Henley Beach Road Visioning Project

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Progress update

In February 2024, council launched a visioning project for the future of Henley Beach Road, focusing on strengthening its role as a major main street destination in West Torrens.

More than 400 people shared their views, showing strong support for revitalising the area. Council officers also met with business and property owners along Henley Beach Road to gauge a better understanding of current challenges and future needs. This research led to a set of draft visions and concept drawings being created, which the wider community then helped refine. From this engagement, 5 guiding principles for the future of Henley Beach Road were agreed.

Since then, council has been taking a phased approach to delivery, including:

  • Thebarton Theatre upgrade – Stage one is complete, delivering improved functionality and amenities, better pedestrian and vehicle access, a new arrival lobby and bar and lounge areas, and an upgraded external presentation that respects the theatre’s state heritage significance.
  • Jervois Street– The street has been upgraded, including wider footpaths, to make access to Henley Beach Road easier and strengthen local community connections.
  • Traffic and parking study – A detailed investigation will be undertaken to determine the road's suitability for main road status. The investigation will include parking surveys, analysis and strategies for each of the precincts identified in our 'Henley Beach Road Vision' report, a traffic study, consideration of public transport, and assessment of future development.
  • Revitalising shopfronts – Work is progressing to activate and improve several recently vacated shops.
  • Pop-up piazza – A temporary piazza is being investigated, as suggested through the visioning process, to further activate Henley Beach Road and create a thriving local meeting place.

Council will continue to keep the community informed as projects progress and as we work towards realising the shared vision for Henley Beach Road as a cosmopolitan boulevard which celebrates a unique blend of cultures, identity, and stories. 

Our vision and guiding principles(PDF, 443KB)

Henley Beach Road Visioning Report(PDF, 6MB)

Full community engagement report, November 2024(PDF, 3MB)

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