Grand plans for new East Tce apartment complex not bound by height restrictions

Plans for an apartment tower on East Tce opposite the parklands have been revised – and it will now be even higher than originally planned. See all the artist’s impressions.

New plans for a $60m apartment complex on East Tce have been lodged to accommodate a “demand for apartments in the area”.

Global Intertrade Pty Ltd has lodged plans with the State Commission Assessment Panel to build an 11-storey building at 200 East Tce, creating more than 200 jobs over its two-year build.

The development would include 47 apartments, wine bar, communal open space, gym, basement level carparking, yoga deck, landscaping and outdoor kitchen.

Back in 2014, Global Intertrade Pty Ltd had plans approved for a $45m eight-storey building, however, previous approval was set to expire in June 2022.

An artist impression of 200 East Tce, Adelaide. Source: SCAP

An artist impression of 200 East Tce, Adelaide. Source: SCAP

An artist impression of 200 East Tce, Adelaide. Source: SCAP

“The proposed development has responded to a demand for quality residential apartments and the transforming nature of developments along the Park Lands frontages, particularly East and South Tces,” a report to the commission said.

An artist impression of 200 East Tce, Adelaide. Source: SCAP

An artist impression of 200 East Tce, Adelaide. Source: SCAP

The block of land is zoned as a catalyst site, so “there are no quantitative height controls” the development must adhere to, a report said.

The proposed building would be 39.18m high, almost four metres higher than other nearby developments.

Global Intertrade Pty Ltd managing director and chief executive Manuel Ortigosa said the development would contribute to revitalising the area.

“It is important to stimulating that part of the city because Hutt St is in need some activation,” Mr Ortigosa said.

“There are also a lot of people that want to live in this part of the city … we want to attract the owner-occupier.”

Currently, there is a two-storey office building on the land, with one tenancy held by Ouwens Casserly Real Estate.

Alex Ouwens said Global Intertrade Pty Ltd had been “excellent landlords” and his company planned to move to another location.

“They have been very transparent and open about their desires to develop the site, so we knew this was coming,” Mr Ouwens said.

The site adjoins the former Bragg residence and Springhill Lodge, both which are state heritage-listed.

Public consultation ends on Monday, February 14.

The Advertiser reported last month that the amount of construction in the CBD is a strong vote of confidence in SA as the pandemic continues.