City of West Torrens CLASSIFICATION CONSULTATION REPORT

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City of West Torrens
REVOCATION OF COMMUNITY LAND
CLASSIFICATION
CONSULTATION REPORT
ALLOTMENTS 21,22,23,24,25 & 62
SOUTH ROAD THEBARTON
At the Meeting of Council held 2l"tAugust 2007 Council endorsed the Revocation
Report required under Section 194 of the Local Government Act 19gg for public
Consultation.
ln accord with Council's Public Consultation Policy A1711, public notification was
placed in the Messenger Press (Weekly Times gitlOtOl and in the Advertiser public
Notices (Wednesday 31110107). Letters were sent to adjacent properties an to
Lessees of buildings on the property.
A copy of the Revocation
l_eport was placed on Council's Website and a hard copy
was made available at the Council Offices.
submissions closed at 5:00 p.m. on Friday 23'd November 2007.
A total of 47 responses were received incruding one petition containing 404
signatures and an additional I letters of support from individuals and jrorps directed
to the Folk Federation.
copies of all submission received are included in this report.
This report (The Consultation Report) will form the basis of information provided to
Council to enable further consideration of issues raised before deciding on future
actions.
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Notice is hereby given that,-pursuant to
the provisíons of Section 1 94 of the Local
Government Act 1999 and Council! public
Consultation Policy, the Council proposes to
revoke the Community Land Classification of
Allotments 21 ,22,23,24,25, (Cf Sg3B/321 .
DP13s7) and 62 (CT 5800/903. Fp 1 19781)
South Road Thebarton.
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Centre sale plan
THE community is being consulted
on West Torrens Council's plan to
sell the SA Folk Centre building and
the old Thebarton council
chambers. on the corner of South
Rd and George St, Thebarton.
Written submissions on the proposal
must be received bythe council by
Friday, November23. For more
information visit
www.wtcc.sa.gov.au
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The purpose of the proposed revocation is to
facilitate sale of the properties.
A detailed revocation report may be viewed
at the Council Civic Centre, 165 Sir Donald
Bradman Drive. Hilton. or on Council,s
website, www.wtcc.sa. gov.a u.
Residents may obtain further information bv
contacting John Voigt on 8416 6210.
Written submissions on the proposal are
invited from interested people and must be
leceived by 5pm on Friday 23 November
2007. These can be addressed to:
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John Voigt
'i65 Sir Donald Bradman
Drive.
Hilton 5003
Alternatively, submissions can also be
emailed to [email protected]ìgov.au or made via
Council's website.
Submissions received
will be the subject of a
report to a subsequent meet¡ng of Council.
165 Sir Donald Brad¡$an Drive, Hilton 5033
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Website www.wtcc.sa. gov.au
October 2007
Notice to Residents
Dear Resident
Revocation of Gommunity Land classification
The City of West Torrens is proposing to revoke the 'Community Land' classification of
125 - 133 South Road, Thebarton (between August and George streets). This land is
currently occupied by three buildings and includes the sealed cár park and landscaped
areas.
The purpose for seeking the revocation is to enable Council to sell the land. The buildings
require considerable expenditure to meet current building code requirements and Council
considers this expenditure of public money compared with the benefits offered to the
community to be unjustified. As such, we believe that selling the property and reinvesting
the funds into the development of modern, multi-use Community Facilities will provide far
greater community benefits.
More information about the revocation of Community Land classification is available from
Council's Civic Centre, 165 Sir Donald Bradman Drive, Hilton, b033 or on our website
t¡ Alw.wtcc.sa.qov.au. Written submissions on the proposal can be made before close of
business Friday, 23 November 2007.
All submissions received will be presented to Council on a date to be advised.
Should you require further information, please contact John Voigt on 841 6 6210 or email
your comments to [email protected].
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THEBARTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
P.O. BOX 500
TORRENSVILLE PLAZA SA 5031
2ô Nov
20fi7
City of West Tor9¡¡
rntorãrätioi Management Unit
submission Re: community consultatÍon community Land Revocation
Allotments 2lr2ZrZ3rZ4r25 and 62 South Road, Thebarton
(125-133 South Road, Thebarton)
Dear Mr Voigt
Thebarton Historical Society Inc wish to thank the City of West Torrens for the
opporfunity to summjt our submission regarding the Revocation of Community Land
allotments 2r,22,23,24,25 and62 south Road, Thebarton (125-133 south Roaã,
Thebarton.
Thebarton Historical Society Inc opposes the above Revocation of Community Land.
This site was purchased for the community for the benefit of the community and has
been in continual use_ for community purposes since 1gg5. The community (in the
form of the former Thebarton council, its residents and ratepayers and other
community organizations) invested significantly in the purchase and continued use of
the site, adding amenities as required. The social benefit to the community over
that
time has been invaluable and can continue to so in the future. The zoning and site
should be retained solely for community use. We have provided some sriggestions
(under the section titled rhe future) on how the site ca., be retained an¿ usã¿.
The Land
The former Thebarton Council on behalf of their community bought this land in lgg4
for the pu{poses of a Town Hall. The site has significant historical value to the
community being the first purchase of community properry by the Council and having
been used continuously for community services for 123 years.
The numbers of the site being 2I-25 and 62 are also significant in they are the original
allotment numbers surveyed by Colonel William Lighiin the planning of the clty-of
Adelaide and its suburbs. Colonel TVilliam Light selected theìite of Ãdelaide asainst
great opposition from his fellow founding fathers and the govemment of the
¿ay-ln
England. Light selected a nearby allotment for his own home (Section l); another
historical site which has been lost to the community since 1926.
1.
The original Thebarton Town IIaII
The original Thebarton Town Hall opened in 1885 for administration and communitv
uses. sections of this building were destroyed in by fire
in 194g. However
noteworthy features such as the stone and brick walls remained intact and were the
basis for rebuilding. The Hall was reopened in 1950 and continued to serve as a
community service venue until 1980. Since that time it has served a variety of
purposes all of which have provided some form of community services.
The GirI Guide and Boy Scouts Hall
The Girl Guide and Boy Scouts movement in Thebarton did not have a separate
meeting hall of their own until December 1938 when the former Thebarton Council
assisted this worthy organization to fund a project to meet a community need. The
Girl Guide and Boy Scouts Associations entered into a partnership witñ the Council,
which involved reimbursing Council for the cost of the building. The cost, which was
300 pounds, was repaid over a period of three years. This was a significant amount of
money at the time and this agreement was fully supported by the community in a time
of severe frnancial hardship being the last years of the Great Depression.
The hall opened on the site in 1939 during the start of World War Two and is now
local heritage listed. This hall rüas a significant element in the provision of social and
recreational facilities for the youth of the Thebarton community during the period of
the Second World War. Between 1939 and 1944 a plan was developeJto provide a
Youth Centre for boys and girls groups of varying ages and providing a vàriety of
activities from sports, films, music and dance. This concept providedexcelleni life
and social skills to the youth of the area and made significant impact on the
community environment of the Thebarton area with many sporting and community
leaders developed by their participation.
The Girl Guide and Boy Scouts Hall formed part of the Thebarton Community Centre
as its allotment abuts the centre's car park on South Road.
The RSL
Hall
The RSL Hall was built on the South Road frontage in the early 1960's for those who
served in all conflict since WWI and their families in the local community. While this
building is not heritage listed, it has provided a much-needed venue for critical
support for those who suffered wartime injuries and post-war trauma and for social
activities for veterans who served their country in times of wo¡ld conflict.
Significant Trees
There are six Norfolk Island pine trees and one peppercorn tree, which have been
listed as significant trees, on this site. These ffees have been landmarks of the local
landscape for many years. It is believed that the peppercorn tree may be over 100
years old but this cannot be accuratelv verified.
2.
Current use
The SA Folk Federation has occupied the Girl Guide and Boy Scouts Hall and the
RSL Hall since 2000. The Folk Federation provides a venue for both local and state
functions e.g. music and other Arts events and the administration of the Folk
Federation in sA. The Folk centre is the only Folk Music venue in Australia.
Approximately 20 community and volunteer groups including those providing tuition
in singing, music and dance, migrant groups and self-help and support groups for
people with disabilities currently use the Folk Centre.
The Mighty Good Production Company (commonly known as the Junction Theatre)
uses the original Town Hall for storage purposes.
Why this site should be retained for community land purposes
There are many and varied reasons why this site should be retained under Community
Lands protection.
1. The West Torrens Council has a social and moral dufy to retain the site for the
community. This site and the buildings were obtained and developed for the
communify by the community and have been in use for community purposes for over
120 years. The community invested in the site in the form of rates and taxes, grants,
loans and community fund raising events and in supporting the groups involved in
utilising the venue. volunteering forms a major part of developing leadership
opportunity in the community and volunteers need venues to provide services. While
the venue in its current state and use cannot currently have the same impact on the
development of community skills such as leadership, relationship building and
physical wellness, much of this malaise can be laid at the feet of both Councils for
failing to maintain and develop appropriate usage of the site for wider community
benefit. Retention of the site acknowledges the respect the community has for those
who had the foresight to invest wisely for the betterment of the community.
2. The demographic of the area is returning to a lower age profile with the aging post
war generation vacating their homes for a younger family occupancy. There is also a
large influx of new migrants from Africa and the Middle East with local
accommodation facilitating their attendance at integration and eduction services
provided at Thebarton Senior College. There wilt be a need for community services
to support this change including a venue for the groups that will develop from the
needs of this generational change. This support will not be in the form of traditional
services to the community such as sporting, service and leadership groups but will
comprise specialised and often short term services i.e. less than 5-10 years services
such as special needs groups for young mothers and settlement programs, literacy and
adult tutoring for new arrivals.
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3. There is not a more cofilmunity-orientated site more needing special historical
preservation in the current west Torrens Council area. Markers ànd plaques
indicating the sites of demolished heritage buildings can never
same
"ng"nà.rìhe
sense of pride or acknowledgement of our history as the genuine
article. West Torrens
Council must become more pro-active in ensuring that further heritage sites and icons
are not lost to the community. If a site with such a rich historical sigiificance was
located in Unley or St Peters, the Councils of these areas would have no hesitation in
ensuring that it was not only retained for community use but that it was preserved in
a
manner befitting its historical and social placement in the area. There shòuld be
no
reason ever for consideration being given to revocation of the zoning of this site.
Rather Council should be taking every opporfunity to ensure the site is retained
and
developed for community use.
4' There has been a trend for purchasers ofproperties containing significant trees to
apply for their destruction on the grounds of safety reasons.
The future
This is an ideal opportunity for the retention and development of the site to provide
improved community facilities in the area and will be a much more cost effective
option than the proposed community Super Centres. The¡e appears to be little
community support for the Super Centre concept with many bèüeving it will only
provide opportunities for well-established large groups or those suppórted by paid
staff e.g. sporting groups or those charging costly membership feei.
The services currently provided by Thebarton Neighbourhood House could be moved
to this centre, thus provided extensive and comprehensive use of a community owned
venue. The sale of the Falcon Avenue properly would offset a great part of thl cost of
redeveloping the site.
The retention of the Folk Centre and its availability to a wide variety of community
groups is essential to the well being of the community and provides opportunity
for
the community to develop, support and care for its own.
The redevelopment of the site could provide â more suitable venue for groups
currently requiring relocation such as Thebarton Senior Citizens and Thebarton
Historical Sociefy. The sale of the current Senior Citizens site would also ofßet the
cost of redeveloping the site.
The site could also be developed as a museum and/or tourism venue given its location
in one of the earliest developments in South Australia, particularly iflt na¿ a theme
based on Colonel William Lieht.
Yours sincerely
// ? u,e¿1
Kevin Kaeding
President
Thebarton Historical SocieW Inc.
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John Voigt
From:
Sent:
To:
AnnAuld [email protected]]
Tuesday, 30 October 2007 5:08 PM
John Voigt
Subject: folk centre
Hi John,
Thanks for reading this.
I and my band from the Barossa Valley, Little Black Dress, would love to voice our support for the Folk Centre
and its continuing presence binding a wide range of musos together.
It stands as a focus for the great culture of folk music (surely the basis of most forms of popular music).
It is an integral part of the gathering of people and sharing of their music.
It's loss would mean it would never be replicated and that years of community effort would have to be
unacknowledged.
Let's keep the Folk Centre and the wonderful cultural and socialfabric it is oart of.
Ann Auld
Little Black Dress
vr4¡/.mys_pace.c_q.m4Atl_eþlAqküesstheband
member of Folk SA
261t1/2007
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Mike Brown [[email protected]]
Tuesday, 30 October 2007 6:06 PM
John Voigt
The Folk Federatíon Centre
l4r Voigt.
I am a member of the Folk Federation, and f travel from El-izabeth
many of
the funetions that are held in the Centre. on a personal basis, it tois att.end
an
importänt
part of my life, both as an audience member and as a performer.
Apart from that, the Centre provides a meeting and performance venue for many varied
cultural- groups' most of whom would not be abl-e to afford one of the more "uf market,,
establishments. Although it is nominalJ-y the Folk Centre, it actuatly caters to a much
wider sectlon of the population than ls provlded by those of us who ãre
interested in
fofk music.
The Folk Federation makes a valuable contribution to south Australian cuftural life.
anrl r-lra r-anrra in itrs central and accessible focation is an important part
of it's
activities.
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cnac !che Council- wifl affow the Federation t.o continue to use the buildings
so that the work that they carry out can continue.
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Yours SincereÌy.
Mlke
Brown
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John Voigt
From:
Lisa Buttery [[email protected]]
Tuesday, 30 October 2007 7:2T pM
Sent:
To: John Voigt
Subject: support for SA Folk Centre
Dear Mr Voight
I am writing to you to let you know that I am really worried that the council
is considering a change to the
venue that the SA Folk Centre runs from. This Centre is a successful focus of the arts
and music sãene in
Adelaide and instead of placing it at risÇ the council should be proud of it and indeed, help promote
it and
put it forward as one of the councils many successes!
Yours Sincerely
Lisa Buttery
Check our comprehensive Salary Centre _evefp_aid Or U¡de¡p¡jd?
26/1112007
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John Voigt
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Cat Sorensen-Clark [[email protected]]
Wednesday, 31 October 2007 g:26 AM
John Voigt
SAVE THE FOLK CENTRE!
lmportance: High
Dear John,
As a paying member of the SA Folk Centre, we as an organisation (and personally as a
songwriter/musician/singer) have used the centre many times. It is an affordable venue that provides
frontline quality acts and performers from all over the world. With such a huge multi-culturàl
audience and acts attracting a diverse range of people, I do not want to see this venue closed or
relocated.
The SA Folk Centre has been a predominant Adelaide live music venue for many years and they
provide an atrrazing community service to the area.
Please, hear mine (and I am sure many others) correspondence regarding this and seriously consider
the injustice that would result if the SA Folk Centre was sold.
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John Voigt
Subject: Re Save the Folk Centre
Dear Sir
I have just become involved with the Folk Centre in Adelaide and I love it. I was formerly in the country and
loved attending bush dances each month or so. I was looking forward to doing this in Aàelaide and couldn't
believe that there were hardly any run here at all. However, I found out that the Folk Centre is really trying to
promote bush dancing and folk culture. lt would be a shame to lose it. I find that nearly everything people
want to do here seems to come from America. Australian Bush Dancing is definitely Australian añd if we don't
continue on with this tradition of singing and dancing, it will get lost to the future generation. Please consider
this request and save our folk centre.
Cheers
Jackie Amor
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Wednesday, 31 October 20071:16 pM
John Voigt
Subject: Community re classification
John
We write as a City of
environment
'West
Torrens ratepayers and as professionals involved in the arts and
We believe the process of arranging reclassification of the land between August/George/South Rd is
against
the interest of ratepayers. The arguments being presented to sell this property have not been
established.
To argue that the Folk Centre for example is not of benefit to the WT community is spurious and is
not backed up by a knowledge of that organisation.
The Folk Centre brings many thousands of people into West Torrens due to the work of that
organisation. I am sure there are numbers of other councils who would appreciate the significant
rental they pay each year. This amount has been subsidised by ArtsSA (SA Govemm.nt) fundi.rg u,
well as the considerable work of many volunteers and coordinators. (This is goodwill and
community benefit that the'WT Council can ill afford to lose)
If there are plans for a modern community centre to house such organisations as the Folk Federation
this should be'sorted out'with the Folk Federation prior to the eviõtion of such organisations. West
Torrens does not exactly have a thriving arts and cultural sector and we are in danger of losing one
of the few unique community groups in SA from our area. This Council is eroding our local cultural
resources through this sort of approach. Such action needs to be carefully considered.
As residents, we require more information about the nature of such proposed community centre.
There needs to be an outlined plan to make them viable. Who will uie ihemZ what is their function?
what community needs are being addressed, what existing organisations. There are enough examples
of grandly announced community centres that'flop' to merit this. If we have no survivin!
organisations in our council region there will be no cultural groups to use these Centres 'ãxcept
outside groups'. I am not convinced that Council understands the need to support cultural activity or
has a plan for how best to support and devlope the cultural aspects of local people's lives in our
council region.
WT Council could do well to go to the Adelaide City Council's website to
see
how this can be done.
To simply sell our assetts is not good enough without proposing what will take its place and ensuring
that our existing and valuable community and cultural assetts are protected and supported. The Folk
Federation at least deserves some support and continuity to ensuelhey stay in our Council.
We ask that this email be presented to the next Council meeting in November and responded to.
Sincerely
Uma & Keith Preston
37 Lonaine Ave
Lockleys SA 5032
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marie banfield [marie. [email protected]]
Thursday, 1 November 20A7 10:26 AM
John Voigt
Thebarton Folk Centre
Subject:
Hi John,
is Marie Banfield and for the past 8 monLhs my friends and I have been
attending the Bushdancing and Musical events at Thebarton.
r urge you to alfow the fol-k cenLre to stay as a fofk centre. If this centre is closed
t.he amount of peopl-e it wouf d ef fect wouf d be enormous.
It means so much to be able to make new friends as wefL as have some physical
workouts. I have encouraged a fot of my friends to join j-n and they Loó really
appreciate what the centre has done for them soc_ialty and physicalÌy.
My name
Thankinñ
Marie
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PamBollenhagen[[email protected]]
Thursday, 1 November 2007 10:29 AM
John Voigt
Subject: SA Folk Centre
Dear Mr Voigt,
Please do not close the SA Folk Centre Down. I use the centre every week and thoroughly enjoy the dancing
and folk music sessions. lts a great way to keep fit and enjoy life.
So please think long and hard about closing it down. I am just one of the many people who look forward to the
events, in a local end easily accessible location.
Thankyou for your time.
Pam Bollenhagen.
26/1U2007
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Veron ica Vargas [trianaflam [email protected]]
Sunday, 4 November 2007 5:02 PM
John Voigt
SA FOLK CENTRE VENUE
Subject:
Dear Mr Voigt, having just used the Fofk Centre venue for mr¡ cnrl
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am quite disturbed to
-Learn that this may be disappearing.
Apart
from school functions I have a Fl-amenco Dance Company wniòh puts on perfoimancàs. VrIe
are not funded or assisted in any way by qovernment and as an arts organisation make
Our OWn l^/ay.
There are very few venues feft for our type of organisation and we are soon to lr..rse
the Unj-on Hafl and Scott Theatre at the University in the name of the almighty dollar.
This State has not been the State of the Arts Since Don Dunstan's dav and it is
getting worse regardless of Lhey hype put ouL by bhe government. As a Council you
need to be seen to be supporting the arts communlty as wefl as the business communrty.
Please rethink and review your decision as the Venue ptays an importanL rofe in Lhe
arts worfd as an affordable music and performance venue and we shoufd not l_ose it.
Reqards
Veronica Vargas
Director
Trj-ana Fl-amenco Dance Studio - Brompton
Veronica Vargas Dance Ffamenco Companv
Tef. 0438 366 931
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Martin I Campbell-Colquhoun [[email protected]]
Tuesday, 6 November 2007 6:29 PM
John Voigt
'Folk Federation of SA'
Subject: Folk Centre
Dear John.
I have been a member of the Folk Federation for over 10 years.
I
was the second user of the hall for a regular dance class which I held there for over a year.
I believe the venue should be retained and preferably upgraded.
There are an untold number of people that have used the venue since it opened
and some amazing talent has been given an opportunity to perform in a friendly, non-smoking, no pokies
environment.
This includes acts from interstate and overseas, and from individuals to large groups.
There are regular dances which I enjoy going to and so do my dancing friends.
It is a pleasure to be able to have live bands to play music at a reasonable cost, and the variety is equal
to Womadelaide but with lesser known performers.
It is available all year and is accessible to people from all over Adelaide and we even have friends that
come from Murray Bridge for events there.
Another facet is the sterling work done by Cliff Milne and the volunteers in promoting Folk in South
Australia and in Canberra at the National Folk Festival. South Australia is the featured state in 2009
believe.
It would be a pity to see all this disappear.
Your council's help and work on the centre since it opened is much appreciated.
Finally I would like to add my support to retaining the Folk Centre.
Regards,
Martin Campbell-Colquhoun
261t112007
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Adrienne Piggott [[email protected]]
Wednesday, 7 November 2007 B:38 AM
John Voigt
Closure of the SA Folk Centre
Dear Sir - I am writing on behalf of local Adelaide Folk/Rock Band Spiral Dance and Hot for Joe Morris Dancers. We
have heard about the proposed closure of the SA Folk Federation by the West Torrens City Council and as local
performers we are absolutely horrified. The Folk
Çentre is a non-profit organisation that hai been home to many
community groups over the years and is the only full time venue left in Australia dedicated to Folk Music and
supporting local and original bands and performers. Workshops are run there throughout the year teaching and
encouraging up and coming new and young performers to move into the 'live'folk circuit. lnteistate and ovãrseas
performers play regularly at this venue as well as its being utilised throughout the week by local groups as a practice
hall i.e. dance groups and instrument lessons. lt is the preferred choice óf many local bands thro-ughôut Adelaide and
surrounds as a 'venue.' because it is pokie free and has always been smoke free unlike the pubs a'nd clubs. Being
Non-Profit m.eans relying on volunteers that do an exceptionãt ¡on because they believe in tñe 'spirit' of folk music
being kept alive here in SA. The Venue itself has character and warmth, parking is never a probiem and because it is
non-profit prices are always kept low on door charges/bar prices and food unlike other venues in Adelaide. To see this
venue close would be extremely detrimental to the folk scene here in South Australia.
Adrienne K Piggott
Spiral Dance/Hot For Joe
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To:
Michael Betts [[email protected]]
Sunday, 11 November 2007 10:42PM
John Voigt
Subject: The Folk Centre
Dear Mr. Voight
I am writing to you to add my support to retain the S.A. Folk Centre in its current and format. I
do not live in the city but have been in the South Australian folk music "scerìe" for more than forty years and I
get involved in its activities as often as time permits.
The Folk Centre in unique in Australia in its ability to central the wide genre of the folk arts; to
Iose it would be a tragedy as it acts not only as a performance cenre but as a repository for items of great
cultural relevance to this state.
I recognise that Councils are under huge pressure from many groups who all think their cause
should take top priority and I realise the site is a valuable one and has to be best used. ln this instance I think
the Council needs to have at the front of their collective minds that the Folk Centre is a "one of a kind". Such
resources are too easily lost and hard to regain and in this culturally more aware time the Centre's value to
South Australia can only lncrease.
The arguments are complex and lengthy and not appropriate to this email but much distress
and even anger may result in the facility being wasted.
I thank you for taking the time to accept and read this email and I hope my plea will not be in
vain,
Yours Sincerely.
Dr. MichaelW Betts
Waikerie
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Ron [[email protected]]
Monday, 12 November 2OO7 9:59 PM
John Voigt
Dear Mr Voigt
The City of West Torrens (or its predecessor) is to be congratulated on its far sightedness in providing the
facility for a Music Centre which is unique in Australia and apparently, in the world. lt has provided a focus for
the wide range of activities and music styles which come under the broad umbrella of "folk'.
Many of us have been brought out of our shells and been encouraged to participate. "Life Be ln lt" in action.
It will be a grave disappointment to many people if this facility is lost. The complexity is too great to allow it to
happen in association with sporting teams and other organizations in a shared facility.
Thank you for your interest.
Regards
Ron Sweeney
261tt12007
John Voigt
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Secon Consulting Engineers [[email protected]]
Tuesday, 13 November 20A7 9:24 AM
John Voigt
SA Folk Centre
Dear Mr Voigt
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whilst encouraging diversity and t.olerance. T befieve that the SA Folk Centre 1s an
tconic insbitution that prov-ides a venue for us afl to enjoy this diversity and I ask
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Regards
Stewart Forster
FIE Aust
John Voigt
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Andrew Pattison [[email protected]]
Tuesday, 13 November 2007 11:52 AM
John Voigt
[email protected]
Folk Centre
Hef.Lo John
lust a note to say that if the Fofk Centre cfosed. it would be an enormous loss
nationalfy and internationally , as it is the foremost and often the only venue rn
South Austrafia to exist as an important l-ink in a national touring circuit for
¡¡¡rrqrin / Fa1Ll roots musicians from overseas (as well as from r-nterstate).
f have been a promoter / agent for prominent American and British musicians for over
tv\¡enty years' and the Fol-k Centre has become the first choice venue for an Ade]aide
concert for such performers. If it were to close it woul-d leave a biq hole in tour
itineraries, and woufd often mean that Adefaide woufd miss out orr .o.ró..ts with these
artJ_sts.
Yours sincerely
Andrew Pattison.
John Voigt
From:
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John Voigt
Subject:
SA Folk Centre
Meredith & David Parker [[email protected]]
Dear John Voiqt
f was very sorry to hear that the SA Folk CenLre Building is earmarked for sale by
VÍest Torrens Council. I urge council to reconsider and save this building, so that it
can continue to be the fantastic community resource that it has become.
Volunteer members of the Folk Federation have contributed many hours to physicalty
enhance the building to make it a pleasant venue.
I do not five in the !üest Torrens Councif area, but travel from Humbug Scrub to listen
to great concerts and participate in fundraising and mufticul-tural- activities.
The SA Folk Centre is a great example of "l-ess j-s more", where funding and
fundraising is used Lo great advanL.age in estabÌishing a venue with extensive and
diverse uses.
Your sincerely
Meredith Parker
Bassnet
Rd
Humbuq Scrub
From:
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To:
Simon Eddy [[email protected]]
Wednesday, 14 November 2007 1:39 PM
Subject:
frim Simon Eddy 9 chapman st rorrensville community consultation
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John Voigt
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f woufd li-ke to make a contribution to
the public consultation process concerning the SA Fofk centre.
community centres such as the Fol-k centre real-Ly are a vital part of the way that we
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The way that peopfe can personarly interact. in ãn
atmosphere free from
pressures of pokies or the need to consume afcohof as a focus of activity,the commercial
for exmple,
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The aims of the Fofk Centre seem to be to promote creativity
and gì-ve it an outl-et in
a wel-coming and sharing environment. This has to be maintaiñed for Adel-aide to be an
interesting and peaceful place Lo five.
r have been fiving in the Torrensvifle are for the last 15 years and f have often been
to concerts at the folk centre. I have been to theatre presãntatlons at the o,l-d
Hindmarsh Town Hafl. lr7hat a wond.erful buildinq.
I DO NOT SUPPORT THE EV]CTION
AND SALE OF THE SA FOLK CENTRE
OR THE OTHER BU]LDINGS ON THAT SITE
I
Thankyou for your time
and I hope you see the sense in my point of vlew.
Yours Sincerely,
Simon Eddy
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From:
Paul Jewell [[email protected]]
Sent:
To:
John Voigt
Hi.
I'm surprised the Council is thinking of selling the Folk Centre and really hope it decides not to.
Folk music and dance is an essential part of Adelaide's character and the west suburbs its traditional
home. The Folk Centre nurtures community spirit, encourages young artists, puts on charity
concerts and showcases Australian and overseas talent. A couple of shows I've been to there
recently are good examples. One was a bunch of talented youngsters putting on a concert to raise
money for an impoverished school in India. Another gave an up and coming local Greek band the
chance to share a stage with Andy Irvine's international folk supergroup,Mozalk. I'm hiring the
place myself for a couple of shows in the near future.
There's a lot of worthwhile stuff happening there. I think the Council should be proud of it, support
it, boast about it and promote it.
?utLfauùL
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From: Dennis Trevorrow [[email protected]]
Sent: Thursday, 15 November 2007 3:51 PM
To: John Voigt
Subject: The SA Folk Centre.
I am sending this email in protest at the sale of the SA Folk Centre which I use a member of the Adelaide
Colonial Dancers.
ln our modern world it is difficult enough to maintain some of our heritage and I believe that the interest that is
shown in preserving the colonial dance regime should be encouraged rather than dismissed. We heritage list
a whole swag of useless old things but do so for the sake of our fuiure generations and righfly so even |trougn
some of these things are useless in today's environment.
Could you therefore ask Council to review their decision regarding the sale so that we, and many other groups
like us have a place to preserve small pieces of our heritage
Sincerely Yours
Dennis Trevorrow
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DennisTrevorrow[[email protected]]
Thursday, 15 November 2007 3:55 PM
John Voigt
Subject: The SA Folk Centre
I am sending this email via my husbands computer as I don't have access to my own.
I wish to put forward my plea for Council to reconsider the sale of the SA Folk Centre so that l, and others like
myself have a place to pursue our interest in preserving the Colonial Dances as our contribution to our
heritage.
Yours truly,
Anthea Trevorrow
26t11/2007
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From:
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To:
clarke [[email protected]]
Thursday, 15 November 2007 4:06 PM
John Voigt
Mr. John Voigt
Ctty of West Torrens
165
Sir Donold Brodmqn Drive
HILTON
5033
Re. The SA Folk Cen'lre
Deqr Mr. Voigt,
f would like to odd my voice to the mony who ore concerned obout the prospective
loss
of the premises of the SA Folk Centre at Theborton.
fn this oge of economic rotionolism, it would be so good if you ond your fellow
councillors could stond up ond be counted os q Council who understqnds thot
sometimes decisions need to be mode f or lhebenefit of humonity. This club is only
small, f gront you, but it fulfils avery worthy publíc need. ft brings disporote peoplø
toge'fher in the love of music. ft gives o voice to the young qnd old, os well qs our
indigenous people. We are oll brought Toge'fher by music, ond our world is so much
betler for thot.
Could not your Council be in the f orefront of SA Councils by understonding this, ond
continuing to give us voice? Please ollow us to go on bringing pleosure to so mony
people.
Yours sincerely,
Lesley Clarke
L6 The Old Jqm Foctory,
First Lane
ST. PETER,5 5069
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From:
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To:
Subject:
Meredith & David Parker [[email protected]]
Thursda¡ 15 November 2007 10:07 PM
John Voigt
SA Folk Centre
Dear John Voigt
Further to Meredith's email, senL fast Tuesday, in which she mentioned that we do not
live in the lrlest Torrens Council- areã, I would like to add we do support local
businesses, and are rate payers Lhrough property ownership. I reafise that. the
building is ofd and wil-l require some maintenance down the track, but it is worth the
effort, and will gain capital value.
I therefore urge you to reconsider the safe of the SA Fofk Cenb.re Building, because it
is a fantastj-c comrnunity resource, and a great venue for concerts and mul-ticulturaf
activities.
Cheers
David Parker
Humbuq Scrub
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From:
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Gc:
KeithLovell [email protected]]
Saturday, 17 November 2007 B:07 AM
John Voigt
'Folk Federation of SA'
Subject:SAFolkCentre
Hi John
As a member of the S A Folk Federation I must protest the proposal to sell the current premises, given that no
suitable affordable premises have been found to which to relocate.
I have read Council's reports on the website, and to address all of the many inaccurate statements contained
therein would be beyond the scope of a simple email. I will therefore address the main points.
On the subject of Council's alleged 'financial' concerns, I believe that we have been paying above-market rent
for several years, despite the fact that we are a non-profit organisation and provide below-market venue hire
to the WTCC area, as well as the wider community. I know that often, rather than use Council resources,
repairs etc. are dealt with onsite and at the time by the Coordinator and volunteers.
The loss of the SA Folk Centre would force many artists, who currently perform here, into the pubs, and since
many are simply not suited to that performance environment they would simply stop coming to Adelaide.
wonder if you realise that we are actually unique? I attend festivals in many states and speak to people from
all over the country - no other state has a setup like ours.
I
Another significant concern is our unique library. We received a Federal grant two years ago for a significance
and preservation assessment, which is currently ongoing. This process would be disrupted, possibly
irreparably, if we had to move the entire library before its completion.
I believe we provide significant community benefits. We are used most nights of the week, either by ourselves
or by the various dance and music groups who hire the hall, so the concept of shared premises (in the new,
yet-to-be-built Community Hubs) would not be a viable option for us. Considerably more consultation needs to
happen before we are closed down and moved on.
Yours
Liz Lovell
26/11/2007
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From: Martin & Sue [[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, 19 November 2007 1:21 PM
To: John Voigt
Subject: The S.A. Folk Centre
Dear Mr Voigt,
I am writing to express my dismay that council is intending to sell the premises currently occupied by the Folk
Centre. I have no idea how many inferior Community Centres could be financed by such a sale, and am
amazed that council sees "no defined benefit" in the current facility. Said facility has 70 car parks, is on a bus
route less than ten minutes from the centre of Adelaide, has shady outdoor areas, disability access and toilets
and is made up of heritage listed buildings. The main building has sprung wooden floors, ideal for dance,
good stage, lighting, and sound systems, and a 2SO-person capacity. How much would it cost to build even
ONE new Community Centre of equal merit?
The centre is well-used by various community groups.
Perhaps council should investigate other methods of funds-raising if more community centres are needed and
leave alone the one that is already successfully operating.
Sue Timmins
Folkie
26t11/2007
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From: [email protected]
Sent: Monday, 19 November 2007 1:51 PM
To: John Voigt
Subject: Reconsider sale of SA Folk Centre
Mr John Voigt
Dear John,
I am advised that the City of West Torrens is considering selling the property which has been the home of the
SA Folk Centre for the last 7 years. With my brother-in-law being a CEO of a major council I am well aware of
the pressures under which the council must perform and realize the council must act in the best interests of
many grass roots issues.
One of these pressures, of course, is the support of worthwhile community activities and I really wish to stress
how important the music community is to all of us and in particular the folk community.
The folk community embraces a wide range of people of all ages. lt is spread throughout the whole of
Australia and it is a real credit to the City of West Torrens that they have for 7 yearsbeen a supporter of the
centre of this for the whole of South Australia.
I ask you to reconsider th-e sale of this property as it is such a wonderful part of the lives of so many people.
Additionally, like is done for other community functions in the council for the area I live in, really poðiiive '
support of the SA Folk Centre by the City of West Torrens would provide credit to the council ás well as
enhancing a community function for many other people in the council area.
With hope and regards,
Lindsay
Lindsay Doherty
Adjunct Senior Lecturer / Principal Consultant
School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Adelaide
Mb: +61 (0)409 998 262
Email : [email protected]
26/11t2007
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From:
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To:
Cc:
steve keirl [[email protected]]
Monday, 19 November 2007 5:00 PM
John Voigt
Folk Federation of SA
Subject: SA Folk Centre closure
To John Voigt
Hilton
5033
From Steve Keirl
Coordinator of Frances Folk Gathering
Representative for International Performance Poet, Les Barker
Member SA Folk Federation
Member South Coast Folk Club
Performance poet and sometime Concert MC
Dear John
I would have thought that the West Torrens Council would have been proud of its role in supporting the SA
Folk Federation and its Centre. Council's decision to close the Centre is puzzling but, more, is also of deep
concern.
I would like to offer the following observations:
Folk music across the world, and nationally, is an eclectic beast. It is about roots - deep in time
and varied in place. In a multicultural society like ours there is much to celebrate and promote in
the name of folk music and culture and there are few places to do this. It is not a mass movement
- it has subtle differences, nuances and approaches within and across it.
No single group or culture lays claim to being 'the'genuine folk experience. Folk is about what
people make of their times and circumstances. Folk is one of the most community-generating
genres of the arts. It is welcoming and supportive of multiple approaches to music and poetry.
South Australia has many folk clubs or groups who regularly meet and play. It also has at least five
proudly state-based folk festivals or gatherings - Fleurieu, Frances, Goolwa, Kapunda, and Stinky
Creek. Scratch the surface of any of these and you'll find connections back to, and involvement
with, the activities and support of the Folk Centre which sits in your jurisdiction.
The Folk Federation and the Folk Centre prove to offer virtual, personal and physical support to all
these clubs and events - by the very fact or being who and where they are. In this age of
volunteerism it is marvellous to know that there are hubs like this to provide both focus and
momentum. All of this statewide energy values its physical and shared space - it gives both place
and identity.
As coordinator of the Frances Gathering I value opportunities to use the auspices of the centre and
its dedicated staff for advice, publicity and events.
As someone who brings an international pertormer to tour Australia (and who personally knows
other such performers) I can assure you that the Folk Centre is a highly attractive venue for such
performers and is now almost the only one suitable for many - being neither too large nor too
small, not brash and being very well run. I know that it is the envy of many interstate folk
organisations.
I have attended many events at the centre. I have performed in minor ways there - for charity
concerts and supporling other folk events. The hard-working volunteers are warm, welcoming
individuals who run an excellent Centre in a well-managed way.
I repeat, why wouldn't any council be proud of such a phenomenon and, rather than close it, look to
imaginative and creative ways to promote it - across the city, across the state and nationally? I urge you
not only to reconsider the wisdom of closure of the Folk Centre but also to look to ways to celebrate and
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extend its achievements.
Yours sincerely,
Steve Keirl.
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From: Melton, Ray [[email protected]]
Sent: Tuesday, 20 November 2007 10:49 AM
To: John Voigt
Subject: SA Folk centre
Dear Mr Voigt,
I am writing to
express my concern at the proposed closing of the SA Folk Centre.
This place brings a lot of pleasure to a lot of people from all different walks of life, especially me ! I watch daily
with fear as our great culture is eroded away in this country and this is another blow that confirms this fear.
It has been said that there is "no defined benefit" in having a Folk Centre. I'd sure like to know what a defined
benefit is !
of MORE "defined
benefit" ??? High density slum...oops sorry , housing, McDonalds, some trendy boutique? Man , we need
more of them!!
My other concern is , if the Folk Centre goes, what is going on that site that will be
the Folk Centre provides a great community service that a lot of other things would be very hard
pressed to match.
I think
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Flight Training Adelaide Pty Ltd
Hangar 54 , Kittyhawk Lane
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Tel +61 (08) 82094318
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John Voigt
From: Plympton Cycles [email protected]]
Sent: Tuesday, 20 November2007 9:52 AM
To: John Voigt
Mr John Voigt,
West Torrens City Council
I would like to object strongly to the proposed sale of the property that the SA Folk Federation has been
successfully developing and using for the last seven years.
As a financial member and strong supporter of the Folk Federation I would think that Council would be proud
to be associated with a venue that consistently supports and foster the folk arts community of South Australia.
The Folk Centre is used on a regular basis by many community groups including the Centre for Aboriginal
Studies in Music and Offenders Aid and Rehabilitation Society as well as many dancing and singing groups..
The Folk Centre is a first class facility that has been developed by the SA Folk Federation over the last seven
years. I am surprised to discover that the Council can see "no defined benefit" in the use of the facility for the
support of the SA Folk community in its many diverse forms.
As a ratepayer within the City of West Torrens council area I would appreciate the Council's re-consideration
of this proposed sale.
Yours sincerely,
John Sennett
Plympton Cycles
4288 Marion Road, Plympton Sa 5038
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From:
Sent:
To:
Hendriks2, Jenny [[email protected]]
John Voigt
Hetto John,
I wish to express my support for the SA Fotk Federation and the wonderful community-based entertainment
that it offers through the SA Folk Centre.
I woutd be very opposed to any relocation that would disadvantage the ongoing viabitity of its operations.
ïhank you,
Jenny Hendriks
3 Garrod Place
Stirling SA 5152
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From: Hans Broweleit [[email protected]]
Sent: Tuesday,20 November 2007 6:14PM
To:
John Voigt
Dear John,
I would like to express my support for the Folk Centre. We attend irregularly but frequently and are
proud of the support the Folk Centre gives to local artists in particular as well as artists from outside
the City of Adelaide.
The amount of volunteer labour involved in nurturing talent, as well as showing off talent that is
blossoming, is quite huge. Without volunteer labour a great deal would be lost to our way of life.
urge you to reconsider the fate of the Folk Centre, and at the very least, ensure it continues with
Council support in some form or other.
Hans Broweleit
83 Penzance Street
Glenelg SA 5045
Ph: 08 8294 8353
Hans Broweleit
83 Penzance Street
Glenelg SA 5045
Ph: 08 8294 8353
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From:
Sent:
To:
Gc:
[email protected]
John Voigt
[email protected]
Subject: re: Folk Centre
Hello John
I
wish to place on record my support for the Folk Gentre and all that it encompasses.
This venue is the hub for folk related activities and people come, not only from South Australia, but
from interstate and overseas. The variety of these performances are equal to any that perform at
Womadelaide and the cost is considerably less.
It is also a pleasure to sit in a friendly no smoking, no pokies atmosphere and meet up with people
who enjoy the mix of genres and the amazing talent that the Folk Gentre presents.
The Bush Dances that are held every month are enjoyed by allwho love dancing and is a chance to
catch up with friends. lt is especially good to dance to Live Bands.
Cliff Milne and his volunteers especially deserve recognition for their endeavours in promoting Folk
activities in South Australia and in Ganberra at the National Folk Festival and it is imperative that they
be allowed to continue to do so.
To say there is 'no defined benefit' in relation to the Folk Gentre is an extremely short sighted view;
there is nowhere else in Adelaide that provides all the above and more. I would have thought the
councilwould be proud to have a world class music venue in its midst.
Finally, I believe that the Heritage Listed Buildings - including the Original Hindmarsh Town Hall on
the site - SHOULD BE PRESERVED for future generations. lt has been said 'That to know where you
are going, you need to know where you have been' and these buildings are a fine example of
Adelaide's history.
Please reconsider your decision.
Thank you for your time
Kind regards
SybilAilion
26nU2001
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From:
Sent:
To:
Alan Boman [[email protected]]
Thursday, 22 November 2007 9:47 AM
John Voigt
Sir,
I am a long time user and member of the SA Folk Federation.
I have learned to play guitar and sing later in life and the SA Folk Centre has not only provided me with
support, resources and encouragement, but a venue to experiment and gain experience with singing in public.
The SA Folk Centre provides dedicated resources to the next generation of up and coming talent, which is not
readily available anywhere else. The SA Folk Centre also provides an affordable venue in which to present
world class entertainers who might othenruise bypass South Australia altogether. The range of musical styles
supported by the Centre is vast, and many have no other venue.
You will understand therefore that I am devastated by the proposal to close the centre
Thank you
Alan
Alan Boman
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PO Box 84, BELAIR, SA, 5052
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From:
Sent:
To:
Judy Drummond [[email protected]]
Monday, 19 November 2007 10:59 PM
John Voigt
Subject: sa folk centre
The SA Folk Centre is of great benefit to me as a weekly meeting place. My family belong to one of the many
community groups using the centre.This week we were there four times.Please decide to keep the centre
yours
open so that we can keep the special work done there going on.
sincerely J Drummond.
26lrI/2007
Mr. John Voigt,
City of West Torrens,
165 Sk Donald Bradman Dr.
Hilton 503i
?2
Clty
NOv 2007
ol Wesl Toriþns
lnbrmstþn Managornent Unit
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Dear
Mr. Voigt,
Re: Pronosed Ciosure of the SÄ Foik Centre
Visiting the Centre a couple of weeks ago for an Oxfam/Community Aid Abroad
Fundraiser I was perturbed to realize that the Centre could be shut.
I have attended the folk centre over the past 5 years about 6 times a yeaÍ for a real variety
of events- I have heard mu-sic from indigenous and ethnic cultures, as well as world class
Folk singers such as Eric Bogle, Vin Garbutt , Steve Tilston, Enda Kenny, Roy Bailey,
Dick Gaughan and Kristina Olsen. I have also attended a private function or two there. I
have enjoyed good personal and artistic times at the centre, gaining an appreciation of
different kinds of music. It is a well run venue, that is clean and well maintained, with
prices that are very reasonable in these times of increasing costs.
When I go to the Folk Centre my füends and I like to have an evening meal at a
restaurant on Henley Beach Rd, with "Urban India" a particular favourite.
These days I don't drive a car and I hnd the Centre convenient for public transport,
whether from the city or my West Croydon home.
These days with no major festival, like the Victor Harbour Folk Festival in SA, I feel the
Folk Centre has a very important role to play on the SA Cultural scene in bringing
together different sections of the community.
As an aside, I did not know the original Hindmarsh Town Hall was on site, until the other
day. My paternal grandfather was a Hindmarsh councillor in the 1920s and 1930s and is
mentioned in the 1936 Centenary Handbook, along with all councillors.
Most of my family barracked for the West Torrens football club and I still go to games
there when the " Eags" play atThebarton Oval. As well,I have played squash at West
Adelaide Squash Club weekly over many years, with a compulsory drink and meal at the
Royal Hotel afterwards.
Like these institutions, the Folk Centre has become a real institution of the Inner West
and it is to the great credit of the City of \Mest Torrens to have been associated with it and
shown generosity to the Folk Centre.
I would urge the City of West Torrens to maintain its association with important cultural
matters by allowing the Folk Centre to stay in its present location. Please do not hesitate
to contact me if you require me to make a verbal presentation.
Yours faithfully,
y*¿,
t
Jack Humphrys, 5/39 Pñìllip St, West Croydon, SA 5008.
57ft qmail j humphrys@vtown. cpm.au
Ph.83 469
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
B & J Samuels [[email protected]]
Thursday, 22 Novembet 2O0T 9:32 pM
John Voigt
Proposed revocation of Community Land Classification - 125-133South Road, Thebarton
Dear Mr Voigt
r write to make the fol-fowing submission in relatron to the above.
I have never been invofved in the management of the Fofk Federation of SA but have
attended many of its events and activiLies since its formation in Ig:-IAs someone invoLved in promoting South Austral-ia1s hj-story and herrtage for over 4O
years, both professionally and in voluntary organj-zationsl r bel-ieve the Federationls
activities are very deserving of councilts-coniinued support, not least because the
Federatj-on1s ro.l-e is of broad sociaf importance.
The Federation is a body t.hat does not just serve its own members, but reaches ouE co
the broader community by arranging concerts, dances, workshops and other activities to
teach and maintain fofk traditions. From
\979 to 2001 it al-so ran an annual- State Fo-lk Festivaf which was very well attended.
The Federationls role of sustaining traditionaf activities such as slnging, dancrng
ql-n¡rz
and
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oLvrv ucrrrrrÇ.is very important in a re]atively new count.ry such as Aùstralia
where such traditions
can easily be lost, and in some instances have been lost and
have had to be revived.
eri^h activities
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,dc:+vl-Eae:
.t"sense of local identity
and belonging
in
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world
where globalisation is thrðatènrng to
al imìn¡t-a raaì^âr differences by spreading an homogeniÃed
pop cu.l-ture across the
worfd.
M¡inl¡inin^
r am aware that Council owns a very large number of properties and that it makes sense
to rationalise some of them. However, I suggest that not al-1 activities
are sulted to
mrrlri-ñrrrñââ +'citities
one size does noù fit alf and urge Council to bafance the
need for economies of scale with the need for smalfer and móre intimate facilities.
The current near clty location of the Fofk centre is ideal, given that it draws
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from dLrvoo
across 1-hc
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and I urge Council- to work
with the Federation and other appropriate partners to find some
way of maintaining the
Centre on its present site.
Yorrrq
qi nnaral.,
Brian
Samuel-s
2 Angas St, Alberton
5014
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From: Melanie Morris [[email protected]]
Sent: Friday, 23 November 2007 12:55 PM
To: John Voigt
Subject: Keep the Folk Centre alive!
Hi John,
I am one of the Board Members of the Management Committee of the Folk Federation of South Australia
which made the decision to move office from The Governor Hindmarsh Hotel in 1999. One of the significant
factors in this move, aside from the increased office space, was the availability of a concert venue on the site.
When the FFSA moved in on February 1 l th 2000 we did so into an office and venue with very basic facilities
to say the least.
While the West Torrens City Council has supported the Folk Centre both financially and materially over the
last 7 years the FFSA Boards of Management which followed from 2000 and FFSA members have worked
extremely hard to build the Folk Centre into what it is today. We are all extremely proud of what has been
achieved over the last 7 years and would ask for the opportunity to continue go on to even greater success.
The SA Folk Centre is unique in Australia. Adelaide, South Australia has the only specific Folk Music
venue in the country! And it's located in the West Torren Gity Gouncil.
To lose this vital and valuable asset would be a devastating to all concerned - the Folk Federation of South
Australia Board of Management and Members, the music fans, the musicians, the various community groups
who make use of the centre for both musical and non-musical purposes and I would suggest to the West
Torrens City Council itself which has the privilege of having the Folk Centre in its precinct.
Just ask John Trainer about the night he spent at the Folk Centre celebrating the Year of the Outbackl
Yours sincerely,
Melanie Morris
Folk Federation of South Australia Board Member (1999 - 2003)
5 Stewart Court
Kidman Park SA 5025
Ph: 8353 33ô2
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From:
Sent:
To:
Andrew & Elaine Dyson [[email protected]]
Friday, 23 November 2007 5:00 PM
John Voigt
Subject: Proposed sale of land on South Road between George and Augusta Streets
Dear Sir,
Adelaide has its own character that attracts many visitors form interstate and overseas and part of its charm
lies in the older buildings. Each time another of these heritage buildings is demolished and replaced by
modern buildings Adelaide becomes more like any other city and therefore loses its attraction. Heritage listeC
buildings are listed for a reason - to preserve our heritage - and some effort could be made to re-use them in
a viable and cost-effective manner. No doubt more money could be gained by selling the land and collecting
rents, but this does nothing to lift the amenity of the area or to keep the character which was what made other
residents want to live in the area in the first olace.
The Folk Centre brings visitors to the state, provides somewhere for many community groups to gather and a
very much needed venue for live music. The report states that this could be moved to another venue, but it
took some time to arrange this one and there has been no suggestions for other possible places. This is an
important venue, much envied by people from other states and countries, which should be able to continue
Adelaide is an important place for live music and we need to keep up the flow of visitors and also
opportunities for the less well heeled - not just keep things like the Festival Theatre and leave popular music
to local halls and pubs.
Hoping that you will consider alternatives to selling this part of our history and culture.
Yours faithfully,
Elaine Dyson
42, Regent Street,
Kensington
South Australia. 5068
Ph 08 8331 9654
618 8331 9654 (from overseas)
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I
am writing this letter to inform you of the facts around the South Australian
Folk
Federation and the impact of the recent decision to sell the property housing
the Folk
Centre at the comer of George Street and South Road.
The South Australian Folk Federation is a not-for-profit organisation. It receives
approximately one third of its funding from the State Go;ernmenithrough A¡tsSA
for its
contribution to developing musíc and other arts in South Australia. The-remainder
of the
funding is generated by the organisation through its activities, the majority coming
from
ticket & bar sales and hire of the venue. The Federation employs on" pËr-*"ni purttime administrator, and various professional and casual staffãs required. The remainder
of its adminishation and venue staffing is provided by a pool of about 50 volunteers.
The Folk Federation has leased the venue from the Council for the last ten years.
During
that time a significant amount of capital (both real dollars and volunteer time)
has been
invested in the centre. According to many testimonials from perforïners, it i,
no*
recognised as one of the best performance venues in Adelaide and provides
one of the
few venues (outside of hotels) for emerging South Australian and lesser known
international and national arti.sts to perform.
In
addition to performances, the venue is regularly hired by community groups.
In
particular, the disabled facilities are well regarded, as cited by WABI
$oiren' with
Acquired Brain Injury) who are one of our regular hirers. The hall aiso provides
a
multicul¡ral hub as cited by
S*day and
lhe Filipino Baptisis who hire the hall
have extra hires for special cultural events. I enclose a list of all events
"u"ry
atlhe venue for
2006 and a more detailed description of our activities for your review.
The minutes of the Council meeting where the recommendation to sell the property
was
documented was subject to "... Iiaising wíth the SA Folk Federatioi
tå iiuntij
relocation options and to develop a transitÌonal strategy that
facilitates a contínued
programme of culnu'al díversity". Notably, there has not been a single
incidence of
"liaising" that was not initiated by the Folk Federation. In fact, there has still not been
a
formal notification, from the administration, regarding the plans for this site.
The
Federation found out through the Messenger press.
Located: corne¡ south
Tet 8354 4606. Fax
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Aderaide south Aust¡atia
8 354 4609 email: [email protected] webpage:
Postal Add:ess: GpO Box 525 Adelaide, S.A., 5001
wr,q¡¡.folk-sa.asn.au
At a meeting with property services staff it was clear that no one understood what was
actually meant by the liaison clause in the report. The Folk Federation has been offered,
and has acce,pted, a six month lease with a rent discount of (approximately) $800 per
month. At the end of the lease the administration will extend the lease on a month-bymonth basis and offers one month's notice of termination. For the last 7 years the Folk
Federation has been papng $1,800 per month while providing community services as
described above, and in the attached documents. The report tabled at the Council meeting
indicates that the expected commercial rent return for the property is only $1,350 per
month. We have apparently been 'overcharged' $400 to $500 per month for at least the
last ten years.
The Folk Federation has provided the administration with a set of minimum requirements
for an altemative location to ensure its ongoing viability. The response, from property
services, is "It is unlikely thal the Council can assist in finding a new location þr your
organisation in the short term as we do not have any vacant or suitable properties
however are mindful of your requirements. I would think that you would be actively
inves tìgatíng options and alternatíves ".
Initial investigations have ¡evealed no suitable locations. Further investigation will
require commitment of funds for a professional properly search. It will take several
months of the rent reduction to fund such a search. Given the capital investment by us in
the current property, it is unlikely that a suitable property wiil be located.
The Federation is talking to ArtsSA about possible funding for any capital shortfall and
also during the transition period when it will not be possible to generate revenue. Should
this and a suitable properfy not be available then any decision by the Council to terminate
the lease will probably cause the Folk Federation to fail, with the subsequent loss of
the resource to both West Torrens and the greater Adelaide community.
One possible solution would be to delay sale of the Folk Centre until a Community Hub,
which has an area suitable for use by the Folk Federation, was built. This could be
planned and developed to meet the Council's objectives for the performing arts and
access by community groups.
I urge the Council to reconsider the decision to sell the property at this time.
Regards
///^,,Í
Keith Lovell
Chairman
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Background
The SA Folk Centre is managed by the Folk Federation of S.A. Inc. and is the only folk
music venue in Australia which is managed by a state folk organisation. We receive about
one third of our income from Arts SA as a funded arts organisation. The Folk Federation is a
non-profit incorporated association whose mission statement is ......
' To support ønd promote the
folk
ø.rts
ín South Aastralìa-,
In approaching this mission we have focused our effort into several areas: a community
access performance and workshop venue, a community music support ofÍice and a
consultancy and promotional network for other folk related clubs, groups and activities. V/e
also manage (or co-manage as sub-contractors) music events and festivals such as the South
Australian Wooden Boat & Music Festival at Goolwa.
We have supported, and continue to support, the development of music events such as
Kapunda Celtic Festival, Glendi Festival, The Medieval Fair, Fleurieu Festival, Stinky
Creek Festival, Frances Folk Gathering, Port Arts Festival and more. We have an artists'
register of hundreds of SA performers and we provide consultancy, faining and
performance opporlunities for artists at all levels of development.
To thjs end the Folk Federation also manages severai projects of its own including the SA
Foik centre, sA Folk Awards, Music camps, and the state Folk convention.
Folk
Centre Venue
The Folk Centre is a converted hall leased from the West Torrens Council. The Folk
Federation has built (with mostly volunteer labour) a bar, kitchen and a cafe extension in the
ten years we have been there. We also built the stage and installed the sound and lighting
equipment. The venue is staffed almost entirely by volunteers, and we have won the
National Australia Bank Ar.vard for our work with volunteers.
In 2006 the Folk Federation hosted over 75 functions at the SA Folk Centre which featured
live music. More than 50 of these were directly managed by the Folk Federation, We
covered a great diversity ofgenres and cultures from blues to bluegrass, bush dances to beat
boxing. Ernerging artists and seasoned perfonners came from all points of the compass to
visit our steadily improving venue. The qualify of performers and performances has been
consistently high and, given our strong commiúnent to community groups and folkInfo for Council Aug07.sxw
,
Àsociated activities, we are very pleased with our current achievements in developing this
venue.
Please see the attached listing of the live music events we hosted in 2006.
(this only includes private hires or special purpose worluhops they were public events and
had a signif.cant live music component.)
f
These live music performance events are but the tip of the iceberg. Our community support
focus means that the Folk Centre is also used by a myriad of other groups, associations and
clubs, not all of which are music oriented. The dancers particularly like the venue because it
has a good quality sprung parquetry floor. (Council has persistently refused to maintain this
floor so our volunteers have begun a regular oiling and polishing routine, at our own cost
for materials, to ensure its survival.)
Groups to have used the SA Folk Centre so far in2007 include :-
Weekly users :La Bomba Latin Dancers
Colonial Dancers
Greek Orthodox Dancers
Fiiipino Baptists
Monthly or Fortnightly users :W.A.B.I. Workshop for Women with Acquired Brain Injury run by Uniting Care
Wesley
The Jam, The Mix, The Gig project. Workshops for survivors of mental illness
SA Council For Country Music
Singers Session
Junior Country Crossover
Others, semi-regular or casual:Sudanese community
Eritrean Community
Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music ( Deparhnent of Adelaide University)
Catholic Education Centre
Edmund Rice Camps
Offenders' Aid & Rehabilitation SocieW
Migrant Resource Centre
Scottish Fiddle Club
East Timor Friendship Sociefy
Australian & Traditional Bush Dance Society
Australia-Cuba Friendship S ociety
We host fortrrightly workshops from communify support groups such as W.A.B.I. Women
(Women with Acquired Brain Injury) and the JMG project (for survivors of mental illness)
which are genuine ouheaches to people with special needs in our community. We are also
pleased to host regular performances and/or workshops by the Centre for Aboriginal Studies
in Music, the Migrant Resource Centre and the Offenders' Aid and Rehabilitation Society,
all of whom used our venue on a regular basis, private hirers by the local community fór
weddings, parties, almost anything also continued strongly.
All
categories included, we estimate over 12,000 person entries to the hall per annum.
doubt there is a more heavily utilised community music venue in Australia.
I
Folk Centre Office
The ofÍice provides a vital link for many in the folk community. We receive thousands of
phone cails a year and many of those relate to the Folk Federation providing information
and support to folk activities outside of the Folk Federation. 'We also provide consultation
and promotional support for regional folk events and S.A. Folk Clubs, and are continuing to
develop our links to the wider music and arts cornmunity. We also develop and manage all
of the projects, like Music Camp, Folk Awards and Convention, and the Wooden Boat and
Music Festival, throughout the year.
In summary we believe we have built a unique and powerful social and community facility
which serves many community needs and which will not be easily relocated without
destroying it.
Cliff Milne
Coordinøtor
FoIk Federation of South Australia
Info for Council Aug07.sxw
Folk Centre Usaqe 2006
2006 The Folk Federation hosted over 75 events at the Folk Centre
11 events featured international arfisfs, I featured nationalaÍrsfs and 61 had local acts.
33 evenfs featured a non-Enqlish speakinq culture.
Over 33 evenús featured originalarfnfs and over 30 new ar emerginq acts pertormed.
informatíon does not include
lsor" private hires are included if
ular works
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r hirers.
also involved live music & Folk Fed support.
Genre or otherl:
Music & Dance showcase by Sudanese
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Bushdance/ Tradewinds
Singers Session
)lanet Woman
f,xfam Goat Concert
localartists
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Sat 29h
Chris Finnen/ Wintergreen
Émerqino artists sinqarou nd.
lnternational Geltic/South Sea lslander tour group
r'ariety concert by SA artists
-ocal electric, original folk
-ocal folUblues/ world
3ushdance/Diddychwy
lnventíon ln Time
Sinqers Session
East Timor Dinner
Bluegrass Junction
Aussie/Celtic Folk
National (Sydney?) eclectic, semiclassical folk
Emerqinq artists singaround.
y'arious artists, Timorese & Portuguese background.
National bluegrass champions
Aussie/Celtic Folk
lndigenous Emerging performers showcase
Emerging artists sincaround.
lnternational folk artist
-ocal emerging singer/songwriter
y'arious artists, project for survivers of mental illness
Sun
Thur 20h
Sat 22no
fes
Raw Honey
fes
Yes
vay
Fri 5h
Sat 6h
Sun 14ü
Sat
20'
Sat 27*
Yes
Yes
Yes
June
=îi 2"d
3ushdance/Me Three
Sat 10h
]ASM
Sun f 1'
Fri 16'
Singers Session
Doug Ashdown
Jim Lesses
The Gig
Sat 1 7ü
Sat 24h
fes
fes
Jackv Smith
Ves
ulv
Sat 1't
Sun 2no
y'oice & Music Studio
¡e Hall
7
hdance - D'chwv
Fiddlechicks
Singers Session
CARS qu¡z night
luiz Night
llindmans Holiday
=ri
Sat th
Sun
I'
=ri 14b
Sat 15*
Frí28t
--
Showcase for young & emerging performers
\ational singer I songwriter (Victoria)
Aussie/Celtic Folk
Aussie/Celtic Folk
Emergíng artists singaround.
Offenders Aid & Rehabilitatíon Society fundraiser
Folk Federation fundraiser
National multigenre touring group
fes
fes
Soursob Bob
Yes
fes
aRrIST(S)
DATE
Genre or other
I
Or Event
SUPPORT
ACT
{ugust
ri 4h
Sat 5h
Fri 11ü
Sat 12h
Sun 13h
Sun 13'
Sat l9ü
Sat 26h
Bushdance
-
T\rínds
3rihini fundraiser
SA Folk Awards Dinner
State Folk Convention
State Folk Convention
Sinqers Session
Sudanese - p. hire
Sathy Fraser & Duncan Smith
September
Fri 1"
Bushdance - Cliff etc.
Sun 10m
Singers Session
Sat 16h
CARS fundraÍser
\ussie/Celtic Folk
r'ariety concert by SA artists
fes
Local group'Vincents Chair'
Yes
Showcase events bv SA Folk Groups, develooment semin¿ Yes
Showcase events bv SA Folk Grouos. develooment semin¿ Yes
Emerqino artists sinqaround.
Music & Dance showcase by Sudanese Refugees
-ocal artísts
Sun 17'
MalWebb
Fri
Fri
Linda Rankin
Dylan Ferguson
Aussie/Celtic Folk
Emerging artists singaround.
Cffender Aid & Rehabilitation society fundraiser
National touríng singer/songwriter & beatboxer
Scottish/Aussie/Celtic Fol k
y'arious local emerging singer/songuvriters (4 groups)
Margret RoadKnight
- R Sheilas
Private hire
Singers Session
Faerd
Hills tundraiser
3luegrass Junction
National touring singer/songwriter (Queensland)
{ussie/Celtic Folk
\ussie/Ceftic Folk
Emerging artists singarou nd.
Touring from Denmark, European folk
Variety concert by SA artists
National bluegrass champions
22no
29'
Yes
Yes
Yes
fes
Yes
Yes
Yes
fes
October
fhu
5h
Fri 6n
Sat 7n
3un th
Fri 13h
Sat l4h
Sat 28h
B'dance
Yes
fes
Slissando
fes
,T.RTTsT (S)
DATE
Ganre or other
I
Or Event
SUPPORT
ACT
\ovember
Fri 3d
Sat 4h
Sun 11m
Fri 16'
Sat 17'
Sun 18h
lushdaneæ - D'chwy
I remember you
\ussie/Celtic Folk
Private hire
JBE/SO/OCO
Private hire
Vlemories & Memorabilia of SA Folk
Emeroinq artists sinsaround
Ihree Victorian Sinqer/sonqwriters
Aussie/Celtic Folk
Various original SA groups
Aussie/Celtic Folk
:ri 1d
:ri th
3ushdance - Me 3
Â/intergreen
{ussie/Celtic Folk
\ussie/Celtic Folk
Sat 9b
MedievalFeast
\4edieval music & Dance (4 groups)
=merginq artists sinqaround.
{ussie/Celtic Folk
nternational Blues sínger /songwriter
Aussie/Celtic Folk
Various artists, project for survivors of mental illness
Various localartists
Various local artists
Sat 24h
Sun 25n
Singers Session
Sweet Remedy
CASM
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
)ecember
[4on I 1t
lhu
14ü
Fri 15h
Sat 16'
Sun 17ü
Fri22'd
Sinqers Session
Private hire
Brian Fraser
Private hire
JMG performance
Private hire
Private hire
-
Trovi
Cliff
Yes
Yes
Steve Gower
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submission to the west Torrens cify council.
Revocation of Community Land Consultation
Regarding The S.A. Folk Centre
T_haryk you for the opportunity to respand to the Revocation Report regarding the
sale of
ffie S,4 Folk Çentre.
Firstly we would like to stress to council that the Folk Federation is an incorporated non-profit
community association who have managed an open access community arts venueìn WTCC area for
more than 7 years. We have attracted strong support from local residents and the wider community
and receive organisational funding from the State government, through Arts SA, which recognises
& supports the service we provide to the arts community.
We are a well established and respected wo¡ld-class arts venue which attracts top artists from all
over Australia and the world to the West Torens area. We also support emerging and developing
artists (many of whom live or work in WTCC area) with opportunities to pe-rform which *ã"1ã
otherwise not exist. Please see enclosure I for listing of letters of support we have received from
artists, managers and community groups attesting to this fact.
It is disappointing that, despite significant documentation sent to both councillors and stafi the
revocation report states there is'no defined benefit' in retaining the SA Folk Centre. lVe have many
supporters and community groups who have responded to this public consultation and a petition
from more than 500 people which refutes such a claim. Is council seriously suggesting that
approximately 70 music &/or dance performances per year and over 20 community groups
accommodated is of no benefrt?
The other reason put forward by council for sale is economic. The Revocation Report states that the
properties are in fact a liability to council. We can only assume they mean in a hnancial sense which
we entirely refute. We have sought, on more than one occasion, access to financial data to
substantiate such claíms and been refused. We wonder if councillors have ever seen any past
financial figures or future predictions to substantiate this claim. We have paid over $20,000 p.r yr*
to WTCC in rent and rates. According to the Urban Services report to council (in March 0Z) th
FFSA paid $18,181p.a. (not including rates). The 'specialist advice'in the report suggested the
commercial market rate was only $16.046p.a. This confirms that we have béen payrng approx
$2,000 p.a. to council above what it could have expected from a commercial lease.
The above figures show that the council has received over $140,000 over the last 7 years. A recent
email from the Managernent Advisor, Property Services suggested that corurcil had spent about
$15,000pa on the buildings (not sure if this is all three or just'our'two) which implies a cash,flow
profit to council of over $5000. We hope that corrncil will seek verification of the financial situation
before a decision is made to close a community service which council has profited from over many
yeat.
For those who understand accounting the above figures are on a cashflow basis and do not take into
account holding costs, notional opportunity costs or the concept of Net Present Value used in the
inilia-l Property Services report. We refi¡te that the dilapidation, capital works, significant upgrades
and_ failure to comply with building codes referred to in the consultation document appliei to the
Folk Centre. We regularly pass inspection regarding the Places of Public Entertainment Act and
Liquor Licensing and have requested information from council staff for details of our alleged noncompliance. No compliance issues have been identified. We have been refused access to the
property services report which details the works required and are thus unable to provide accurate
rebuttal. We are not aware of any significant capital works required at the Folk Centre and the only
issue we have bought up with council staff is the possibility of
conditioning.
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N0V 2il07
City of W€st Tonêns
lnformalion Management Unit
We refute the N'P'V estimates in the original report because they are
based on vague estimates and
upgrade costs which are not substantiated. It alsã should be noted rhat
the FFSA häs put significant
money & time into maintaining& improving the asset. The cafelannexe
extension alone is valued at
over $15'Û00 and we also built the stage, bar, installed lights, painted
the venue & carpeted the
ofÍice' In early 2007 we contacted the council regarding thJ
excellent
sprung parquery
¡originally)
floo¡ which had received no maintenance from couicil ià over a decade arr¿'wa"
br"onring
dilapidated to the point of dangerous. Council staff refused to maintain the
floor in any way and we
have since expended considerable expense and volunteer time in restoring
and maintaining the floor
ourselves- See enclosure 2 for a fuller tisting of the ongoing improvenients
we have made to the
properties.
Sy'e are also
certain that the proposed Comrnunity Hubs
a significantly
nnore negative'
will
be even less financially viable and have
N.V.P. Given th¿t the plans for a nev/ commtnity Hub do not
include any suggestion of providing a more significant ðommunity service
than currenly exists at
the Folk Centre we are bemused that council Çould choose to forgo u
profit in exchange
"urnno*
for
ongoing on a facility which may n9t provide any better service
than currenuy occurs
-significatrt,
at the Folk Centre. Again we asked staff to eiucidate what services the new
hubs would provide
whìch ìs not already avaìlable at the Folk Centre but no details were forthcoming.
Givcn that we
currently provide a cafe, bar, dance, music, visual arts, meeting spaces, formal
åi*..r, office &
admin support with a family-friendly, smoke-free and pokie-freã oèo,r" it is hard
to envisage how
the new hubs will top-this. certainly it may be larger *å *or" modern but
that does not mean that it
will be more amenable or accessible to the local õommunity. Certainly no physical plan for
the new
Thebarton hub exists,.-to it
impossible
to
be
certain
it
will
be
better
i"'*v
way.
More 'modern,
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Yes, better ? Very unlikely. Especially at lower cost that $5,000pa profit to
ro.*"it.
Paragraph 6 of the Revocation Consultatíon Report also says there are altemative
venues available.
This directly conhadicts what was said in a méeting between Keith Lovell (Chairperson
FFSA) &
CliffMilne (Coordinator FFSA), John Voigt and Terry Buss (WTCC). \ryh; expiaining why tírey
were making no attempt to comply with the council resolution to'liaise with the
SA Folk Federation
to identify relocation o*ions and develop a transitional stralegy...', I recall John saying
no
-havesuitable
altematives where available. i know that some gf the groupr currentþ hosted
he¡e
sought
altematives unsuccessfully. We have sought details as tó the altemative venues alluded
to in the
Revocation report but staffhave been unable to provide us with any. We have contacted
most of the
other councils in central Adealide seeking altematives, but none have been able to
even suggest a
posibble option.
The report says council has 'no involvement' in the Folk Centre but council has used the
venue for
it's own activities and events and we are an active part of their Community Arts Network
and have
been consulted on music events and provided performers for council functions.
The same report says that the Folk Cenbe, is essentially a venue for hire to local community
g1oups
at subsidised rates as though this is some kind of bad titing. We have never refused access
to a local
community group in the four years I have been here and Keith Lovell said at the meeting previously
referred to that we would be happy to negotiate a condition of use with council whieh guaranteeá
such access' Will not the proposed community hubs be essentially venues for hire to locJ gtoups
at
subsidised rates? How will the proposed new facilþ provide a significantly better community
service than that already provided?
The Folk Centre office also houses a heritage library of music, literahre, instruments and
paraphemalia relating to the history of Folk Music in South Aushalia. This library
is so well
respected that we are currently in receipt of grant money from the National Library,
Canbena to
preserve &, and protect a eollection considered of national significance.
of heritage, we specifically oppose the loss of the two heritage buildings on the site. Even
council chooses to destroy the excellent communíty service we are
lroviding we urge cormcil to
Speaking.
if
seek ways to use the buildings, especially the original Town Hall to support
heritage of the area.
&
showcase the local
We also have concerns about the consultation process itself. After the sale decision was made in
March 07, we told council we would participate in the public consultation process. Since then the
public consultation policy itself has been changed without informing us or inviting us to comment
on the changes. This is in direct conflict with the'old'(and new) cJnsultation pt*.s as \rye were
clearly stakeholders in the process itself yet were not informed or invited to participate.
Even within the current procoss, we informed council staff in writing of hundreds of petition signers
who are 'stakeholders'. 'We offered to give the staff names & addresses so they could be speeifi-cally
informed & included in the consultation but they have been excluded by not being iniormed by
council.
We also expressed concern re being lumped in with other buildings in the Revocation Consultation
process especially as most of the capital works issues refer to the old Town Hall which has been
aliowed to get into a seriously dilapidated condition by council. We consider it is entirely
inappropriate for council to reward itself for an incompetent (or deliberate) failure to maintain an
asset by saying that a significant heritage building is now not worthy to be restored or maintained.
If
council offered us a 2-5 year lease without any significant upgrading we would still be very
in staying, we would still be compliant with all laws and we would till be providing a
significant community benefit whilst providing a positive cash-flow to council.
interested
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CliffMilne
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Coordinator
Folk Federation of South Austraiia.
For and on behalf of the Board.
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Enclosures
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2/
3/
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:
Letters of support.
Copy of petition. (still ongoing)
List of improvements by FFSA.
Brochure of recent activities.
Enclosure
1 - Signíftc*nt
letters af support.
(copies are included)
Women S/ith Brain Injury group, Uniting Care Wesley.
Centre For Aboriginal Studies in Music, Adelaide University.
The Jam The Mix The Gig, mental health project.
Eric Bogle AM, international performing artist and songwriter.
Carole Whitelock, ABC presenter.
Margaret O'Rielly, volunteer over a decade.
Ian Mclaren, Colonial Dancers.
Stavros Papadopoulos, Plays Greek Music and local resident.
We are also aware of a significant number of written and Emailed submissions directly to the Public
Consultation.
Enclosure
2
*
Líst of signíficønt physical ímprovements by the Folk Federølion.
Carpeted the entire office.
Built new timber bar, put in fridges.
Installed (
&
since upgraded) sound and lighting equipment.
lnstalled blinds on all windows.
Installed mood loghting in hall nd foyer.
Built the Cafe/Annex extention. Cost over $12,000 plus much volunteer labour.
Organised Murals on several external walls.
lnstalled phone & fax lines.
Put up street signage
&
large noticeboard.
Purchased 200 sets crockery, cutlery, cups etc.
Organised purchase of comfotable chairs for patrons. Cost ûver $5,000.
Wesley
UnitingCara Wesley Adelaide lnc
DISABILITY SERVICES
101 Henley Beach Road
Mile End SA 503'l
PO Box 389
Tonensville
Plaza SA
5031
Tel; (08)8150 7200
Fax: (08) 8351 8080
Email; [email protected],au
Thursday lh June 2007
Liz Lovell
Adminístrator
S A Folk Centre
Thebarton
Re: Citv of West Torrens Sale of the Folk Federation of SA Site
Hello Liz,
The thought of the possible sale of the Folk Centre s¡te at Thebarton fills us with
dismay. We have been using the site as a base for one of our groups, WABI
{Women with Acquired Brain tnjury), for the past 2-3 years.
This site has provided us wíth more than suitable facilities to hold our fortnighly
sess¡ons:
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Wheelchair accessible toilets with handrail supports
Kitchen facilities
Use of tables and chairs
Wheelchair access into the venue
Stage for those spec¡al events
Large area for ease of movement for all attending
Use of cupboard space for our resources
Heating and cooling
Venue hire for other Wesley functions
Central to allattending
As well as the benefits of such a site, the friendly staff of the Folk Federation of SA
have been wonderfully supportive of our group attending there, ensuring any of our
queries or requests are handled promptly and cooperatively. They have also been
very generous in the rates of hire they have given us, ensuring it is wellwithin our
budget.
We would be hard pressed to find another venue with all of these positive benefits
and urge the Council of West Torrens to reconsider any decision to sell the site.
Your sincerely
Jenny Widdop
Coordinator, Take Five
UCWAdelaide
unitingcøre wesley Adelaide lnc. (formerly Adelaide central Mission)
BN 33 174 490
37i www.ucwesleyadelaide.org.au
'THE JAM, THE MrX, THE GrG'
Chairperson
18fttA7
Dear Chairperson,
ln my capacity as Musical and Project Director for The Jam, The Mix, The Gig music
and mental
health projec{ | am writing to_ express my major concern at the proposed closure
of The Folk Centre
by the West Torrens Council.
This decision will have a major impact on the various community music and performance groups
that not only use The Folk Centre but also call it their home. nt ihe present t¡me ttrãre
is nõtning
like this venue in terms of its ease of access, flexibility, affordable hìre rates and welcoming
atmosphere.
These qualities are what has made The Folk centre the home for The Jam, The Mix,
The Gig in
the almost 2 years that we have run our regularworkshop and performrn." progr'å* there.
For people with a mental illness one of the major challenges they face is social isolation
both on a
personal levelthrough loss of confidence and networks, but alsothrough the stigma
that is still
attached to this health condition by the broader community.
As a result it is vitalthat ongoing activities such as The Jam, The Mix, The Gig are held in
mainstream venues such as The Folk Centre which at the same time have a ãupportive
atmosphere.
The Folk Centre is also very disability friendly in terms of good public transport access, parking
and
very accessible for those in wheelchairs or with other special physical needs.
However of greatest importance is that the venue is well run by The Fotk Federation of sA whose
staff and volunteers always make us feelwelcome and that The Jam, The Mix, The Gig has the
same value and standing as all the other users of the venue.
I fear that all these qualities wíll be lost if the proposal to close The Folk Cenire goes ahead
and
have great concern with any assurances that an alternative venue will be found.-For our project,
The Folk Centre is unique and should be maintained and developed as a priority for commuñity
use in conjunction with The Folk Federation and all its users.
For all the above reasons The Jam, The Mix, The Gig Project expresses its major concern at the
proposal to close and demolish The Folk Centre, and urge West Torrens Council to not proceed
with this.
Yours Sincerely,
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Robert Petchell
Musical & Project Direc{or
The Jam, The Mix, The Gig
4l2McÇoll Street
Woodvílle SA 5011
Ph: 0402 429 197
Email: rpetchell@optusnet. com. au
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WiltoYerlo
Centre for Australjan lndigenous
Fesearch and Studies
27'h June 2007
To whom it may concern
My name is Anthony Pak Poy. I am a lecturer at the University of Adelaide's Centre
for Aboriginal Studies in Music (CASM). As an aspect of my work at CASM I assist in
organising public performances for CASM, and have worked closely with the SA Folk
Centre and its staff over the years. I am writing this letter in support of the South
Australian Folk Centre, and to draw attention to the unique qualities of the premises
on South Rd.
CASM provides a nationally-focussed, tertiary-level lndigenous music education
program. The CASM prograrn attracts lndigenous students from the local community
and from around Australia. Over the last 4 years, on a regular basis CASM has hired
the SA Folk Centre facilities for public pedormances, and for non-public
performances that are a part of the assessment requirements for students studying at
the Centre. Our public performances at the SA Folk Centre draw audiences from the
Adelaide metropolitan area, regional SA and interstate.
The current SA Folk Centre premises on South Rd. are an excellent facility for
CASM. From our point of view, key features of this unique facility include:
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Flexible space for music and dance performances (including large and smaìl
bands, and traditional lndigenous dance)with a community hall
ambienceiatmosphere
Ease of access by public transport, and close to the city
Good access for people with disabilities
Ease of access for loading musical equipment
Ease of parking including off-street parking
Adjacent on-site office space for ease of communication between SA Folk
Centre staff and community venue hirers during the day (office areas can also
be used as dressing rooms as appropriate)
Kitchen and bar facilities (with liquor license)
lndoor and 'outdoor' spaces
Professional quality ln House Public Address / Sound System
Tables and chairs (for concert or cabaret settings)
ln my opinion the current location provides a unique facility that is well suìted to our
performance needs and to the needs of our students and audiences. ln addition I
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Cente for Austral¡an lndigenous
Research and Studies
believe that the current facilities also provide significant benefits to the local area and
to surrounding businesses by attracting people to the area. I urge you to consider
these issues in determíning the future of the current facilities. I would also urge you to
consider the good work of the SA Folk Centre, in particular the flexible and
responsive team of part time and volunteer staff. They provide outstanding
professional level community support and service to CASM through their community
networks and through the good management and provision of an appropriate, unique
community based facility.
Yours sincerely
ANTHONY PAK POY
Lecturer
Anthony Pak Poy
Lecturer
Norlh Ter¡ace Campus
G22, Ground Floor, Hartley Bu¡lding
The Unive¡sity of Adelaide
South Austral¡a 5005
Telephone: +ô18 8303 3654
Toll Free: 1800 651 763
Mob;,e: )C\XXXX,Y.XX
Facsimile: +61B 8303 4396
[email protected]
www.adelaide.edu.au/wilto_Jerlo
CRICOS Povider Nùmb€r aOl23M
date: 10.11.07
To: The City
of.
West JorrensCouncil
RE: The South Australian Eolk Mu-sic Centre - Thqbarton
I am writing this letter in support of the above centre. I have been a
professional musician and songwriter for 27 years, and, in this capacity,
have toured extensively both in Australia and overseas during that period.
ln my experience, very few of the places I have toured either in Australia or
overðeas have had a permanent venue dedicated to the Folk Arts. Most folk
clubs and organisations exist in a more or less transient state, dependent mainly
on the economic dictates and personalwhims of publicans or restauranUcafe
owners.
The fact that the Folk Arts in South Australia has had a permanent home at the
above venue for quite a few years now makes it, in my opinion, pretty unique.
But it is in the depth and breadth of the presentation of folk music and the
associated arts where the uniqueness of the South Australian Folk Centre
really lies. Even a cursory glance at the programme of events presented by
the centre over the years will illustrate this. An incredible array of music and
dance from different cultures and countries has been presented over this
period, and has given many ethnic groups within Australia and lrom overseas
a chance to showcase their music and culture to the South Australian public.
The ideal outcome of course would be for these events to continue to be
staged in the present venue, as it is accessible, intimate, friendly, and extremely
popular with the public who attend the concerts there.
Failing that however, I would stongly urge the council, in any possible future redevelopment plans of this site, to seriously consider the needs of the Folk
Music community in South Australia, and to make provision for a new venue
within these plans to accommodate them, as you have done so generousty in
the past regarding the present venue.
Yours
faithfully
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ERIC BOGLE AM
PO BOX 1037, UNLEY, 5A5061
AUSTRALIA
e-mail : karmerik
@
internode.on. net
phone: 041 9869807 (mobile)
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I am writing to express my appreciation of my experience of being a voluntee¡ at the Folk Federation of SA
Inc. I have been involved with the organisation for more than three years. As a retiree, being a volunteer at
the Folk Centre enables me to havc continued involvement with music, poetry, literature and the arts, all
which have been passionate interests for me all my life.
I
regularly work in the venue at night when an event such as a concert, dance or cuitural event is being
staged. I usually manage the door and take the money. This has enabled me to become acquainted with
many of the more recent arrivals to Australia - from Africa and South America and aiso groups of young
Aboriginal musicians who use the Centre. A very special experience for me was a function we held during
Refugee Week when people from Afghanistan, Iran, Cambodia and Vietnam shared their music and stories
with us,
I regularly work in the office performing various tasks including reception and perform other tasks in
off,rce as required by the Co-ordinator. As receptionist
I am responsible for
the
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Receiving and recording incoming phone calls.
Giving relevant information as appropriate
Liaising with performers, organizations and others wishing to arrange use of the venue.
Collating and sending out essential information to callers to faciiitate their use of the cenre,
Communicating effectivelly with the Co-ordinator, staff and volunteers to ensure efñcient process
procedures in the Cent¡e.
All policies
of
and procedures are clearly recorded in files which are identified with correct labels. Essential
information about the criteria and conditions
of hiring the venue.
deposits required etc are clearly
documented to be explained and handed out or posted to interested parties. These files are kept at all times
at easy access in the reception area.
I
strongly commend the Co-ordinator and staff of the Centre for their initial support and mentoring r,vhen I
cornmenced working rvith them. This support continues. Staff are ahvays accessible, if not in the cent¡e, on
the phone. Essential information re policies may change and if so staff take the time to explain changes, the
reasons for the change and how this may have implications for procedures in the office.
The Co-ordinator and other staff ar€ very supportive in ailowing flexibility to enable volunteers to meet
other needs at times and yet continue to be involved with the Folk Centre.
Yours
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5..d. Folk Centre
Located: corner South Rd & George St. Thebarton. Adelaide, South Australia
Tel 8354 4606. Fax I 354 4609 emait: [email protected] Webpage: wwwfolk-sa.asn.au
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Postai Addressr GPO Box 525 Adelaide, S.4., 5001
5/31 South Esplanade
Glenelg South
sA 5045
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E-mail: ragworm@ gnail. com
Home: (08) 8294 9697
Thursday, 23 August 2007
Dear SirÀ4adam,
I
am writing regarding the proposal to sell off the Foik SA building on South Rd,
Thebarton.
I
am a member of the Adelaide Colonial Dancers Inc. and we use the building for
dancing evøy'Wednesday evening. I also attend Bush dances a¡rd folk concerts in the
building on a regular basis.
I would like to express my concern that any change of venue after the sale would be
unlikeþ to match the unique facilities at Folk SA with an excellent sprung floor for
dancing and a stage and sound control desk for concerts. It also has the advantage of
being a'1.{o Smoking" venue.
To my mind, investment in the building would be a wise investment, maintaining an
excellent facility for the City of West Torrens.
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Cliff Ìvlilne
Plrone 0427 601 428
C/ O Folk Feclcration of South Australi¿'r
PO Box 525, Adelaide. SA, 5001
This petition is fronr thc- friencls, sllpporters, auclience and clients of the SA Folk Centte.
We woulcl like to cirar'v the attention of Council to our opposition to the resolntion of Council in March 7A07
io remove the SA Folk CenLre frclm its current facility.
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We, tlie trnciersigtred, strottgly support tire 5A Folk Centre as it currently exisfs. We know it to be an exceller
providing unique arrc{ tnuch needecl services to the local (and statewide) communiry in all its culturai and art
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We, the undersigned, sfrongly support the SA Folk Cenbre as it currently exists. We know it to be an excellel
providing unique and much needed services to the local (and statewide) communiby in all its cultural and ar
We urge you to reconsider your decision to force the SA Folk Centre to relocate.
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We, the undersigned, sfrongly support the 5A Folk Cenlre as it currentiy exists. lVe k¡ow it to be an exceller
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We urge you to reconsider yoff decision to force the SA Folk Centre to relocate.
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Petition to the Mayor and Councillors of the Cify of West Torrens
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We urge you to reconsicler your clecision to force the SA Folk Cenlre to relocate.
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We, the ur-rdersigttecl, sfrongly suppolt the SA Folk Cenhe as it currently exists. We know it to be a¡ exccllr
provicling unique and much neecleci services to tire local (and stat'ewide) conrrur:niry, in all its cr.¡itt.rr.rl ¿rrrcl a
We urge you to reconsider your decision to force Lhe SA Folk Centre to relocate.
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providing unique and much needed.services'to bhe iocal.(and statewide) commurrify in all its cultural and ar1
We urge you to reconsid.er your clecision to force the SA Foik Centre to relocate.
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We, the undersigned, strongly support the 5A Folk Centre as it currently exists. We know it to be an excellen
providing unique and rnuch needed-services'to the local,(and statewide) community in all its cultural and art
We urge you to reconsider yoff decision to force ti're SA Folk Cenfre to relocate.
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We urge you to reconsider your decision to force the SA Folk Celrtre to relocate.
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providing unique and much needed-services-to'the locâl'(and statewide) community in all its cuitural and art
We urge you to reconsider your decision to force ttre SA Folk Centre to relocate.
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We, the unclersignecl, skongly support the SA Folk Cenke as it currently exists. We know it to be an excellen
providing unique and nluch neected.sen/ices to the local,(and statewicle) communify in all its cuitural and art
We urge you to reconsider your clecision to force the SA Folk Centre to relocate.
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providing unique and much neecled.servicesto the locâl'(and statewide) communify in all its cultural and ar
We urge you to reconsicler your decision to force the SA Folk Centre to relocate.
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THE F0LK FEDERATT()N oF soù'in
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The Folk Federation of south Australia is a non profit communþ
Music
Association, receiving the bulk of its filnding from ARTS SA. It was formed
tg1l
and incorporated in 1975. It has been at its piesent location for over
ten yeais and
has established a reputation as a landmark venue for both local and
international
performers.
Th9
¡'rv Fglk
! v¡Ã Centre
vwrrLr! (venue)
(Yçr¡uçl presents
aooul 70
/U events
eventS annually which
Pr{tJËrlts about
whlch feature
têatUfe li
live rnusic,
including international, national and local artists. lYe also strongly support
a diverse
range of musical styles and cultures. All cultures are welcom" uná
we especia¡y
encourage and promote emerging artists.
The Folk Centre is available for private hire, offering good facilities
and very
Many. communþ groTgs reeularly*ul" o,r, u"ourro, ãoäägr,
:l1o*?]" 1ut:r. uiz nights and
dances,
multi-cultural showcase
ces.
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UnitingGare Wesley Adelalde lnc
DISP.BILITY SERVIC=S
101 Henley Beach Road
Mile Fnd SA 5031
PO Box 389
Tone.nsville Plaza
SA
5031
Tel; (08) 8150 7200
Fax: (08) 8351 8080
Email: iennv.wíddoo@ucwadelaìde.orq.au
Thursdav
7tn
June 2007
Liz Lovell
Administrator
S A Folk Centre
Thebarton
Re: Citv of West Torrens Sale_of the Folk Federation of SA Site
Hello Liz,
The thought of the possible sale of the Folk Centre site at Thebarton fllls us with
dismay. We have been using the site as a base for one of our groups, WABI
(Women with Acquired Brain lnjury), for the past 2-3 years.
This site has provided us with more ihan suitable facilities to hold our fortnightly
sessions:
r Wheelchair accessible toilets with handrail suooorts
. Kitchen facilities
. Use of tables and chairs
. Wheelchair access into the venue
. Stage for those special events
. Large area for ease of movement for all attending
. Use of cupboard space for our resources
. Heating and cooling
. Venue hire for other Wesley funciions
' Central to all attending
As well as the benefits of such a site, the friendly staff of the Folk Federation of SA
have been wonderfully supportive of our group attending there, ensuring any of our
queries or requesis are handled promptly and cooperatively. They have also been
very generous in the rates of hire they have given us, ensuring it is well within our
budget.
We would be hard pressed to find another venue with all of these positive benefits
and urge the Council oí West Torrens to reconsider any decision to sell the site.
Your sincerely
Jenny Widdop
Coordinator, Take Five
UCWAdelaide
UnitingCare Wesley Adelaide lnc. (formerly Adelaide Central Mission)
ABN 33 t 74 49O 173 www.ucwesleyadelaide.oro.au
*THE JApE, TFIE MIX,' T'HE GIG'
Chairperson
Êolk Federaiion of SA
18t7107
Re: Expressins maior concern at proposed closure of The Folk Centre
Dear Chairperson,
ln my capacity as Musicaland Projeci Directorfor The Jam, The Mix, The Gig music and mental
nealín pioieci I am writing to express my major concern at the proposed ciosure of The Folk centre
by the West Torrens Councii.
This decislon will have a major impact on the various community music and performance groups
that not only use The Folk Centre but also call it their home. At the present iime there is nothing
like this venue in terms of its ease of access, flexibility, aifordable hire rates ancì welcoming
atmosphere.
These qualities are what has made The Folk Centre the home forThe Jam, The Mlx, The Gig in
the almost 2 years that we have run our regular workshop and performance program there.
For people with a mental illness one of the major challenges they face is social isolaiion both on a
personal level through loss of confidence and networks, bui also through ihe stigma that is still
attached to this health condition by the broader community'
As a result it is vitalthat ongoing activities such as The Jam, The Mix, The Gig are held in
matnstream venues such as The Folk Centre v¡hich at the same time have a suppotlive
atmosphere.
The Folk Cenire is also very disability friendly in terms of good public transpori âccess, parking and
very accessible for those ín wheelchairs or wìth other special physical neecls.
However of greatest impodance is that the venue is well run by The Folk Fecjeratton of SA whose
stafí and volunteers always make us feel welcome and ihat The Jam, The lt'lix, The Gig has the
same value and standing as allthe other users of the venue'
that all these qualities wììl be lost if the proposal io close The Foik Cenii-e goe s ahead and
have great concern with any assurances that an aliernative venue wiil be found. For cur Projeci,
ffie fotf Centre is unique and should be maìntainecj and cieveloped as a prroriiy for communiiy
use ìn conjunciion with The Folk Federatìon and all its users.
I fear
the
For all the above reasons The Jam, The Mix, The Gig Prcjeci expresses its major concern at
proceed
to
no!
Councll
Torrens
proposal to close and demolìsh The Folk Centre, and urge West
with thls.
Yours SincerelY,
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Rob'eri Petchell
Musical & Proiect Direclor
The Jam, The Mix, The Gig
412 McColl Street
Woodville SA 5011
Ph: 0402 429 197
Email. [email protected]
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Folk Gentre, to play music & culminating in popular & well
attended public Performance.
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Cen!'a lor Auslraiian lndigenous
Êesearch and Sludies
27'n June 2007
To whom it maY concern
Centre
My name is Anthony Pak Po¡1. I am a lecturer at the University of Adelaìde's
I
assist in
at
CASI'vl
work
for Aboriginal Studies in tr,,lusic (CASM). As an aspect of my
SA Folk
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with
organisirig public performances for CASM, and have worked ciosely
South
of
the
staffoverthe years. I am writing this letterìn support
CJntre
premises
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Australìan Folk Centre, and fo draw attention to the unique qualities of the
on South Rd.
CASM provicles a nationally-focussed, terliary-level lndigenous music education
program. The CASlvl program attracts lndigenous students.from the local communltv
has hired
und fro* around Ausiraliã. Over the last 4 years, on a regular basis CASlrl
non-public
and
for
performances,
the SA Folk Centre facilities for public
performances that are a part of the assessment requirements for students studying at
ihe Centre. Our public performances at the SA Folk Centre draw audiences from the
Adelaide metropolìtan area, regional SA and interstate'
The current sA Folk centre premises on south Rd. are an excellent facilit;'' for
CASM. From our point of view, key features oí this unique facility include:
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Flexible space for music and dance performances (including large ancì small
bands, and traditional lndigenous dance)wìth a communit¡r hall
ambiencei atmosPhere
Eese oí access by publìc iransport, and close to lhe cìty
Goocr access for people with disabiliiles
Fase of access for loading musical equipment
Ease oi parking including off-street pai-ktng
Acjjaceni on-site office space fcr ease oi commirnicaiion between S-r. Fclk
Centre staíi and conimunity venue hirers during ihe da.v (ofiice a¡e:s can also
be used as clressing rooms as appropriaie)
Kiichen and bar facilìties (witn liquor license)
lndoor and 'oL:idooI' spaces
Prolessional qLiality ln Fiouse Piiblic Ac,Jress I Scr-lnd Syslenr
Tables anc cilairs (íor concerl or cabarel settinqsì
ln my opinicn the current iocallon pror,rìcles a i;itìque íaolriy that is well suii:: to ct¡r
penórmance neecs end to the neecjs olourslr:dents anii audiences ln arj:liion
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Centre for Austialian indigenous
Research and Studies
to the local area and
believe that the current facilities also provide significant benefits
you to consider
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the
people
to
io .urrounOing businesses by attracting
also urge you to
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would
facilities,
these issues in determining in* future óf the current
and
flexible
the
particular
consider the good work of ìhe SA Folk Centre, in
provide
outstanding
r*Joniiu* teäm of part time and volunteer staff. They
their communit¡'
piof*s.ionul level community support and service to CASM through
unique
an
appropriate,
of
provision
networks and through the góod munug"*ent and
communitY based facilitY'
Yours sincereìY
t u{,r.12,
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ANTHONY PAK POY
Lecturer
Anthony Pak Poy
Lecturer
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Dear
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Re: Proposeri Ciosure oiihe SÀ Foik Cenire
visiting the centre a couple of weeks ago for an oxfam/Community Aid Abroad
Fundraiser I was perturbed to realize that the centre could be shut.
I have attended the folk centre over the past 5 years about 6 times a year for a real variety
of events- I have heard mu^sic from indigenous and ethnic cultures, as well as world class
Folk singers such as Eric Bogle, vin Garbutt , steve Tilston, Enda Kenny, Roy Bailey,
Dick Gaughan and Kristina Olsen. I have also attended a private flrnction or t\¡/o there. I
have enjoyed good personal and artistic times at the centre, gaining an appreciation of
different kinds of music. It is a well run venue, that is clean and well maintained, with
prices that are very reasonable in these times of increasing costs.
when I go to the Folk centre my friends and I like to have an evening meal at a
restaurart on Henley Beach Rd, with "urban India" a particular favourite.
I don't drive a car and I find the Centre convenient for public transport,
whether from the city or my West Croydon home.
These days with no major festival, like the Victor Harbour Folk Festival in SA, I feel the
Folk Centre has a very important role to play on the SA Cultural scene in bringing
together different sections of the community.
As an aside, I did not knowthe original Hindmarsh Town Hall was on site, until the other
day. My patemal grandfather was a Hindmarsh councillor in the 1920s and 1930s and is
mentioned in the 1936 centenary Handbook, along with all councillors.
Most of my family barracked for the West Torrens football club and I still go to games
there when the " Eags" play at Thebarton oval. As well, I have played squash at west
Adelaide Squash Club weekly over many years, with a compulsory drink and meal at the
Royal Hotel afterwards.
Like these institutions, the Folk Centre has become a real institution of the Inner West
and it is to the great credit of the City of West Torrens to have been associated with it and
shown generosity to the Folk Centre.
I would urge the City of West Torrens to maintain its association with important cultgral
matters by allowing the Folk Centre to stay in its present location. Please do not hesitate
to contact me if you require me to make a verbal presentation.
Yours faithfullvThese days
Ph.83469570; qmail [email protected]
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Dear M¡ Voight &'West Torrens Council
I write to ask you to ¡econsider your decision to sell up the Folk Centre and move the
Folk Cente people and associated groups out. My wife and I have been many times to
the Folk centre in recent years and have greatly enjoyed the interesting array of
different people who have performed there - some that come to mind immediately are
country bluegrass bands, an aboriginal band, a Chilean goup, a Russian group, a
Scottish duo on fiddle and piano, a Cajun band from Perth, a Scandinavian band, a
Spanish Catalan ba¡rd. It has been a wonderful ex¡rerience to hear such an anay of
performers, which may well not have been possible in other venues. I believe that
currently you have a rare teasure within the Council Area" and it would be very
unfortunate to simply close it down and send all this creativity packing.
Yours sincerely
Ken & Janet Sanderson, 130 Upp". Shrt Road, Glenalt4 5052
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20 N0v 2007
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Dear John,
I am writing to you to express concern at the Counc¡l's
proposed selling of the Folk Centre. I think the West
Torrens Council should be proud and supportive of the
world class music venue and the strong community
service the Folk Centre provides with 20 community
groups who also use this venue.
Regards,
{4/*, {a"Julie Haar
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E-mail: [email protected]
Home: (08) 8294 9697
Tuesday, 20 November 2007
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing regarding
Thebarton.
the proposal to sell off the Folk SA building on South Rd,
I am a member of the Adelaide
Colonial Dancers Inc. and we use the building for
dancing every Wednesday evening. I also attend Bush dances and folk concerts in the
building on a regular basis.
I would like to express my concem that any change of venue after the sale would be
unlikely to match the unique facilities at Folk SA with an excellent sprung floor for
dancing and a stage and sound control desk for concerts. It also has the advantaee of
being a "No Smoking" venue.
To my mind, investment in the building would be a wise investment, maintainins an
excellent facility for the City of West Torrens.
I
am not resident or employed in the City of West Torrens.
Yours,
å* Iu'f*-
C¡vic Centre
165 Str Donald Eradman Dnve
Hilton, SA 5033
Tel 08 841 6 6333
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Fax 0B 8443 5709
Ema¡ì [email protected]¿.gov.au
Webs¡te www.vvtcc.sa. gov.a u
4 February 2008
lan McLaren
5/31 South Esplande
GLENELG STH SA 5045
Dear SiriMadam,
Re:
Revocation of Community Land Classification
125-133 South Road Thebarton
Thank you for your comments regarding the proposed revocation of the Community Land
Classification of 125-133 South Road Thebarton.
I write to advise that ihe Consultation Report required under Section 1g4 of the Local
Government Act 1999 will be presented for consideration at the Meeting of Council on
Tuesday 19th February 2008.
Members of the public are welcome to attend this meeting which commences at 7:30 p.m.
in the Civic Centre, 165 Sir Donald Bradman Drive, Hilton.
Any person wishing to present a deputation to Council on that night must apply in writing
to the Chief Executive Officer at least one (1) week prior to the meeting date.
For further information or advice please contact Mr. John Voigt on g4166210
Yours sincerely
John Voigt
Management Advisor Property Services
Ms. Judith Crossley
PO Box 408
GREENACRES SA 5086
Thebarton Historical Society lnc.
PO Box 500
TORRENSVILLE PLAZA SA 5031
Uma & Keith Preston
37 Lorraine Avenue
LOCKLEYS SA 5032
Simon Eddy
9 Chapman Street
TORRENSVILLE SA 5031
Lesley Clarke
16 The Old Jam Factory
First Lane
ST. PETERS SA 5069
Ray Melton
Flight Training Adelaide
Hanger 54 Kittyhawk Lane
PARAFIELD AIRPORT SA 5106
John Sennett
Plympton Cycles
428b Marion Road
PLYMPTON
SA
5038
Jenny Hendriks
3 Garrod Place
STIRLING SA 5152
Hans Broweleit
83 Penzance Street
GLENELG SA 5045
Alan Boman
PO Box 84
BELAIR SA 5052
Jack Humphrys
5/39 Phillip Street
WEST CROYDON SA
5OO8
Brian Samuels
2 Angas Street
ALBERTON SA 5014
Melanie Morris
5 Stewart Court
KIDMAN PARK SA 5025
A. & E. Dyson
42 Regent Street
KENSINGTON SA 5068
Mr. Cliff Milne
Co-ordinator
GPO Box 525
ADELAIDE SA 5OO1
S. & B. Tulloch
PO Box 60
QUORN SA 5433
S. Patroni
PO Box 634
PROSPECT EAST SA 5082
Wendy Trow
4124Wakefield Street
KENT TOWN SA 5067
K. & J. Sanderson
130 Upper Sturt Road
GLENALTA SA 5052
Julie Haar
7 Windsor Avenue
CLAPHAM SA 5062
lan Mclaren
5/31 South Esplande
GLENELG STH SA 5045
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John Voigt
From:
Lea Nikitin
Sent:
Monday, 4 February 2008 3:33 PM
To:
'[email protected]'; '[email protected]'; '[email protected]'; '[email protected]'; '[email protected]'; '[email protected]';
'[email protected]'; '[email protected]'; '[email protected]';
'[email protected]';'[email protected]';'[email protected]';
'[email protected]';'[email protected]'
Subject: Revocation of Community Land Classification 125-133 South Road Thebarton
Please find attached letter re: Revocation of Community Land Classification 125-133 South Road Thebarton.
For further information or advice please Email [email protected] or telephone 8416 6210.
Cheers Lea
Lea N¡k¡t¡n
Personal Assistant
Urban Services
H¡lton SA 5033
P: 8416 6210
Ft 8443 5709
E-Mail: ln¡[email protected]
4/02/2008
Review of lssues Raised
1.
The benefits provided by the Folk Federation.
Many (43) comments advocated the community benefits provided by the Folk
Federation. lt was noted that the majority of these were from members or patrons of
the facility. Comments included the uniqueness of the Folk Federation and its value
as a venue for alternative and new acts. The social benefits provided through the
use of the venue for fundraising and multicultural events and the work undertaken by
volunteers. lt provides affordable entertainment in a friendly atmosphere.
Gomment
The benefits and worth of the programs and events run by the Folk Federation are
not disputed. As suggested in the Revocation Report, Council is not involved in the
activities and business conducted by the Folk Federation.
The Lease was commercially based (now expired) and the Federation is being
heavily subsidised by councilthrough reduced rentalarrangements ($1,000 per
month). This was approved to enable the Folk Federation to develop a transition
strategy however, they have advised that, to this date they have been unable to find
suitable or afforda ble alternative accommodation.
The option to relocate to one of the proposed hub facilities exists however, the timing
remains an issue. Notably only 3 of the 47 respondents identified themselves as
residents of West Torrens.
2.
Historical significance of the site and buildings.
Eight (8) respondents referred for the need to preserve the heritage buildings on site
suggesting the site should be retained because of its historical significance.
The Thebarton Historical Society suggested redevelopment as a Community Centre
or Museum. They also referred to significant trees on the site.
Comment
The original Thebarton Town Hall and the Boy Scouts and Guides Building are both
listed on the Thebarton Local Heritage List and are contained within the draft Local
Heritage PAR. Any future actions will require Development Approval. The significant
trees on site are afforded similar protection through the Development Act. As such,
Council retains some control over the future of the buildings regardless of ownership.
3.
The Folk Federation helps support local business through attracting
trade.
One respondent suggested that the activities of the Folk Centre generate additional
trade for local business.
Comment
There is no data available to support this claim.
4.
One respondent disputed the need and estimated costs to upgrade the
buildings to current Building Gode requirements and claimed that the
Folk Federation were already paying above commercial returns for the
property.
Gomment
The audits and estimates quoted were undertaken by qualified Building Engineers
and measured compliance to current building code requirements. Forecasts for the
two buildings occupied by the Folk Federation totalled some $434,000 whilst the
Junction Theatre was estimated at $744,000.
Recently tested markets for lease of South Road properties indicated a return of
$100 per square metre was achievable. At this rate, the buildings occupied by the
Folk Federation would return $64,000 pa. The Folk Federation are currently paying
$12,000 per year including rates.
Summary
It is evident that the Folk Federation has no desire to relocate and is understandably
opposed to the revocation and sale of the site. They have mustered considerable
support for their cause, however dispute wide spread notification and press relating
to Council's intent, very little comment was received from West Torrens residents and
community.
The Local Historical Significance of the Old Thebarton Town Hall in particular is
recognised through the Local Heritage Listing which affords some protection to the
buildings and trees on the site regardless of ownership.
Considering the stated objective of the major review and audits of council owned
properties was "to identify and subsequently hold and develop those assets that
enhance service delivery and are of community benefit and conversely identify and
dispose of those considered surplus to requirements."
Previous resolutions of Council have identified this site for potential disposal and that
funds raised through sale are to be used to facilitate development of community
hubs.
Key considerations in the decision making are:
.
2.
3.
4,
1
The future use of the buildings if retained.
The costs involved in upgrade to fit for purpose.
The Community benefits derived from current use.
The future of the Folk Federation.

City of West Torrens CLASSIFICATION CONSULTATION REPORT

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