Pam Zervas 
We are writing to keep you updated on the latest developments regarding the wave pool at Aldinga.
Tentative date for Council Assessment Panel (CAP) meeting
We have been unofficially advised that the CAP meeting is likely to be held on Thursday, 27 March 2025. FYI – CAP meetings typically start at around 6pm and are held at the Council Offices, Ramsey Place, Noarlunga Centre. We will confirm these details as soon as we hear.
Developers have submitted amendments to Council in response to community feedback
Additionally, we have been informed that, in response to community feedback, the developers have submitted the following amendments to their original proposal:
- Reduction in Lighting Tower Height: The height of the lighting towers will be reduced by 2 metres (from 27 metres to 25 metres).
Amended Hours of Operation:
- May-August: 7 AM – 8 PM every day of the week
- March-April & September-November: 7 AM – 9 PM (Sun-Thurs), 7 AM – 10 PM (Fri-Sat and Sun before public holidays)
- December-February: 7 AM – 10 PM (Sun-Thurs), 7 AM – 11 PM (Fri-Sat and Sun before public holidays).
Please note that these amendments may be subject to further revisions prior to the CAP’s decision.
We remain firmly opposed to the construction of the lighting towers. Our concern is that once the lights are installed, there will likely be ongoing requests for further extensions of operating hours based on demand, and we are unlikely to receive any notice from the Council about these future changes.
To reinforce our concerns, we commissioned an independent lighting report. This report has been submitted to and acknowledged by Council. In summary, it states that:
“Based on the results of the independent lighting model, the proposed Wave Pool Lighting located at the corner of Tuit Road and Bowering Hill Road, Aldinga, does not comply with AS/NZS 4282:2023, as the neighbouring properties will be adversely impacted by the obtrusive lighting.”
Therefore, regardless of the time of day, the lights are non-compliant under the current application. Early, unofficial advice from the independent lighting specialist suggests that the 2-metre height reduction of the lighting towers will actually increase light spill. Ultimately, we oppose the installation of the lighting towers in any form.
Your Support Matters
We strongly encourage you to attend the CAP meeting once it is confirmed. The more community members who attend, the stronger the message we send to the Council, CAP, and the developers.
The CAP meeting will take place this Thursday 27 March at 6:30pm at the South Adelaide Football Club (1 Lovelock Drive, Noarlunga Downs)
If you have nominated Phillip Brunning as your representative speaker, we invite you to join us for moral support during the objection presentation.
For those who have nominated themselves to speak at the meeting, we are here to help. We are working together to make the most of our limited five-minute speaking time, and if you need assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We are happy to coordinate and provide support to ensure that our message is delivered clearly and effectively.
If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to reach out to Pam Zervas at 0417 817 402 or Maureen Tyler at 0422 903 048.
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