Jury comment
South Parklands Wetland demonstrates how early collaboration (planning, engineering and design) and engagement can transform previously underutilized and degraded parklands into a community asset. The project seamlessly integrates a new 3.2-hectare permanent vegetated wetland into Adelaide’s nationally significant Park Lands, providing inclusive passive recreation opportunities and welcoming green space for the wider community. The team is commended on the built outcome, where the wetland appears as if it has always been there, and the significant improvement of natural ecosystems and biodiversity in the city. The ongoing management and care of the wetland will continue to benefit the community as the project matures.
South Parklands Wetland is built in South Australia on the land of the Kaurna people.
Project credits
Landscape architect TCL First Nations cultural collaborators Kaurna Yerta Aboriginal Corporation Hydraulic engineer Design Flow Lead/civil engineer Tonkin Engineering Project management Procure PM Artist/Kaurna Ngarrindjeri and Yankunytjatjara Allan Sumner Cultural heritage survey consultant RAW SA Civil/landscape construction lead Bardavcol Landscape construction partners Eco Dynamics Photographer Jackie Gu
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