Major projects set to boost Salisbury

WORDS Erica Visser

MAJOR PROJECTS

SET TO BOOST SALISBURY

$2.2m The Paddocks Masterplan A number of large-scale projects are prioritised for the 2020/21 financial year, with a focus on bolstering Salisbury’s economy to assist it in recovering from the impact of COVID-19.

As part of the 2020/21 budget, Council has endorsed a $100 million COVID-19 Infrastructure Recovery Program. The program will bring a number of major projects forward to boost capital expenditure over the next two years, prioritising northern businesses to reinvigorate the local economy.

A wrap up of some of the major projects can be found below.

Burton Community Hub $5 million over two years The Burton Community Hub will draw inspiration from the City’s existing hubs at Mawson Lakes, Ingle Farm, Para Hills and, most recently, the Salisbury Community Hub.

More than 18,000 questionnaires have been sent to local business and homes within the area so Council will have a better understanding of what the community wants to see in the new hub. The planning and design is due to begin early next year.

$6m $7 million over two years As part of the ongoing revitalisation of the Salisbury City Centre, works will continue to renew and upgrade these popular areas in order to achieve the following goals: • Improve the appearance of John Street and upgrade Church Street to better support the community, local businesses and visitors to the city centre. • Improve the status of this area as a great place to be. • Improve safety for businesses and visitors. • Promote economic investment in the city centre. Salisbury Oval Masterplan (Brown Terrace play space and reserve upgrade) - $2.7 million The Revised Salisbury Oval Masterplan is an exciting part of the strategy to regenerate Salisbury’s City Centre, with the next phase of the project focused on creating updated recreation and sport facilities including: • Playground • Fitness equipment • Sports court • Open kick-about space

$6 million Bridgestone Reserve is set to become the home of South Australia’s second fully synthetic athletics track. It is estimated that the reserve will have over 50,000 visitors each year, from athletics clubs to the greater community. Bridgestone Reserve is already a popular spot to take the family, with large irrigated lawn areas, play spaces, walking and running trails, a barbecue facility and amenities. The Paddocks Masterplan $2.2 million over two years The Paddocks is one of the most significant recreation and open space precincts within the City of Salisbury. Works to be completed in 2020/21 include the establishment of a ‘grand parkland’ through the central park area, featuring lawn and irrigation installation. A new nature playground and public toilet will also be built next to the parkland areas. Lighting will also be installed in key open space areas, as well as CCTV at the Maxwell Road entry. Bridgestone

John Street and Church Street revitalisation

Bridgestone Reserve

Reserve

Additional works scheduled for 2021/22 include a fitness loop and shared use trails within The Paddocks itself, and improving connections between the recreation and residential areas, including an upgrade of the Codd Street Local Park.

These upgrades will add to other recently completed additions to The Paddocks, including a full amenity and safety upgrade of the wetlands through vegetation and path improvements, desilting of the wetlands and a new carpark off Maxwell Road, as well as a viewing mound in the centre of the wetlands and an access track from the Maxwell Street carpark through to the Bridge Street carpark.

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Parabanks Shopping Centre Travel Fresh Produce 7 Banks Cultural Supermarkets Restaurants Salisbury Library Car Care

Australia Post Fresh Produce Gaming Loans & Finance Legal Services Real Estate Agents

Travel Community Organisations Salisbury Railway Station & Bus Interchange Historical Sites Medical & Allied Health Government Agencies Indoor & Outdoor Dining Entertainment Professional Services Hotels

3 Major Supermarkets Big W & Specialty Retail Employment Services Fast Food RSL

Salisbury Community Hub Salisbury Civic Plaza Hair & Beauty Cafés Fitness Sporting Goods Hoyts Salisbury Cinemas