Find answers to commonly asked questions below:

Following community engagement, we will review all feedback and any changes will be considered and may be incorporated into the final Draft Master Plan for Semaphore Foreshore.

Council have included funding in the Draft 2024/25 Annual Business Plan to progress the project to the next stage which is detailed design.

Prior to progressing to detailed design, a further report will go back to Council for consideration of endorsement of the final Master Plan including staging options and funding strategies.

We have worked closely with key stakeholders, including the National Train Museum, to create a new mini steam train hub further south along the Foreshore. This will include a new station and turn around area for the train to promote a stronger train focus and improve flow for people walking and cycling along the main promenade.

The proposed new Train Hub includes a new station, maintenance shed, and shaded, grassed waiting areas for passengers.

Currently people walking and cycling need to cross the track, which causes congestion and reduces accessibility and safety. The Promenade will be clutter free of any tracks and/or crossing points.

Yes the revised Draft Master Plan shows the existing monuments maintained in their current locations within the main plaza. This includes the Protector Gun, the anchor and the Angel statue.

We consulted with Kaurna elders throughout the process and they have provided some great ideas that have enriched the outcomes of the plan. Kaurna storytelling and heritage will be integrated throughout the design in elements such as paving, seating walls and sculptures, with a particular focus on the water play area.

Yes, the existing toilet block near the Esplanade is staying and will be upgraded to include a Changing Places facility.

The toilets in the southern end (near Coppin St) will also be getting an upgrade.

Yes, definitely! There is an abundance of seating scattered throughout the site. It is very hard to show on the Plan at this scale. There are seats located in the new shelters, as well along the Promenade and Central Plaza area. There are also low seating walls surrounding the Kiosk, Activity Hub, Playspace and Water Play area, which also provide additional seating options. There will be a variety of seats with low backs and with and without arm rests to provide a range of accessibility options for all users. There will also be additional bins located around the site near the seats.

The Activity Hub includes something for all ages incorporating a skate plaza area, basketball half court and outdoor fitness equipment. The adjoining playground will also be upgraded as part of the Master Plan project.

The revised Plan for Semaphore Foreshore shows a high level overview of where we propose to position key elements around the foreshore for your feedback and consideration. Detailed design of each element and exact details, such as the playground and activity hub will be part of the next stage of the project, if the final concept design revised Draft Master Plan is endorsed by Council to move to the next stage of detailed design.

The revised Draft Master Plan includes many improvements to access of the Semaphore Foreshore, including:

• Improved and consolidated pathways including uninterrupted continuation of shared pathway along the promenade.
• Upgraded toilet facility including a Changing Places facility.
• Formalised beach access including ramp access to the beach.
• Increased shade, shelter and seating.
• Communication Boards will be installed at the upgraded playground.

Yes, beach showers will be included near the kiosk and also will be integrated near the water play.

No, we will not be impacting on any of the dunes areas and the care, maintenance and management of the dunes is always ongoing. This is a separate project and many volunteers give their time so generously to the management of the Dunes that are so unique to Semaphore.

We are retaining the structure of the large existing BBQ shelter and extending it over the water play area. The location of this shelter is important as it appears in many of our historical photos of Semaphore.

The structure will receive minor improvements such as paint touch ups and new roof sheeting.

A new shelter which reflects and compliments the existing shelter shed is proposed over the water play area and will be integrated with the existing shelter.

The Carousel will be remaining it its current location and we will be upgrading the surrounding shelter to showcase this much loved amusement.

Initial cost estimates for the redevelopments are in the order of $16 - $18 million, with delivery to be staged over a number of years. These costs are based on the concept design included in the masterplan.

Depending on the outcomes of the current engagement and any subsequent detailed design, these costs will be revised and become more certain. Value management occurs throughout this process to ensure that cost of the redevelopment delivers value for the community, now and into the future.

A Master Plan is a high level document which guides the future direction of all development across the site for many years to come. A Master Plan designs the spaces and proposes the location of key elements around the site. Whilst the visuals are very realistic they are an artist impresssion only. A Master Plan will not drill down to the exact details, for example, what play equipment would be included and what bin will be used. Once the key elements are determined at a high level and consulted on, the next stage is to move to detailed design, when exact locations, materials etc. are determined and costed.