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Eleven century-old trees at risk of being chopped down as part of the Lot Fourteen development are no closer to being saved, with the Adelaide City Council claiming it needs to delay reaching a decision because it hasn’t been properly consulted by the State Government.
Arts & Culture
In a leaky brick and aluminium warehouse in Adelaide’s western suburbs hides what has been described as one of the most culturally significant sites in Australia – and it’s a place that is perpetually under threat.
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Eleven century-old trees along North Terrace are in danger of being chopped down and replaced with pavers, with both the State Government and Adelaide City Council’s administration pushing for their removal as part of the Lot Fourteen development.
The State Government has quietly removed the word “national” from the title of its mooted Aboriginal Art and Cultures Gallery at Lot Fourteen amid competition with the Northern Territory over plans to build what both governments claim will be Australia-first institutions.
The Adelaide City Council has supported a move to consult churches and the State Government about opening their doors to the rough sleepers at night.
A Sydney-based not-for-profit will be paid almost $8 million to run the start-ups “ecosystem” at Lot Fourteen – and plans to advise the Marshall Government on its procurement policies.
The non-government sector should have a greater say in the management of Lot Fourteen as the site enters a “critical” stage of development, a visiting scholar will tell the State Government.
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