Proposed Road Closure - Connell Street Walkway, Davoren Park

In accordance with the Roads (Opening and Closing) Act 1991, the City of Playford is seeking community feedback on a proposal to close the road reserve between 74 and 76 Connell Street, Davoren Park which previously functioned as a public walkway.

Left image: Proposed road closure area (Section A) outlined in blue.  This map is provide for illustrative purposes only. Refer to Preliminary Plan 26/0039 in the document library on this page for the exact extent of the proposed road closure. Right image:  Connell Street walkway. 

Why is Council considering this proposal?

Council is considering the formal closure following an enquiry from an adjoining landowner. The walkway previously provided a pedestrian connection to the former Smithfield train line connection. However, following development of the adjoining land in 2008–2009, the walkway was fenced at one end and the connection was removed. It has not operated as a through pedestrian connection since that time.

If the closure is approved, the land would cease to form part of the public road reserve and may be offered for purchase to adjoining landowners in accordance with the Local Government Act 1999. This would allow Council to dispose of land that no longer provides an identified public or operational benefit and recover the costs associated with the process.

All costs associated with the road closure, including survey, valuation, legal and administrative costs, would be met by the purchaser or purchasers.

Community members are invited to comment on the proposal and identify any access needs or potential impacts Council should consider. Written submissions will be considered before Council determines whether to proceed with the road closure.

A copy of the advertised public notice and Preliminary Plan 26/0029 can be viewed on this page in the document library. 

The documents are also available for public inspection at: 

• Playford Civic Centre, 10 Playford Boulevard, Elizabeth 

• Stretton Centre, 307 Peachey Road, Munno Para 
   

Next steps

Once the consultation period closes, all submissions will be reviewed and considered as part of the road closure process.

If objections or easement requests are received, they will be considered in accordance with the requirements of the Roads (Opening and Closing) Act 1991. Submitters may be invited to attend a Council meeting or hearing to present their views and will be notified of any relevant meeting details.

A What We Heard Report and the outcome of the consultation will be published on Council's Engagement Hub.

Contact us

If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Laura Normington on 8256 0333 or email [email protected]