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A proposal to build a koala sanctuary in Adelaide’s park lands has stirred up Adelaide City councillors, with staff accused of using “distorted” data in a report estimating the cost at up to $10 million.
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A 24/7 dry zone trial in Blue Gum Park and Veale Gardens in the city’s south will be extended for one month, as the Adelaide City Council pushes ahead with its call to ban alcohol at all times across the park lands.
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If Adelaide continues to allow “iconic” buildings and private developments on the park lands, a day will come when the green swathe circling the city will be indistinguishable from the suburbs and city streets surrounding it, writes urban planner Stephanie Johnston.
The Adelaide Football Club’s controversial plan to replace the Aquatic Centre with a $65 million new headquarters in the park lands is consistent with State Government legislation, the park lands executive says – despite claims from a dissenting board member.
Adelaide Football Club CEO Andrew Fagan has declined an invitation to speak at a public debate about the club’s plan to redevelop the ageing Aquatic Centre, branding the event a “headline-grabbing and point-scoring exercise” by park lands advocates.
Members of Adelaide’s park lands advisory body have criticised the city council for not consulting it ahead of the public about a plan to replace the Aquatic Centre with a $65m Adelaide Football Club-run sports and training centre.
