Port Adelaide, McLaren Parade, $1.85 million plan to turn it into ‘premium boulevard’
Take a fly-through of the $1.85m upgrade planned for McLaren Parade in Port Adelaide, that will transform the street into a “premium boulevard”. SEE THE VIDEO
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Port Adelaide Enfield Council has released a flyover showcasing its $1.85 million plan to upgrade McLaren Parade and help “bring the Port back to life”.
The video highlights the vision to transform the strip, from Commercial Road to Timpson Street, into a “premium boulevard” that gives priority to pedestrians and cyclists.
Under the plan, the road, which sits in the heart of the Port, would become a “vibrant, green, pedestrian-focused environment” that would enable the area to continue to grow.
The street would be made one-way and kerbs removed, landscaping and trees increased, public art installed and spaces created that allowed people to gather.
“This McLaren Parade streetscape project links with a number of other exciting projects we are undertaking in the area, which will encourage visitors and residents alike to use and enjoy the streets and wharves of Port Adelaide,” the video said.
The State Government would contribute $600,000 to the project, and the council would fund the remainder of its cost.
The road project would complement a world-class Rydges Hotel that has been approved for McLaren Parade, just metres from the Port Adelaide waterfront.
The six-storey hotel will have a restaurant and outdoor dining on its ground floor and 131 hotel rooms on levels one to five.
The council is planning to undertake the road upgrade in two stages, to work in with the construction of the hotel.
Stage one is scheduled to start in the first half of next year and will be from Timpson to Lipson streets.
This will be followed by stage two works, from Lipson Street to Commercial Road.
Port Adelaide Enfield Mayor Claire Boan said last week the McLaren Parade upgrade would create an “exciting public space in the heart of the Port”.
“This is a key part or reigniting our spectacular river and local heritage precinct, and we can’t wait to see the area come to life with people walking and cycling through the revitalised shard precinct,” Ms Boan said.
The council is currently asking the community for its views on the road upgrade.
Visit haveyoursay.cityofpae.sa.gov.au to give your feedback.