NPSP have decided to block access to the top of the billabong and have begun erecting a fence. SPRA do not support this action and believe that residents and visitors should be able to take in some of the best views of the billabong.
The Integrity State Corruption prevention recommendations report authored by the Hon. Ann Vanstone KC, Commissioner and published in September 2023 on page 20 has a section titled Risks associated with enforcement powers which focused on failures at the City of Norwood, Payneham and St Peters.
Mistakes of this nature raise suspicion.
Local artist Travis Cox has installed 'Reflection' which captures a quiet moment of local natural beauty. A gentle reminder of the wildlife that enriches our daily walks and the unique character of our riverside environment. It’s a wonderful example of how Stobie pole art can transform infrastructure into something that sparks joy, pride and conversation.
This is the February 2026 newsletter. Topics include:
Membership subscriptions for 2026 were due for renewal by 31st December.
On 21st of March 2026, a state election will be held. For the residents of Dunstan, it's about the future of our community and our place!
The St Peters Residents Association in co-ordination with other residents groups has organised a meet the candidates forum on Wednesday 4th of March at the St Peters Banquet Hall, St Peters Street, St Peters. Each candidate will have to address issues of concern such as loss of amenity, high rise development and urban infill.
Please share the Facebook event.
While there is considerable potential for the redevelopment of the site to provide medium density dwellings, as allowed under the provisions of the Planning & Design Code and an approved site Concept Plan, the Association had serious concerns with what the Aspen Group was proposing.
The Council Assessment Panel considered the application at a meeting in January where SPRA, and a number of local residents, made further verbal submissions to the Panel.
None of the Panel members supported the development and the application was refused Planning Consent.
To be held at 6:15pm Wednesday 4 March
St Peters Banquet Hall
St Peters Street, St Peters
The 2026 SPRA Annual General Meeting will be held prior to the Town Hall Candidates Forum.
It will be very short!
The SPRA has concerns this application contravenes multiple provisions of the P&D Code and the Concept Plan for the site and should be refused.
Concerns include:
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SPRA are pleased that all panel members rejected the plan.
In 1995/6 the Government was allowing Councils to submit proposals for changes to their Development Plans to create Historic (Conservation) Zones, where appropriate, and to nominate items of Local Heritage and Contributory Heritage significance. There was a general acceptance by Councillors for Historic (Conservation) Zones in 1st to 6th Avenues, but lesser support for 7th and 8th, partly because of some inconsistency with newer dwellings between the older ones.
The addition of 7th and 8th Avenues to the Heritage Area Overlay as proposed by this motion will help to ensure that what is built will complement the historic homes and protect the remaining historic dwellings worthy of being protected.
SPRA can report that Cr Moorhouse's motion was unanimously supported by the councillors
This is the December 2025 newsletter for the St Peters Residents Association, representing the Residents of St Peters, College Park, Hackney, Stepney, Maylands, Evandale & Joslin.
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