The works will deliver well-maintained, inviting community spaces with greater accessible paths and roadway access, additional seating and plantings, while respecting the heritage of the sites.

The project received community support through consultation on Council’s Annual Business Plans in 2025-26 and 2026-27, with funding allocated across both financial years.

St Judes Cemetery work will commence in early August 2026 and expected to be completed at the end of 2027.

Work at North Brighton Cemetery is due to commence later in 2026 and expected to be completed at the end of 2027.

Established in 1854, St Judes Cemetery is listed as a State Heritage site and is the resting place for many significant South Australians including Sir Douglas Mawson, Sir William Ashton, and Catherine Helen Spence. The upgrades undertaken will be respectful of heritage conservation.

Development approval for the proposed works at St Judes Cemetery has been granted by State Heritage, recognising the site’s State Heritage listing. Council is also working with the Adelaide Cemeteries Authority to ensure the works are appropriately planned and delivered.

Works at St Judes Cemetery include improving accessibility throughout the site, update internal roads, increase tree canopy, upgrades to fencing and irrigation infrastructure, enhanced landscaping, additional seating, the installation of an entrance arbour, rendering of the entrance wall and improved signage will direct visitors to the resting place of significant South Australians.

The St Judes Cemetery will remain open throughout the works with some restricted vehicle movements during roadway resurfacing.