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.

For years our community has called for improvements to Jetty Road, saying that it is:

• tired, outdated and out of touch with major coastal destinations
• overcrowded in summer
• concerning for pedestrians and their safety, particularly in the Coast zone.

The Transforming Jetty Road project aims to:

• reclaim Jetty Road for pedestrians
• elevate South Australia’s top coastal destination
• develop a greener and modern precinct
• improve infrastructure for future generations

Jetty Road is one kilometre in length and supports 19 side streets and laneways and more than 300 businesses. Because of this, the Transforming Jetty Road, Glenelg project is being staged over three years and in three zones – City, Transition and Coast.

• The City zone starts at the Brighton Road intersection and extends west to the Partridge / Gordon streets intersection.
• The Transition zone runs west from the Partridge/ Gordon streets intersection and finishes at Sussex Street.
• The Coast zone extends west of Sussex Street along Jetty Road and Colley Terrace, finishing at Hope Street. It also includes the Moseley Street junction with Jetty Road and the southern side of Moseley Square.

• City zone construction: From Spring 2024 to mid-2025
• Coast and Transition zones construction: From mid-2025 to 2027

Construction in the Coast and Transition zones is currently programmed to align with the Department for 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 construction program for Transforming Jetty Road Glenelg is currently being developed with the release of these final concept designs.

The Transforming Jetty Road Glenelg project will be completed in 2027.

The community identified pedestrian safety as their highest priority for Transforming Jetty Road. As the Jetty Road/Moseley Street intersection is one of the busiest for pedestrians, vehicles and public transport, we proposed installing traffic lights with pedestrian crossing at this intersection to give pedestrians protected times to cross.

71% of survey respondents were supportive of this proposal, which will significantly improve pedestrian safety and reduce the risk of collisions.

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 while reducing noise and vehicle emissions.

69% of survey respondents were extremely supportive or supportive of reducing the speed limit on Jetty Road from 40km/h to 30km/h.

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

Mountable kerbs (also known as roll on/roll off kerbs) are gently sloped kerbs designed 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. 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.

Mountable kerbs will be installed on Jetty Road in car parks west of Chapel Plaza with the support of 66% of survey respondents.

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).

Disability Discrimination Act-compliant continuous footpaths will be installed on some side streets intersecting with 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.

Yes, we are adding trees and greenery wherever we can, where it does not compromise underground services, impede road operations or result in any more car park losses than necessary.

Unfortunately, the complex system of underground services below Jetty Road footpaths places significant restrictions on where we can add trees and greenery along the road.

Yes, parking on Jetty Road is still an important feature of this street and the precinct which supports more than 330 businesses.

There are more than 3,000 car parks within a 4-minute walk of Jetty Road, Glenelg. There are six off-street car parks in the Jetty Road precinct, with two hours free car parking available in the two Partridge Street car parks.

We’re maintaining as many car parks as we can.

We will be removing only 25 car parks across the Jetty Road precinct (City, Coast and Transition zones) to install the new traffic lights, comply with current road regulations and increase greenery.

View the car parking map for indicative car park loss locations.

22 car parking spaces will be removed from the Coast and Transition zones. Three spaces have been removed from the City zone. This results in total of 25 parking spaces being removed from the precinct due to the Transforming Jetty Road project.

Traffic lights with a pedestrian crossing will be installed on the intersection of Jetty Road/Moseley Street to regulate and guide traffic and give pedestrians clear, protected times to cross, thereby reducing the risk of collisions in this pedestrian-heavy intersection.

Council will seek approval under the applicable legislation for the reduction of speed limit from 40km/h to 30km/h along the length of Jetty Road and part of Colley Terrace to improve community safety.

These changes help address our community’s call to put pedestrian safety first.

Traffic studies detailing the impact of each draft concept design on the surrounding traffic network were published for the community’s information during the consultation period. These studies identified potential traffic delays with the installation of traffic lights with pedestrian crossing at the Jetty Road/Moseley Street intersection.

View the traffic studies here.

Community consultation results show 71% of survey respondents support the installation of the traffic lights despite increased traffic wait times at this intersection, underlining the community’s priority for pedestrian safety.

The Glenelg tram will remain a vital asset for residents and tourists.

There are no planned changes to tram operations. The tram will continue to service Jetty Road and terminate in Moseley Square.

We’re working with the Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT) to investigate how we can improve tram stops infrastructure to align with upgrades to Jetty Road.

DIT is currently working on a Tram Grade Separation project which will see the temporary closure of the Glenelg tram line from August 2025 until January 2026.

These works are separate from the Transforming Jetty Road project however we are working closely with DIT to align necessary road works with their construction program to minimise further disruptions to residents, traders and visitors to Jetty Road.

In 2025, the State Government’s Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT) will undertake a tram-grade separation project to remove three level crossings in Plympton and Morphettville, which will require a temporary closure of the Glenelg tram line.

There are short-term tram closures planned over some weekends until August 2025 as DIT prepares for major work.

The Glenelg tram line will then close in the second half of 2025, with services scheduled to resume late January 2026 in time for school to resume.

These works are separate from the Transforming Jetty Road project however we are working closely with DIT to align necessary road works with their construction program to minimise further disruptions to residents, traders and visitors to Jetty Road.

Click here to read more about the Tram Grade Separation Projects

Community consultation on the draft concept designs for the Coast and Transition zones commenced on Monday 3 March 2025 and closed on Wednesday 16 April 2025.

In accordance with Section 32 of the Road Traffic Act 1961 (SA), we continued to accept submissions on proposed road closures until Council met to consider all feedback on Tuesday 10 June 2025.

• 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).

The feedback from this community consultation was used to inform Council’s decisions on the next steps for Transforming Jetty Road Glenelg.

Council considered the community’s feedback and formal submissions as part of Section 32 of the Road Traffic Act 1961 (SA) 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.

The consultation process had 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.

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

Council informed the community about proposed road closures and provided 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).

We accepted submissions on proposed road closures until Council met to decide on the final design concept on Tuesday 10 June 2025.

The final design concept decided upon by the Council does not require the closure of any roads, or parts of roads. This decision was informed by all feedback from the public, including submissions on road closures as required by Section 32 of the Road Traffic Act 1961 (SA).

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

The City zone is a section of Jetty Road, Glenelg, which starts at the Brighton Road intersection and extends west to the Partridge Street/Gordon Street intersection.

It extends into three side streets off Jetty Road – Rose Street, Eitzen Street and Newmans Lane.

Renewal work in the City zone began in the spring of 2024 and includes:

• Improved stormwater to reduce ponding on the footpaths, parking bays and the road
• Installation of new continuous paved footpaths
• Enhancement of pedestrian safety with Disability Discrimination Act compliant and improved pedestrian areas

We’re also working on:

• Increased greenery and use of water-sensitive urban design elements to reduce urban heat
• Installation of artistic lighting and new street furniture
• A new entry statement at the Brighton Road end of Jetty Road.

After a six-month procurement process, Outside Ideas have been selected as the preferred contractor to deliver construction for the City zone.

Outside Ideas have demonstrated experience and commitment to delivering quality infrastructure and understands the importance of keeping the street operational during construction.

Work in the City zone began in October 2024 with essential work on stormwater infrastructure.

Project construction work began in November 2024, with completion set for mid-2025.

The majority of construction works in this zone are renewal of existing assets, including the addition of greenery, creative and functional street lighting, and furniture.

As there will be no change to the function or layout of the City zone section of the street, the design plans for the City zone have been released for the information of the community.

In March 2025, we released draft concept designs for the Transition and Coast zones for community consultation.

The community was invited to review the designs and provide feedback to help shape the next steps for the Transforming Jetty Road project.

This included seeking feedback and submissions for any road and traffic changes contained within each draft concept design.

Three car parks have been removed in the City zone to comply with road regulations.

Yes. The existing accessible car park will be upgraded to be Disability Discrimination Act compliant. This will also create an opportunity to provide parking for motorbikes and scooters near this location.

The key elements of the Coast and Transition zones of Jetty Road, Glenelg will include:

• The installation of new traffic lights with pedestrian crossing on the intersection of Jetty Road/Moseley Street
• Installation of new Juperana stone pavers on footpaths
• Footpaths at road level from the Jetty Road junction with Sussex Street, into Moseley Street to Elizabeth Street and along Colley Terrace to Hope Street
• Mountable kerbs west of Chapel Plaza
• Disability Discrimination Act-compliant continuous footpaths on some side streets intersecting with Jetty Road to give pedestrians right of way.

Construction in the Coast and Transition zones is scheduled to commence in mid-2025 to align with the Department for Infrastructure and Transport’s planned six-month closure of the Glenelg tram line as part of their Tram Grade Separation Project. The Transforming Jetty Road project is scheduled for completion in 2027.

Construction in the Coast and Transition zones is scheduled to commence in mid-2025 to align with the Department for Infrastructure and Transport’s planned six-month closure of the Glenelg tram line as part of their Tram Grade Separation Project. The Transforming Jetty Road project is scheduled for completion in 2027.

$40 million has been allocated to deliver the project.

The Transforming Jetty Road project will be funded with $10 million secured from the Australian Government under its Priority Community Infrastructure Program and $30 million from Council over three years. Council is continuing to seek grant funding opportunities.

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.

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.

The funding model for Transforming Jetty Road Glenelg project was endorsed following the consultation on the 2024-25 Annual Business Plan. Council discussed at length the funding options for this project and made a decision in the best interests for the future of the city.