The Transforming Jetty Road Glenelg project will elevate Glenelg as Adelaide’s premiere coastal shopping, dining and entertainment destination. This once-in-a-generation development will preserve Jetty Road’s unique culture and history, while at the same time future-proofing it for generations to come.

The project will transform the precinct into a modern, safe, vibrant and accessible destination for all who live here and visit.

Construction in the City zone began in spring 2024 and is scheduled for completion in mid-2025.

A six-week community consultation on three draft concepts for the Coast and Transition zones was held in March-April 2025 during which more than 2,000 responses were received from the community and helped to inform the final concept plans. Construction in the Coast and Transition zones is scheduled to begin in mid-2025, with the project due for completion in 2027.

Reclaim Jetty Road for pedestrians

We’re installing traffic lights at the intersection of Jetty Road/Moseley Street to give pedestrians protected times to cross this busy area.

We’re also reducing the speed limit on Jetty Road to 30 km/h to improve community safety.

We’re installing continuous footpaths on side streets and laneways to meet Disability Discrimination Act standards and give pedestrians priority over vehicles.

The corner of Jetty Road and Colley Terrace will remain open to all vehicles.

Elevate South Australia’s top coastal destination

We’re making the footpaths the same level as the road from the junction of Jetty Road and Sussex Street to the junction of Colley Terrace and Hope Street. This, along with mountable kerbs for some parking spaces, will make this a flexible area for use for events and activations.

We’ll be working with Moseley Square businesses to develop plans for refreshing the outdoor dining area on the southern side of the square to create an attractive path to the world-renowned Glenelg Beach and Glenelg Jetty.

Develop a greener and modern precinct

We’ll lay new Juperana stone pavers along Jetty Road to give it a consistent look, with the lighter color helping to reduce urban heat.

We’re adding greenery and trees where we can, refreshing street furniture, and increasing space that can be used for outdoor dining.

Improve infrastructure for future generations

We’re improving stormwater networks, kerbing and road surfaces in the precinct. We’re maintaining as many car parks as we can, removing only 24 car parks across the Jetty Road precinct to install the new traffic lights, comply with current road regulations and increase greenery. More than 3,000 on and off-street parking will remain available through the Jetty Road precinct.

We’re also keeping public transportation as it is—trams and buses will continue to serve Glenelg residents and visitors.