Dock One construction work gets underway
Roads and utilities are being built at the $168 million Dock One development in Port Adelaide as they prepare to build the first homes next month.
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Construction has begun at a $168 million housing development in Port Adelaide.
Groundwork started this month at Dock One in readiness for the first townhouse slabs to be poured in August.
The first 46 houses are expected to be completed by mid-2020.
Utilities including electricity, water, gas and internet are currently being installed as well as part of the housing estate’s road network.
The initial stage of road and utility construction is expected to be completed by September with a second round following in November.
Starfish Developments managing director Damon Nagel said he was “very excited” to be “digging dirt”.
“We’re super-proud to be in this position and we’re on time, which is always a great thing,” he said.
“The works at Dock One make a bold statement of intent and confidence in the Port, where residential development has previously been hampered by false starts and promises.”
However, Mr Nagel said shifting the City of Adelaide clipper ship out of Dock One – where it currently sits in front of the development site – had to happen soon to ensure the success of the project.
“The moving date for the clipper keeps slipping – with the latest deadline being set by Renewal SA for November,” he said.
“Dock One groundworks, though, have to start now so we can honour our delivery schedule, which was based on the original discussions and agreements.”
The wider 750-home development features a dockside piazza, boardwalk and pavilions, along with green space, including a park with barbecue and picnic lawns, sporting facilities and an exercise area.
The old Marine and Harbors building has been incorporated into the plan as a motel with retail space on the ground floor. A rooftop bar and outdoor cinema are also planned.