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Plant the seeds for a cooler future with a Native Tree & Plant Voucher
20/04/2026
Did you know that during a South Australian summer, streets with strong tree canopy can be up to 5°C cooler than those without? Increasing greenery in our neighbourhoods helps reduce heat, improves biodiversity and creates more pleasant places to live. To support this, Council invites residents living in identified Urban...
A new chapter for Norwood: George Street reopens for Easter and Gather Round
08/04/2026
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters is pleased to announce that construction of the George Street Upgrade is complete with the addition of new street lighting, waste infrastructure and street furniture to be installed in the coming weeks. On the afternoon of Friday, 27 March, the street was...
Project partner spotlight: Littlehampton Bricks & Pavers
07/04/2026
As part of the George Street Upgrade, the Council is proud to be working with Littlehampton Bricks & Pavers, an iconic South Australian, family-owned manufacturer with more than 130 years of history. Based in the Adelaide Hills, Littlehampton Bricks & Pavers is renowned for producing high-quality clay bricks and pavers...
St Peters Billabong enhancements support safety and preserve natural habitat
01/04/2026
The St Peters Billabong is a treasured community asset—surrounded by leafy trees and filled with local wildlife, it’s a peaceful spot where families, friends and nature lovers relax and explore. To protect the natural habitat of the Billabong and ensure the safety of those who visit, a fence has been...
A wall with a story: Norwood Primary School mural brings community to life
31/03/2026
A vibrant new mural at Norwood Primary School is transforming more than just a wall, it’s bringing together creativity, community and a shared sense of place. The laneway leading into Norwood Oval now features a stunning new mural, painted by renowned South Australian muralist Nicky Create. Supported through Council Community...
Felixstow to become cooler and greener thanks to $25,000 grant
27/02/2026
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters is pleased to share that it has successfully secured a $25,000 grant through Green Adelaide’s Cooler, Greener, Wilder Grants program. “This funding goes a long way to support the Greening Felixstow project, an initiative driven by the Council’s Tree Strategy and designed...
Glynde Vehicle Access Study – Have Your Say
09/02/2026
The Council is undertaking a Vehicle Access Study for the Glynde precinct to better understand how commercial vehicles move through the area and how this impacts local streets. The precinct is home to many businesses that rely on trucks and other large vehicles for deliveries and daily operations. Currently, vehicle...
Resilience meets recreation: Celebrating a new era for St Morris Reserve
16/01/2026
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters is thrilled to announce that the redevelopment of St Morris Reserve is now complete, transforming the reserve into a premiere destination that seamlessly blends high-quality open space with essential and climate-resilient stormwater infrastructure. “The Council is very proud of the redevelopment of...
Revitalising Rosemont Lane: Mitigating flood risk and protecting trees
15/01/2026
Tucked quietly between William Street and Kensington Road in Norwood, Rosemont Lane may seem like an ordinary laneway—but for the residents who live alongside it, this short stretch of road has been the focus of a major transformation. For years, Rosemont Lane was a privately owned, unsealed laneway servicing 21...
Thinking globally, acting locally in Felixstow
10/12/2025
The Felixstow Neighbourhood Urban Renewal Reserve and Detention Basin is a shining example of how smart planning and green design can create a better future for both people and the planet. Just six kilometres from Adelaide’s CBD, this project is part of the Felixstow Neighbourhood Urban Renewal—a partnership between the...
Pedals of progress: Council shores up safer streets with $55,000 grants funding
08/12/2025
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters is celebrating a significant win for local cyclists, pedestrians and road users, thanks to funding secured through the State Bicycle Fund 2025–2026. The Department for Infrastructure and Transport has awarded the Council $55,000 to support the detailed design of three exciting active...
Construction on George Street, Norwood paused for Christmas
08/12/2025
Image: Norwood Alterations on George Street, still open for business On time and on track, the George Street upgrade will deliver a new streetscape with wider, accessible footpaths, trees and garden beds, improved lighting and inviting public spaces. This transformation is all about creating a place that promotes a safe,...
Collaboration the key to progress at Payneham Memorial Swimming Centre
02/12/2025
The redevelopment of the Payneham Memorial Swimming Centre is the Council’s largest infrastructure investment to date—and it’s being driven by two passionate project managers, Michael Moshos and Jack Lewis, whose dedication and collaboration are shaping a facility that will serve the community for generations. For Michael, the Council’s Project Manager,...
George Street Upgrade: Building a safer, greener, more vibrant future for Norwood
11/11/2025
Exciting changes are taking shape along George Street! The George Street Upgrade is moving full steam ahead — on time and on track — to deliver a stunning new streetscape with wider, accessible footpaths, trees and garden beds, improved lighting, and inviting public spaces. This transformation is all about creating...
George Street Upgrade to commence September 2025
04/08/2025
The highly anticipated upgrade of George Street, Norwood will commence in early September 2025, marking the first stage of implementation of the transformational Parade Masterplan. The George Street Upgrade project, between The Parade and Webbe Street, will enhance the public realm to deliver a safer, greener and high-quality streetscape and...
Dunstan Adventure Playground wins at the AILA Landscape Architecture Awards
25/06/2025
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters’ Dunstan Adventure Playground was awarded the Landscape Architecture Award for Play Spaces at the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) 2025 Landscape Architecture Awards on Friday 20 June. The Landscape Architecture Awards promote the achievements and work of landscape architects in Australia...
A positive step towards improved road safety in our City
16/04/2025
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters is committed to improving road safety, promoting sustainable transport and improving community well-being We also recognise that traffic speed directly impacts the liveability and safety of our streets. In an effort to address this, the Council began investigations into lowering the speed...
Payneham Memorial Swimming Centre: Taking shape
16/04/2025
Project update — March marked one year since the former Payneham Memorial Swimming Centre was demolished to make way for a modern state-of-the-art aquatic leisure centre. Read about what’s happened and what’s to come. Now at the halfway mark of the construction phase, much has been achieved and the three...
Bridge Road Reserve Playground is getting an upgrade
on 26/02/2025
The Council has identified the need to upgrade the playground equipment at Bridge Road Reserve, Payneham, to enhance play opportunities and create a more enjoyable and accessible play space for the community. The new equipment will include: multi-play unit double bay swing with a hammock seat seesaw rocker. This upgrade...
Playground upgrades coming to Broad Street Reserve, Marden
17/02/2025
We are upgrading the playground equipment at Broad Street Reserve, Marden, to create a more accessible and engaging space for the community. The new features will include: multi-age play unit swing with a sling seat seesaw rocker and spinner. These additions are designed to provide a range of play options,...
The Parade Masterplan: Detailed design phase underway
14/01/2025
Endorsed by the Council in 2019, The Parade Masterplan sets the future design framework for enhancing one of South Australia’s premier mainstreets, The Parade, while retaining its unique character and position as a key cultural, economic, and civic destination for the community and visitors to the City of Norwood Payneham...
Public electric vehicle charging stations
on 11/12/2024
The Council has partnered with two electric vehicle charging companies, JOLT and Evie Networks to install public electric vehicle charging stations at various locations across the City. The Council is leading the way to support the take up of electric vehicles, giving owners and potential purchasers of electric vehicles confidence...
Smart water in our City
on 10/12/2024
The Council has installed smart irrigation systems in all of our local parks and reserves, which helps create cooler, greener and more sustainable places for us to live, visit and enjoy. Smart irrigation systems work to reduce water consumption through the implementation of sensors to monitor soil moisture and weather...
Celebrating Burchell Reserve
06/12/2024
As we unveiled the newly redeveloped Burchell Reserve, it was important to reflect on the site's rich history and celebrate the exciting upgrades to this cherished community space. Burchell Reserve, St Peters was officially opened on Sunday 27 October by Mayor Bria and official guests with a cutting of the...
Payneham Memorial Swimming Centre: Redevelopment update
20/11/2024
The redevelopment of the Payneham Memorial Swimming Centre into a modern aquatic leisure centre is well underway. The project is expected to take approximately two years and is on track for completion in early 2026. So far, the following works have been completed: demolition of the former buildings, pools and...