Murray Road reconstruction – budget confirmed and works moving ahead

We’re pleased to let you know that funding for the Murray Road reconstruction has now been confirmed as part of Council’s 2025–26 Annual Budget.

This means that final design and planning works are progressing, with construction proposed to begin in August, subject to weather and external factors permitting.

Council resolved in March 2025 to proceed with Design Option B, which incorporates several changes based on community feedback, including adjustments to rain gardens and improved driveway access. This design aims to:

  • improve the road surface
  • install a new footpath on the southern side
  • clarify on-street parking
  • provide a safer, lower-speed environment through targeted streetscaping elements


    • Thank you again to everyone who contributed their thoughts throughout the engagement process—your input helped shape the final design.

    Concept plan for Murray Road in Port Noarlunga. It shows what changes are planned for the road. A new footpath will be built on the southern side. This will give footpaths on both sides of the road. Stormwater drains will be improved. Kerb ramps will be

    This is a plan to improve Murray Road in Port Noarlunga.

    Here’s what is changing:

    • A new footpath will be built on the southern side of the road.
    • There is already a footpath on the northern side, so there will be a footpath on both sides.
    • Stormwater drains will be upgraded to help manage rainwater.
    • Kerb ramps will be added to make it easier for people using wheelchairs, prams or walkers.
    • Rain gardens and trees will be planted along the road.
    • Parking bays will be built.
      – There will be 39 parking spaces in total.
      – 7 on the north side and 32 on the south side.
    • Some areas will be marked as no stopping zones to help traffic flow safely.
    • Better lighting will be added to make the road safer at night.
    • Safe crossing areas will be built at the Witton Road end.

    Some of the footpaths and kerbs that are already in good condition will stay the same.

    This plan is part of making the street safer and easier for everyone to use.

    • Background

      We sought feedback for a draft concept plan for work being undertaken to improve the road surface, install a footpath on the southern side of Murray Road, improve streetscaping and clarity of on street parking.

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    • Engagement outcomes

      The purpose of community engagement was to ensure stakeholders were aware of the project and the proposed changes to the road configuration/road environment and to also understand any local issues that should be considered throughout design.

      Community consultation was open between 12 April 2024 and 19 May 2024.

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