Architectural, Landscape and Urban Design Services - Goolwa Wharf Precinct Revitalisation Project

⁠⁠⁠The Goolwa Wharf Precinct works

The Project represents a $7.5 million investment (jointly funded by Alexandrina Council and the Federal and State Governments) that will contribute to the region's reach, reputation and build on its tourism market share as South Australia's highest visited region. This includes upgrades and works in the following key areas:

1. Goolwa Wharf Shed and Wharf Upgrade – includes new wharf decking, external and internal improvement to the Goolwa Wharf Shed to support and grow volunteer and private sector operations.
2. Wayfinding and Wi-Fi – to meet visitor demands and expectations for high quality and smart technology at destination places.
3. Signal Point Regional Art and Cultural Centre – roof renewal, solar panel system, air conditioning and improved accessibility providing a significantly enhanced art gallery, event space and curated indigenous and early settler exhibitions.
4. Open air function space, shared paths, communal public areas and car park extension - open space for large public festivals and events, off road shared paths for safe pedestrian and bike access and improved access for large vehicles, touring buses, caravans and trailers.

The key objectives of this Strategy include:

1. creating a place identity for the Goolwa Wharf Precinct that can be used to market and drive economic development and cultural activities for the area;
2. utilising a co-creation model for seasonal peak and off-peak event programming, driven by the production of council run events and marketing and attraction of local and interstate event producers.
3. creating an agile property planning framework including a pop-up, rent free lease and a long term commercial lease model which supports a diverse tenancy mix of start-up and established innovative retail, hospitality, arts, cultural and tourism businesses; and
4. designing and building a walkable, interconnected, accessible pedestrian precinct, encouraging exploration from the waterfront to the Goolwa Main Street and township;
5. engaging stakeholders on the journey of defining, designing and collaborating to create a precinct; leading to the formation of an empowered group of ambassadors who can drive precinct activity long term through the formation of a business association;

Scope of Works

The Goolwa Wharf Precinct (Revitalisation Project) seeks to

1. create a place of destination that is appealing and attractive;
2. provide an environmentally resilient, flexible, multiuse and active space through greening initiatives such as streetscape upgrades and public realm upgrades, and use of smart technology.
3. use high-quality and robust finishes and materials, furniture, lighting and greening; and
4. connect places within the Precinct (and wider Goolwa area i.e. Cadell Street, Laurie Lane, etc);
5. improve accessibility, connectivity, functionality and amenity;

Activation of the area is to be achieved by…

“supporting improved public accessibility and connectivity, businesses and community events, and encouraging innovative diverse and flexible environments that foster activation, economic activity and a variety of engaging experiences and opportunities within the Precinct.

This invitation extends to Tenderers who are prequalified to the Department of Infrastructure and Transport (DIT) in the following category:

Landscape and Urban Design Services

Professional Services Contractor (for Building Works), Level PSC Level 2

Refer to: https://www.dpti.sa.gov.au/contractor_documents/prequalification

Tenderers who are not prequalified may provide a Tender Submission, but must also demonstrate that they have the experience, technical capacity, available resources and management systems necessary to competently undertake the work in accordance with the prequalification requirements.