Our History

Celebrating 100 years, for the Rymill Park Building

Making history, English and Soward built the foundations for our home base 100 years ago. ElectraNet are proud to be making history, energising for a greener future, all whilst building a great workplace for its employees. So, there's 100 years of action, well over a decade of safe practices and a great future to look forward to in Rymill Park.
 

Timeline

  • 1908 - 1963
    Municipal Tramways Trust

    Built as a Converter Station
    Architect: English and Soward
    Style: Romanesque

  • 1963 - 1998
    ETSA Corporation (Powergrid) then ETSA Transmission Corporation

    Corporate Operations

  • 1982
    BUILDING MILESTONE

    Rymill Park Building (52-55 East Terrace) is State Heritage listed

  • 1998- 2008
    ElectraNet SA > ElectraNet

    Corporate Headquarters
    ElectraNet owns and manages
    the South Australian transmission
    system in the National Electricity
    Market (NEM)


Over 100 years ago, after a poll of ratepayers in the City of Adelaide it was affirmed “that it is desirable that the South Australian Electric Light and Motive Power Company’s Act 1897 shall apply within the limits of the municipality of Adelaide”.

Originally English and Soward designed the building in Rymill Park on East Terrace, currently used for the corporate headquarters of ElectraNet, as the converter station for the electrification of Adelaide’s horse-drawn tramway system. The construction of the converter station was one of the first steps in the modernisation of Adelaide’s major form of public transport. The building is a significant part of the old Adelaide Electric Supply Company power complex, East Terrace Adelaide.

In April 1982 the building was registered for State Heritage due to the scarce example of a building type which has since become obsolete due to technological changes.

The building is located in Rymill Park, Adelaide on the eastern fringes of Adelaide’s CBD. The eastern fringes of Adelaide live and breathe historic charm with modern sophistication. Adelaide's East End features original 19th century architecture contrasting with ultramodern interiors. English and Soward were amongst the original architects creating these original foundations for this cultural precinct in Adelaide.

And it is here, nestled on the south west corner amongst trees, this state heritage listed building takes pride of place. It overlooks the park where you can watch the ducks, wander the rose garden, or relax over great coffee at the kiosk.