In October 2022 we consulted with the local community in Croydon, seeking any issues or opportunities on the Queen /Elizabeth Street Road Reconstruction project.

The Queen Street/Elizabeth Street precinct in Croydon is a thriving area with a diverse mix of residential and retail land use and community facilities. The precinct is extremely popular with the local community but also attracts visitors from outside of the area due to its selection of eateries, retail shops and its popular children's playground.

Major road renewal works are scheduled for Queen Street (Port Road to Euston Terrace) and Elizabeth Street (from Robert Street to the end) in the 2024/25 financial year.

This project presents an opportunity to reconsider the current road alignment and surface treatment in preparation for the next 60 years of the life of the road and to address any road safety concerns.

The project does not include the section of road in front of the businesses (Day Terrace to Robert Street)

Consultation to Date

A business workshop was hosted on 13 September 2022 to speak directly with business owners and understand their views on the function of Queen Street/Elizabeth Street, considering traffic and pedestrian movement to the precinct.

We then invited local residents to a community drop-in at the Crave Café on 25 October 2022, where we spoke with over 15 local residents/visitors, using our pop board to present what they felt worked well and what may need improving along Queen Street / Elizabeth Street.

The reoccurring theme from the first round of consultation was related to vehicles speeds, parking congestion and overall safety for the community who frequent the Croydon Precinct.

Based on what we have heard so far, a draft concept plan and illustrations have been developed and we would now like to hear your thoughts.

Queen Street (Port Road to Day Terrace)

  • Reconstruction of Queen Street from Port Road to Day Terrace
  • 3m wide zebra crossings, aligned with existing kerb ramps, to prioritise pedestrians at Day Terrace, Euston Terrace and Robert Street (subject to DIT approval)
  • Improvements in front of historic shop fronts
  • Proposed new raised intersection at Queen Street /Prince Street (subject to stormwater analysis).
  • 3m wide zebra crossings on Prince Street, to prioritise pedestrians (subject to DIT approval)
  • Landscaping opportunities at the intersection with new garden beds.
  • Corners reduced to improve pedestrian and vehicle safety.

Queen Street/Prince Street Intersection

  • Proposed new raised intersection at Queen Street /Prince Street (subject to stormwater analysis).
  • 3m wide zebra crossings on Prince Street, to prioritise pedestrians (subject to DIT approval)
  • Landscaping opportunities at the intersection with new garden beds.
  • Corners reduced to improve pedestrian and vehicle safety.

There is an alternative option to have the intersection at grade, if raised is not supported.

Elizabeth Street (Robert to William Street)

  • Reconstruction of Elizabeth Street from Robert to William Street
  • Upgrade to footpaths and kerb ramps to Disability Discrimination Act (DDA)
  • Improvements in front of historic shop fronts between Robert & Henry Street

Elizabeth Street/Robert Intersection

  • Proposed raised intersection at Robert / Elizabeth Street
  • Proposed new garden bed with landscaping at intersection
  • New bollards and realignment of kerbing to improve outdoor dining opportunities.
  • Adjustments to stormwater inlet
  • Narrowing of intersection to 6m wide to improve pedestrian amenity & safety

William Street (car park)

  • Kerb realignment at Elizabeth Street bend to reinforce change to traffic movement
  • Raised road with cobblestone pattern (subject to stormwater analysis)
  • New tree proposed at the entrance of parking and shared space
  • Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) compliant parking space
  • Existing trees to remain
  • Car parking to accommodate 16 cars
  • Activation/garden opportunities to garden bed at the end of the car park
  • View the concept plan and illustrations.
  • Complete the online survey below.
  • Drop-in to our community event, view large scale plans and speak with the project team:
    • St Barnabas Church, William Street (in the hall at the back of the building)
    • Saturday 13 May, drop in anytime between 10am to 12pm.
  • Download a hard copy survey and post your feedback to PO Box 1 Woodville SA 5011.
  • Call Kath Mardon, Community Engagement Officer on 8408 1270 or email eng-consultation@charlessturt.sa.gov.au if you would like to discuss or provide feedback over the phone.