Walkerville residents' association
- Advocating on behalf of the residents of Gilberton, Walkerville, Medindie and Vale Park -
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LATEST VARIATION
Note that the new Development Application for the Variation to the Buckingham was approved by SCAP at its meeting on 10 June 2026.
Public notification took place from 24 April 2026 to 14 May 2026.
WRA made a submission to SCAP against the variation and its representative spoke at the SCAP meeting.
WRA Management Committee members thank the residents who made submissions and particularly those who spoke at the SCAP meeting.
In April 2026 the basement levels and ground floor were granted full development approval after being redesigned.
We await the final stages going through the building rules approval process which is required to build Levels 1 to 9 to the plans approved by SCAP on 10 June 2026.
WRA has also had one meeting with representatives of the developer Citify and plan to meet with them on a regular basis to ensure impacts of the construction phase on local residents are minimised.
Further information about the History of the Buckingham redevelopment can be found at the link below.
APPROVALS TO DATESome amendments to the basement levels and the ground floor have received full development approval.Neighbours will have seen that the crane is now in place.
Neighbours have already reported being affected by the on-site works and the dust that is arising during these works.Walkerville Council are monitoring compliance but advised the following:[Citify] have advised that they maintain a complaints register to manage ongoing concerns but welcome residents and the public to report issues directly to them. Please see below for their contact details:James MacLeod – Site Supervisor
Phone: 0418 885 454
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PURPOSE OF WRA
-To promote, advance, retain and improve, and to resist any diminution of the 'village' character of Walkerville.
- To oppose development that is inconsistent with that objective.
- To preserve and enhance historically and environmentally significant buildings, reserves, sites, spaces, flora and fauna.
- To promote, encourage and reinforce observation by the Corporation of the Town of Walkerville of its statutory, regulatory, or other obligations to its residents and electors; in particular those of open, consultative and responsive government and development in accordance with their needs, aspirations and desires.
- To do all things lawful that are necessary or ancillary to these objectives.MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE 2026
Mike Duigan (Chair & Public Officer)
Rhonda Avard
Elizabeth Fricker (Treasurer)
Solange Kabbaz
Richard Oliver
Andrew Stoll
Cathryn Hamilton (Secretary & web site enquiries)
History
The inaugural meeting of Walkerville Residents' Association Incorporated was held on 14th June 2002.
Several heritage and planning issues were a key focus of involvement for the organisation in the first decade of its establishment, including the pioneer cottages of 84-86 Walkerville Terrace.
The WRA was also involved with the Walkerville Town Centre Revitalization Project and made many submissions regarding the redevelopment of the Highways Department/ Transport SA site.
After some quiescent years it was revitalised in 2023.
Contact
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