A new 38-storey skyscraper that will overshadow South Australia's Parliament House, and will be built by Walker Corporation, has only just been announced but is already dividing political opinions.
The new Walker Corporation development will become one of the tallest towers in Adelaide's CBD, reaching 149 metres.
The state government today announced the elevated design for the building, which will be adjacent to an existing tower at the Festival Plaza site. "Most importantly we will have a lot of office workers there providing a whole lot of life and activity for the retail and hospitality offerings."The plans include 36 floors of commercial office space, a glass foyer, and two floors for food and beverage retail.
"We need to bear in mind, too, that this is public land — it's parklands and it's special so we do need to be making the best possible case for that space," she said.
Skyscraper Walker Corporation Nick Champion Robert Simms Michelle Lensink Parliament House Liam Golding Tower Jane Lomax-Smith
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Invalid visas issued to 149 people released from indefinite detention, Labor admitsImmigration minister blames ‘technical issue’ with visa class issued to cohort freed following landmark high court case
Read more »
Anthony Albanese says ‘community safety’ a priority as monthly reports on released immigration detainees announcedReports set to cover issues relating to 149 detainees freed from detention after high court ruling
Read more »
National Folk Festival relying on loyal customers in an uncertain festival climateWhether extreme weather, increasing costs or poor ticket sales, Australia's festival industry is having a hard time of it at the moment — but the National Folk Festival is underway in Canberra after 'strong' ticket sales.
Read more »
Queensland’s first festival pill-testing service finds ‘Canberra ketamine’ sold as MDMARabbits Eat Lettuce festival, near Warwick, held Australia’s first multi-day festival clinic last weekend
Read more »
LA’s graffiti-tagged skyscraper: a work of art – and symbol of city’s wider failingsAfter its Chinese backers pulled out, Oceanwide Plaza stands abandoned – could it be turned over to those who need it most?
Read more »
Inside the new ‘underground skyscraper’ built for Sydney’s Metro hubThe sheer scale of the new Metro station beneath Martin Place is evident the moment you walk into its northern entrance.
Read more »