We've been constructing a shared use path for pedestrians and cyclists between the lake in West Lakes and the River Torrens outfall channel.
The project aligns paths through open space areas next to the Grange Lakes drainage channel, along the creek next to Kirkcaldy Reserve, through linear reserves near Cudmore Terrace and next to the Henley & Grange Memorial Oval before winding its way through local streets to the River Torrens.
This corridor is mentioned in several of our strategic documents, including the Open Space Strategy, the Strategy for Walking & Cycling and the Corporate Plan.
The shared paths are 2.5 metres wide. This makes them a safe, accessible, all-weather off-road route for cyclists, school children, parents with prams and the mobility impaired.
We've upgraded the paths with public lighting, safety barrier fencing and new crossings over streets.
Completed Stages:
Between Trimmer Parade and Grange Railway line, were completed in 2014/15.
Concept Plan - Stages 1 and 2
Between Grange Railway Line and Jetty Street was completed in 2015/16.
Concept Plan - Stage 3
Section alongside Napier Drive was completed in 2020.
Concept Plan - Stage 4
Construction of a 2.5 metre wide reinforced concrete path, viewing deck, seating, retaining wall and public lighting in the section between Napier Drive and Jetty Street (alongside The Grange - the former home of Captain Charles Sturt) was completed in October 2023.
Concept Plan - Stage 4B
Construction works through Kirkcaldy Park (between Beach Street and Grange Road) were completed in 2016/17. These works involved replacement of the existing 1.2 metre wide path with a 2.5 metre wide reinforced concrete path, construction of new fencing and installation of new LED public lighting.
Concept Plan - Stage 5
Construction works through Colin Sellars Reserve (between Grange Road and Marlborough Street) were completed in 2017/18. These works involved construction of a new 2.5 metre wide reinforced concrete path and installation of new LED public lighting and planting of new trees.
Concept Plan - Stage 6
Atkin Street to Henley Beach Road along Cudmore Terrace was completed in 2023/24.
Current and Upcoming Works:
| Stage | Status |
|---|---|
| Stage 7 | Construction of Stage 7 (Marlborough Street to North Street) was completed in August 2026. |
| Stage 8 | Construction of Stage 8 (North Street to Atkin Street), which runs through Chambers Reserve and Henley & Grange Memorial Reserve, will commence in September 2026 and is expected to be completed in April 2027. Concept plans can be found on our YourSay page. Community consultation for stages 7 & 8 can be found here. |
| Stages 10 - 12 | These stages are still to be defined and will depend on future budget allocations. |
More information
8408 1111
council@charlessturt.sa.gov.au