Smith Street Streetscape improvements

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Help us shape Smith Street!

Have your say on the upgrades for one of Darwin city’s major streets.

We want to make improvements to Smith Street, from Knuckey Street to Whitfield Street, to enable safer movement in the space, enhance amenity, and make it a cooler, greener and more dynamic pedestrian hub.

Streetscape works will include:

  • planting more shade trees
  • new micro-mobility (bike and electric scooter) lanes
  • reducing the road width for safer pedestrian crossing
  • additional pedestrian access crossing points
  • relocation of the taxi rank
  • pedestrian benches and rest zones
  • public art
  • reducing the number of on-street parking to make way for more trees, enable active modes of transport like cycling and provide safer crossing points for pedestrians.
  • lighting improvements in the greenspace to improve night safety for pedestrians.

What will remain the same:

  • The total number of disabled parking bays. No bays will be lost, instead they will be relocated, where required.
  • Two-way vehicle passage.
  • CCTV surveillance to support public safety and security.
  • No loss of trees – a recent arboricultural impact assessment has been conducted to inform that trees are in good health and will stay.

There are two design concepts to consider, and we encourage everyone to have their say on what priorities should be considered for the final design.

The project is funded by the Northern Territory Government and delivered by City of Darwin.

Share your thoughts by completing the online survey below or visit one of the community engagement stalls in person (no booking required):

  • Pop-up 1 – Thursday 13 June 2024, 12 pm – 2 pm, Smith Street Mall
  • Pop-up 2 – Sunday 23 June 2024, 8 am – 11 am, Nightcliff Market
  • Pop-up 3 – Wednesday 26 June 2024, 12 pm – 2 pm, Smith Street Mall

Survey closes 4 pm 28 June 2024.

For more information, please contact 8930 0300 or email engage@darwin.nt.gov.au.

Help us shape Smith Street!

Have your say on the upgrades for one of Darwin city’s major streets.

We want to make improvements to Smith Street, from Knuckey Street to Whitfield Street, to enable safer movement in the space, enhance amenity, and make it a cooler, greener and more dynamic pedestrian hub.

Streetscape works will include:

  • planting more shade trees
  • new micro-mobility (bike and electric scooter) lanes
  • reducing the road width for safer pedestrian crossing
  • additional pedestrian access crossing points
  • relocation of the taxi rank
  • pedestrian benches and rest zones
  • public art
  • reducing the number of on-street parking to make way for more trees, enable active modes of transport like cycling and provide safer crossing points for pedestrians.
  • lighting improvements in the greenspace to improve night safety for pedestrians.

What will remain the same:

  • The total number of disabled parking bays. No bays will be lost, instead they will be relocated, where required.
  • Two-way vehicle passage.
  • CCTV surveillance to support public safety and security.
  • No loss of trees – a recent arboricultural impact assessment has been conducted to inform that trees are in good health and will stay.

There are two design concepts to consider, and we encourage everyone to have their say on what priorities should be considered for the final design.

The project is funded by the Northern Territory Government and delivered by City of Darwin.

Share your thoughts by completing the online survey below or visit one of the community engagement stalls in person (no booking required):

  • Pop-up 1 – Thursday 13 June 2024, 12 pm – 2 pm, Smith Street Mall
  • Pop-up 2 – Sunday 23 June 2024, 8 am – 11 am, Nightcliff Market
  • Pop-up 3 – Wednesday 26 June 2024, 12 pm – 2 pm, Smith Street Mall

Survey closes 4 pm 28 June 2024.

For more information, please contact 8930 0300 or email engage@darwin.nt.gov.au.

Consultation has concluded

  • Detailed design update

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    Smith Street Streetscape improvements project update

    In June 2024, City of Darwin sought community feedback on upgrading one of Darwin city's busiest streets.

    In light of your feedback, Council gave the project the green light to go to detailed design.

    The project will deliver additional greening; improved pedestrian and active transport access; and enhancements made to amenity.

    We're now getting ready for the construction phase and will be seeking a proponent to come on board for construction.

    We'll continue to share information and exciting updates about the project as it progresses in the New Year.

    Construction is anticipated to commence in March 2025 with works expected to be completed by the end of June 2025.

    The project is funded by the Northern Territory Government and delivered by City of Darwin.

  • Consultation concluded

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    Thank you to everyone who had their say on the Smith Street Streetscape improvements project.

    We recently asked for feedback on two concept design options that would see additional greening, micro-mobility lanes and the enhancement to amenities to make the space a safer, cooler, greener and more dynamic pedestrian hub between Knuckey Street and Whitfield Street.

    Here's what you told us:
    • Survey sentiment was positive and in support of upgrading the space.
    • Greening, shading and cooling were listed as the top design priority.
    • Of the two concept options, the majority of respondents preferred the Concept 2 design.

    Taking this valuable feedback and input into consideration, Council has given the green light to proceed to the detailed design stage, with construction expected to commence in March 2025. We'll continue to share information and updates about the project as things progress.

    For more information on the results, you can read our engagement report at the top of this page.

    The project is funded by the Northern Territory Government and delivered by City of Darwin.