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Project update - 14 September 2023

Thank you to everyone who took the time to provide feedback on design options for a seaside pool and embankment protection at Hallett Cove. You can now review the Community Feedback Report to see what members of the community said about the proposal.

Overall, the report found that around 80% of both survey and community drop-in participants are supportive of a 50m seaside pool with embankment protection at Hallett Cove.

The consultation report was noted by the City of Marion Council at its meeting on 12 September 2023.

It is important to note that no decision on funding or building a sea-side pool at Hallett Cove has been made by the City of Marion or State Government. The Council will consider decisions about the proposal at a future meeting. If the pool were to proceed a funding partner would likely be required and further design and engagement would be undertaken with Kaurna representatives and other stakeholders.



Hallett Cove Sea-side Pool and Coastal Protection

The City of Marion has prepared two design options for a sea-side pool at Hallett Cove and wants to understand which the community prefers if any. Both options also include features to protect the embankment between the beach and the foreshore from coastal erosion. A third design option has been prepared which includes just embankment protection and no pool.

Background

In 2018 a community campaign to build a ‘sea pool’ at Hallett Cove was initiated by a local resident and received high levels of support. In response, Council and the State Government partnered to undertake technical feasibility study for a sea pool. 

The study found that a true ‘sea pool’ was not feasible due to coastline structure but that a ‘sea-side pool’ above the waterline filled by seawater was. It also confirmed that Hallett Cove beach is vulnerable to coastal erosion and that a protective structure (e.g., sea wall) could be incorporated into a sea-side pool.

In August 2022 Council consulted with the community to understand the level of support for a sea-side pool at Hallett Cove. The results showed that the community was generally supportive. Some community members raised concerns about impacts on traffic, parking, the environment, visual amenity and costs. The consultation report can be viewed in the document list on this page.

At the end of the consultation, Council committed to prepare concept plans for a sea-side pool.

Sea-side pool design options

Council has now prepared three design options which seek to deliver positive outcomes whilst managing the impacts raised by community in the last consultation.

OPTIONDESCRIPTION
Option 1 - 50m sea-side pool and embankment protection

A 50m seaside pool adjacent Heron Way Reserve including stepped concrete benches and beach access pathways that also provides embankment protection against coastal erosion. Includes a children's wading pool with a natural rock floor.

Option 2 - 25m sea-side pool and embankment protection

A 25m seaside pool adjacent Heron Way Reserve including stepped concrete benches and beach access pathways that also provides embankment protection against coastal erosion. Includes a children's wading pool with a natural rock floor.

Option 3 - Embankment protection only (no pool)


For the purposes of this consultation, concrete structure and beach access pathways adjacent to Heron Way have been used as an example of a solution that provides protection against coastal erosion. Other coastal management responses through this section will be considered as part of the “no pool” option which may including rock armouring, reinforcement and planting.


These options have been developed as part of the sea-side pool project. Further planning work by council would be required to identify the best long-term response for managing the entire stretch of the embankment.

Have your say on the design options by completing the online survey (below). You can also attend the community drop-in session (details below).


Community drop-in session

Drop-in to the community drop-in session to view the designs, speak to the project team and have your say.

  • Saturday 29 July - drop-in anytime between 3-5pm
    Boatshed Cafe Function Room
    1A Heron Way, Hallett Cove


Consultation closes at 5pm on Friday 11 August.

Next Steps


No decision on funding or building a sea-side pool at Hallett Cove has been made by the City of Marion or State Government.

The results of the consultation will be considered in future decision making about a pool. If the pool were to proceed a funding partner would likely be required and further design and engagement would be undertaken with Kaurna representatives and other stakeholders.

Project update (14 June 2023)

At its General Council meeting on the 13 June 2023 council resolved to endorse community engagement on concept plans for a seaside pool at Hallett Cove. The concept plans to be released are for a 25 metre and 50 metre seaside pool. Council will also ask the community if they would prefer no pool at Hallett cove, with just ongoing management of the existing reserve to address identified climate change impacts from coastal erosion.

Engagement is scheduled to open in early July 2023 and will be open for a period of 4 weeks. You will be notified when consultation opens. There will be a variety of ways that you will be able to provide feedback including online, face to face at a community information session (date and time to be confirmed) and via hard copy surveys.

We encourage you to subscribe to this page to receive further information and to receive project updates.

Project update (1 June 2023)

Concept designs plans have been developed and will be going to General Council for review on June 13. If endorsed at Council, community consultation on the concept designs is expected to commence on June 19. There will be multiple ways for you to provide your comments and feedback, and you will also be able to speak to members of the project team.




Project update - 14 September 2023

Thank you to everyone who took the time to provide feedback on design options for a seaside pool and embankment protection at Hallett Cove. You can now review the Community Feedback Report to see what members of the community said about the proposal.

Overall, the report found that around 80% of both survey and community drop-in participants are supportive of a 50m seaside pool with embankment protection at Hallett Cove.

The consultation report was noted by the City of Marion Council at its meeting on 12 September 2023.

It is important to note that no decision on funding or building a sea-side pool at Hallett Cove has been made by the City of Marion or State Government. The Council will consider decisions about the proposal at a future meeting. If the pool were to proceed a funding partner would likely be required and further design and engagement would be undertaken with Kaurna representatives and other stakeholders.



Hallett Cove Sea-side Pool and Coastal Protection

The City of Marion has prepared two design options for a sea-side pool at Hallett Cove and wants to understand which the community prefers if any. Both options also include features to protect the embankment between the beach and the foreshore from coastal erosion. A third design option has been prepared which includes just embankment protection and no pool.

Background

In 2018 a community campaign to build a ‘sea pool’ at Hallett Cove was initiated by a local resident and received high levels of support. In response, Council and the State Government partnered to undertake technical feasibility study for a sea pool. 

The study found that a true ‘sea pool’ was not feasible due to coastline structure but that a ‘sea-side pool’ above the waterline filled by seawater was. It also confirmed that Hallett Cove beach is vulnerable to coastal erosion and that a protective structure (e.g., sea wall) could be incorporated into a sea-side pool.

In August 2022 Council consulted with the community to understand the level of support for a sea-side pool at Hallett Cove. The results showed that the community was generally supportive. Some community members raised concerns about impacts on traffic, parking, the environment, visual amenity and costs. The consultation report can be viewed in the document list on this page.

At the end of the consultation, Council committed to prepare concept plans for a sea-side pool.

Sea-side pool design options

Council has now prepared three design options which seek to deliver positive outcomes whilst managing the impacts raised by community in the last consultation.

OPTIONDESCRIPTION
Option 1 - 50m sea-side pool and embankment protection

A 50m seaside pool adjacent Heron Way Reserve including stepped concrete benches and beach access pathways that also provides embankment protection against coastal erosion. Includes a children's wading pool with a natural rock floor.

Option 2 - 25m sea-side pool and embankment protection

A 25m seaside pool adjacent Heron Way Reserve including stepped concrete benches and beach access pathways that also provides embankment protection against coastal erosion. Includes a children's wading pool with a natural rock floor.

Option 3 - Embankment protection only (no pool)


For the purposes of this consultation, concrete structure and beach access pathways adjacent to Heron Way have been used as an example of a solution that provides protection against coastal erosion. Other coastal management responses through this section will be considered as part of the “no pool” option which may including rock armouring, reinforcement and planting.


These options have been developed as part of the sea-side pool project. Further planning work by council would be required to identify the best long-term response for managing the entire stretch of the embankment.

Have your say on the design options by completing the online survey (below). You can also attend the community drop-in session (details below).


Community drop-in session

Drop-in to the community drop-in session to view the designs, speak to the project team and have your say.

  • Saturday 29 July - drop-in anytime between 3-5pm
    Boatshed Cafe Function Room
    1A Heron Way, Hallett Cove


Consultation closes at 5pm on Friday 11 August.

Next Steps


No decision on funding or building a sea-side pool at Hallett Cove has been made by the City of Marion or State Government.

The results of the consultation will be considered in future decision making about a pool. If the pool were to proceed a funding partner would likely be required and further design and engagement would be undertaken with Kaurna representatives and other stakeholders.

Project update (14 June 2023)

At its General Council meeting on the 13 June 2023 council resolved to endorse community engagement on concept plans for a seaside pool at Hallett Cove. The concept plans to be released are for a 25 metre and 50 metre seaside pool. Council will also ask the community if they would prefer no pool at Hallett cove, with just ongoing management of the existing reserve to address identified climate change impacts from coastal erosion.

Engagement is scheduled to open in early July 2023 and will be open for a period of 4 weeks. You will be notified when consultation opens. There will be a variety of ways that you will be able to provide feedback including online, face to face at a community information session (date and time to be confirmed) and via hard copy surveys.

We encourage you to subscribe to this page to receive further information and to receive project updates.

Project update (1 June 2023)

Concept designs plans have been developed and will be going to General Council for review on June 13. If endorsed at Council, community consultation on the concept designs is expected to commence on June 19. There will be multiple ways for you to provide your comments and feedback, and you will also be able to speak to members of the project team.



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