Two Wells Main Street
Old Port Wakefield Road is the village heart of the historic Two Wells township, housing local services, amenities and historical buildings.
With a fast-growing population, Adelaide Plains Council has set out to revitalise the ‘village heart’ of the town, guided by the vision and principles presented in the 2020 Two Wells Main Street Masterplan.
Vision
Revitalise the town of Two Wells by innovatively implementing urban design projects along the main street.
Achieved by renewing the public realm, defining safe and accessible movement routes, ‘See’ Two Wells signage, and supporting businesses to activate the street.
Key Facts
- The Two Wells Main Street project will be delivered over a number of years, subject to successful grant funding.
Project Timeline
Some of the important milestones include:
Following extensive community consultation in 2011, Urban Design Guidelines are developed for Two Wells which incorporate the 'town square' and streetscape vision.
Funding through the Australian Government's Drought Communities Programme provides an opportunity to launch a project to refresh the main street of Two Wells.
- A draft Main Street Masterplan is presented to Council, with 26 submissions received during public consultation. Many submissions are generally positive about the project and its vision.
The Old Port Wakefield Road, Two Wells Masterplan (Main Street Masterplan) is endorsed by Council on 22 June 2020. Significant projects identified include a revitalised public space next to the Library (Two Wells Village Green), greening of the main street, new street furniture, pedestrian refuge crossings, pram ramps and signage.
Following public consultation and extensive consideration by Council Members and a Community Reference Group, construction design for the Two Wells Village Green is endorsed by Council at the 26 October 2020 meeting.
- The Two Wells Village Green is officially opened in October 2021, and wins its first award for Public Space and Streetscape Design at the Mainstreet SA Annual Awards Ceremony in November.
Two Wells Village Green is recognised again, winning the Gavin Walkley Award for Urban Design at the SA Architecture Award Night in June.
The Next Steps
Due for completion: We originally advised scheduled completion date of July 2024. Due to reasons outside of our control, there have been construction delays. Updates will be published to our website as they are available.
Works to underground the powerlines along the Main Street are currently in progress. Overhead power lines, stobie poles and other associated infrastructure will be moved underground, and new LED street lighting will be installed.
Council is working with the Power Line Environment Committee (PLEC) in two stages.
- Stage 1A covers the section of road from Gawler Road to the Post Office.
- Stage 1B covers the section of road from the Post Office to 200 metres south of Drew Street.
Who is PLEC?
PLEC, or the Power Line Environment Committee, provides funding to partners with councils and provides funding to underground power (moving overhead power lines, stobie poles, and other associated infrastructure underground) in high traffic, ceremonial or gateway roads, or roads with tourism and heritage importance.
What does the undergrounding of power cost?
The total cost is estimated to be around $3.8m. PLEC is funding approximately $2.4m of the project. Detailed costs throughout the project will be available in our Annual Business Plans, Infrastructure Asset Management Plans, and Long Term Financial Plans.
A roundabout has been installed at the intersection of Mallala Road, Old Port Wakefield Road and Meaney Road (entry to Liberty Estate).
Construction is happening in 2 stages, with stage 1 being a smaller roundabout to ensure safe pedestrian and traffic management. The Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT) is now undertaking further planning ahead of stage 2 – a larger roundabout suitable for pedestrians and resident and freight vehicles.
The Two Wells roundabout project is being managed by DIT, as this is a DIT owned and controlled road.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Main Street Masterplan presented an option to construct a central median strip to improve traffic and pedestrian safety, install less infrastructure on the footpaths, and increase vegetation. Following community feedback, Council decided at its 27 March 2023 Council Meeting that at this time, a median strip will not be constructed.
Costs are spread over different associated projects. Detailed costs for each associated project will be available in our Annual Business Plans, Infrastructure Asset Management Plans, and Long Term Financial Plan.
Consultation with the community was conducted for the Main Street Masterplan in May 2020.
Public consultation for the community’s preferred style of lighting to be installed was conducted in February 2023 and presented to Council at the 27 March 2023 Council Meeting.
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Last updated 8 April 2024