Draft master plan for former West End Brewery site released for public consultation

The draft master plan for the former West End brewery site includes more open space and an improved Linear Trail. See the pics.

The draft master plan for the former West End Brewery site includes the potential for 6000sq m of green space, as part of an expanded River Torrens Linear Trail.

The billion-dollar development aims to create a new benchmark for inner city living and offer a range of medium-to-high density properties boasting parklands, river or city views.

West End site drone footage

A concept sketch of how the former West End Brewery site might look. Picture: Renewal SA

A concept render showing how the former West End site at Thebarton will look once the redevelopment is complete. Picture: Renewal SA

The additional green space and detail on how the project will pay homage to the site’s history is included in the draft plan, now out for public consultation.

The state government last year announced 1000 new homes would be built on the 8.4ha site, at Thebarton, with at least 20 per cent affordable housing.

Housing and Urban Development Minister Nick Champion said the aim was for a “world-class precinct that makes the most of its proximity to the city, parklands and the River Torrens”.

“Improving and increasing the public space along the Linear Trail and the parklands will help to activate both areas,” Mr Champion said.

“I encourage South Australians to take a look at the groundbreaking concepts in the plan help guide the final design.”

A sketch of medium density living and shared use paths proposed for the former West End Brewery site. Picture: Renewal SA

The draft plan includes a proposed “mobility hub” which would offer locals services, such as share cars, scooters and e-bike charging.

It also proposes celebrating the site’s history and heritage with the adaptive reuse of the Walkerville Brewhouse and activating the area around the Thebarton Cottage foundations.

A drone image of showing the size and proximity of the former West End Brewery site to the parklands and city. Picture: Renewal SA

Renewal SA has worked with global design firm Arup, Breathe Architecture and landscape designers TLC to develop the draft plan, with a final concept expected later this year following consultation.

The plan was developed following community feedback during last year’s Code Amendment process, which highlighted people’s ideas and aspirations for the site.

The government bought the land from Lion Beer Wine & Spirits Pty Ltd (Lion) for $61.5m, after the brewery closed in 2021, following 135 years of operation.

Two community drop-in session on the draft plan are being held tomorrow, from 11am-2pm, and on Thursday, from 4-7pm, at the Education Development Centre, Hindmarsh.

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