the 2008 Awards Brochure

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2008 SOUTH AUSTRALIA AWARDS FOR
Planning Excellence
commemorative publication
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Government of South Australia
Department of Planning
and Local Government
Delfin Lend Lease is a proud sponsor of the
Planning Institute of Australia Awards
Delfin has been creating special places to live across Australia for
over 50 years. Special places that offer more than just an address,
a place where people can enjoy the most out of life.

Award winning Mawson Lakes continues to delight, and with
Blakeview and Gawler East to come, Delfin will continue to provide
South Australian’s with communities they will be proud to call home.
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welcome to the awards for planning excellence
from the state president from the judging convenor
The 2008 PIA South Australian Division Awards for Planning 2008 saw a record number of entries with a total of 49
Excellence enable the Planning Institute to acknowledge being submitted across all categories. This year the
excellence, innovation and achievement across the breadth largest number of submissions was received in the Local
of planning disciplines. In making the award, the Institute Government category, followed by Urban Planning and
expects those entries that merit an award to demonstrate Urban Design. As in previous years, the judging panels
a significant contribution to liveable communities and were most impressed by the breadth and diversity of the
excellence in planning, and in doing so acknowledging professional work of planners. A slight disappointment
the challenges of planning for economic, social and was the small number of entries received in the Rural and
environmental sustainability. Regional Planning Achievement category. The judges were
convinced that this was not a fair reflection of the innovative
The intention of the Awards for Planning Excellence is to
work which is being undertaken by planners working in
emphasise the important role of the planning profession,
regional and rural South Australia and have asked PIA to
and to stimulate public awareness of good planning.
consider ways of encouraging more entries in this category
It is the only Australia-wide mechanism for formally
in 2009 (in part, perhaps, by reviewing the criteria and
commending planners for professional excellence and
differentiating more clearly between regional and rural
obtaining peer and public recognition for their work.
planning).
The 2008 Awards for Planning Excellence is one of
Awards and commendations were made in most but not
the year’s foremost events, providing members of the
all categories. Quality was high across most categories
planning fraternity the opportunity to be recognised for
but awards and commendations were made only to
their achievements and contributions to a diverse range
entries which were unreservedly regarded as achieving
of professional and technical fields. It is pleasing to see
excellence. In all, the panel gave 13 awards and 7
the number of entries received for the 2008 Awards, an
commendations.
increase on the previous lean year. The numbers made it
more challenging for the panel of judges to truly identify Northern Adelaide was well-represented amongst award-
planning excellence. Nonetheless, the judges deliberations winning entries this year. The Playford North Master Plan
have been worthy of the reputation that the awards bestow and Feasibility Study was an award winner in the Urban
upon the winners. Planning Achievement category, while Mawson Central at
Mawson Lakes won the Urban Design – Plans and Ideas
The awards provide the opportunity to exchange professional
Award. And the City of Salisbury was also amongst the
excellence that exists with South Australia. They challenge
award winners, not for the first time, for its Community and
us to think beyond our current practices and seek
Social Development Strategy, ‘Salisbury, the Living City’,
innovation and best practice that will increasingly address
which enhances Salisbury’s long-established national
the changing environment in which we work, and hopefully
reputation for excellence in strategic planning.
be better positioned to deliver sustainable communities.
The judging panel congratulates Tony Vonderwall for
I would like to thank Stephen Hamnett as the Convenor of
his well-deserved award in the Local Government
this year’s awards, along with all the category convenors
Person category, as well as two young planners who are
and judges who have worked effortlessly to consider all the
recognised this year – Chad King, who received the Local
nominations received. I wish to also thank all the sponsors,
Government award for a planner with less than 5 years
many of whom continue to strongly support PIA and the
experience and Sharon Fitzpatrick, who will be a popular
awards. My thanks also go to Planning SA’s Publishing and
Young Planner of the Year
Promotions Unit for their work in putting the Awards material
together so professionally and to the PIA staff – Kirsty Kelly, The judging panel congratulates all recipients of awards
Kimberley Heinrich and Abbie Martin – for their work in and commendations and thanks all who submitted entries.
administering the Awards process and event.
Congratulations to all nominees
and this year’s winners.
Gary Mavrinac MPIA CPP Stephen Hamnett LFPIA
State President Convenor
Planning Institute of Australia, PIA (SA) Awards for Planning
South Australian Division Excellence
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category convenors and judges
category convenor judges
Stephen Hamnett LFPIA
Young Planner of the Year Gary Mavrinac MPIA CPP
Anna Pullen MPIA (Grad)
Planning Scholarship Research Donna Ferretti FPIA CPP
Kylie Fergusen MPIA CPP
and Teaching John Rushforth MPIA
Donna Ferretti FPIA CPP
Student Project Peter Hall MPIA
Zoe Pfeiffer MPIA (Grad)
Rural and Regional Planning Bob Hart FPIA
Cate Atkinson FPIA
Achievement Peter Houston MPIA
Jeni Nolan MPIA CPP
Urban Planning Achievement Andrew Grear FPIA CPP
Anna Pullen MPIA (Grad)
Andrew Vorrasi FRAIA
Urban Design – Plans and Ideas Wendy Bell LFPIA CPP
Nancy Pollock-Ellwand MPIA
Environmental Planning Kym Pluck MPIA CPP
Cate Atkinson FPIA
or Conservation Jennifer Bonham MPIA (Assoc)
Social and Community John Rushforth MPIA
Stephen Hamnett LFPIA
Planning Michael Llewellyn-Smith LFPIA
Local Government Report Barry Parsons MPIA
Anthony Rowe MPIA CPP
Project or Policy Initiative Alan Hutchings LFPIA
Local Government Process Barry Parsons MPIA
Anthony Rowe MPIA CPP
Management Initiatives Alan Hutchings LFPIA
Barry Parsons MPIA
Local Government Person Anthony Rowe MPIA CPP
Alan Hutchings LFPIA
sponsors
gold sponsors
Government of South Australia
Department of Planning
and Local Government
silver sponsors bronze sponsors wine sponsor
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minister’s award
The Minister’s Award is given to the overall winner of the South Australian
Awards for Planning Excellence. This Award is judged by the South Australian
Minister for Urban Development and Planning, Minister Paul Holloway MLC.
award winner
Playford North Master Plan and
Feasibility Study
Jensen Planning & Design, Brock Urban Projects,
Land Management Corporation, Bell Planning
Associates, SGS Economics and Planning,
Archangel Australia, MCE Consulting Engineers,
Tonkin Consulting, Colliers International Consulting
Services, Manidis Roberts, Oxigen, Shane Foley,
Clifton Coney Group (SA), MHM, Alistair Tutte
Hon Minister
Paul Holloway, MLC
Minister for Urban Development
and Planning
The selection of the Playford North Regeneration Project
as the winner of the Planning Ministers Award is a reflection
of the collaborative and holistic based approach brought
to developing the Master Planning and Feasibility Study
which provides a comprehensive framework for the
redevelopment of what is arguably one of Australia’s largest
urban renewal and greenfields housing developments.
The detailed analysis undertaken, the involvement of key
stakeholders in the process, the size of the project area
and complexity of the issues involved, and the delivery
of tangible outcomes within a defined timeframe, are
testament to the skill of the Project Team in delivering
an integrated and comprehensive approach to the
revitalisation of the area.
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young planner of the year
To recognise the outstanding contribution or achievement of a Young Planner.
award winner other nominee
Chad King, Adelaide Hills Council
Sharon Fitzpatrick, City of Playford
Chad is an enthusiastic young
planner whose capability was
Judges comments
highlighted in 2007 when he
Sharon Fitzpatrick is a valued simultaneously worked in both
member of the planning team at the Local Government and
the City of Playford, and makes a private sectors whilst completing
considerable contribution to the a full-time study workload. Chad
profession in a number of roles. has mastered a comprehensive
understanding of the entire
Sharon has been instrumental in
development assessment process in a remarkably short
improving the assessment time of
period of time, impressing colleagues and customers
significant tree applications at the City of Playford, through
by undertaking complex assessments in a timely and
improved relationships with the Parks and Open Space,
professional manner. Chad remains actively involved in the
Environmental Health and Sustainability departments.
SA Young Planners Group and is held in high regard by his
This, combined with her positive, upbeat personality,
peers. Chad’s nomination is well-deserved and we wish him
continues to make a positive impact on her team. Sharon’s
every success for the future!
enthusiasm for her work was recently rewarded, when she
was a part of the Playford team that competed in the 2008
Local Government Managers Association Challenge.
Sharon’s passion for planning is infectious, and she has
made a valuable contribution to the planning profession.
She has been very actively involved with PIA for five years.
Sharon constantly strives for new and innovative ways of
supporting and promoting young planners in her role as the
current co-chair of the SA Young Planners and, formerly, in
her leadership role of the Organisation of Planning Students
at UniSA. She is also a member of the State Division and its
committees.
Sharon is a great advocate for planning. Amongst many of
her contributions, she was involved in organising displays
at the Playford Civic Centre and the Elizabeth Shopping
Centre as part of 2007 Planning Week celebrations, and
she has even set up a Young Planners Facebook group.
Sharon Fitzpatrick is a deserving recipient of the Young
Proudly sponsored by Land Management Corporation.
Planner of the Year award.
The recipient of the SA Young Planner of the year receives
a $1,500 prize to put towards their attendance at the
National Awards for Planning Excellence in 2009 where
they will compete for the title of National Young Planner
of the Year.
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planning scholarship research and teaching
To recognise an outstanding contribution to issues of urban and regional
planning contained in a substantial report, book, thesis, article or piece of
research.
commendation other nominee
Adelaide, Nature of a City The Link Between Residential Design,
Energy Use and Housing Affordability
Bio City: Centre for Urban Habitat, Uni SA;
Dr David Jones Planning Advisory Services,
Dr Helen Bennetts, The Town of Gawler
This book presents a unique investigation into the physical This project modelled a popular housing design and
creation and ecological transformation of the Adelaide energy demand which showed reduction in greenhouse
Plain from pre-settlement to charting an appreciation gas by 22%; energy load by 29%, and householder costs
of its ecological future. Such an investigation has of 24%. These outcomes have obvious community value
never previously been entertained for a capital city in and compare well with State strategies which without a
Australia. The book provides a significant compendium residential design component, has a reduction target of
of scientifically written and documented research and only 13% for the residential sector. Although the State has
information, constructed to enable lay persons and other ambitious environmental targets, the findings demonstrate
disciplines easy access to the information including a need for adjustment to its residential greenhouse strategy
use by secondary and tertiary students that includes and draft development policy reforms.
major contributions from science, planning, design, and
engineering senior academics in Adelaide.
judges comments
Adelaide Nature of a City – The Ecology of a Dynamic City
from 1836 to 2036 is seen as having enormous potential
as a reference book for all planners. It is beautifully
illustrated, easy to read, collates and integrates a wide
variety of disciplines and historical information, and details
predictions about the future in terms of species loss and
gain, and biodiversity change. For planners involved in
future growth issues, and those wanting to more deeply
understand the relationship between our spatial layout and
biodiversity, it is compelling reading.
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student project – secondary or tertiary
To recognise outstanding work regarding rural, regional and/or urban planning in
Australia by a secondary or tertiary student/s.

No Awards or Commendations were issued in this category.
The City Mill Gender and the Planning Discourse
Melissa Bailey, Phillip Page and Richard Samulis Caitlin Rorke-Wickins
This urban design This thesis is a study
project involved into the inclusion of
collaboration gender within the
between planning planning profession,
and architecture planning education and
students at the construction industry.
University of Exploring the effects
South Australia. of first, second and
The task was to third wave feminism on
design a new the built environment,
urban scheme knowledge production,
for the corner of and history replication within a planning context, aiming to
West and South provide an understanding of how the built environment is a
Terraces. The cultural artefact enforcing gendered relations.
result combines a
The thesis aims to uncover if the lack of consideration
bold architectural
for gender within current planning practice and gender
statement with
education within planning courses, is a reflection of the
a vibrant public realm which is enmeshed with the urban
attainment of gender equality.
fabric of the southwest corner of the city. Connections with
the surrounding parklands are re-established to restore
their purpose in Light’s vision as a place for the ‘health and
recreation’ of the town’s inhabitants.
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Stakeholder Perceptions of Biodiversity watercourses and wetlands have on the natural and built
in Urban Parks: A Study of the Adelaide environment. The research study highlights the connection
Park Lands between the natural environment and the social needs of
the local community. It discusses and suggests techniques
Spiros Manolakis that urban planners and other related professions can
adopt to encourage the wider community in the public
The research aims
consultation process and guidance to encourage
to develop an
community leadership and stewardship in the protection
understanding of
and conservation of urban watercourses and wetlands.
the value a variety
of stakeholders
Designing Sustainable Communities III/IV
place on
biodiversity and Dr David Jones, University of Adelaide
how that may
facilitate the
management and
enhancement of
biodiversity in the
Adelaide Park
Lands. It contains
the results and analysis from the review of literature,
consultation with expert practitioners and the engagement
of key stakeholders in interviews that were adopted to
determine perceptions of the significance of biodiversity.
Although it was found that biodiversity is significant to all
stakeholders, there are principle areas of commonality
and dispute in the responses when discussing the matters
involved with its provision. The research findings and
recommendations contribute to the body of knowledge Designing Sustainable Communities III/IV is a unique
in ecologically sustainable development in urban tertiary education course offered by the University of
environments. Adelaide to all students in its Bachelor of Design Studies
Program. A core required course, strongly endorsed by the
Urban Watercourses and Wetlands: Architects Institute of Australia and the Australian Institute
of Landscape Architects through their accreditation
A socio-environmental perspective
processes, the course immerses students into a rural
Sharon Fitzpatrick environment to better appreciate the complexities of rural
change and fragility, climate change, Agenda 21, urban
design and strategic planning, but also how to understand
planning documents and statements to devise creative
holistically sustainable design concepts relevant for the
subject community.
This study examines the role planners have in engaging the
local community with urban watercourses and wetlands.
It also investigates current stormwater management
practices, the connection between the community and
the natural environment and the overall impact that urban
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rural and regional planning achievement
To recognise an outstanding contribution to current rural and regional
planning practice.
commendation judges comments
The judges considered that the Goolwa Strategy focussed
on issues and opportunities comprehensively whilst
Go 2030: Growth Opportunities for Goolwa
demonstrating solid planning philosophies and established
Jensen Planning and Design, Alexandrina Council planning rigour. The project engaged very effectively
with the local community, and was well presented,
providing a clear pathway for future growth of the town of
Goolwa. It was noted however that, in addressing growth
management, the project was dominated by issues and
concerns typically associated with any major urban area,
whether within a rural or metropolitan setting and that the
project did not canvass the broader rural and regional
themes affecting the South Coast as a whole.
A comprehensive, visually stimulating and innovative
growth management plan was developed that accepted
Goolwa’s inevitable growth, the pressure of low water
levels and a very high ageing “dependency ratio” while
still retaining Goolwa’s character, natural environment, its
liveability and culture. As a result of inventive consultation
the final document addresses many social, environmental
and physical issues that either currently exist or need to
be considered when determining growth makeup and
location. These were the issues raised as priorities by the
Goolwa communities. Recommendations extend from
providing more open space linkages, and a town linkage
road to Hindmarsh Island to relocating the school and the
development of an indigenous community centre.
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