Capital Works Program

Each year, Council invest significant funds to create and maintain the City's infrastructure for the benefit of our community.

A summary of works to be undertaken during the 2023/2024 financial year is provided below.

Further information can be found in the 2023/2024 Annual Business Plan and Budget.

To renew the roads at the following locations in accordance with Council's adopted Asset Management Plan:

Athelstone

  • Auriel Avenue
  • Schulze Court
  • Wicklow Avenue

Campbelltown

  • Pamela Avenue

Magill

  • Harrison Court

Newton

  • Forest Avenue
  • Frost Street
  • Woodley Avenue

Paradise

  • Elsinore Drive
  • Lochinvar Street
  • Riverview Drive

Rostrevor

  • Stradbroke Road

To construct new footpaths at the following locations:

Athelstone

  • Maryvale Road (Wadmore Park Car Park to Bus Stop 32 East)

Magill

  • Norton Summit Road (Woodforde Road to Coach House Drive)
  • Harrison Court (Patola Street to end)

Tranmere

  • Kings Grove (Magill Road to Hextall Avenue)

To replace the following footpaths in line with the adopted five year footpath program adopted on 17 December 2019:

Hectorville

  • Wembley Avenue (Sheppard Street to Laver Street)

Paradise

  • Doran Street (Melville Road to Gothic Drive)
  • Gothic Drive (Pitt Street to The Parkway)
  • Lower North East Road (Start of existing concrete path to Glen Court)

Rostrevor

  • Savas Road (St Bernards Road to Courtabie Avenue)
  • Grantley Avenue South (Moules Road to Morialta Road West)
  • Koonga Avenue (Rostrevor Avenue to Tyringa Avenue)
  • Koonga Avenue (St Bernards Road to Kingswell Avenue)

Stormwater Improvements - River Torrens Linear Park
To improve the existing stormwater outlets within Linear Park that directly discharge from current run off into the River Torrens. The works include CCTV camera investigations of existing underground networks, cleaning, upgrading and clearing of outlet discharge points and introducing scour protection. This scope will identify the high risk areas as the first of three stages.

Retention/Detention System - Reservoir Road, Paradise
To extend the underground drainage network with a retention/detention system.

Double Side Entry Pit - Melville Road, Campbelltown
To install a new double side entry pit with a litter basket and modify the existing pits in the existing drainage network.

Drainage Extension - Pulford Grove, Magill
To extend the underground drainage network on Pulford Grove to the creek, using an existing drainage easement running through a private property.

Traffic Safety Devices - Forest Avenue / Koonga Avenue, Rostrevor
To install new traffic islands, using recycled rubber, to improve safety at this intersection.

Traffic Safety Devices - Jury Avenue / Koonga Avenue, Rostrevor
To install new traffic islands, using recycled rubber, to improve safety at this intersection.

Traffic Safety Devices - Lincoln Road / Lincoln Road East, Paradise
To install new traffic islands, using recycled rubber, to improve safety at this intersection.

Traffic Safety Devices - Leonard Street, Magill
To install new traffic islands, using recycled rubber, to improve safety at this intersection.

Transport Plan (Southern Section) - Shakespeare Avenue
To install traffic control treatments at selected intersections along Shakespeare Avenue and concept/design of road safety treatments including a wombat crossing at the Gums Reserve precinct.

Replacement of Traffic Counters
To replace four traffic counters, which have reached the end of their useful life.

Renewal of Bus Stop Tactiles
To renew various bus stop tactile pavers across the City, as detailed within Council's adopted Asset Management Plan

Tree Island - 22 Gilbert Street Newton
To rectify root zone issues with a significant tree at this location, effecting the road and footpath. This project will fix the issue by constructing a tree island around the tree with permeable paving as part of the footpath.

Golf Course Playing Surfaces & Irrigation Upgrade
To upgrade the above ground irrigation system with new e-system and sprinklers, improve paving and install 4 additional sprinklers.

Entrance Sign - Athelstone Recreation Reserve
To install signage at the Athelstone Recreation Reserve to provide better way finding for the club and its users.

Tennis Court Lighting Upgrade - Campbelltown Tennis & Netball Club
To replace existing court lighting at the Campbelltown Tennis and Netball Club. This project will be funded by Council and the club.

Tennis Court Lighting Upgrade - Rostrevor Tennis Club
To replace existing court lighting at the Rostrevor Tennis Club. This project will be funding using equal funding from the State Government, Council and the clubs.

Cricket Pitch Renewal - Campbelltown Memorial Oval
To reconstruct the three concrete pitches adjacent Elsinore Drive at Paradise. This project is subject to a SACA grant of $30,000 and $10,000 from the East Torrens District Cricket Club.

Back Stop Fencing - Steve Woodcock Sports Centre
To replace the back stop fencing at the northern end of the main pitch at Steve Woodcock Sports Centre.

ARC Campbelltown Aquatic Space - LED Light Upgrade
To convert existing low life, high energy usage lights to LEDs that have a longer life and reduce overall energy costs.

ARC Campbelltown - Accessible Car Park - Lift
To construct a lift to provide safe and more inclusive access from the Level 1 car park to main entrance. This project will delayed until Council considers a report detailing the demand and investigating any potential for grants and suggested options to meet the access needs of users.

Court Resurfacing - Hectorville Sports and Community Club
To resurface 4 courts and reconstruct two courts at the Daly Oval complex. This project will be undertaken in partnership with the Hectorville Sports and Community Club and the State Government's Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing.

Master Plan Allocation - Paradise Recreation Plaza
This component of the annual allocation will be used to fund Capital New works at Paradise Recreation Plaza. In addition, there will be $153,000 carried forward from 2022/2023 to supplement this funding.

Additional Shade Structures - Thorndon Park
To provide additional shade over the western section of the Super Playground and parkour area. This project provides funding for three addtional shade structures within the play area.

Kuula Tapa (Koala Lane) Laneway Upgrade
To complete the landscape improvements along the laneway to Hudson Avenue. The work will include planting new trees, mulching and signage at each intersecting street.

Donald Street Reserve Upgrade
Following a consultation process, this project will rehabilitate existing equipment, use surplus equipment from Thorndon Park, as well as provide new play equipment to ensure the playground experience is balanced with Community needs. This upgrade is in line with the Playground and Exercise Equipment Plan.

Tranquil Court Reserve Upgrade
Following a consultation process, this project will rehabilitate existing equipment, use surplus equipment from Thorndon Park, as well as provide new play equipment to ensure the playground experience is balanced with Community needs. This upgrade is in line with the Playground and Exercise Equipment Plan.

Drinking Fountains along River Torrens Linear Park
To install additional drinking fountains on the path network along Linear Park, which are hygienic and provide a separate bowl for dogs to drink.

River Torrens Linear Path - Safety Fencing
To undertake the second of three stages to replace safety fencing along key sections of the River Torrens Linear Park. The fencing will protect the public from risk areas and promote the growth of key environmental areas.

Fourth Creek - Leabrook Drive / Forest Avenue Connectivity
As part of the Fourth Creek Trail Improvements and the Chain of Trails Masterplan, this project will improve connectivity within this section of the Fourth Creek Trail.

Thorndon Park Signage
To install an entry sign as a welcome statement to Thorndon Park.

Park Upgrades - Corner of Linwood Street and Reynell Road, Rostrevor
To improve the overall quality of the park located at the corner of Linwood Avenue and Reynell Road at Rostrevor.

Dennis Morrissey Park Improvements
Following the outcomes of a consultation process, improvements to the reserve include the installation of a picnic table setting, dog waste bin, BBQ, drinking fountain and shelter, along with the replacement of a bin. This upgrade is connected to successful grant funding linked to the Fourth Creek Trail Stage 3 improvements.

Park Upgrades - Corner of Malpas Avenue and Sandra Avenue, Rostrevor
To improve the overall quality of the park at the corner of Malpas Avenue and Sandra Avenue at Rostrevor.

Galloway Reserve Improvements
To refresh the playground equipment at this reserve.

Browser Bin Shelving - Campbelltown Library
To replace spine out shelving with face-out browsing shelving in children's non-fiction section. This will allows children to easily see books of interest to them, which encourages borrowing and improves children's literacy skills.

Replacement of Public Photocopiers - Campbelltown Library
To replace two of the existing photocopiers/printers in the library that are now out of contract.

Hectorville Community Centre Repainting
To repaint the Community Centre to maintain this well used facility.

Carpet Replacement - Athelstone Kindergym
To replace existing carpet at Athelstone Kindergym due to ongoing mould and moisture issues.

Projector Replacement - Campbelltown Function Centre
To replace the existing projector, which is 10 years old, as replacement globes for this model are no longer available.

Table and Chair Replacement - Foxfield Oval Hall
To replace 10 tables, 120 chairs and trollies at the Foxfield Oval Hall.

Table Replacement - Hectorville Community Centre
To purchase 30 new tables and 3 trolleys to replace the light weight tables that are unsafe to use for the older demographic users of this facility.

Additional Chairs - Campbelltown Memorial Oval Hall
To purchase an additional 55 chairs for the hall at Campbelltown Memorial Oval.

Tables and Chairs - Athelstone Community Hall
To purchase 20 new tables and 100 chairs, as most of the chairs are damaged and without chair feet to protect the floor.

Demolition - Old Campbelltown Kindergarten Hambledon Road
To demolish the building at 34a Hambledon Road, the former Campbelltown Kindergarten site. The building is leased until December 2023; after this time there is no further use for this building due to its age and design.

Purchase of Automated External Defibrillators for Council's Public Buildings
To purchase AED (Automated External Defibrillators) for all Council public buildings and facilities to compliance with the Automated External Defibrillators (Public Access) Act 2022 by 1 January 2025.

Networking Switches - Council Office
To install networking switches to ensure that Council's network has modern, reliable equipment that meets the current needs of users. The existing Cisco network switches have reached the end of their useful life and are no longer being supported with software updates. The purchase of these switches are critical for the ongoing security of Council's network.

Strategic Land Purchases
To provide an annual allocation of funding for strategic land acquisitions for the purpose of open space development as opportunities arise. This amount is annually indexed by LGPI.

Purchase of Rubbish Bins
To provide rubbish bins for newly created properties.

Replacement of Plant and Machinery
To replace the following plant and machinery to maximise fleet utilisation and reduce changeover costs:

  • 2 x Trucks
  • 1 x Loader
  • 1 x Roller
  • 1 x Ride on Mower
  • 4 x Vertical Rammer Plates
  • 1 x Mini Bus
  • 5 x Utes
  • 3 x Vans

These purchases are offset by proceeds from the sale of replaced assets and funding from the Asset Replacement Reserve.

Replacement of Leased IT Equipment
To replace leased computer equipment, which is ending during the 2023/2024 financial year. Council will purchase the replaced equipment outright due to the flexibility it provides around future replacement, along with reducing administrative overheads managing leases and invoices.

GPS Fleet Monitoring Hardware Replacement
To replace the existing GPS fleet monitoring devices as the 3G spectrum network they use is being turned off in June 2024. The new devices will have 4G/5G capability.