Design finalised
October 2026 update
We are pleased to let you know that the State Government has confirmed $600,000 in funding towards delivering the Flinders Greenway. The funding was provided through the River Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Project as part of its broader investment in active travel improvements.
A co-contribution from the City of Marion has enabled the design to be finalised, with construction to begin in early 2027.
Overall Cycling route:
Plans for each section of route can be reviewed below.
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Background
June 2025 Update
Stage 3 of the Flinders Greenway Project has progressed to 100% design following the public consultation process and detailed design updates. The project is currently awaiting the confirmation of grant funding from the State Government ahead of commencing the construction phase.
Pending the successful outcome of grant funding, construction of the section between Cohen Court, Tonsley, and Adelaide Terrace, Ascot Park will begin to commence and further updates provided to the community.
July update
Consultation closed at 5pm May 22, 2023, and we would like to thank you for your contributions.
Community feedback was considered, and council endorsed staff to commence with the detailed design process before reporting back to General Council in December 2023.
Background
The City of Marion is committed to providing walking and cycling infrastructure as it encourages healthy and active lifestyles, reduces traffic congestion and supports environmental sustainability.
Identified in the City of Marion’s Walking and Cycling Guidelines and the State Government’s Cycling Strategy for South Australia, the Flinders Greenway is a planned major walking and cycling route. The Flinders Greenway links Flinders University, Tonsley and the Marino Rocks Greenway (connecting into Adelaide CBD). The Flinders Greenway has been segmented into 3 stages:
 | Cohen Court, Tonsley to Adelaide Terrace, Ascot Park (Connecting to Marino Rocks Greenway) | STAGE 3 To be constructed upon joint funding agreement with State Government. |
Alawoona Avenue to Cohen Court, Tonsley | STAGE 2 To be constructed by PEET / RENEWAL SA from 2026 | |
| Flinders to Alawoona Avenue, Tonsley | STAGE 1: COMPLETED |
Stage 3
This 2.4 km cycling route has multiple roads and connections.
Final design of the intersection is as follows:
| Road / intersection | Cyclist infrastructure treatment | Approx. length | |
| Road 1 | Cohen Court (Connection into Tonsley) |
| 220m |
| Road 2 | Windsor Avenue (South of Celtic Avenue) |
| 290m |
| Road 3 | Celtic Avenue and Windsor Avenue intersection |
| 40m |
| Road 4 | Windsor Avenue (North of Celtic Avenue) |
| 300m |
| Road 5 | English Avenue / Percy Avenue intersection | One way traffic movement (north bound only)
| 380m |
| Road 6 | Percy Avenue |
| 350m |
| Road 7 | West Street |
| 630m |
| Road 8 | Adelaide Terrace (Connection into Marino Rocks Greenway) |
| 125m |
Next steps
Works are expected to commence in early 2027.
Contact the Transport Team on 8375 6600
