Adelaide’s new $330 million entertainment precinct SkyCity opens to public on 3rd December

The $330 million expansion of SkyCity Adelaide and its complete refurbishment of the heritage building sees the modern establishment featuring Eos by SkyCity, a 5-Star luxury hotel; four new restaurants and two new bars; a range of contemporary gaming products and VIP gaming rooms; and modern conference and event facilities.

Boasting 270 degree-views of the city, Adelaide Hills, River Torrens and coast, SkyCity delivers an impressive South Australian tourism experience with South Australian Premier Steven Marshall noting “there is no doubt the new SkyCity is going to be a huge drawcard for our State – it will significantly bolster South Australia’s entertainment and tourism industry.”

SkyCity Adelaide General Manager, David Christian advised that as one of the state’s largest private employers, he’s excited about the future and the role SkyCity will play in supporting tourism, local artisans and jobs for South Australians.

Christian outlines “when we designed the new SkyCity Adelaide, which includes the stunning new expansion as well as a complete refurbishment of the heritage building, front of mind was to not only cater for the tourism market by showcasing South Australian producers and suppliers, but also to provide a world-class precinct where all South Australians feel excited to visit and proud to call their own.

“I feel a sense of pride in what SkyCity has achieved since taking ownership 20 years ago. In just the past 12 months SkyCity Adelaide has supported more than 700 local suppliers and employed an extra 500 staff, as well as producing 1,000 construction jobs for the duration of the project.”

The Adelaide Casino has been an important part of South Australia’s fabric since December 1985, almost 35 years ago to the day, when Premier John Bannon launched the building with a game of two-up to mark the opening of South Australia’s first casino.

At a cost of $30 million, Adelaide’s grand railway station was revolutionised. Fast forward to July 2017, and SkyCity committed $330 million to proceed with plans to expand on the Festival Plaza and form part of the rejuvenation of the Riverbank Precinct, surrounded by the iconic revamped Adelaide Oval, Festival Centre and Convention Centre.

Eos by SkyCity, as well as the broader SkyCity expansion project, showcases more than $900,000 worth of local artwork. With the curation overseen by former AGSA Chair, Tracey Whiting, the artwork has been selected to integrate and complement the hotel’s subtle, modern aesthetic, with the colours, textures and tones a key interior design element.

The collection features more than 900 pieces from a diverse group of 40 contemporary South Australian artists featured throughout not just Eos, but also the new restaurants and bars, including Sol Bar and Restaurant.

SkyCity also recently announced restaurants ITL and Lucky Noodle, which along with the Westward bar will have access to SkyCity’s 7,500 bottle master cellar, boasting a focus on South Australian wines, as well as Huami and Conference and Events facilities, set to open in 2021.

Images: The refurbished SkyCity Adelaide (top), the Sol Bar and Restaurant (middle) and the Lucky Noodle (above).