Park Tce Gilberton Residents Meeting Minutes_13 ... - SA Water

SA Water Preferred Pump Station Site Park Tce/Walkerville Tce
Residents Group Meeting 1
Thursday 13 January 2011
1. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
SA Water Project Team:
Steve Dangerfield
Gary Neave
Rick D’Agostini
Sally Silz
Fiona Pountney
Facilitator
Project Manager
Project team
Community Engagement
Program Support Officer
In attendance:
Tim Hanna
Simon Thomas
Leonie Manning
Kurt Meyer
Gaynor Meyer
Marcus Thornton
Tim Pellew
Frank Barlow
Julie Strefford
Heidi Kneebone (left early)
Wendy Vodopivec
Edward Vodopivec
Mayor Heather Wright, Walkerville Council
Cr Carolyn Wigg, Walkerville Council
Bill Stefanopoulos, Walkerville Council
Rachel Sanderson, Member for Adelaide
Apology
Rudite Priede
Maris Priede
Cr James Williams, Walkerville Council
2. Purpose of the Meeting
Steve Dangerfield welcomed participants to the meeting and stated that the purpose
of the meeting was to:
Establish the Planning Process
Establish the Terms of Reference for the Reference Group Review
Issues/Concerns from previous meetings
Seek information from the group to develop a Design Brief that includes the
following elements:
o Site Narrative
o Site Vision
o Design (building orientation & style, landscape)
o Technical (Noise, pumps, access, hardstand areas, power)
3. Planning Process
Two attendees raised concerns about the overall consultation process for the project
and the way in which meeting details were communicated. This discussion lasted an
hour with two attendees stating that they were not aware of the meeting and one
other advising that they only received their letter on the day of the meeting.
Steve briefly spoke of the engagement process and how members of the reference
group came to be invited. Steve encouraged members of the reference group to
advise SA Water staff of any other members of the community who would like to be
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involved with the reference group but had not received invitations. The two
attendees who did not receive letters were invited to join the reference group as
members.
Minutes from the focus group meetings held in November 2010 were requested by
Heidi Kneebone. A commitment to provide these via email was made. Heidi indicated
that she did not wish to be part of the group but expressed a wish to be updated on
progress of the project via the Council.
The proposed design integration engagement process was then presented to the
group. The group agreed that they are willing to work through this process to develop
a concept plan for the Walkerville Terrace/Park Terrace site.
One participant presented two possible site options on Tyne St. Sites included:
110 Tyne St (end of river road – northern side of River Torrens) - owned by
the Minister for Water
Lot 68 Burlington St (River Torrens) - owned by the Minister for Infrastructure
It was noted that those sites had been raised in previous meetings. Investigations
have found both sites are in the boundaries of Linear Park and vested in the Minister
for Water Security. However there are the various constraints to constructing on
these sites including, technical issues, applicable legislation, ownership and
community concerns that had been expressed in other focus groups regarding loss of
open space.
4. Terms of Reference
Steve Dangerfield presented draft Terms of Reference to the group. This terms of
reference was generally accepted, with the following changes:
‘preferred site’ is now expressed as ‘SA Water preferred site’
Inclusion of wording to allow the Council to bring in experts to meetings when
required (i.e. architects and landscape architects)
Inclusion of the wording ‘decisions are to be clearly recorded’
Members of the reference group will not be named in the minutes unless they
specifically request their comments or views to be recorded
The group will also submit changes to be made by the next meeting so they can be
ratified by the group.
The group agreed to the draft terms of reference (subject to changes listed) as a
means to develop a concept plan for the SA Water preferred site that meets both SA
Water and community objectives. The group agreed to work to these terms of
reference to strive to obtain a satisfactory outcome for all parties for the SA Water
preferred site.
5. Issues, Concerns and Opportunities
Due to time pressures it was agreed that the summary of the issues, concerns and
opportunities from the Park Tce/Walkerville Tce focus group meeting could be
reviewed by members through the minutes.
The concerns, issues and opportunities raised at the focus group meeting around the
Park Tce/Walkerville Tce site included:
Noise
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Vibration
Timing of the work
Property value of surrounding sites
Ability to achieve a good engineering solution
Cost effectiveness of the project
Ongoing engagement
Use of chemicals at the site
Magnetic fields created by the pumps
Service and maintenance works to be done at the pump station
Safety
Fencing
Distance from existing houses
Trees existing on site
Current presence of a business on the site
Ongoing maintenance of the site/the site being unattractive
As the site is zoned commercial/retail it is probable that a different
development may happen on the site, including shop top housing
Opportunities identified by the group for the Park Tce/Walkerville Tce site included:
Ongoing engagement leading to the ability influence the outcome of what is
built on the site
Possibility for the site to provide benefit to the community
Ability to influence the architectural design of the site
Possibility of an attractive gateway to the community
Ability to landscape the site
Security of water supply for Walkerville/Gilberton and the wider Adelaide
community
6. Design Brief Development including Site Narrative and Site Vision
Steve Dangerfield then introduced the design brief components to be developed by
the reference group . This information will then be given to the building architect and
landscape architect to develop the drawings to be used in construction. A
brainstorming session was held and the following topics discussed
Site narrative (what is liked and disliked about the current site)
Site vision (what could be developed on the site as a result of the project).
The outcomes from this brainstorming session is attached.
A list of “givens” was requested for the SA Water preferred site. At the meeting SA
Water provided the following:
A pump station of approximately 150-175 m 2 Power supply (new
transformer and underground cables)
Access from Walkerville Terrace and some hardstand to enable vehicles to
access the pump station and turn around large enough for a 4WD vehicle
with trailer on tow.
A buried pipe connection from the pump station to Park Terrace supply
main.
A buried pipe connection from the pump station to link to the pipeline supply
to Hope Valley clear water storage.
Post meeting note: Consideration was given to other SA Water requirements for the
site the givens include:
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No pipework (new or existing) to be buried under pump station footings.
Up to three pumps. (Duty + Standby)
Building height of approximately 4m.
A buried flow meter and isolation valve outside of pump station footprint.
Security systems and infrastructure.
Roof mounted communications antenna.
Heating, cooling and ventilation system.
Off street parking for minimum x 2 maintenance vehicles. (4wd)
Vehicles required to reverse into pump station building for loading/unloading
of equipment using overhead crane.
Minimum of two points of personnel entry/exit required.
Switchroom entry point with 10mtr external clear space for installation and
removal of switchboards and VSD cabinets.
Operational by and fully commissioned by August 2012.
Steve committed to reviewing the list of givens and to provide a complete list at the
next meeting.
Members of the reference group are invited to add ideas to the table at the next
meeting.
7. Next Meeting
Prior to closing, Gary Neave made the following points:
Any ideas that may see a portion of the land developed for active recreational
uses (ie: half court basketball, tennis court etc) would not be something that
SA Water would look to maintain into the future. Post meeting note: upon
reflection SA Water would not be in a position to construct an active
recreational play space through this project. However, ideas for a passive
space accessible to the community are encouraged.
SA Water has included in its ongoing maintenance budget the ability to
maintain landscaping (not active recreational facilities) on the site into the
future.
SA Water currently has an Option to Purchase Agreement in place with the
landowners for the Park Terrace/Walkerville Terrace site. SA Water will need
to have further discussions with the landowners regarding the status of this
option in January/February. Dependant upon these discussions, SA Water
may need to make a decision about whether or not to purchase the land
parcel prior to the completion of the design process. While SA Water is
confident that the design process will result in a concept plan that meets the
objectives of both the community and SA Water, any such decision will not
take for granted the ability to achieve such an outcome. Any land purchase
prior to the completion of the design process will be at SA Water’s risk.
As the meeting was unable to address all of the agenda items the following items
have been held over to the next meeting:
Finalisation of the Site Narrative
Finalisation of the Site Vision
Design (building orientation & style, landscape)
Technical (Noise, pumps, access, hardstand areas, power)
The next meeting is to be held Tuesday 18 January 2011 at 7pm at the Hackney
Hotel, loft and balcony room (95 Hackney Road, Hackney).
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Park Terrace/Walkerville Terrace Site Narrative Framing (existing site)
Blue: 2 cards received expressing the same idea
Yellow: 3 or 4 cards received expressing the same idea
Green: More than 4 cards received expressing the same idea
Planning Environmental Existing Built Form
Like Dislike Like Dislike Like Dislike
The historic feel of the buildings on
Park Tce
Currently not a good entrance to
Walkerville x3
Like/keep the gum tree x4
Don’t like the poorly maintained
look of the plantings around the
outside of the site. The site looks
empty and un‐kept x3
Like the existing bungalow
Bungalow to stay x2
Existing shop on site is dead set ugly
with no character nor need to form
part of the improvement on the
corner
Car park bitumen in disrepair – Like/keep the palm tree x2 Don’t like the palm tree Dislike the shop x2
many pot‐holes x2
Does not appear to be safe‐ many
areas to hide in
Like existing trees Dislike the shop, building and
general ‘run down’ appearance of
the site & palm tree
Don’t like wasted space Like the trees‐ natives only Dislike the asphalt car park
Do not like the general streetscape
of the intersection (buildings
opposite)
Like as many mature trees as
possible to be retained x2
Add similar trees in new landscape
plan to capitalise on what already is
in place
Like general green feel of corner
near road
Wasted space around the shop
building
Don’t like how close the existing
building is to the road/ existing
building is not well situated on site
x2
Urban blight

Park Terrace/Walkerville Terrace Site vision (what the site could be)
Planning Environment/Landscape Built Form Surrounds/Residential
Public Space
Neighbours
Like Dislike Like Dislike Like Dislike Like Dislike Like Dislike
Opportunity for
landmark
development and
image for town
Great location for
gateway to Council
area
Want to be
recognised for
Walkerville
Explore the
benefits of
demolishing the
adjacent house as
it could add an
extra space that
could be
incorporated into
the overall
development x2
Parklands
community area
Good lighting (for
security and effect
as a landmark) x4
No dog
park
Graffiti –
a need to
consider
antigraffiti
measures
Protect trees on
boundary to adjoining
houses. This helps
landscapers in providing a
sound and visual buffer
Maximise the open space
on the site
Landscaping with tall
trees
Incorporate landscaping
that can be changed with
different themes each
year
The contracted landscape
architect is very inventive
and progressive in design
ideas. We should not ‘tie
his hands’ too much
Allowing existing trees
around the corner
following the road to
have to be retained as
they may not allow best
design solutions as far
as building and
associated landscaping
Building and landscape should be
visible to high speed passersby and
also a place to walk past slowly and
experience
Some of the building visible but
behind a pictorial gateway wall
Artistic name of Walkerville and
logo type on the wall
Site to complement the
surrounding buildings so it looks
like it belongs/building sympathetic
to the heritage of the area but is
not a reproduction x5
Include as many solar panels and
environmentally sustainable
features as possible x4
Native Plants x2 Should allow for expansion within
the original building for possible
expansion‐ maybe for one pump
Vegetation to attract
birds
Blend in with landscape
surrounding the
site/corner
Depending on the required height
of the building consider depressing
it partially. This may assist in
reducing noise/vibration x2
Wonderful opportunity for a
modern approach to the site. I am
sick of the talk of “historic town of
Walkerville” lets be a bit bold. May
All the surrounding buildings
(hotel, shop, offices) are
more than ugly
Consideration for
adjacent properties
Consider
neighbours directly
on the boundary
and double glaze
windows (if
required)
Positioning of air
conditioning away
from neighbours
Improve
neighbours fencing
with
height/noise/mater
ials
A place where people can
sit and ponder
Safe access by required
vehicles
We need bold signage as
the main entry to
Walkerville
Wall that reflects what
Walkerville is about
pictorially (i.e. family/
community/ heritage/
progress/ business/
schools/ flora & fauna
with lighting
Park Tce entrance for cars
Like to open the site at
the curved corner
Want a sport/ recreation
facility eg basketball ring
½ court or full court
Gateway statement‐ ‘you
are now entering a
prestigious, long
established, primarily
Site for
large scale
picnic
No
playground
– too
dangerous
with traffic
and buses

Possibly incorporate
some form of art
The corner must say
‘wow’ what a great
design of the whole site
Would like lots of
greenery
Garden in front of a wall
facing Walkerville Tce
even have a bit of old and new
Retain shops if possible in to design
and renovate them
Good site‐ start with a clean slate –
not retaining the existing building
Pump station not a feature &
cobble stone wall
Building towards the rear of the
site with growth in front
Materials and colours will be
critical
stone‐ but not historic replica
Glass
Art
Branding for Walkerville
Site must be secure where a
building is. No hidden space for
vagrants and undesirables to hide,
sleep or drink
Like round stone wall idea with
‘Town of Walkerville’
A contemporary approach (good
design is tomorrow’s heritage) but
a visual balance with the
Buckingham Arms corner
Pump shaft submerged
Building hidden behind a
landscaped area x2
Natural stone building with
waterfall (perhaps mill like a mini
Bridgewater mill)
Building‐ heritage design or
sandstone house x2
Vandal resistant design x3
Design of building to be timeless
Can the pump station be a work of
art?
Stone type features with a hard
wall design
Consider softening the building
with a curved roof
Consider the merit or otherwise of
allowing the pumps to be visible
(suitably sound rated of course)
No flat roof or ultra modern design
x2
residential area
containing lots of trees’
Want usable public space
x2
A new Walkerville Library
incorporating the
pumping station
Late night safety
Incorporate building and
recreational facilities for
community use
There is a new ACC
development on
McKinnon Pde that has a
small area for ‘shooting
baskets’ with some
seating‐ it starting to be
well used – like idea for
the public use like this

Maybe a sod roof