Zoning changes proposed for Glenside

News Release From The Government of South Australia:

Minister for Urban Development and Planning Paul Holloway said today a proposal has been prepared to rezone the Glenside Campus to reflect the planned redevelopment of the site.

Mr Holloway says the Rann Government’s intended redevelopment of the Glenside Campus site includes a new hospital and purpose-built specialist services for mental health and substance abuse.

“Areas of the site not required for those new facilities are to be rezoned for other purposes, such as open space, stormwater management, shops, an arts and film centre, offices and housing,” he says.

The rezoning reflects the changes envisaged in a Master Plan for the redevelopment of the Glenside Campus, which was published in April this year following public consultation.

Members of the public and community groups were invited to comment on that Master Plan, that seeks to make best use of the land, open space and historical buildings on the Glenside site.

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Minister Jane Lomax-Smith is encouraging individuals and organisations to express their views on the rezoning during the consultation period.

“The redeveloped Glenside site is a key part of our State-wide reform of the mental health system, which includes internationally designed $130 million mental health and substance abuse facilities,” Dr Lomax-Smith says.

“We encourage people to be actively involved in these stages of the project to ensure their opinions help to shape the final look of the revamped Glenside site.”

The Ministerial DPA addresses issues such as:

  • Function / Land Uses
  • Pattern of Development / Land Division
  • Vehicle Access
  • Form and Density of Residential Development
  • Affordable Housing
  • Supported Accommodation
  • Commercial Development
  • Car Parking
  • Wastewater
  • Trees and Fencing

The proposed rezoning accommodates new buildings, streets, pedestrian and bicycle paths, open spaces and plazas, all located within attractive and well-landscaped environments that are safe and secure.

The historic buildings located in the central part of the campus are to be given more prominence by formalising the access road and enhancing the view from Fullarton Road.

All nearby new buildings must complement the historic buildings in their layout and size. This includes new buildings to the north and south that are lower than the historical buildings.

These historical buildings are to be sensitively adapted for use as residences, offices, theatres, art studios, community facilities and other culturally oriented uses.

The scale of development is sympathetic to homes next to the campus.

Taller buildings are to be encouraged only in suitable locations around the campus where potential impacts can be addressed, including areas fronting open space or towards the Fullarton Road frontage.

The commercial activities proposed for the south-western corner and along the western edge of the campus won’t adversely affect the function of established centres, and any non-residential uses within the shopping area are to be largely consistent with those found in a neighbourhood centre.

A range of innovative homes and apartments are to be built to cater for a variety of households, with higher dwelling densities located in areas close to the commercial and community facilities, as well as areas of open space, and transport.

A minimum of 15% of the total housing stock is to be allocated for affordable housing, including supported accommodation.

Buildings are to incorporate energy efficient design, including opportunities for storing and reusing water to supplement mains water.

Areas of open space, particularly in the northwest corner of the campus, are to include stormwater management, which will create a pleasant environment for recreation and relaxation.

Established large trees are to be retained in public open spaces, road reserves, and areas set aside for landscaping.

Landscaping is to include drought-tolerant vegetation that complements the buildings and caters for different types of recreation.

The DPA document is online at www.planning.sa.gov.au/go/GlensideDPA and hard copies are available at the City of Burnside offices and the Department of Planning and Local Government.

Written submissions will be received until Friday 16 January 2009. A public meeting is scheduled to be held from 7pm on 4 February 2009 at the Burnside Ballroom, 401 Greenhill Road, Tusmore.

Hon Paul Holloway
Minister for Urban Development and Planning

Hon Jane Lomax-Smith
Minister for Mental Health and Substance Abuse