South Australians will benefit from new and improved public spaces in their neighbourhood, with 27 priority projects receiving grant funding.
$22.3 million of SA Government grants have been allocated to ‘shovel ready’ local council projects, including new walking trails, playgrounds and recreation hubs.
“The 2020/21 round of the Open Spaces and Places for People Grants program has focussed on projects that will create employment and have public health benefits,” Minister for Planning and Local Government Vickie Chapman said.
“We are proud to partner with metropolitan and regional councils to deliver these projects, which will create fantastic outdoor and community public spaces for South Australians to enjoy.
This round was incredibly popular with 43 councils applying for funding. The independent assessment panel rated 27 of the applications as priority projects, across 21 council areas.
The Open Spaces and Places for People grants program requires councils to match the Government’s contribution, and use the money for projects that improve public realms and support climate change initiatives.
In order to fund all priority projects, the SA Government added an extra $2 million to this grant round, bringing the combined State Government, council and additional contributions to $57.5 million.
“Each project will significantly improve and enhance the area, while creating a pipeline of work for local tradespeople,” Minister Chapman said.
One of the successful projects is the City of Charles Sturt’s Military Road and Main Street Upgrade and Public Plaza, which received almost $2.7 million.
“This will transform the western end of Main Street into a public plaza, and revitalise the streetscape of Military Road,” Minister Chapman said.
“The independent assessment panel deemed this a high priority project, as it will improve road user safety and access, encourage active transport and integrate the space with Henley Square,” she said.
“This is fantastic news for the project and for our Charles Sturt community,” City of Charles Sturt Mayor Angela Evans said.
“This funding means we’ll be able to complete the project and include the proposed public plaza on Main Street between Seaview Road and Military Road. The plaza will complement the existing Henley Square precinct, providing another beautiful space, with seating and greenery, to benefit our residents, visitors and our local businesses.”
Member for Colton Matt Cowdrey said it is a crucial development, which will enhance the area for locals and visitors.
“This partnership between the Marshall Liberal Government and the City of Charles Sturt will see the popular Henley Square Precinct significantly extended,” he said.
“This section will include more trees, shade and public seating areas to complement the original development.”
The 27 successful 2020/21 projects are;
- Reviving Laneways to Adelaide’s West End – Stage 1, City of Adelaide, $357,500
- Paxton’s Walk Revitalisation, City of Adelaide, $2,200,000
- Events Infrastructure Rundle and Rymill Parks, City of Adelaide, $1,108,480
- Port Willunga North Coast Trail Park City of Onkaparinga $2,100,000
- Fremont Park Eastern Upgrade – Stage 3, City of Playford, $2,104,921
- Tanunda Recreation inclusive Playground, Barossa Council, $330,221
- Murray Coorong Trail, Mid Murray Council, $205,000
- Military Road and Main Street Upgrade and Public Plaza, City of Charles Sturt, $2,687,638
- River Torrens Linear Park Shared Path Enhancement – Stage 2, City of Norwood, Payneham and St Peters, $1,350,000
- Flinders Ranges Streetscaping Implementation, Flinders Ranges Council, $584,745
- Wallaroo to Moonta Walking and Cycling Shared Path, Copper Coast Council, $418,000
- Normanville Foreshore Project, District Council of Yankalilla, $2,100,000
- Upgrade Goolwa Beach Public Spaces, Alexandrina Council, $995,000
- Nairne Village Green – Play and Youth – Stage 2, Mount Barker District Council, $316,000
- Streaky Bay Youth Precinct, District Council of Streaky Bay, $352,791
- Apex Park Stage 2 Redevelopment City of West Torrens, $1,000,000
- Queen Square Activation Project Copper Coast Council, $91,300
- The Quorn Bush Tucker Walk – Stage 2, Flinders Ranges Council, $205,234
- Dunstan Adventure Playground Redevelopment, City of Norwood, Payneham and St Peters, $450,000
- Golden Fields Adventure Playspace, City of Tea Tree Gully, $750,000
- Princes Park Community Recreation Hub – Stage 1, Town of Gawler, $356,500
- Hamilton Reserve Rejuvenation, Town of Walkerville, $319,825
- Hugh Johnson Boulevard Regional Reserve, City of Marion, $801,184
- Land Purchase for Shared Path, City of West Torrens, $290,000
- Revitalisation of former Buffalo Site, City of Holdfast Bay, $100,000
- E.A. Carlson Reserve and Playspace Upgrade, City of Port Adelaide, $225,000
- Green Trails Program – Little Para River, City of Salisbury, $500,000
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