Project Vision

The Woodville Road Streetscape Upgrade will:
  • Enhance current vehicle movement along Woodville Road by maintaining two lanes of traffic in each direction during peak periods and introducing sheltered right turn lanes to side streets
  • Create a more aesthetic streetscape environment
  • Encourage increased use of Civic facilities e.g. Library, Civic Centre
  • Improve pedestrian movement and linkages
  • Provide activated places and facilities to attract visitors
  • Increase greenery within the precinct
  • Improve public safety and encourage activity in the evenings
  • Enhance existing historic architecture
  • Improve economic opportunities for traders via increased visitor numbers
  • Attract private investment to under-utilised Council and private land holdings

Project Overview

Project Overview

Project Status Update

Early works
Undergrounding of powerlines completed
SA Water main realignment completed

Stage 1 - Woodville Road Streetscape Upgrade (Port Road to Railway line)
Approved by Council for construction and budget allocated.
Completed.

Stage 2 - Public Plaza and Woodville Road Development Site
Currently in discussions with the State Government

Stage 3 - Port Road Median Gateway
Approved by Council for construction and budget allocated.
Construction in 2022/2023.
Completed.


Stage 1 - Streetscape Upgrade Works - Port Road to Railway line (July 2022 to November 2023)

What works are occurring as part of this stage?

  • Traffic Improvements

    • Sheltered right turn lanes
    • ‘Clearway’ on both sides during peak times
    • Wide central median with additional crossing point to help pedestrians cross Woodville Road
    • Wider footpaths with connections to the Outer Harbor and Grange Greenways
    • Improvements to side road and intersections

  • Urban Greening

    • Widened centre median with new trees (Smooth-barked Apple)
    • New verge trees (Chinese Pistachio)
    • New understory plantings and landscaping to streetscape
    • Upgrade to the Civic Centre forecourt with plantings and art integrated

  • Activation / Economic uplift

    • Outdoor dining opportunities
    • Places for people to socialise
    • New seating
    • Public artwork
    • Up-lighting of heritage buildings

Stage 3 - Port Road Median Gateway

Council has finalised detailed designs for the Stage 3 Port Road median gateway improvements. Construction has been completed.

Woodville Road Flythrough Animation

Artist Impression of project. Final detail subject to confirmation. Trees shown are indicative of size at maturity.

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