It would no longer be a public space. Such a shame if it goes ahead. Pity to go ahead with this. So many things wrong with the concept. The environmental impacts are considerable with removal of advanced trees, not to mention the additional traffic congestion in the area which would be horrendous. Please reject this application and enable the existing club to continue as part of the community.

I do not support either proposal 1) A draft CLMP or 2) a 42 year lease to private investors to build and maintain an ice rink and rock climbing facility on 262a Sturt road, Marion.My view is proponents of the proposal are not on the same page as people who care about green space and climate action.Our state parliament has endorsed a climate emergency declaration. This needs to be acted on. That means any local government developments going forward must support climate action, not work against it. A huge 10,000 sq m artificial structure will have a gigantic carbon footprint and it will take away priceless human eco-benefits not only from Marion residents, workers and visitors but all of metropolitan Adelaide..Community land belongs to everyone,it should be kept open and available to all.Alienation of public land for 42 years is a no brainer.I note Council's Strategic Plan 2019-2020 names 1)open space, 2)Resilient South(adapting to climate change and mitigating against a warmer drier climate) and 3)tree management as priorities. To my mind it seems there are contradictions in what Council states are its values and actions it considers to be appropriate.The time has come to walk the talk. Protect natural spaces and trees especially.

I oppose this proposal as it is not in council's best interest and I think it could well end up a white elephant. The proposed building concept picture looks extremely large and I do take interest as I am building next door to this proposed arena. I am very worried that natural light will be obstructed entering my only outdoor area, views will be lost, noise from the centre will be very annoying, loud and unhealthy, the traffic will be badly affected. It is the wrong place for this arena to be built. Considering the current ice arena is in debt, I worry council will be wasting money. The area would be much better used as an open recreational/sporting fields and parkland. The public would use these sporting fields much more than an ice arena. We need more open space.

The South Australian Government has declared a climate emergency. This proposal will have dire climate consequences from construction through to operation. The embodied energy in the materials to construct an 'artificial' ice skating rink and rock climbing wall will not be paid back by adding a few PV panels to the roof. Few City of Marion residents will benefit from the proposal and more trees and open spaces will make the city more liveable by providing shade and relief from the heat island effect. This proposal will only make the surrounds hotter, not only through site coverage but from air conditioning and freezing equipment. We live in a changing world and the Council will be adding to climate risks if they proceed with this irresponsible proposal.

I strongly object to the chipping away of community land. The alienation of community land to a private company for a profit making opportunity does little to benefit the community in the long term.

I oppose this proposal in it's entirity because of environmental reasons, chopping down the two big regulated trees (and other trees like the ones we have lost over the years to developments), reduced open space, bottle necks on that busy intersection of Sturt road with potential accidents and environmentally unsuitable ice-rink with concrete building and carparks. I also have serious and grave concerns from construction through to operation of an ice-rink ie traditional ice rinks have noise, energy waste and pollution costs and their alternative, the synthetic ice rink, while resolving those issues, still generate other environmental concerns surrounding microplastic, plastic detriments and will make the area hotter through freezing equipment. Two weeks ago our State Government declared a Climate Emergency and yet we've got the Marion Council which seems to be "selling" a predetermined plan for "community" land to a private investor for money making purposes. This is disgraceful. What other alternatives for the prime "community" real estate have the Marion Council investigated which would better benefit the community as a whole in the long term? Surely this proposal can't be happening!?

Will the Regulated trees bordering the proposal be incorporated in the design, similarly to the big tree at the Aquatic Centre? Or will they join the hundreds of Significant and Regulated trees destroyed over the last 10 years in the Marion Council area. Not mentioning potential loss of these trees in the proposals consultation period is telling. Would there be more pushback if Marion Council had disclosed that information?

I don't understand why the proponent doesn't find and buy their own suitable piece of real estate. Public Council land should not be "given over" to a private company. As others have pointed out the site already has parking issues for the current sporting groups and Club Marion. Vehicular traffic on Sturt Road is already at a premium, so building here would only make it worse.
I appreciate that skaters want a new facility but this is not the appropriate site, and is not large enough for 2 rinks and substantially more seating as requested by many other comments.
What happens if the operation fails? We have seen many other links close down in recent years.
What happens after the proposed 42 years lease? Will Council be buying a worn-out facility which becomes a financial burden on ratepayers?
If the link is financially successful why would the owner want to sell after 42 years?
Council should keep this land as open space. With growing population we need all we've got for the future. When it's gone, it's gone forever!

This project has strong potential to be the first step towards Adelaide regaining its place as one of Australia's premier ice hockey and ice sports venues. Having been previously involved with the Adelaide Adrenaline ice hockey club, it has been a source of disappointment to see the deterioration of ice facilities across Adelaide, particularly the current state of the Ice Arena. With outdated facilities and equipment that is constantly in disrepair, which I would guess are contributing to the significant debts being accrued by the current Ice Arena management, the Adelaide ice sports community is crying out for a new facility. Taking hockey as an example, although the Adrenaline are a club with a long history of success in the Australian Ice Hockey League, in recent years it has been a significant challenge for the club to recruit high-quality international players (and retain good local talent) and draw strong crowds, due to the poor quality of ice and facilities (e.g., change rooms, stands, concessions) at the Ice Arena. This rink development has the potential to give current and prospective hockey players across Adelaide a high-quality facility that I believe can only rejuvenate grassroots participation in the sport, and eventually drive success at the highest levels.

Dumb location, Busy intersection Diagonal/Sturt Rd , lack of parking . Zero consideration to residences next door.
Ice Skating rinks are built in industrial areas away from residential zones due to the noise they generate from refrigeration and plant equipment, venue music .etc .
Due to its close proximity to residences there would need to be traffic and parking restrictions in neighbouring streets , noise curfews and abatements
This small open space should be retained as such for the use of outdoor sports and activities for all to use freely.

I would like you to retain the two big trees make them a feature dont cut them down reduce your carbon foot print and leave the trees the would make a stunning entrance to the area

My daughter is currently one of 8 townhouses being built (No 244) next to this proposed complex. She is very disappointed naturally and is concerned about the blockage of light to her complex, noise, increased traffic and access as this road is extremely busy and could inhibit safe access and exit to and from her complex. Also open space will be directly impacted. Maybe they could think about not building high building on western side, maybe keep open. Regards Kaye

Against anything that hands our public spaces over to developers.
What Marion Council should be doing is GREENING up these open public spaces to make available for urban native habitat,.... this Council seems to be allowing such habitat to disappear in our streets and backyards.
Just think of the future use of this green space as a "TREE' haven, where it would provide cool shade & habitat,....That's what we'll really need to make this place liveable.

I appreciate and support the proposal for building an ice skating rink. I would also like to add that the establishment of a roller skating rink would be equally important and also in high demand. There is a big community out there who is looking for roller skating opportunities in Adelaide. Unfortunately the options are very limited. Currently the new established Mitsubishi site at Tonsley Park is used by a large amount of skaters out of desperation in not finding an appropriate skating rink in the Adelaide area.
I am well connected to the Adelaide Roller Skating scene. It is a sport, which attracts all age groups, children, their parents and also seniors like myself.
A Roller Skating Rink is cheaper to manage and maintain than an ice skating rink. To be of value, the floor should be a sprung floor and of international size (2 courts). It could be a place for Hockey, artistic roller skating, dance skating and speed skating including competitions and regular club training sessions. Marion Council would certainly make a big step into the future setting a great example of community involvement and progressive exemplary recreation facilities with a reach far beyond The City of Marion.

Please contact me if you have any further questions or like to discuss my comment (Mob: 0402 908 260)
Kind regards
Carmen Koster

The ice rink idea makes lots of sense and Adelaide needs it. The IceArena is so runned down and always a battle whose responsible for the repairs and maintenance. Ice sports are getting more and more popular within th community and we need another venue to grow it even further and put Adelaide on the world map. My vote on this is 'YES'. Let them build it!

Sad for Croquet Club, why didnt they have a tenancy agreement?
otherwise I think its a excellent idea. I really cant believe places like Downtown aren't around anymore (Roller Skating also)

Excellent idea for a joint facility where it is likely to cross populate sports. Also good access to surrounding businesses is excellent. If there is opportunity to include expansion of spectation that should be considered especially with respect to the ice rink. Hockey in south Australia is in need of a better venue. And hockey crowds will come if there is room for them.

Look forward to developments for this.

This is an enormous opportunity for any council. I don't live locally but I can guarantee I will be making the drive once a week to the rink. The current facility is falling behind, and this is something that a large community relies on.

I am hopeful that those in the Marion community can approve this rink and gain us as visitors. You have seen what a world class swim centre brings to the community, this is the same - just the water is frozen!

It would be great if they made the rock climbing visible from the street similar to the Hard Rock climbing centre on Swanston St, Melbourne where the glass facade means you can be driving past and see climbers as they climb. Makes for great advertising for the climbing centre and gives climbers a view too! Would be a big improvement on the blank concrete they're showing in those images too.

This is a great opportunity for young people to engage in active pursuits year round. The south of Adelaide has no roped rock climbing venue, the sport is growing rapidly.
I would use the site personally, I would bring my own children and I would bring my students (I am the head of outdoor education at a local secondary college).

This would be an excellent opportunity for South Australia. Please build a speed climbing wall and consult with the Sport Climbing South Australia and the climbing club of South Australia.

There are currently no proper speed climbing walls in Australia. You have an opportunity to do something right - don’t miss it.
Speed Climbing will be a sport of its own in 2024 Paris Olympics - for Australia to not even have a facility is a missed opportunity - you will have lots of engagement and interest from the climbing community if you do this part right. Don’t compromise! Be ambitious!!!