Current Projects
There are a number of works happening around the council district at any time. Please take note of all posted signs, reduction in speed limits, and the direction of workers at the site. This will ensure your safety when near a work site and the safety of the workers.
Click on the links below for a full description of each project currently underway. A map of current projects is available on eMaps.
For information on completed projects visit the completed projects page.
| Project | Township | Description | Financial Year | Budget $000s | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative Energy | Multiple | New sports lighting Cameron Road Oval and re-configuring power distribution at ESC | 2024/25 | 150 | In progress |
| Automated External Defibrillator | Multiple | The inclusion of Automated External Defibrillator (AED's) in council buildings and vehicles will meet the relevant statutory requirements and will provide associated benefit to local community members. | 2024/25 | 58 | The Act, legislating the installation of AEDs comes into effect 1 January 2026. Council is pursing grant funding for AEDs at eligible sites |
| Bollen Road Upgrade Design | Mount Barker | Detailed design for the Bollen Road upgrade in future years, incorporating changes resulting from community engagement in 2023/24. | 2024/25 | 270 | In progress |
| Bridges/Culverts Renewal Program | Multiple | Program | ongoing | 386 | In progress |
| Buildings Renewal Program | Multiple | Program | ongoing | 977 | In progress |
| Car Park Renewal | Hahndorf | Hahndorf Recreation Grounds drainage improvement and sealing of main and toilet carparks. | 2024/25 | 249 | Not started |
| City Centre Catalyst | Mount Barker | Completion of detailed design for the town square including consideration of the adjacent Market Shed and integration with potential uses of broader area. | 2023/24 | 268 | Ongoing |
| Door Control Upgrades | Mount Barker | Upgrade of existing door control and alarm systems in Council Buildings to enable all users appropriate access and control of the space. | 2024/25 | 46 | Complete |
| Echunga Main Street Detailed Design | Echunga | Detailed design for the Echunga Main Street upgrade in future years. | 2024/25 | 110 | In progress |
| Echunga Recreation Grounds Water Tanks | Echunga | Building fire safety requirement | 2024/25 | 200 | Procurement |
| Fidler Lane Closure at Heysen Boulevard | Mount Barker | 2023/24 | In progress | ||
| Flaxley Road/Rainbird Drive intersection | Mount Barker | Council contribution for the construction by the Department for Infrastructure and Transport of the intersection of Flaxley Road and Rainbird Drive. | 2024/25 | 513 | |
| Footpath Renewal Program | Multiple | Program | ongoing | 649 | In progress |
| Hartmann and Alexandrina Road Intersection Design | Mount Barker | Detailed design of an upgraded intersection of these roads to accommodate existing and future traffic volumes and turn movements as well as improvements for pedestrian and cyclist movements. | 2024/25 | 100 | In progress |
| Heysen Boulevard Railway Level Crossing | Mount Barker | Council's contribution in the joint project between Council and the State Government to construct Heysen Boulevard Railway Level Crossing. | 2024/25 | 2400 | Complete |
| Kerb Renewal Program | Multiple | Program - annual kerning renewal program will target kerbs that have become unserviceable | ongoing | 516 | In progress |
| Mawson Battunga Nottage Intersection | Meadows | As per township plan | 2021/22 | Deferred | |
| Macclesfield Institute Ramp Installation | Macclesfield | Building fire safey requirement. | 2024/25 | 100 | Scope to be Reviewed |
| Mount Barker Tourist Park Renewal Program | Mount Barker | Replacement of cabins, appliances and civil works. | 2024/25 | 1358 | In progress |
| Mount Barker Town Square | Mount Barker | Completion of detailed design and following procurement, commencement of construction of the town square part of the City Centre site. | 2024/25 | 1916 | |
| Nairne Dog Park | Nairne | Prepare a design concept and build a fenced dog park in Nairne with a small dog and large dog enclosures. | 2023/24 | 170 | In progress |
| Nairne Main Street | Nairne | Design and construction of Nairne Main Street (Stage 2.4B) and Nairne Main Street (Stage 2.5) including civil, streetscape and asset renewal works. | 2024/25 | 849 | |
| Nairne Sports Club Lights | Nairne | Council's financial contribution to provide Nairne Sports Club with the lighting required for training and the ability to host night games within the community. | 2024/25 | 50 | |
| New Footpath Program | Multiple | Ten year investment into building new footpaths across the district to extend and provide a safe and healthy footpath network. | ongoing | 1000 | In progress |
| Nottage Road Upgrade | Meadows | Completion of the upgrade of approximately 380 metres of road including pavement widening, kerbing, footpath, storm water, street lighting, recycled water and resurfacing. | 2024/25 | 144 | Complete |
| Open Space Renewal Program | Multiple | Program - renewal of public realm assets including board walks and park furniture. | 2024/25 | 415 | |
| Paech Road Upgrade - Design | Mount Barker | Detailed design for the Paech Road upgrade in future years, incorporating changes resulting from community engagement in 2023/24. | 2024/25 | I310 | |
| Playground Renewal Program | Multiple | Program - replacement of playground equipment due to age and condition | ongoing | 184 | Complete |
| Playing Surfaces Renewal Program | Multiple | Program - replacement of existing sports field surfaces as identified by asset condition inspection works. | ongoing | 168 | Complete |
| Regional Aquatic and Leisure Centre | Mount Barker | Construction of a new aquatic facility in Bald Hills Road adjacent to the Summit Sports and Recreation Park. | 2024/25 | 19,651 | In progress |
| RV Parks | Mount Barker Macclesfield | Establish designated RV Parks within existing townships to provide short term recreational vehicle accommodation that assists to drive tourism and investment. | 2024/25 | 33 | Discussions underway with community |
| Sealed Road Resurfacing Program | Multiple | Program - annual program of resealing the sealed road network. | ongoing | 3379 | In progress |
| Sims Road Concept Design | Mount Barker | Concept design for the Sims Road upgrade in future years. | 2024/25 | 100 | |
| Springs Road East Bridge Design | Mount Barker | Concept design for the Springs Road (East) Bridge over Mount Barker Creek incorporating strengthening and widening. | 2024/25 | 30 | |
| Springs Road (East) Concept Design - 1A and 1B | Mount Barker | Concept design for the Springs Road (East) upgrade in future years, having consideration of pedestrians and cclist needs and road pavement renewal | 2024/25 | 360 | In progress |
| Stephen Street Renewal | Mount Barker | Continue the upgrade of stormwater infrastructure in Stephen Street between Gawler Street and Morphett Street as part of the streetscape upgrade. | 2024/25 | 206 | In progress |
| Stormwater Renewal Program | Multiple | Program | ongoing | 184 | In progress |
| Summit Precinct Expression of Interest | Mount Barker | Finalisation of the Summit Precinct Expression of Interest (EOI) campaign and strategic land purchases for the continued development of Councils leisure and entertainment precinct. | 2024/25 | 6000 | In progress |
| Unsealed Roads Resheeting Program | Multiple | Program - resheeting/renewal of the unsealed road network. | ongoing | 1859 | In progress |