The upgrade of St Peters Street, delivering a beautiful and safe street for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists, and providing improved amenity and connection between the River Torrens Linear Park and other major focal points within the Precinct.
The project was jointly funded by the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters, the Australian Government and Green Adelaide.
The Australian Government contributed $1.27 million as part of its Local Government and Community Infrastructure Program. Green Adelaide contributed $200k as part of its Greener Neighbourhoods Program. The Council funded the remaining balance of the Project.
Watch Mayor Bria speak about the Upgrade:
Background
The St Peters Street Streetscape Upgrade builds on previous upgrades to the St Peters Precinct, including Linde Reserve-Dunstone Grove, St Peters Town Hall Complex and Avenue of Honour from Payneham Road to Second Avenue.
Project details
The key features of the upgrade include:
improved amenity and accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists
improved access and amenity of the open space adjacent to Eighth Avenue and the St Peters Billabong
new trees and landscaping
improved local storm water management
a revitalised central median and wider footpaths
improved connection to the River Torrens.
Success Story
We are pleased to share that the St Peters Street Project won four awards at the AILA SA 2024 Annual Awards held in June in the following categories:
Award of Excellence in Infrastructure
Minister for Planning’s Award
Water for Life Award
Healthy Parks Healthy People Award
This is an amazing result and the Council wishes to acknowledge the efforts of Council staff, consultants and contractors in the delivery of the project. This included:
Landskap (landscape architecture) & Dryside Engineering: Detailed Design and Documentation
Plotworks: Construction and initial 12 months maintenance