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Help shape the future of Melbourne Street

The City of Adelaide has identified the Melbourne Street Revitalisation Project as part of its Main Streets Revitalisation Program.

Melbourne Street serves as an important northern gateway to the city and is a distinctive main street within North Adelaide, celebrated for its mix of hospitality venues, boutique shops, medical services, and heritage character. The Melbourne Street Revitalisation Project has been allocated $6.5 million in new and upgrade funding, supported by additional renewal budgets and external funding from the Government of South Australia. The aim of the project is to strengthen Melbourne Street’s identity as a vibrant destination and create an attractive environment that supports local businesses, residents, and visitors.

We strongly believe in working collaboratively with the community to influence and craft the path ahead for Melbourne Street. Your involvement is fundamental to us, as we embark on various projects aimed at breathing new life into this vibrant neighbourhood. We value your input and perspective, and we're committed to including the community in the decision-making process, ensuring that Melbourne Street's transformation resonates with the desires and needs of the residents and businesses that make this street their own. Together, we can create a Melbourne Street that embodies the shared vision and aspirations of our community, making it a thriving and appealing destination for all.

Located in North Adelaide, Melbourne Street has long been valued for its diverse mix of cafés, restaurants, specialist medical practices, and boutique retailers. However, in recent years the street has faced challenges, including aging infrastructure, limited pedestrian space, and business turnover.

The revitalisation project will deliver targeted improvements that reflect the community’s vision for Melbourne Street as an appealing destination of choice - known for its polish, artisan experiences, and vibrant dining culture to the east, complemented by professional and specialist services to the west.

Community input gathered through the 2022 consultation helped shape the Melbourne Street Master Plan. This plan identifies community priorities for the street as:

Implementation of the master plan is occurring in stages.

Stage 1 wombat crossings

To kick-start capital improvement works, the Government of South Australia, through the National Road Safety Program, has provided a $600,000 contribution for the construction of wombat crossings at both the eastern and western ends of Melbourne Street.

The City of Adelaide is finalising contractor procurement, with construction scheduled for completion in 2026.

Stage 2 capital works

Stage 2 will deliver broader streetscape upgrades aligned with asset renewal priorities and the actions identified in the master plan.

Concept design development is now underway, ensuring proposals reflect community expectations and available budget parameters.

Following the establishment of the master plan in 2022, the Government of South Australia supported the City of Adelaide with a $1m grant funding which focused on enhancing and activating the street. Works include:

• Rationalisation of street furniture - completed
• Temporary footpath extension - completed
• Entry Statement Banner Brackets - completed
• Festoon lights (co-funded by City of Adelaide) - completed
• Suspended planter boxes - completed
• Dunn St car park sign – in progress