Proposed Footpath Design – Excelsior Parade, Hindmarsh Island

Council is seeking community feedback on the proposed approach for footpath construction on Excelsior Parade, Hindmarsh Island.

On 3 February 2021, Council received a petition supported by 434 residents regarding the installation of footpaths for Excelsior Parade, Hindmarsh Island.

In 2022 a council-commissioned engineer report recommended the appropriate side for a footpath to be on the western/ Marina side, transitioning to southern side of Excelsior Parade due to the following reasons:

• Easier pedestrian access from four feeder roads without crossing Excelsior Parade (feeder roads – Victoria Parade, Blanche Parade, Britannia Parade, Wentworth Parade, Prince Alfred Parade).
• Flatter surfaces, less incline remediation and engineering solutions required.
• AusRoad Design Guidelines state that pathways should be constructed with lighting where possible. Streetlights are located on the preferred side.
• Minimal earthworks to current swale drain arrangements.

Made of 1.5m concrete and constructed at the road edge, the proposed footpath would be constructed between driveways as to not disrupt current driveway arrangements or design. Some stormwater modifications will be required due to grated soak pits being located close to the road edge.

Council recognises the need to consult further with the community and local residents to seek support for footpath placement and design approach.

Consultation will help inform residents on the engineer consultant’s reasoning for the proposed footpath placement and determine which side the final footpath will be constructed based on community feedback.