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City of Adelaide Greening Project

Client

City of Adelaide Council

Location

Gawler Place, Barton Terrace, and South Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia

Sector

Greening and Road Design

The City of Adelaide is committed to creating greener, more liveable streets by increasing tree canopy coverage and introducing sustainable green infrastructure to reduce the urban heat island effect. To support this vision, BE Engineering Solutions delivered detailed design and documentation for the Greening Streets Program, integrating extensive tree planting with innovative road design solutions to maximise environmental benefits and enhance community amenity.

The Challenge

  • Managing complex underground services while installing tree pits and rain gardens.
  • Balancing limited street space with pedestrian access, car parking, and traffic flow.
  • Selecting drought-tolerant species to address heat island effects and ensure sustainability.
  • Coordinating multiple stakeholders and meeting council standards during approvals.
  • Designing for long-term maintenance, including irrigation and pest management.

Our Approach

BE Engineering Solutions adopted a tailored, multidisciplinary approach to deliver sustainable streetscape enhancements aligned with the City of Adelaide Council’s vision.

  • Conduct traffic counts and speed studies for safety assessment.
  • Perform Road Safety Audits to identify risk points.
  • Develop traffic calming concepts integrated with greening.
  • Parking management and accessibility
  • Redesign kerb and pavement layouts for tree integration.
  • Detail rain gardens and permeable paving for runoff control.
  • Coordinate drainage solutions with underground services.
  • Create planting strategies using native, drought-tolerant species.
  • Design tree pits and structural soils for healthy growth.
  • Provide 3D visualisation to communicate streetscape concepts.

Outcome

Key outcomes included:

  • Increased canopy and understory planting to provide shade, reduce surface temperatures and improve comfort for pedestrians and businesses.
  • Rain gardens and permeable surfaces improve infiltration and water quality, supporting resilient plant growth.
  • More inviting public spaces that encourage walking, lingering and local economic activity.
  • Designs coordinated around utilities and maintenance access, reducing long‑term costs and operational risk.

Why choose BE Engineering Solutions?

BE Engineering Solutions delivers integrated traffic, safety, and streetscape design expertise, combining innovative solutions with proven experience to create greener, safer, and sustainable urban environments that meet council and community expectations.

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