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Rosewater Loop Project

In 2021, the City of Port Adelaide Enfield developed a concept masterplan for the corridor to include a shared path for people walking and riding, with landscaping, community facilities and public art opportunities.

Funding of $1.5 million has been allocated towards the first stage of the project, and in collaboration with council, we have developed a preliminary design and landscape plans for a future shared use path.

These preliminary plans are based on Council’s conceptual masterplan and have been shared with council for further development. They also aim to explore additional funding opportunities, such as the annual State Bicycle Fund, that provides up to dollar-for-dollar funding to local governments for cycling infrastructure projects

What's happened

We have been working with local stakeholders to form the Rosewater Loop Stakeholder Reference Group (SRG). The SRG has met three times to share their ideas and help shape the project, so it reflects the community’s vision.

The community told us their top priorities are:

  • accessible water points;
  • a shared use path; and
  • lighting to improve the look and feel of the area.

We’ve made good progress so far:

  • An unused cabinet has been turned into a community storage unit.
  • Clean-up of illegally dumped items along the Rosewater Loop has occurred.
  • Water points are being installed, with locations chosen through SRG input.
  • To improve safety, we are installing signs and surveillance to prevent illegal dumping.

We would like to thank the members of the SRG for volunteering their time and gardening skills to support planting. Local schools will also be involved to create artwork at specific locations along the Rosewater Loop.

Upcoming Events

To get the first areas ready for planting, a community clean-up day is planned for Saturday 21 June 2025, with help from SRG members. If you are interested in attending, please meet at the Rosewater Football Club at 10 am.

Join us for a community planting day and sausage sizzle on Saturday 28 June 2025 at the Rosewater Loop. Please meet at the football club at 10 am.

The event is supported by the Department for Infrastructure and Transport, our Rail Care team, and the SRG.

Everyone is welcome to come along, help with planting, and chat with the project team. If you are joining, please remember to wear enclosed shoes for safety.

Want to volunteer with Rail Care? Sign up online via the Rail Care Volunteers page, or register in person on the day.

What's Next

We're now in the delivery stage of the project and SA Water will install water points to help keep plants healthy.

A gravel path will be built from Russell Street to Leader Street to improve local connections, with new landscaping added. Two new sealed paths will be constructed to connect Leader Street and Kelmscott Street as well as Henry Street and Neptune Terrace.

Existing sealed connection at Eastbourne Terrace will be upgraded. Surveillance cameras and signs will be added in areas where illegal dumping happens often and artwork will be installed with help from the local school, to build community pride and reduce vandalism.

Further Information

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