Victoria Park Lease Consultation: Bookmakers League Main Grandstand

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1 The Adelaide City Council invites engagement from the community about Victoria Park Lease Consultation: Bookmakers League Main Grandstand Project Summary The Italian Eatery & The Velo Precinct is seeking to apply for a 9 year 11 month lease over community land, that being, a portion of Victoria Park /Pakapakanthi. Under the Local Government Act 1999, Councils are required to formally undertake public consultation for a lease or licence over community land that is greater than 5 years. Included in this consultation pack: Project Information Submission Form Frequently Asked Questions Proposed 9 Year 11 month lease Location Map of Victoria Park /Pakapakanthi Park Land Property Strategy Adelaide Park Lands Management Strategy: Towards 2020 For enquiries, please call Laura Morgan, Public consultation will be undertaken for a period of four weeks to provide the community and sporting groups, as well as other stakeholder s time to consider the proposed lease and submit comments to council. Consultation closes 5pm, 26 August 2014.

2 The Bookmakers League & The Main Grandstand Project Information Purpose To inform the community that The Italian Eatery & The Velo Precinct proposes to apply for a 9 year 11 month lease over a portion of Victoria Park /Pakapakanthi. Background At its meeting on 24 July 2012 Council resolved to undertake an expression of interest process for the vacant buildings located in Victoria Park /Pakapakanthi. An open expression of interest was held over a 6 week period at the end of All applications that were received were assessed against a selection criteria that focus on activation, community benefit and overall suitability for Victoria Park /Pakapakanthi. Following its meeting on the 25 June 2013, Council further resolved that lease negotiations commence with The Italian Eatery, the successful candidate for the Victoria Park Bookmakers League and Entrance Gates site (referred to as Bookmakers). Following its meeting on the 22 July 2014, Council further resolved that lease negotiations commence with The Velo Precinct, the successful candidate for the Victoria Park Main Grandstand (Basement). Timeline Consultation will commence on Wednesday 30 July 2014 till Tuesday 26 August Any submissions received after 5.00 pm on 26 August 2014 will not be considered as a formal response. Frequently Asked Questions THE ITALIAN EATERY Why is The Italian Eatery applying for a 9 year 11 month lease? The Italian Eatery is applying for a 9 year 11 month lease to secure their financial investment for the significant renovation and fitout project for both the Bookmakers League & Entrance Gate buildings which will see this space converted into a cafe located in the Park Lands. The Bookmakers will support and provide an alternative use to the current sporting and event activities seen in Victoria Park /Pakapakanthi such as the criterium track, premium pitch, and other scheduled events through the on-going sale of food and beverage. Will I still be able to utilise the Victoria Park and the Bookmakers League? Once the renovation & fitout project is complete all Park Lands users will be able to visit the Bookmakers. This space will continue to be an open public cafe where visitors to the Park Lands may purchase food and beverage. How will this affect the users of Victoria Park? It is envisaged that the proposed 9 year 11 month lease will not affect users of Victoria Park /Pakapakanthi. As currently experienced, the community will continue to benefit from the use of Victoria Park /Pakapakanthi. What change will be seen? The only change that will be experienced in this area is the opening of a cafe for the public sale of food and beverage as well as an outdoor dining area. There will also be some development works to the Bookmakers League and Entrance Gates which will include some landscaping surrounding these buildings. THE VELO PRECINCT Why is The Velo Precinct applying for a 9 year 11 month lease? The Velo Precinct is applying for a 9 year 11 month lease to secure their financial investment for the significant renovation and fitout project for basement area of the Main Grandstand which will see this space converted into a bicycle hub complimented by café and dedicated indoor kids play-zone. The Velo Precinct will support existing uses in Victoria Park/Pakapakanthi and provide an alternative use to the current mix of sporting and event activities seen in Victoria Park /Pakapakanthi such as the criterium track, premium pitch, and other scheduled events through the on-going sale of food and beverage. Will I still be able to utilise the Victoria Park and the Main Grandstand? Once the renovation & fitout project is complete all Park Lands users will be able to visit The Velo Precinct. This space will continue to be an open public bicycle hub/cafe where visitors to the Park Lands may purchase food and beverage and also participate is cycling training and the indoor kids play-zone. How will this affect the users of Victoria Park? It is envisaged that the proposed 9 year 11 month lease will not affect users of Victoria Park /Pakapakanthi. As currently experienced, the community will continue to benefit from the use of Victoria Park /Pakapakanthi.

3 The Bookmakers League & The Main Grandstand What change will be seen? The only change that will be experienced in this area is the opening of a bicycle hub complimented by café and dedicated indoor kids play-zone for the public sale of food and beverage as well as an outdoor alfresco seating area that looks out onto the Premium Pitch. There will also be some redevelopment works to the Main Grandstand which may include some landscaping surrounding these buildings. How do I provide my feedback? Online/ Website Council has a dedicated website that provides an opportunity for quick and efficient online feedback. Visit for information about the project and online ways to provide your comments. Alternatively comments can be ed to yoursay@adelaidecitycouncil.com Electronic submissions are available online at, or alternatively comments can be ed directly to yoursay@adelaidecitycouncil.com. What happens to my feedback? A summary of all the feedback received will provide Council with the necessary direction on how the Victoria Park Bookmakers: 9 year 11 month lease proposal will proceed. How do I know my feedback has been received? All feedback forms, submissions or correspondence will be acknowledged either by or in writing so that you know your comments/feedback has been received. Contact Person For more information, please contact: Name: Laura Morgan Title: Consultant, Community Property Phone: Address: l.morgan@adelaidecitycouncil.com

4 The Bookmakers League Submission Form Submissions close 5pm, Tuesday 26 August 2014 It is Council s policy that for a formal submission to be received it must include your name and residential address. Formal submissions will be provided to Council and will be a publically available document. Name* Address* *Mandatory information Please provide your feedback. Do you agree with the Victoria Park Bookmakers League:? (Please circle response) Yes No Undecided Please provide comments:

5 The Bookmakers League Written submissions must be received by: Tuesday 26 August 2014 For all enquiries, please call Laura Morgan on or

6 The Main Grandstand Submission Form Submissions close 5pm, Tuesday 26 August 2014 It is Council s policy that for a formal submission to be received it must include your name and residential address. Formal submissions will be provided to Council and will be a publically available document. Name* Address* *Mandatory information Please provide your feedback. Do you agree with the Victoria Park Main Grandstand:? (Please circle response) Yes No Undecided Please provide comments:

7 The Main Grandstand Written submissions must be received by: Tuesday 26 August 2014 For all enquiries, please call Laura Morgan on or