About the community consultation

• When is the community consultation taking place?

• Community consultation commenced on Monday 3 March and closed at 5pm on Wednesday 16 April 2025.

• Why are we going out for consultation on the Transition and Coast zones of Transforming Jetty Road Glenelg?

• To capture the community’s feedback on proposed concepts for the Transition and Coast zones which will be used to:

  • • Inform Council’s decision on the final design and function of the Transition and Coast zones of Jetty Road
    • Understand and consider community sentiment, concerns and insights on changes proposed for the Transition and Coast zones.
  • To inform the community about proposed traffic changes and provide opportunity for comment, in accordance with Council’s obligation under its Community Consultation and Engagement Policy, Sections 50 and 47 of the Local Government Act of 1999 and Section 32 of the Road Traffic Act 1961 (Road closing by councils for traffic management purposes)
  • To understand the level of support for reduction in speed limit as recommended by the Speed Limit Guideline for South Australia (section 4.2.2).
• How can I provide my feedback?

• All feedback must be received by 5pm Wednesday 16 April 2025.

  Online

  transformingjettyroad.com

  Mail

  Transforming Jetty Road Glenelg
  PO Box 19
  Brighton SA 5048

  Email

  mail@holdfast.sa.gov.au with the subject header: Transforming Jetty Road

  Phone

  8229 9999 during office hours

  Community drop-in sessions

  Drop in to learn more and have a 1:1 chat with a project team member.

  
  
• What happens to my feedback?

• The feedback from this community consultation will be collated and used to inform Council’s decisions on the next steps for Transforming Jetty Road Glenelg.

  Council will consider the community’s feedback, as well as any state authority approvals and funding requirements to assist in determining the final design and function of the Transition and Coast zones of Jetty Road.

  Council’s decision, together with results from this community consultation, will also be presented to the Minister for Transport and Infrastructure for approval on any proposed road closures and nominated shared zones (as required by Section 32 of the Road Traffic Act 1961), as well as any changes to public transportation infrastructure.

  The consultation process will have regard to all relevant feedback, including submissions received in any form, in accordance with the requirements of the process. Taking into account the consultation outcomes, the final concept design may vary from the options presented. The final design, as presented to the Council for adoption, will not be subject to further consultation. The final design will, however, be notified to the community.

  All personal details provided will be removed from council reports and any publicly available communications.

  
  

• What consultation has taken place prior to this?

• In 2017-2018, a Masterplan was developed to describe a vision for transforming Jetty Road, Glenelg into a “community high street” with a greater focus on pedestrians, improved public spaces and a reconsideration of vehicle access, including public transport, road rerouting and street parking.

  The draft Masterplan was released for extensive community consultation, with 69% of respondents voicing their support for the vision outlined in the document. It was approved and adopted in 2018.

  Jetty Road Glenelg Masterplan - 2018

  Jetty Road Glenelg Masterplan Community Engagement Report - 2018

About the draft concept design elements

• ​Why are traffic lights proposed for the Jetty Road / Moseley Street intersection?

• The community has called for safer pedestrian crossing points along Jetty Road, particularly at the intersection of Jetty Road and Moseley Street. The project proposes the installation of new traffic lights with a pedestrian crossing at the intersection of Jetty Road and Moseley Street to give pedestrians clear, protected times to cross and reduce the risk of collisions and improving traffic flow in this pedestrian-heavy intersection.

  Concept A proposes a standard pedestrian crossing.

  For Concepts B and C, this intersection would become a scramble crossing which allows pedestrians to cross in every direction, including diagonally, at the same time.

• ​ Why reduce the speed limit along Jetty Road from 40km/h to 30km/h?

• Reducing the speed limit from 40km/h to 30km/h in a pedestrian-heavy street such as Jetty Road significantly improves safety for everyone who uses the street. At lower speeds, drivers have more time to react and stop, reducing the risk of collisions, and if a crash does occur, it lowers the risk of fatality significantly. Slower speeds will make Jetty Road more inviting for pedestrians and cyclists, while reducing noise and vehicle emissions.

  Interestingly, our data show that currently vehicles travel along Jetty Road at 27km/h on average even with the 40km/h limit.

• What are mountable kerbs?

• Mountable kerbs (also known as roll on/roll off kerbs) are gently sloped kerbs designed specifically to enable the flexible use of car parks for outdoor dining or retail, events or pedestrian use when needed.

  Mountable kerbs also improve accessibility by offering a seamless transition for wheelchairs, prams, bicycles and vehicles and accommodating people of all abilities.

  The kerbs in front of St Andrews by the Sea Uniting Church along Jetty Road, Glenelg is an example of a mountable kerb and are also in use in other areas of metropolitan Adelaide. However, the kerbs proposed along Jetty Road will feature a more refined design with a lower profile to allow vehicles to easily drive over them without causing damage to vehicles or the kerb itself.

  The installation of mountable kerbs are proposed on Jetty Road between Sussex Street and the Gordon/Partridge Street intersection for all concepts.

• What are continuous footpaths?

• In a continuous footpath treatment, the footpath adjacent to the main road is continued across a side road as a raised treatment (footpath and road level at the same level), where the surface material matches that of the footpath, and ideally varies from the road surface material. Under Australian Road Rules, drivers must give way to any pedestrians or other road users on a continuous footpath. This treatment is best suited to low vehicle volume, high pedestrian activity locations. (Supplement to AS 1742.10).

• ​Why did we select Juperana pavers for Jetty Road?

• After stringent testing of different options, Juperana pavers have been selected for installation along Jetty Road. These pavers are known not only for being visually appealing, but also for their resilience, load-bearing capabilities and consistent performance from both a durability and cleaning perspective. Juperana pavers were used for the Chapel Plaza and Bouchee Walk upgrade, the recently completed Seacliff amenities block and are currently being installed in the City zone of Jetty Road.

• What is a shared zone?

• A shared zone is the implementation of a street operation where pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles share the same road space. All vehicle speeds (including public transport) are reduced to 10km/h and must give way to pedestrians.

• Are cyclists impacted by the proposed changes?

• No. Cyclists are permitted to use the roadway in all three concepts.

About the Transforming Jetty Road Glenelg project

• ​When is construction likely to commence?

• Construction is currently programmed to align with the Department of Infrastructure and Transport’s Tram Grade Separation Project (TGSP). This is estimated to commence in the second half of 2025 and requires the temporary cessation of tram services between the City and Glenelg until late 2025. To minimise disruption in the precinct, the Transforming Jetty Road Glenelg project aims to undertake construction on the roadway during the tram line’s temporary closure. Construction will continue after completion of the TGSP. The final construction program for Transforming Jetty Road Glenelg will be shared with the community once the design has been finalised.

  
  

• How is the project being funded?

• The Transforming Jetty Road project will be funded with $10 million secured from the Australian Government and $30 million from Council over three years. Council is still seeking State Government funding.

  Council will fund the $30 million through a loan from the Local Government Finance Authority. An independent review of the funding model confirmed that Council can afford to fund the project.

  
  

• What will each of the concepts cost?

• All the concepts presented for community engagement are financially viable within the $40 million project budget. We will know specific costings once a final design concept is selected, based on the outcome of community consultation and final features and functions of the design.

• ​How will the project impact Council rates?

• To fund this project, a 2.3% increase to rates was applied in 2024-25. This equated to an increase of $41 for the average household. We anticipate an increase at this similar level for a further two years for the Transforming Jetty Road Glenelg project, which will be completed by the end of 2027.

  Was the community consulted on the funding model for the project?

  Yes. It’s a legislative requirement that all councils draft an Annual Business Plan which is then publicly available for community feedback.

  The Draft 2024-25 Annual Business Plan and our Long-Term Financial Plan 2024-25 were released for community consultation from 24 April to 17 May 2024.

  In both plans, there was detailed information about the Transforming Jetty Road Glenelg project and the proposed funding model.

  A separate additional survey of 400 residents and 100 businesses was also conducted to ensure we had a broad representation of the community. Face-to-face interviews were conducted at six locations across the city with questions specifically about the Transforming Jetty Road Glenelg project.

• Was the community consulted on the funding model for the project?

• Yes. It’s a legislative requirement that all councils draft an Annual Business Plan which is then publicly available for community feedback.

  The Draft 2024-25 Annual Business Plan and our Long-Term Financial Plan 2024-25 were released for community consultation from 24 April to 17 May 2024.

  In both plans, there was detailed information about the Transforming Jetty Road Glenelg project and the proposed funding model.

  A separate additional survey of 400 residents and 100 businesses was also conducted to ensure we had a broad representation of the community. Face-to-face interviews were conducted at six locations across the city with questions specifically about the Transforming Jetty Road Glenelg project.

Traffic studies

• What are the traffic studies that have been released?
• We have released two traffic studies: Aimsun Report

  and SIDRA Intersection Results.
  
  

  The Aimsun Report

  The Aimsun Report is a network traffic model of the precinct. The benefit of Aimsun modelling is that it can replicate real-time movement of individual vehicles, capturing how changes to the road network (like road closures or pedestrianisation) impacts traffic flow across many roads rather than just one intersection or location. The model that was finalised in 2021 and utilised by Tonkin, a leading provider of engineering, environmental and consulting services, to inform Council on potential traffic flow impacts to the precinct under several traffic scenarios.

  Some of the scenarios tested in the Aimsun model matched similarly with Concept B and C, and we were able to forecast the change in traffic behaviour more accurately for our SIDRA intersection model.

  SIDRA Intersection Results

  The SIDRA Intersection model is another powerful tool often used alongside models like Aimsun. It is particularly valuable for assessing how individual intersections perform under differing traffic conditions, such as traffic signals and roundabouts. It provides reliable estimates of delays, queue lengths, and other key performance indicators.

  This SIDRA process was used to investigate and rapidly provide the outputs of different intersection configurations at Jetty Road/Moseley Street, and Gordon/Partridge/Jetty Road locations. While Aimsun is suited for network-level simulation, SIDRA excels at detailed, localised modelling — perfect for studying high-activity areas like Jetty Road intersections with Gordon Street or Moseley Street.
• Why are we releasing the traffic studies now?

• The Aimsun and Sidra reports are detailed and technical reports that were used in the development of the draft concept designs for the Transforming Jetty Road Glenelg project.

  The estimated precinct traffic impact maps that were developed for the community consultation are an easy-to-read version of the network impacts for concepts A, B and C, which were developed based on the Aimsun model and using new traffic volumes from 2024.

  Likewise, the estimated traffic delays identified for concepts A, B and C associated with the proposed traffic lights with pedestrian crossing at the Moseley Street/Jetty Road intersection, as communicated within the consultation, are a summary of the worst-case conditions experienced in SIDRA.

  During the consultation, some community members have requested that the detailed traffic reports be released. These reports have now been released and are now available on the consultation website – transformingjettyroad.com – and hard copies are available to view at the Brighton Civic Centre.

• Will the proposed concept designs have impacts on the surrounding traffic network?

• The proposed closure of the Jetty Road / Colley Terrace corner to private vehicles (concepts B and C) would redistribute traffic volumes into the surrounding network. For details on this, please view the estimated precinct traffic impact maps on transformingjettyroad.com. Additionally, the full Aimsun and Sidra traffic reports can be viewed on transformingjettyroad.com.

• It has been suggested that the data for the estimated traffic impact maps that are on the transformingjettyroad.com website used ‘off peak’ traffic data. Is the data based upon on-peak or off-peak traffic?

• There has been a misconception that the traffic data provided as part of this consultation, in particular the estimated precinct traffic impact maps, have been based on an ‘off-peak’ time for the Jetty Road precinct.

  Jetty Road serves multiple roles as a local high street, tram corridor, tourist precinct, and part of the road network. While we may perceive that Jetty Road should receive peak traffic volumes at the same time as Brighton Road does during the weekdays, the impacts of the proposed concepts A, B and C result in a more adverse impact to vehicle traffic in the precinct on the weekends. This is because there is a greater level of traffic that traverses Moseley Street, Jetty Road and Colley Terrace on the summer weekends.

  Therefore, as there would be a greater impact in the precinct on the summer weekend on Jetty Road, this is considered our ‘worst case’ scenario to develop a solution from which in traffic engineering terms is considered our ‘peak’ period.

  It is understood that weekday morning (8am-9am) and afternoon (3.45pm-4.45pm) peak periods still have an impact on the Jetty Road precinct and the traffic analysis undertaken included these weekday peak periods. However, based on Concepts A, B and C, the outputs from the traffic analysis indicates a less adverse impact on Moseley Street/Jetty Road that is not representative of the ‘worst case’ scenario previously identified.