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Adelaide City Council notes progress on street upgrades and capital projects

Recent council updates cover infrastructure spending and rule changes that affect pedestrian areas, green spaces and transport access for residents in Adelaide and North Adelaide.

By Adelaide Policy Desk · Published 25 July 2026

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Adelaide City Council has reported on several infrastructure projects and regulatory adjustments during recent briefings. These include the completion of a pedestrian-only zone on Charles Street and ongoing work under the Mainstreet Revitalisation Program.

The updates come from council documents and a CEO briefing that outlined capital spending and transport rule changes. The information directly addresses how public spaces and movement rules are being adjusted in central Adelaide and North Adelaide.

Infrastructure spending and completed works

Council records show investment of over $46 million into capital projects. This includes conversion of the former Adelaide Aquatic Centre site into a community playing field and upgrades to James Place. Charles Street has been converted to a pedestrian-only zone through a $5 million project that added greenery, new stone paving, expanded dining space and improved lighting.

Construction continues on the Mainstreet Revitalisation Program along Gouger Street, Hindley Street, Hutt Street and Melbourne Street. Design work for O'Connell Street is being finalised. These projects alter the layout and use of streets that residents and visitors pass through daily.

Tree planting and transport rule changes

In 2024/25 the council planted 273 new street trees across Adelaide and North Adelaide, above the annual target of 200 trees. A recent CEO briefing also covered new requirements for cyclists to dismount under Australian road rules and an agreement to end e-scooter parking in favour of designated docking areas by June 30th.

These measures change how people move through local streets and access public areas. Residents who cycle, use e-scooters or walk in the affected zones will encounter the updated rules and facilities.

Further details on the projects and rule implementation are contained in the cited council documents. No additional timelines beyond those stated in the records have been provided.

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