The South Australian government has announced the former West End Brewery site in Thebarton, Adelaide, will be redeveloped into a $1-billion mixed-use sustainable community comprising more than 1,000 new homes.
Renewal SA purchased the land from brewing company, Lion, in September 2023. The government department has since initiated an open market tender process to secure the services of an urban design consultant who will be responsible for creating a master plan to transform the site.
Renewal SA’s early concept planning for the community envisions a combination of more than 1,000 homes, comprising a mix of worker apartments, build-to-rent housing, and privately owned medium-to-high density dwellings. Of the total residences, at least 20 percent will be allocated for affordable housing.
Improved connections to public transport services and the Adelaide Riverbank Park Lands, as well as the adaptive reuse of heritage buildings such as the Walkerville Brewery have also been proposed. The proposal will also feature landscaped public open spaces, driven by best practice in sustainability standards, including water and biodiversity-sensitive urban design.
The appointed consultant will be responsible for determining the final land use and configuration of the 8.4-hectare site, in dialogue with the community and stakeholders. Additionally, the consultant will be required to coordinate the input of sub-consultants engaged for the project, including planners, civil engineers, services engineers, cultural heritage advisors, quantity surveyors, and sustainability and heritage advisors.
Renewal SA executive director property and projects, Todd Perry, said the tender was an invitation for the sector to take part in a project that goes beyond construction – one that will help shape the city. “The former West End Brewery site is an unparalleled opportunity, it is a project of immense significance so we are seeking an urban design partner with global thinking and best-in-class capabilities to deliver a vision and a master plan that will benefit generations of South Australians.”
To be appointed as the successful design consortium, the team must include a consultant from South Australia that can provide a comprehensive understanding of the distinct characteristics of the state and its communities.
Renewal SA will be seeking delivery of the master plan by June 2024, enabling construction to begin on schedule in 2025. Tender submissions can be made until 30 January 2024. To find out more visit tenders.sa.gov.au
Source: Architecture - architectureau
