City of Charles Sturt Guides Albert Park Developments Through Targeted Decisions

A 3,000 square metre park is taking shape at the corner of Farman Avenue and Spad Street after the City of Charles Sturt oversaw land purchase from Housing SA and set construction to begin in January 2024. At the same time Hendon Central, the supermarket and specialty shop complex at 53-59 Tapley’s Hill Road, has opened for business with shops, cafes and a plaza now serving residents. These projects sit alongside a private rezoning proposal near Port Road that the City of Charles Sturt has backed for a future housing code amendment, and scheduled Live Streets upgrades along Murray Street that follow the mid-2022 completion of the May Street renewal.

Park Delivery Through Council Land Process

The City of Charles Sturt managed acquisition of the Farman Avenue and Spad Street site from Housing SA, clearing the way for the 3,000 square metre park. Construction timing was set for January 2024, giving the neighbourhood a new local green space delivered through established council procedures rather than ad-hoc action. This approach links open-space outcomes directly to routine property decisions made by the City of Charles Sturt.

Commercial Opening After Council Planning

Hendon Central at 53-59 Tapley’s Hill Road reached completion and opened with its supermarket, specialty shops, cafes and plaza. The project supplies everyday retail and gathering space to the immediate area, reflecting earlier planning steps taken by the City of Charles Sturt that allowed the complex to proceed to operation.

Rezoning Support and Street Works

The City of Charles Sturt has endorsed a private rezoning request covering non-residential land near Port Road, advancing it toward a housing code amendment that would permit medium-density homes alongside new open space. Separately, Live Streets upgrades on Murray Street were scheduled to start in 2023 to improve walking and cycling routes, building on the May Street renewal finished in mid-2022. Both items show the council applying consistent review and scheduling processes to private proposals and public infrastructure works.

Residents can track further steps on the City of Charles Sturt website for updates on the rezoning amendment and Murray Street construction schedules. No additional timelines beyond those already announced have been released.