Progress | Spring 2017
A summer oasis in the heart of the Adelaide Riverbank
Renewal SA is calling for creative proponents to bring the temporary urban beach to life and showcase one of Adelaide’s iconic public spaces as a focal point of urban culture and entertainment, for all South Australians to enjoy.
State government to manage former Royal Adelaide Hospital site redevelopment
Following extensive negotiations, the state government carefully considered John Holland and Commercial & General’s final offer for redevelopment of the former Royal Adelaide Hospital site and decided to retain all elements of the project in public hands.
Registration of Interest: International Hotel Development Opportunity
Renewal SA is inviting suitably qualified organisations to lodge a Registration of Interest (ROI) in developing and subsequently operating a minimum 5-star hotel in a prominent location within the redevelopment of the former Royal Adelaide site. Log in to or register for our Developer Gateway to learn more about this opportunity.
Banking on better connections
The transformation of Bank Street and Topham Mall North into vibrant and appealing city spaces as part of the Market to Riverbank link project is well on track for completion in mid-December, with significant milestones achieved for both.
Playford Alive Community Fun Day 2017
The Playford Alive Community Fun Day is back with Isaiah Firebrace, Former Eurovision finalist and winner of X-Factor Australia 2016, headlining the event at Playford Alive Town Park on Saturday, 4 November 2017. The Community Fun Day will also feature community stalls, local musicians, face painting, kids’ activities, food and drink vendors, and much more.
Northern Adelaide Food Park
The Northern Adelaide Food Park at Edinburgh Parks will be the state’s premier food manufacturing precinct, creating opportunities for businesses to co-locate and enabling both new and existing companies to expand and innovate. Read more to learn about available grants and opportunities at Food Park.
Request for Tender: 218–224 Churchill Road Prospect
Renewal SA seeks submissions from private sector organisations to partner with us and deliver the design and construction of an apartment building as part of the state government’s 1000 Homes in 1000 Days construction stimulus program. Log in to or register for our Developer Gateway to learn more about this opportunity.
Street ApPeel: Friday 6 Oct
In partnership with the City of Adelaide and local traders, we permanently closed Peel Street to vehicle traffic on 1 August 2017. The closure means a more connected laneway community for Adelaide, igniting even more unique, inner city vibrancy… and we think that’s something worth celebrating. Visit Peel and Leigh Streets on Friday 6 October 2017 to enjoy mouth-watering food, local wine, beer and handcrafted cocktails with tastings, demonstrations and plenty for you to purchase too!
Women ‘steeled’ for success in second round Works Program
Following the success of the inaugural pre-employment program in March, which saw eight of the 11 students gain employment, Renewal SA’s Works Program has now fabricated a second group of ‘Women in Steel.’
New Works Bowden by the Bridge Employment Program
Civil Train SA is looking for motivated and committed job seekers who are interested in kick starting their civil industry career by participating in the new Works Bowden by the Bridge Employment Program.
Adelaide Festival Plaza timelapse
Winter didn’t slow progress on the Adelaide Festival Plaza! Check out our latest time lapse footage of the foundation and grade separation works on the Adelaide Riverbank website.
New technology festival, a first for South Australia
Tonsley Innovation District is about to be transformed into a digital play ground as part of Hybrid World Adelaide. Held across five days from 4–8 October, people of all ages are invited to enjoy a myriad of public activities that will explore the many ways the real and digital worlds are intertwined.
Exploring ideas with Minecraft
Renewal SA is proud to be sponsoring a series of Minecraft challenge sessions at Hybrid World Adelaide where kids are invited to join YouTube stars MrCrayfish and Wyld in building their ideas for the former Royal Adelaide Hospital site redevelopment.
Calling all northern suburbs entrepreneurs!
If you’re a young entrepreneur living in the council areas of Playford, Salisbury, Tea Tree Gully, Port Adelaide Enfield, Gawler, Adelaide Plains, Barossa or Light apply now for the Stretton Centre’s Northern Adelaide Entrepreneur Scholarship and bring your business dreams to life.