George Street Upgrade

The George Street Upgrade project, between The Parade and Webbe Street, will enhance the public realm to deliver a safer, greener and high-quality streetscape and a more welcoming environment.

The George Street Upgrade between The Parade and Webbe Street, Norwood, represents the first stage of implementation of The Parade Masterplan and is a significant and transformational project for the City and the eastern region.

The Project will commence with the construction of new stormwater drainage infrastructure in Harris Street and George Street to address stormwater management in the local area. As such, the stormwater drainage works have been brought forward in order to be completed prior to undertaking the streetscape works.

George Street - Plan view George Street

Following this, the streetscape upgrade will transform the public realm into a better designed, high-quality public space that demonstrates the Council’s commitment to provide safe and vibrant streetscapes, increase green canopy cover, promote a healthy environment and encourage opportunities for social connection.

The George Street Upgrade will benefit residents and visitors through safer, accessible and welcoming spaces, a greener and more visually appealing streetscape and well-lit places to rest and connect with others along Adelaide’s premier main street, The Parade.

Project overview

Visit the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters website for the full project overview:

Projects

The prioritisation of pedestrian safety, movement and amenity underpin the purpose of the Project through:

widening of pedestrian footpaths
street furniture to provide rest areas for pedestrians
enhanced lighting for safety and to encourage social activity into the evening hours
new street trees and irrigated garden beds to increase canopy cover, cool the local environment and improve the amenity
new stormwater drainage in Harris and George Streets to mitigate localised flood risks.

Staged approach to construction

The Council has worked closely with stakeholders to develop and implement a staged approach to construction, minimising impact and disruption to traders and visitors while ensuring an efficient construction timeline.

As the construction progresses, some changes to access arrangements within the immediate precinct will be required. Advance notice will be provided to traders and residents immediately impacted by any changes to access.

Dedicated work zones will be established for each specific area of the construction works to minimise impacts on local residents, traders and visitors as much as possible.

While we endeavour to minimise impacts, construction works will generate some temporary impacts such as noise and dust along with localised alterations and restrictions to access whilst the works are occurring.

Supporting traders and residents during the construction works

The Council and the project team are committed to minimising disruption to traders, residents and visitors to the precinct as much as practically possible.

Our approach to supporting George Street and The Parade business and property owners during construction includes:

Advanced communications

We will endeavour to provide traders on George Street and The Parade and surrounding residents with at least 10 days of notice of upcoming work near their business or home. Any changes to the planned work program and access arrangements will be communicated in advance of work starting

The project team will continue to provide updates as the project progresses, as well as information about upcoming activities. We will make this available on our website and via social media, and hard copies will be provided to business owners to share with customers.

Wayfinding signage

A map clearly showing how to navigate to and around George Street during construction will be available. The map will include vehicle and pedestrian access and parking information. We will make this available on our website and via social media, and hard copies will be provided to businesses to share with their customers. Regular updates will be provided in advance of any changes to access
Temporary on-street signage will be located at key entrance points to George Street alerting drivers to any changed traffic conditions. Temporary signage will also highlight safe pathways for pedestrians and bike riders.

Shop front access

Contractors working on this project will ensure pedestrian access to shop fronts and businesses on George Street remain available during business trading hours, to the extent that it is practicable and meets safety considerations. This may involve installing temporary ramp access to shop fronts while footpaths are being reconstructed.

Deliveries, loading and waste

We will provide George Street and The Parade traders with at least 10 days of notice of any planned access changes that will impact delivery, loading or waste collection arrangements. This will also apply to residents who are impacted by the construction works.

Christmas and New Year trading period

Construction will pause over the Christmas trading period from 6 December 2025 to 2 January 2026.