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.

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• tired, outdated and out of touch with major coastal destinations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 will be 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, Colley Terrace, and the southern side of Moseley Square.

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

All three zones will be completed by 2027.

The project scope includes the entrances of the side streets that intersect with Jetty Road, but not the entire side street. How much a side street will be upgraded will be on a case-by-case basis and dependent on its current use.

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

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

The project is looking at options to create flexible spaces to minimise any loss of car parking. Some spaces may be considered for removal, to allow for improved pedestrian safety, widened footpaths and increased green spaces, but this will be included in the concept designs for each zone.

In the City zone, there will be a reduction of two car parks to increase cyclists’ safety and remove potential conflicts with vehicles. This also provides an opportunity for increased greenery.

The existing accessible car park in the City zone will be upgraded to be Disability Discrimination Act compliant. This will also create an opportunity to provide parking for motorbikes/scooters near this location.

Parking losses in the Transition and Coast zones will be confirmed once Council decides on final designs.

The draft concept designs presented to the community for consultation propose some changes to current traffic operations.

Feedback on the proposed changes will be considered by Council before any change is undertaken.

Putting people first is an important principle of the Transforming Jetty Road project.

Draft concept designs presented for community consultation included new continuous footpaths, traffic lights at the Jetty Road/Moseley Street intersection, attractive streetscapes and connected laneways and side streets.

View the draft concept designs.

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 mid-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 through May to August 2026 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

The project team is working alongside businesses and residents to reduce disruption during construction and retain as much of the normal street operations as possible.

We’re making sure we understand their operational requirements and, where possible, programming construction to accommodate their normal business hours.

We’re also working closely with the Jetty Road Mainstreet Committee on promotional activities to let the public know that Jetty Road remains open for business and help attract people to the precinct.

We’re providing signage in the area to assist visitors and residents navigate construction areas and continue to access businesses and services along Jetty Road and directing people to alternative parking facilities where needed.

Read more on our dedicated Business Support page.

We are working closely with businesses to ensure they retain access to their business during their normal operating time.

We will also provide support with wayfinding signage to ensure visitors can access businesses and promote widely that Jetty Road, Glenelg is still open for business.

Shopfronts and associated infrastructure belong to private landowners. Council has limited influence over changes to those properties.

A key priority for the project is to ensure that all works completed by the City of Holdfast Bay along Jetty Road are accessible to everyone and aligned with the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA).

Please note Council can't enforce existing businesses to meet current DDA requirements. However, we will work with private businesses and assist them (where possible) to convert their existing business entrances to meet DDA requirements.

Council offers Shopfront Grants available to Holdfast Bay businesses and commercial property owners. This scheme relies upon 50% contributions from either the landlord or business owner with a $5,000 capped investment from Council.

The Shopfront Grants are aimed at encouraging businesses and landowners to improve their presence on the street, increase activation, and improve the aesthetic value of their property/ business. Council will be actively advertising and promoting this initiative during the project.

A core objective of the project is to make the precinct more attractive to new businesses and activation, which, when done correctly, will strongly support attracting private investment in the precinct, particularly around the foreshore and improving the offering along and the attraction of Jetty Road.

More information on support and resources available to Jetty Road business owners and traders can be found on the Business Support page.

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.

Two car parks will be removed to improve safety for cyclists. This also provides an opportunity for increased greenery.

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.

In March 2025, three draft concept design plans for the Transition and Coast zones of Jetty Road were released for community consultation.

Each draft concept design presents varying levels of transformation for the precinct with the key vision of:

• Reclaiming Jetty Road for pedestrians
• Elevating South Australia’s top coastal destination
• Developing a greener and modern precinct
• Improving infrastructure for future generations

Feedback from the consultation process is being considered by Council to help inform final designs for the Transition and Coast zones.

Once approved, final designs will be released for the information of the community.

View the draft concept designs

Community consultation for draft concept designs for the Transition and Coast zones were released for community consultation from 3 March to 16 April 2025.

More than 1,000 submissions were received in what was the biggest response in recent years to a Holdfast Bay consultation.

Feedback from community consultation is being prepared for Council to inform their decision on final designs and function of the Transition and Coast zones.

There has been engagement about this project since 2017, when the community and the stakeholders were engaged on the draft Jetty Road Glenelg Masterplan, with 764 residents responding. In addition, 108 traders were interviewed separately to seek feedback on the draft Masterplan.

Council received additional feedback about Jetty Road through other formal community engagement projects including the annual Quality of Life Survey, the Annual Business Plan and Glenelg Dry Area community engagement.

In March 2025, three draft concept design plans for the Transition and Coast zones of Jetty Road were released for community consultation.

More than 2,000 submissions were received in what was the biggest response in recent years to a Holdfast Bay consultation.

Feedback from community consultation is being prepared for Council to inform their decision on final designs and function of the Transition and Coast zones.

Learn more about the community consultation.

Yes. The project team can be contacted via the Contact Us information on this page.

Detailed information on draft concept designs for Jetty Road presented for community consultation can be found here.

$40 million has been allocated to deliver the project.

Council has secured $10 million from the Australian Government to help deliver the Coast zone. The remaining $30 million will be funded by Council.

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.

While Council was successful in securing the $10 million grant from the Australian Government, Council exhaustively explored options for seeking State Government funding. Unfortunately, the State does not contribute to high street upgrades due to them being council infrastructure. At this stage, Transforming Jetty Road Glenelg does not meet any State Government grant criteria.