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Rosewater Loop Project

The South Australian Government has committed to converting the disused railway line through Rosewater and Ottaway into a green open space for the community.

Funding of $1.5 million has been allocated towards the first stage of the project to undertake detailed site investigations and decommission the rail line.

The first stage of the project will include:

  • engineering survey and contamination testing;
  • decommissioning and removal of the rail line signalling infrastructure;
  • removal of railway track and sleepers;
  • development of a preliminary design for a shared use path;
  • identifying greening opportunities through the corridor.

The Rosewater Loop project extends from the Outer Harbor Greenway on Russell St to the existing path near McNicol Street, Rosewater. It is approximately 3km in length and follows the rail corridor through Rosewater and Ottoway and the former Gillman Railyards.

Ultimately, it will better connect the suburbs of Rosewater, Ottoway and Gillman with the Outer Harbor Greenway, Port Adelaide centre and the new Port Dock railway station; provide improved access to land for the communities of Rosewater, Ottaway and Gillman; and enable long-term retention of the rail corridor.

The City of Port Adelaide Enfield has developed a concept masterplan for the corridor to include a shared path for people walking and riding bikes, landscaping, community facilities and public art opportunities.

Community and stakeholder engagement is important for the successful delivery of this project. Awaiting the outcome of the engineering investigations, the Department in collaboration will be seeking community feedback on the preliminary designs.

What's Next

Engineering investigations commenced in December 2022 and continued into January 2023. The investigations were conducted during the day and any potential impact was minimised.

The decommissioning of the rail line, such as track, signal and sleeper removal, is expected to be undertaken in the third quarter of 2023, weather permitting.

Further Information

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