The State Government has committed $1.5 million assist in the upgrade of two key CBD laneways, improving connectivity and enhancing safety in Rundle Mall.  

The City of Adelaide is upgrading Charles Street and James Place to transform both thoroughfares into vibrant laneway destinations.

The State Government has allocated $1 million towards the upgrade of Charles Street and $500,000 for the revitalisation of James Place.

This is an addition to $350,000 previously awarded to the City of Adelaide for the detailed design stage of the Charles Street Upgrade Project.

Charles Street is a north-south thoroughfare that connects North Terrace with Rundle Mall, providing an important link from the South Australia Museum and Art Gallery to the state’s premier retail precinct.

The Charles Street Upgrade Project will control access to general traffic, making it a pedestrian and services link with improved lighting, greening, stormwater drainage, paving and safety bollards.

The $5.9 million project will also improve the retail experience for customers and retailers and create approximately 36 jobs during construction.

James Place is an important north-south pedestrian thoroughfare connecting Rundle Mall with Grenfell Street. The laneway runs behind the recently completed $450 million 60 King William Street development.

The James Place revitalisation will include new high-quality paving, feature lighting, public artwork, bollards and greening. The estimated total cost of the revitalisation is $1.5 million.

Construction has already started on the Charles Street upgrade with project due to be complete by February 2025. James Place is currently in the design phase and construction works are anticipated to commence before the end of the financial year.