street embellishment and finalise interpretive signage of the loop path;

• Deliver the Early Activation package two works with a focus on streetscapes and improvements;

• Contract the sale of residential sites at 6-10 McLaren Parade and Divett Street.

• Completion of due diligence and concept plan for the four hectare Dock 1 residential development site;

• Introduce brand awareness marketing campaign for Port Adelaide; and

• Continued focus on increasing visitation to the Port Adelaide Renewal Project with four significant activation events and a range of smaller monthly activities to be delivered during 2014-15.