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.
Council decision revoked
On 29 August 2024 we received an application from a member of the public requesting an internal review (under s270 Local Government Act 1999) of Council’s original decision made at the 20 August 2024 meeting regarding the Murray Road, Port Noarlunga road and footpath improvements project. The original decision resolved to proceed with Option C for the reconstruction of Murray Road (out of options A, B, C and D). The Section 270 process is prescribed in legislation and in this case required the Council to reconsider its original decision.
Administration engaged an independent external reviewer and the external review report was presented to Council at its 18 February 2025 meeting. At this meeting, Council resolved to revoke the original decision to proceed with Option C and the matter will now be re-heard by the Council at its 18 March 2025 meeting, where all options will be reconsidered.
The 20 August 2024 council report, including design options and additional detail are available in the Documents section on this page. Once the new report has been prepared for the 18 March 2025 Council meeting, it will be made available publicly on Friday, 14 March 2025.
Additional community feedback on the four proposed options was sought up to 5pm Friday 7 March 2025, this feedback will be collated and provided to Council as an attachment to the 18 March 2025 Council report for consideration.
Because of the time needed to undertake this process and due to roadwork not being able to be done during the wetter months, the project has been delayed and is now expected to start next financial year, depending on Council's budget approval processes.
Residents who wish to make a Deputation at the 18 March 2025 meeting – please refer to our website for details on the process at www.onkaparingacity.com. Residents may wish to consider if a single representative provides the deputation if support is for the same option. Where there are multiple requests for a deputation on the same matter, the relevant parties may be requested to share the allocated eight minutes or reduce the number of deputation requests.
The minutes for the 18 March 2025 meeting will be published and publicly available following the meeting on the above Agenda and Minutes webpage.
We will also continue to keep you update via this page.
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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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