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