River Torrens Breakout Creek Stage 3
Find out about the transformation of Breakout Creek / Purruna Pari
The Stage 3 redevelopment of Breakout Creek stretches from Tapleys Hill Road in Lockleys to the Torrens Outlet in West Beach.
It marks the end of 30-year makeover for this section of the River Torrens, which connects the river (fresh water) and the sea (salt water).
The redevelopment has created wetlands to capture and clean stormwater and manage high flows, removed weeds, planted native vegetation to slow and treat water coming down the river and opened the fenced-off space for people to enjoy with trails, picnic areas, signage and art.
It involves working with the Traditional Owners of the land, the Kaurna people, to acknowledge the significance of the area, as well as create healthy habitat for fish and bird species, and improve the water quality of the Torrens.
Project updates, events and features
Project partners
The project is an $18.7 million partnership between Green Adelaide, the City of Charles Sturt, the City of West Torrens, the South Australian Department for Trade and Investment through the Planning and Development Fund, the Australian Government through the Environment Restoration Fund, and SA Water. The project is committed to working with the Traditional Owners of the Adelaide Plains, the Kaurna people.
