FAQ
Capturing and using street stormwater;
Improved water quality by removing Nitrogen, Phosphorus and suspended solids;
Reducing flows into the sea.
Why was Sturt Road identified for Streetscaping?
Sturt Road has been identified as a gateway into the City of Marion a significate Atrial Road leading into the heart of the area.
The project will be broken into three stages, the first stage will be commencing from South Road to Sturt Road intersection. The subsequent stages Marion to Diagonal Road and Diagonal Road to Morphett Road will be carried over the following years.
When will construction of this project commence and conclude?
The project is scheduled to commence in end of 2020 and finish early 2021.
What vegetation will be planted as part of this proposal?
Trees – Pin Oak, Chinese Elm, Iron Bark, Yellow Gum.
Plants – a selection of drought tolerant plants.
What is Water Sensitive Urban Design?
Water sensitive urban design is a method of diverting kerb stormwater flows into specially prepared road side rain gardens that are planted with drought tolerant native vegetation.
The benefits of Water Sensitive Urban Design are:
Following construction will traffic movements be altered on Sturt Road?
No, the final layout will maintain the current dual traffic lane and a bike lane in each direction. All turning movements at intersections will be retained.
Will Sturt Road be closed and will I have access to my property?
Work zones will need to be setup, but the road will remain open during construction and access to properties maintained.