Port Adelaide has re-emerged as a vibrant waterfront destination where creativity, commerce, entertainment and high-quality living converge. This transformation reflects South Australia’s character through its energy, diversity and cultural richness.
- Project Type
- Residential
- Project Status
- Underway
- Timeline
- 2012 - 2027
About the project
Since the launch of the state government’s Our Port renewal initiative in 2012, Renewal SA -working in partnership with the City of Port Adelaide Enfield - has led a transformation backed by significant state and local government investment.
The Port Adelaide Precinct Plan, set out to revitalise the town centre and waterfront following a period of economic decline. Over 13 years, it has delivered restored heritage assets, activated public spaces like Hart’s Mill, and enabled new housing and commercial precincts including Dock One and Fletchers Slip.
Dock One and Fletchers Slip are master-planned residential precincts being delivered by Kite Projects and Cedar Woods, with strategic oversight from Renewal SA. The projects are well advanced, with multiple stages completed, strong sales momentum and ongoing construction of townhouses and apartments. Their masterplans will ultimately deliver over 1000 homes.
Recent milestones around Dock One include construction of an 80-metre pedestrian footbridge linking homes to a new community plaza, improved access to the Port Dock Railway Station and ongoing upgrades to maritime heritage infrastructure.
The Port Adelaide Precinct Plan including the Newport Quays, Dock One and Fletchers Slip developments has facilitated construction of new homes, attracted private investment and supported many construction jobs.
The area continues to evolve, with Renewal SA working alongside the Kaurna community, the City of Port Adelaide Enfield and private developers to ensure growth remains culturally respectful, economically vibrant and socially inclusive.
Map
Project status and milestones
- In 2015, after extensive community engagement, Development Plan amendments were finalised to support the Port Adelaide Precinct Plan and enable mixed-use development across key waterfront sites.
- Approval for the first stages of the Dock One and Fletcher’s Slip redevelopments was granted in 2018, unlocking the precincts for up to 1000 new homes and attracting more $200 million in private investment.
- Major upgrades to the Hart’s Mill precinct were completed in 2020, transforming it into a vibrant community hub and earning international recognition through the UNESCO New Design in Heritage Concepts Award.
- Construction of an 80-metre pedestrian footbridge, linking Dock One to a new community plaza and improving access to the Port Dock Railway Station and the emerging maritime heritage precinct at Dock 2.
Heritage and culture
Urban renewal at the Port is deeply rooted in its maritime heritage. Renewal SA has supported the establishment of a maritime heritage precinct at Dock Two, listed on the State Heritage Register in 2018. The listing includes two sheds, original wharf infrastructure and two surviving 1958 luffing cranes. The precinct is home to historic vessels including City of Adelaide -the world’s oldest clipper ship - Nelcebee, and other heritage vessels such as One and All, Falie, Annie Watt and Fire Queen.
The Hart’s Mill precinct has become a dynamic community space. Renewal SA transformed the Flour Shed into an events venue and delivered a mill-themed playground, public amenities and a waterfront loop path.
A public art piece commissioned by Our Port and the City of Port Adelaide Enfield celebrates the enduring Aboriginal connection to the area. It forms part of the Mudlangga to Yertabulti Track, which shares stories from Aboriginal people about Port Adelaide and the Lefevre Peninsula. The Meeting Place Sculpture and Journey Lines reflect the sophistication of Aboriginal culture and language, which have thrived for over 60,000 years.
Venues and facilities for hire
The Port is one of those places that people want to keep coming back to. The ambience of Hart’s Mill — with its wide walkways and waterfront position — makes it such a great spot for an event or festival. Already we’ve seen the area come alive with music, art and family fun.
Renewal SA has a number of facilities and venues available for public events. The following venues are available for community use:
- Hart’s Mill Lawns (outdoor)
- Hart’s Mill Market Space (outdoor)
- Flour Shed (indoor)
Although these are not available for private functions, you can contact City of Port Adelaide Enfield for a list of venues for private function hire.
We require hirers to hold insurance to the value of at least $20 million for any one incident.
The Flour Shed, Hart’s Mill, Mundy Street
Suitable for community events, including music, cinema, exhibitions, theatre performances and concerts.
Size and capacity
- Main venue space: Floor size approximately 814m2 with ceiling height to 5m.
- Maximum number of attendees is 400.
- Larger-scale events (up to 850 people) are possible, with special conditions (see below).
- Mezzanine can hold up to 30 people at any one time with no additional furniture or equipment.
Features
- Large venue space.
- Mezzanine, with the exception of the sectioned-off area which is off-limits.
- Mural artwork on southern internal wall.
- Back of house area.
- Basic kitchen facilities, including electric oven, cooktop and refrigerator. No cutlery, crockery or other items are provided.
- Disability-friendly access to ground floor venue and toilets. Disabled access through front doors only.
- Male and female toilet facilities. No toilet paper or soap are provided.
- Cleaner’s closet with mop, bucket and broom. No cleaning products are provided.
Exclusions
- Due to weight loading restrictions, no suspension from the ceiling, nor any of the structural supports are allowed. All rigging must be free-standing.
- Due to weight loading issues, no one is allowed to access the sectioned-off service area on the mezzanine level.
- Doors, windows and openings may need to remain closed during events to minimise noise emissions from buildings, and to meet noise requirements (see noise restrictions below).
- No pets inside the venue.
- All waste must be removed from the site by the hirer.
- No toilet paper, soap or cleaning products are provided.
- No cutlery, crockery or other items are provided.
- No cooking is allowed in the Flour Shed as there are no extraction fans. Any smoke from cooking etc. will set off the fire alarms.
- Cars must not be driven into the Flour Shed.
Noise emissions
Noise levels emitted from the building should not exceed 8dB above the level of background noise (L90,15 min) in any octave band of the sound spectrum and should not exceed 5dB (A) above the level of background noise (LA90, 15 min) for the overall (sum of all octave bands) A-weighted levels, when measured and adjusted according to the Environmental Protection (Noise) Policy 2007.
During large events or performances within the facility, including the use of amplified music, the doors to the venue may need to remain closed to meet the noise requirements (except for limited periods to meet operational requirements such as the delivery of catering supplies or the like).
Cleaning
It is expected that event hirers will leave the Flour Shed in an acceptable condition and that all waste, decorations, spillages and odours will be removed.
A $200 cleaning fee will be charged to all hirers for a standard-level, professional clean of the venue unless the event hirer can demonstrate that they have engaged a professional cleaning service for this purpose.
If the venue requires cleaning beyond a standard-level cleaning service, the cost of this will be invoiced to the event hirer.
Special circumstances
For major events and/or events that utilise additional (outdoor) space at Hart’s Mill, the cleaning arrangement will be negotiated with Renewal SA. The event hirer will be required to demonstrate that they have engaged a professional cleaning service.
Larger-scale events (up to 850 people) in the Flour Shed
Capacity
The Flour Shed’s maximum occupancy is 850 people when the large roller door on the south-eastern wall (facing Mundy Street) is secured open at a minimum height of 2m for the duration of an event.
This height is adequate for safety purposes; however, it is recommended that the roller door is opened further to increase ventilation and air-flow.
To increase the capacity of the Flour Shed from 400 to 850 people, additional toilets will need to be hired.
Based on the assumption that your event would be attended by a maximum of 425 males and 425 females, the following is an estimate of the minimum number of toilets you would require for the comfort of patrons:
Male
- 3 pans (1 additional pan required)
- 7 urinals (5 additional urinals required)
- 4 washbasins (3 additional washbasins required)
Female
- 8 pans (3 additional pans required)
- 4 washbasins (1 additional washbasin required).
Mezzanine area
- Mezzanine can hold up to 30 people at any one time with no additional furniture or equipment. People may take only what they can carry with them up the stairs.
- Due to weight loading issues, no one is allowed to access the sectioned-off service area on the mezzanine level. This area is not available for use under any circumstances.
Exits
- Temporary exit signage will be required at the roller door.
- Security staff should be positioned at all exits (including the roller door) to ensure that egress is not blocked at any stage.
Floor plan
- Flour Shed ground floor area: approximately 30.95m x 26.3m
- Mezzanine area (above toilets): approximately 50m2.
View Flour Shed Floor Plan
Hart’s Mill Lawns
Suitable for community and club events and activities, picnics, outdoor cinema or as a performance space.
All events (including ticketed events) requesting a permit need to be public events.
Size and capacity
- Total size of lawn area: 1659m2
- 200 people
- Licensed events may require the use of fencing to allow for managing attendance.
Features
- Accessible by people with a disability or mobility issues.
- Public toilet located on Mundy Street.
- Barbeque area includes existing picnic table and chairs.
- Adjacent to the playground.
Exclusions
- No electricity/power is available.
- Barbeque and lawn areas must remain accessible for general public use.
- No spikes, tent pegs or similar may be driven into the ground/lawn area. The use of weights is permissible.
- No vehicles are allowed on the lawns or promenade.
Cleaning and waste removal
All waste is to be removed by the hirer and the area left in a tidy and acceptable state.
If Renewal SA is required to bring in contractors to clean the site, the costs will be sent to the hirer.
View Hart's Mill Lawn Map
Hart’s Mill Market Space, Mundy Street
Suitable for community and club events and activities, market stalls, performance space.
Size
- Total size of paved area: 1749m2.
Features
- Accessible by people with a disability or mobility issues.
- Public toilet located on Mundy Street.
- Hard ground surface.
- Electricity/power available upon request.
Exclusions
- Area must remain accessible for general public use.
- No vehicles are allowed on the lawns or promenade.
Cleaning and waste removal
All waste is to be removed by the hirer and the area left in a tidy and acceptable state.
If Renewal SA is required to bring in contractors to clean the site, the costs will be sent to the hirer.
View Hart's Mill Market Space Map
Promoting your event
In return for Renewal SA’s in-kind support (providing use of the venue for no hire fees), Renewal SA reserves the right to be acknowledged as an event supporter in promotional material. If requested, hirers will be expected to acknowledge Renewal SA’s (Our Port) support for the event through channels such as social media, media releases used to promote your event, print materials, signage and more.
We may promote your project through our social media channels (@ourportadl) at our discretion to help drive attendance and exposure. The Our Port project has platforms across Facebook and Instagram where we may share your content if given sufficient notice.
Logos
Any promotional materials such as flyers and posters (both online and hard copies) must include the Our Port and Renewal SA logos. Please note that the use of these logos must be approved by Renewal SA prior to publishing or circulating promotional materials.
Logos and a style guide will be provided by Renewal SA if a partnership is confirmed.
Planning your event
How do I book a venue?
To request a booking please complete and submit the following online Venue Expression of Interest form. This will be sent directly to Renewal SA who will be in touch with you.
Please note:
- You will require Public Liability Insurance to the sum of at least $20 million for each event.
- Booking time must also include bump-in and bump-out dates and times (see below for access).
What time can I access the venue?
- 8.00 am–10.00 pm, Sunday to Thursday (noise restrictions apply before 10.00 am on Sundays).
- 8.00 am–12.00 am (midnight), Friday and Saturday.
- Access to venues for bump in may commence from 6.00 am under the provision that no amplified or loud noise is generated prior to 8.00 am on Monday to Saturday or 10.00 am on Sunday.
- One additional hour may be allocated to bump out at the end of the event under the provision that no amplified or loud noise is generated.
How long before an event can I book a venue?
Renewal SA requires a minimum of 14 days to process bookings.
Bookings will be accepted no earlier than 6 months before the proposed date of your event, and will be assessed for suitability as part of a coordinated program of events.
How much does it cost to hire a venue?
Renewal SA does not charge venue hire fees. Use of the venues are offered as in-kind support of the event by Renewal SA. As such, Renewal SA reserves the right to be acknowledged as a major sponsor of the event.
Can I change the dates of an existing booking?
To amend an existing booking, you will need to discuss this with Renewal SA and confirm the change in writing via email. Alternatively, you can resubmit the Venue Expression of Interest form..
How do I cancel?
If the use of the venue is no longer required, please contact Renewal SA on 08 8207 1300 or email [email protected] as early as possible to enable other users to book the space.
Can I organise to view the Flour Shed?
The Flour Shed is only available for viewing during standard business hours. Email [email protected] to organise a viewing time in advance.
Are there any other venues available in Port Adelaide?
The City of Port Adelaide Enfield has parks and garden facilities suitable for weddings, picnics and other large outdoor functions.
For community hall or garden bookings and enquiries, please contact Customer Service on 8405 6600.
Setting up your event
Who will help me on the day of my event?
The event hirer is responsible for ensuring that all aspects of the event have been organised prior to the event commencing including venue access, setup and pack-down.
Renewal SA is only available during standard business hours on Mondays to Fridays to assist with venue logistics.
Can we hang or stick things to the walls, or hang things from the ceiling?
- Nothing may be stuck to the walls, floors or murals at any venue.
- Nothing is to be hung from the ceiling or beams of any venues due to weight loading restrictions.
What else do I need to know?
- Smoke machines, hazers, candles and naked flames are not permitted within Renewal SA buildings without prior written permission.
- Due to weight loading issues, vehicles must not be driven onto or into the Flour Shed.
- No pegs, stakes, spikes or similar are to be used on the lawns at Hart’s Mill due to the irrigation system.
- Disabled access is through front doors only.
Safety and compliance
What are the noise restrictions?
All premises are subject to the Environment Protection (Noise) Policy 2007, which sets limits on noise pollution. You must take all reasonable and practicable measures to minimise noise emissions from your event.
Music (including live bands and DJs) or any amplified sound emitted from buildings or venues should not exceed 8dB above the level of background noise (currently measured at 54dBA). Doors, windows and openings may need to remain closed during events in order to minimise noise emissions from buildings to meet these requirements.
First Aid
It is the hirer’s responsibility to ensure that first-aid kits and first-aid trained people are available to assist in case of an emergency.
Food service
It is the hirer’s responsibility to inform the City of Port Adelaide Enfield and obtain any temporary food business permits that may be required.
If hirers wish to use caterers for an event, basic kitchen facilities are available at the Flour Shed. The Flour Shed must be booked for events to use these facilities.
Do we need a Liquor Licence?
If you wish to provide alcohol, you will need to organise a liquor licence for your event.
To obtain a liquor licence, visit the sa.gov.au website and the Consumer and Business Services website.
Emergency Contact
Please note there are no site managers for any of the venues. This contact is for emergencies only (such as security or plumbing): Zvonko Vuksan, Senior Asset Manager, Renewal SA: 0417 854 359.
After your event
Cleaning
Venues are to be vacated and left in a clean and acceptable state by the end of the time allocated to your event. Venues have regulated times by which functions must finish. Unless booked in advance, there is no access to the venue the next day for cleaning or pack down purposes.
The Flour Shed
It is expected that event hirers will leave the Flour Shed in an acceptable condition and that all waste, decorations, spillages and odours will be removed.
If the venue is not cleaned to Renewal SA’s satisfaction at the conclusion of an event, Renewal SA will commission a professional cleaning service and the cost of this will be invoiced to the event hirer.
Special circumstances
For major events at the Flour Shed that utilise additional outdoor space at Hart’s Mill, the cleaning arrangement will be negotiated with Renewal SA. The event hirer will be required to demonstrate that they have engaged a professional cleaning service.
Waste removal
Event hirers are responsible for the removal of all waste generated by their event. There are no bin or waste facilities provided at the venues.
