Gibson Street Streetscape Upgrade

Project Completed

The Gibson Street Upgrade (between Eighth Street and Thirteenth Street) was completed in August 2026.

Gibson Street Upgrade

We’re upgrading Gibson Street (between Eighth Street and Thirteenth Street) in the 2025/26 financial year to improve safety, accessibility and the overall look and feel of the street.

The project includes both road and footpath renewal, as well as new trees and greening improvements.

Key works include:

Road, pavement and kerb renewal (where needed)
New footpaths using a mix of red clay and grey pavers (DDA compliant)
Upgraded kerb ramps to improve accessibility
Kerb buildouts at intersections on the northern side to slow traffic
New and retained trees based on community feedback

Project Background

Gibson Street has been identified for upgrade as part of Council’s asset renewal program, with works planned between Eighth Street and Thirteenth Street. Many of the road and footpath surfaces are nearing the end of their life, and the street has been prioritised for renewal. In November 2023, Council endorsed a plan that includes:

Road, footpath and kerb renewal
Kerb buildouts to improve pedestrian safety
Road surface print treatment at the intersection of Ninth St & Hawker St intersection
Greening and tree planting improvements

A driveway link between Seventh and Eighth Street was also completed earlier as part of the project.

Community feedback from tree planting consultation in August/September 2024 has helped shape the final design.

Previous Consultation

Following community feedback in late 2024, a hybrid planting solution has been developed for Gibson Street.

Western side: Keep Bottlebrush trees and add Crepe Myrtles
Eastern side: Replace Bottlebrush trees with Crepe Myrtles
Larger verges: Plant 13 Chinese Pistachio trees

Overall, this will see 18 trees removed, 38 retained, and up to 54 new trees planted, creating a greener and more diverse street.

To read more about the Community Consultation to date, please visit our dedicated community engagement site Your Say Charles Sturt.

Timeline of Construction/ Ongoing Updates

July 2025 Update	We are currently finalising the design for the Gibson Street Upgrade to align with community expectations and detailed technical requirements.
September 2025	Procurement for construction is expected to commence around mid-September 2025.
October 2025	Works have begun on site, with early preparation underway to make way for new trees and landscaping later in the project.
November 2025	Tree and stump removal across Gibson Street has now been completed. SAPN civil works are well underway. Concrete kerb and spoon drain works are progressing along the street. Footpath paving has commenced. Stormwater drainage installation is underway. Irrigation pipework installation has also begun.
January 2026	Works are tracking well, with an important milestone reached this month thanks to the removal of the SAPN stobie poles.
February 2026	Profiling and asphalt road works are underway on Gibson Street between Eighth Street and Fourteenth Street. Temporary road closures and detours are in place to allow these works to be completed safely. New asphalt is being laid in sections along the street, weather permitting.
March 2026	Major road, footpath, kerb and greening works are now complete. Temporary lighting has been installed in sections of Gibson Street to maintain visibility and safety until the permanent lighting upgrade is completed.
April 2026	Landscaping works are scheduled to occur late April, depending on weather conditions.
July 2026	The project is completed, pending lighting installation by SAPN.
August 2026	Permanent street lighting installation to be undertaken by SAPN.

Regular updates on construction progress and any major changes will be provided on this page.
Residents and stakeholders directly impacted by the works will also receive written notification from the contractor with key information about timing and impacts.