Strategy for future transport

4 April 2022

Mount Barker District Council’s existing Transport Master Plan was adopted in 2009 just prior to the rezoning of 1300 hectares of arable land in the township.

Mayor Ann Ferguson said the 2009 transport plan has served the community well with many actions completed that supported future growth such as the Bald Hills Road interchange.

Over the last decade the district has seen considerable population growth which is expected to continue for the next 15-20 years, transforming the town of Mount Barker into the second biggest urban centre in South Australia.

“The district road network and associated transportation services need to adapt to the increased demands resulting from growth and community expectations, Ms Ferguson added.

The Council’s strategy sets the foundations for the development of an Integrated Transport Plan with the community invited to contribute and comment on the content.

Six core themes have been developed to underpin Council’s vision for Transport: Road Network Management, Active Transport, Road Safety, Parking, Public Transport, and Technology and Innovation.

When completed the transport strategy will guide the development of the Integrated Transport Plan and associated actions.

“We want to make sure transport infrastructure aligns with growth in the district, enhances the connectivity of our community, encourages active transport, supports the safe and efficient movement of traffic both within the district and between regions, promotes the use of public transport and provides for future technologies in a sustainable way”, Phil Burton, General Manager Infrastructure said.