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Machine learning meets micro-forests: High-tech win for local climate action at 2026 SA Climate Leaders Awards
20/08/2026
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters is celebrating a double win for local climate action following the 2026 SA Climate Leaders Awards. In a record year for nominations, two of the Council’s key initiatives were recognised for their innovation and commitment to building a more resilient community. Award...
Funding boost to secure NPSP’s water future and keep parks green
20/08/2026
The funding is part of the Australian Government’s $32 million South Australian Alternative Water Supply Efficiency Measures (AWSEM) Program, which supports local governments in building infrastructure that reduces reliance on the River Murray. As a member of the ERA Water—a joint venture between the City of Burnside, Town of Walkerville,...
Sliding into action: Waterslide commissioning marks major milestone at Payneham Memorial Swimming Centre
17/08/2026
As the redevelopment of the Payneham Memorial Swimming Centre nears completion, a major milestone has been reached with the commissioning of the facility's landmark 14-metre-tall waterslide tower and dual waterslides. This achievement signals the final stages of a three-year construction collaboration between the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters...
Playground upgrades underway across our City
12/08/2026
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters is continuing to invest in local playgrounds, creating safe, welcoming and enjoyable places for children and families to play, explore and connect. A number of playground projects are currently underway, with works being delivered progressively through to the New Year. Local playground...
A new landmark for Norwood: Rain unveiled on Osmond Terrace
07/08/2026
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters has unveiled its fifth Quadrennial Public Artwork, Rain—a striking new installation located on the Osmond Terrace nature strip at the intersection of Osmond Terrace and William Street. Commissioned through the Council's Quadrennial Public Art Program, Rain was created by local art and...
Payneham Memorial Swimming Centre reveals bold new identity, BlueFit appointed to manage operations
05/08/2026
The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters is proud to unveil the next chapter for one of the City’s most cherished assets, the Payneham Memorial Swimming Centre. Following a transformative redevelopment, the facility has been reimagined from a traditional local pool into a premier, state-of-the-art aquatic and recreational destination...
The Council's fifth Quadrennial Public Artwork nears completion
31/07/2026
With the unveiling of Rain less than a week away, the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters is inviting the community to go behind the scenes and discover the story behind its fifth Quadrennial Public Artwork. Local art and design team Wills Projects, led by Laura Wills and Will...
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. On the afternoon of Friday, 27 March, the street was reopened to two-way traffic, ideally timed for...
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...