Francis Street Renewal

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Keep up-to-date with the progress of the Francis Street Stormwater Upgrade

What are we doing in Francis Street?

Council is undertaking significant works in early 2023 to upgrade stormwater infrastructure in Francis Street.

This project, which will take approximately 8-12 weeks, is a critical infrastructure project to rectify long standing issues with sub-surface stormwater pipes and pits which have undermined the sub-grade and impacted the roadway along Francis Street from DaCosta Arcade to Rundle Mall.

The Francis Street Renewal will replace critical underground stormwater infrastructure with fit-for-purpose piping, pits and connections. Some modification to underground utilities may be required during the works.

What were the first steps?

Before work could commence, preliminary testing was undertaken to determine the alignment and depth of underground services. These tests involved street drilling and potholing carried out in late August and early September 2022.

The renewal will be undertaken in stages. The first stage will require the excavation of Francis Street (west side) from Da Costa Arcade to Rundle Mall to replace the sub-surface stormwater pipes, pits and property connections. The second stage of works will improve the sub-grade to ensure Francis Street continues to provide a fit for purpose thoroughfare. The third and final stage of works will be the re-surfacing of Francis Street with paver stencilled asphalt. Surface grades will be improved to meet Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) requirements.

How will the works affect me?

The construction works may at times be noisy and there will be dust while works are underway. It will require sections of Francis Street to be fenced off by the Contractor as a work site. It may be necessary to temporarily restrict access to Da Costa Arcade from Francis Street during works. Council is planning to maintain pedestrian access from Rundle Mall to the City Library and Hawker Walker. All efforts will be undertaken to minimise disruption and maintain access.

Keep up-to-date with the progress of the Francis Street Stormwater Upgrade

What are we doing in Francis Street?

Council is undertaking significant works in early 2023 to upgrade stormwater infrastructure in Francis Street.

This project, which will take approximately 8-12 weeks, is a critical infrastructure project to rectify long standing issues with sub-surface stormwater pipes and pits which have undermined the sub-grade and impacted the roadway along Francis Street from DaCosta Arcade to Rundle Mall.

The Francis Street Renewal will replace critical underground stormwater infrastructure with fit-for-purpose piping, pits and connections. Some modification to underground utilities may be required during the works.

What were the first steps?

Before work could commence, preliminary testing was undertaken to determine the alignment and depth of underground services. These tests involved street drilling and potholing carried out in late August and early September 2022.

The renewal will be undertaken in stages. The first stage will require the excavation of Francis Street (west side) from Da Costa Arcade to Rundle Mall to replace the sub-surface stormwater pipes, pits and property connections. The second stage of works will improve the sub-grade to ensure Francis Street continues to provide a fit for purpose thoroughfare. The third and final stage of works will be the re-surfacing of Francis Street with paver stencilled asphalt. Surface grades will be improved to meet Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) requirements.

How will the works affect me?

The construction works may at times be noisy and there will be dust while works are underway. It will require sections of Francis Street to be fenced off by the Contractor as a work site. It may be necessary to temporarily restrict access to Da Costa Arcade from Francis Street during works. Council is planning to maintain pedestrian access from Rundle Mall to the City Library and Hawker Walker. All efforts will be undertaken to minimise disruption and maintain access.

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