Adelaide Town Hall Conservation Project

Adelaide Town Hall and Eagle Chambers (constructed 1863-66) is located at 128 King William Street, Adelaide. As a result of a competition, it was designed by Edmund Wright of Wright and Woods Architects and is made up of a number of individual buildings that together are listed on the South Australian Heritage Register (file no.10859).

The restoration of the Adelaide Town Hall façade ensures our historic structures and maintenance work are of a high standard consistent with modern materials, techniques and trade practices, without compromising the cultural significance of the place in accordance with the Community land management plan – Adelaide Town Hall complex (CLMP).

The Civic, Public and Function Centre uses include community services (such as concerts, weddings, graduations, and other events) and corporate services (Council and Committee meetings, civic receptions and accommodation for the Mayor, Councillors, CEO and Council administration).

Over a period of two years, a team of heritage specialists from Duratec Australia, have given the iconic building its biggest make over since opening in 1866. 

The western face of the Albert Tower Portico along King William Street, the south elevation along Prince Alfred Lane and the northern elevation along Pirie Street have been restored. 

Conservation works included: cleaning, repairing and replacing render and stone, repointing mortar, restoration of decorative elements and fixing water drainage.

If you have any questions about the Adelaide Town Hall Façade Conservation, please contact:

Project Manager, Infrastructure Delivery, Craig Jager