Project Updates

Project Background

Since 2016, we’ve been working closely with the Bowden community to develop a plan that delivers streetscape improvements across the historic streets between Hawker Street/Drayton Street/Park Terrace and the new Bowden development. Significant progress has been made, and more work is planned for the coming years, including the upgrade of Gibson Street.

What we have previously heard from you

Thanks to the keen interest and participation from the local community, we’ve identified the following elements as the most important and should be addressed as part of the streetscape design:

We still need your help!

A concept plan has been developed and endorsed by Council that responds to earlier feedback, but we still need your help on a few remaining details. To help us finalise the design for Gibson Street, we are seeking feedback on the street tree options that align with our Tree Canopy Strategy. We also welcome any additional thoughts on the streetscape upgrade. We have two options for street trees in Gibson Street which we would like the community to consider and provide feedback on.

  • Option 1

    Keep the existing bottlebrush trees and plant more of them to increase the tree canopy in the street.

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  • Option 2

    Replace the Bottlebrush trees with a new species of Crepe Myrtles to match the completed upgraded streets either side of Gibson Street.

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Proposed species & Canopy Cover

Table showing further information about trees

This table provides some further information regarding the context of trees and their nativity with respect to tree canopy cover

How can I provide feedback?

Consultation has now Closed.

  • Online Survey

    Consultation has now closed. We will provide an update once we review the feedback in the coming weeks.

    Complete an online form 

  • Call us

    If you prefer to speak with us over the phone and help you submit your feedback, you can contact us directly on 8408 1270.

    Call us on 8408 1270

  • Hard copy survey

    You can download a copy of the survey or call us to have one posted to you.

    Once you complete the form you can either mail it to: Attn Gibson Street Upgrade, PO Box 1, Woodville SA 5011 or scan and email to eng-consultation@charlessturt.sa.gov.au

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