Rain garden, pedestrian paths in $4m proposal for reserve upgrade in Adelaide’s south
A rain garden and new multi-use paths will be constructed under a proposal to upgrade two popular reserves in Adelaide’s south. See the plans
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A rain garden and new multi-use paths will be constructed under a $4m proposal to upgrade the Alawoona Reserves in Mitchell Park.
The Alawoona Streetscape and Wetland Reserve Project – jointly funded between Renewal SA, Marion Council and Green Adelaide – would also see the construction of park furniture and public art.
Renewal SA executive director Todd Perry said the development would be a major focal point in the area.
“This will become a real statement entrance to the west of District, whilst delivering high levels of public green space and blending the project boundary with the existing neighbourhood, creating a greater overall sense of community,” Mr Perry said.
“One of the development conditions at Tonsley is to create a wetlands that can improve the water quality of the stormwater captured across the district.
“By working in partnership with council, we have not only been able to deliver on these sustainability outcomes but expand the project to encompass the reserve on the southern side of Alawoona Ave too.”
The development will deliver new cycling and pedestrian pathways connecting to the Flinders Greenway, Tonsley Railway Station and the Mitchell Park Sports and Community Hub.
More parking spaces will be built close to the nearby train station to assist commuters, with off-street parking at the reserve also built to “support use”.
Marion Mayor Kris Hanna said the project would “brighten up the area and deliver good environmental outcomes”.
“We will extend the upgrade by planting several fig trees along Alawoona Ave, improving the roundabout area and adding new pedestrian and cyclist pathways connecting to the Tonsley Innovation District,” he said.
Adelaide-based engineering construction specialist Camco have been chosen as the successful contractor for the project – with works expected to be completed by the end of August.
Alawoona Ave will be closed east of Bradley Grove from June 3 to June 7 during construction.
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