Seacliff Park Development
(also known as Lorenzin site or Cement Hill re-development)
(also known as Lorenzin site or Cement Hill re-development)
September 2021
Between March 2020 and Sept 2021 The main focus has been on the lynch pin to the “start” beyond the DPA was the relocation of the Mine Haul Road. This has been a tricky negotiation process between the developer and Boral, It was eventually signed up in early 2021 and commenced in April this year.
Since then the activity has been limited to the developer undertaking on site explorations/surveys. Behind the scenes we understand there has a more detailed Masterplan for the site, which has been shared in confidence with the City of Marion ( & HFB).
It is understood the Developer is about to lodge a Development Application (DA) for the Child Care Centre, Medical Centre and Subdivision. This will be lodged through the new State Planning Portal. Because of the joint Councils stake in the site the State Planning Commission will be the approving authority. At which point Councils will be notified and the proposal will be in the public realm. This will hopefully allow the public to comment on the development application. The degree of influence is yet to be determined.
There have been meetings of the developer and both councils on site to discuss the infrastructure issues like access traffic and storm water..
It is likely that the shopping centre will be a separate DA and again the State Planning Commission will be the approving authority.
Subsequent DA’s for the housing component will also be lodged through the State Planning Portal. However it is lkely the City of Marion will be the approving authority.
November 2020
Minister signed off on the DPA ( rezoning) so it is now all systems go after 30 + years!!!
See messenger article here
Comments from Association:
"It is indeed a much awaited moment for our community. Some have been waiting over 30 years for this to happen!
We have consistently been in favour of the development, not only for its removal of an eyesore but as a significant contribution to our suburb with increased population, diversity and associated amenities.
The bonus of the relocation of the on again off again new Boral Quarry Haul Road is also welcomed by the community and road users.
We are keen for the community to develop a productive relationship with the developer, who we have yet to meet. We have run our own public forums during the rezoning process, supported by both Councils and made detailed submissions on the new development plan. We haven't seen the final signed off plan but suspect the Minister has made few changes, so the concerns we had about the potential impacts on the community are probably still valid; such as traffic management, the size of the commercial components and the environmental impacts and credentials.
However, now that the incredibly patient developer is able to proceed, we hope there will be an opportunity to meet with them to address some of those concerns as the details become clearer. With this certainty, we hope that both Councils and the State Government will engage with the community and the developer on the overall impacts on our infrastructure, facilities and amenities, that is, how this development integrates into the area.
This is the most significant change to our area since the initial subdivision, it will virtually double the population of Marino! It has the potential to make a real positive contribution to our lives, but as always the devil is in the detail. "
Overview
Located within the suburbs of Seacliff, Seacliff Park and Marino; it is mostly in Marion Council, however a small portion to Scholefield Road is in the City of Holdfast Bay. The site is located prominently at the intersection of Ocean Boulevard and Scholefield Road, with the latter being one of the main entrances into the suburbs of Seacliff Park, Kingston Park and Marino, and Hallett Cove.
The site has historically been used for quarrying, concrete manufacturing, domestic land fill, concrete roofing tile manufacturing and as a depot for a construction company. Dilapidated industrial buildings, areas of stockpiled “fill” and vandalism on the site have contributed to the poor visual appearance of the land. Its derelict nature has been a major cause of concern for residents in these suburbs for many years. While recent site works have resulted in the removal of the buildings and some tidying of the land, illegal access and activities on it are continuing. In addition, parts of the site are known to be contaminated
The site as a former industrial site has been vacant and derelict for many years. It has had multiple uses over time
Overall, it is considered the proposed rezoning of the land for more intensive development is desirable and will offer increased development opportunities, provide an incentive for remediation of some of the site and a significant opportunity to improve the amenity of the area, with consequent benefits to the local and wider community. Indeed the provision of up to 600 new homes will effectively double the population of Marino adding diversity, amenity and additional facilities for the wider community.
The adjoining Linwood Quarry ( Boral) will continue to operate for the next 200 years we believe. Go here for details
Bothe Councils believe that “The policies proposed in this DPA will support the development of the site for multi-level, medium density residential development, shopping and community facilities and open space, while ensuring potential adverse impacts are overcome or minimised.”
Our Position
The Association and the community support the development in principle as a potentially positive contribution; however we recognise our ability to have limited to no influence over the outcome, due to historical experience and the scale of the development. However we will continue to monitor and seek opportunity for influence within our capacity; and reserve the right to support direct action by the community if the need arises.
However as always the devil is in the details
There has been a public consultation process over the proposals in the last 2 years and the Association has lead 2 public meetings, made submissions and representations to highlight community concerns about some aspects of the proposed development (see later). However our ability to influence the outcomes is very limited.
What we understand:
Unfortunately very little news on this as it is held up by the new haul road agreement process. It is also unclear on the impact of the New Planning and Design Code on this DPA.
Go here for more
Between March 2020 and Sept 2021 The main focus has been on the lynch pin to the “start” beyond the DPA was the relocation of the Mine Haul Road. This has been a tricky negotiation process between the developer and Boral, It was eventually signed up in early 2021 and commenced in April this year.
Since then the activity has been limited to the developer undertaking on site explorations/surveys. Behind the scenes we understand there has a more detailed Masterplan for the site, which has been shared in confidence with the City of Marion ( & HFB).
It is understood the Developer is about to lodge a Development Application (DA) for the Child Care Centre, Medical Centre and Subdivision. This will be lodged through the new State Planning Portal. Because of the joint Councils stake in the site the State Planning Commission will be the approving authority. At which point Councils will be notified and the proposal will be in the public realm. This will hopefully allow the public to comment on the development application. The degree of influence is yet to be determined.
There have been meetings of the developer and both councils on site to discuss the infrastructure issues like access traffic and storm water..
It is likely that the shopping centre will be a separate DA and again the State Planning Commission will be the approving authority.
Subsequent DA’s for the housing component will also be lodged through the State Planning Portal. However it is lkely the City of Marion will be the approving authority.
November 2020
Minister signed off on the DPA ( rezoning) so it is now all systems go after 30 + years!!!
See messenger article here
Comments from Association:
"It is indeed a much awaited moment for our community. Some have been waiting over 30 years for this to happen!
We have consistently been in favour of the development, not only for its removal of an eyesore but as a significant contribution to our suburb with increased population, diversity and associated amenities.
The bonus of the relocation of the on again off again new Boral Quarry Haul Road is also welcomed by the community and road users.
We are keen for the community to develop a productive relationship with the developer, who we have yet to meet. We have run our own public forums during the rezoning process, supported by both Councils and made detailed submissions on the new development plan. We haven't seen the final signed off plan but suspect the Minister has made few changes, so the concerns we had about the potential impacts on the community are probably still valid; such as traffic management, the size of the commercial components and the environmental impacts and credentials.
However, now that the incredibly patient developer is able to proceed, we hope there will be an opportunity to meet with them to address some of those concerns as the details become clearer. With this certainty, we hope that both Councils and the State Government will engage with the community and the developer on the overall impacts on our infrastructure, facilities and amenities, that is, how this development integrates into the area.
This is the most significant change to our area since the initial subdivision, it will virtually double the population of Marino! It has the potential to make a real positive contribution to our lives, but as always the devil is in the detail. "
Overview
Located within the suburbs of Seacliff, Seacliff Park and Marino; it is mostly in Marion Council, however a small portion to Scholefield Road is in the City of Holdfast Bay. The site is located prominently at the intersection of Ocean Boulevard and Scholefield Road, with the latter being one of the main entrances into the suburbs of Seacliff Park, Kingston Park and Marino, and Hallett Cove.
The site has historically been used for quarrying, concrete manufacturing, domestic land fill, concrete roofing tile manufacturing and as a depot for a construction company. Dilapidated industrial buildings, areas of stockpiled “fill” and vandalism on the site have contributed to the poor visual appearance of the land. Its derelict nature has been a major cause of concern for residents in these suburbs for many years. While recent site works have resulted in the removal of the buildings and some tidying of the land, illegal access and activities on it are continuing. In addition, parts of the site are known to be contaminated
The site as a former industrial site has been vacant and derelict for many years. It has had multiple uses over time
- Adelaide Brighton Cement used it as a site for the production and storage of cement
- Asphalt Plant
- Monier Tiles used the site for the making of coloured cement tiles
- Lorenzin Contractors used the site for the storage of heavy machinery and earth moving equipment
- Over the years, a portion of the site was used to dump rubbish
- The site was then sold to the Gasparin Group with the intent of developing it for housing
Overall, it is considered the proposed rezoning of the land for more intensive development is desirable and will offer increased development opportunities, provide an incentive for remediation of some of the site and a significant opportunity to improve the amenity of the area, with consequent benefits to the local and wider community. Indeed the provision of up to 600 new homes will effectively double the population of Marino adding diversity, amenity and additional facilities for the wider community.
The adjoining Linwood Quarry ( Boral) will continue to operate for the next 200 years we believe. Go here for details
Bothe Councils believe that “The policies proposed in this DPA will support the development of the site for multi-level, medium density residential development, shopping and community facilities and open space, while ensuring potential adverse impacts are overcome or minimised.”
Our Position
The Association and the community support the development in principle as a potentially positive contribution; however we recognise our ability to have limited to no influence over the outcome, due to historical experience and the scale of the development. However we will continue to monitor and seek opportunity for influence within our capacity; and reserve the right to support direct action by the community if the need arises.
However as always the devil is in the details
There has been a public consultation process over the proposals in the last 2 years and the Association has lead 2 public meetings, made submissions and representations to highlight community concerns about some aspects of the proposed development (see later). However our ability to influence the outcomes is very limited.
What we understand:
- This is a major state controlled, developer lead development
- Our ability, resident’s ability and that of the local Councils to influence the project is limited
- Overall it is seen as a potentially positive development – but the devil is in the detail
- The level of detail on the proposal is very sketchy; 450- 600 houses, up to 6 storey etc.
- The time line is currently indeterminate (10 years?)
- The fact that the Developer is still committed is remarkable given the delays which appear to be outside their control.
- The current state of the site is an ongoing concern and unless there is a real life safety issues, no one can trigger improvement. It is hoped that now there is a commitment to proceed that some pride and presentation will prevail.
- Relationship between the developer and the community is non-existent despite many attempts
- City of Marion was actively pursuing Boundary realignment to ensure the whole site is in City of Marion. This has not progressed. In fact City of Holdfast Bay have approached the boundaries commission for the site to move to Holdfast Bay.
- The DPA ( rezoning) is a State Planning process, lead by the Developer and facilitated by both councils involving public consultation (complete see details) Actual designs were not a requirement for this process only site planning/zones, types of buildings, heights etc.
- Assuming the development commencement the process will be as follows:
- It is most likely that the site will be subdivided as per the DPA and individual allotments or parcels be sold off to other developers, particularly the commercial components.
- Individual development applications would be made through the new State Planning system.
- The development approval process will be via the State Government Planning portal and will include public notification and inputs/approvals from key stakeholders eg DPTI, EPA Public Utilities, Local Councils (limited extent) etc.
- Under the new Planning & Design Code, developments, particularly large developments will be approved through Planning SA with limited opportunity for local councils or community to input. Hopefully the community will be engaged in the process and have an opportunity to have a say. It will depend on the Developer as to how this happens. .
Unfortunately very little news on this as it is held up by the new haul road agreement process. It is also unclear on the impact of the New Planning and Design Code on this DPA.
Go here for more
