Name of the Project
Old Royal Adelaide Hospital Redevelopment project.

Location
Adelaide, Australia.

Client
Renewal SA.

Project Description
The project aims to create an internationally acclaimed mixed-use precinct, which will comprise distinct, but interlinked, quarters – garden, arts, culture and tourism, as well as knowledge, innovation and living – all seamlessly integrated with the surrounding streets, businesses, tourist destinations and public open spaces.

The garden quarter will occupy almost one-third of the 7 ha site and will involve the demolition of the east wing of the hospital, with the land transferred to the Adelaide Botanic Gardens. The proposal will increase the size of the botanic gardens lake and include a new entry statement.

The culture and tourism quarter will reuse heritage-listed buildings on the North Terrace. A new five-star hotel is envisaged as part of the project, along with new public spaces, which include a North Terrace plaza, laneways and a European-style piazza.

The living quarter will include leasehold apartments, shared student accommodation and a state-of-the-art care facility for the aged. It will feature about 1 080 apartments, including 150 affordable dwellings for students, and 60 supported residential care dwellings.

The university and innovation quarter will contain a world-class research centre – a state-of-the-art campus linking the education sector with technology leaders, start-ups, businesses, entrepreneurs and social organisations.

The old Royal Adelaide Hospital site has also been identified as a possible location for a new South Australian cultural institution, which is being investigated by a steering group.

Importantly, 70% of the redeveloped site will be publicly accessible, compared with the only 38% currently open for public use.

Jobs to be Created
The project is expected to create 1 000 jobs a year during construction and 2 900 jobs on site when completed.

Value
The value of the project is estimated at more than A$1-billion.

Duration
The project will be undertaken over a period of ten years.

Latest Developments
The South Australia government has elected a consortium comprising property group Commercial & General and infrastructure and property group John Holland as the preferred proponent for the redevelopment of the Royal Adelaide Hospital site.

Renewal SA will soon start working with the consortium on the master plan for the site, which is expected to be released for public consultation in April 2017.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
Commercial & General John Holland (preferred bidder for the redevelopment of the site).

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Renewal SA, tel +61 8 8207 1300.