by Shane Sody
Work has commenced to upgrade this shared use path along the River Torrens / Karrawirra Pari in Helen Mayo Park (Park 27).
City Council workers arrived on site on Tuesday 13 January to commence what is expected to be a months-long exercise to upgrade the surface and lighting along this 900-metre length of sealed pathway.
This is a very popular cycling/running/pedestrian route that connects the western suburbs with the city on the southern side of the River Torrens / Karrawirra Pari.
The path already features lighting along its length, but a City of Adelaide spokesperson told us:
“The existing path and lighting have reached the end of their serviceable life and need to be replaced. The works will also upgrade the path to meet current safety and accessibility standards, including widening it to better accommodate shared use by pedestrians and cyclists.”
City Council works vehicles alongside the river pathway on Tuesday 13 January.
Signage erected by the Council incorrectly identifies the work site as being “Bonython Park” when in fact the project is entirely within Helen Mayo Park, which is to the east of Bonython Park.
The sign advises that the work is scheduled for completion in Autumn.
In 2024, the Council removed from Helen Mayo Park un-necessary fencing that had prevented access between the pathway and the upper portion of the Park.
See for yourself the 900-metre length of riverside pathway through Helen Mayo Park:
Separately, a much shorter section of the River Torrens Linear Park will be closed next month for similar upgrade work.
This short section leading under Port Road at the Hindmarsh Bridge will be closed throughout February.
