West End development to improve Adelaide’s River Torrens Linear Park Trail

Aiming to activate open spaces along Adelaide’s River Torrens, the South Australian Government will be expanding the River Torrens Linear Park Trail at the site of the former West End Brewery in Thebarton, with the potential to create an additional 6000 square metres of green space.

The development of the open space will create an integrated connection between the Adelaide Park Lands and Linear Trail to help activate both open spaces.

The additional green space is featured in the draft master plan, with public consultation now open for the billion-dollar development.

The 1000 home West End project will set a new benchmark for inner city living and will target a world-class, vibrant, climate-resilient, mixed-use community on 8.4 hectares of land.

The development will celebrate the site’s extraordinary heritage and riverbank location, while driving both the ongoing transformation of the suburb and investment in the area.

It will attract approximately $1 billion in construction and development value.

A consortium including global design firm Arup, Breathe Architecture and landscape designers TCL has worked with Renewal SA to develop a master plan targeting:

• 1,000 homes and 20% affordable housing

• Create 6000 sqm of public space as part of an enhanced River Torrens Linear Park

• An integrated street, cycle, walking and public transport network

• A diverse range of medium-to-high density properties boasting parklands, river or city views

• Sustainable buildings in a biodiverse ecological setting

• 30% tree canopy coverage

• 6 Star Green Star Communities rating

• Mixed uses that will include retail, commercial, government services and hospitality

• More than 4000 jobs during construction, with upwards of 300 people working in the precinct on an ongoing basis

Continuous celebration of the site’s history and heritage with the adaptive reuse of the Walkerville Brewhouse, activation of the area around the Thebarton Cottage foundations, as well as recognition and celebration of First Nations culture

Neighbourhood rejuvenation and investment in the broad precinct and surrounds.

The draft master plan will also propose an innovative Mobility Hub, which will provide for locals who use their own car while also offering services such as share cars, scooters and e-bike charging.

South Australians are being invited to have their say on the draft master plan to help refine and guide the final design.

Engagement drop-in sessions for community members to learn more about the project and provide feedback will be held on Thursday, 5th September. Community members can also share their views anytime up until 22nd September online at https://renewalsa.mysocialpinpoint.com(external site)

Following consultation, work will begin on finalising the master plan, which is expected to be released later this year. Construction is expected to start in mid-2025, with the first residents anticipated to move in 2027.

To find out more about the in person drop in sessions