Torrens Lake Walk
Author: Abby Allen, December 2003

The $4 million Torrens Lake Walk development has greatly improved one of the most popular and scenic parts of the River Torrens.

As part of the State Government’s Riverbank Precinct Development, the Torrens Lake Walk extends for 600m and runs between the Adelaide Bridge and the Victoria Bridge. The paved path is 4.5m wide and provides an attractive edge to the river.

Wide enough for cyclists and pedestrians, the path offers a sound structure for people to travel along and enjoy the picturesque riverbanks. The path also links many of the city’s facilities including the Adelaide Convention Centre, the Hyatt, the Festival Theatre and Elder Park. Extra stairs have been established in the area for easier access to these facilities from the riverbank.

The project also features new docking facilities for one of Adelaide’s icons, Pop-eye. The timber decked landing and wharf structure is also utilised further down the river to define the rowing zone and create better access for the many rowing clubs based there.

New and improved lighting and seating are other aspects of the project and ‘floating’ artworks will be established in the river by mid-year.

Duck ramps have also been provided at strategic locations along the river and the retention of reed clumps was an important environmental decision which will encourage native birds to nest and raise their young there. More indigenous trees were also planted as part of the project.

The Torrens Lake Walk now makes a day by the river more enjoyable and accessible. The public can feed the swans and other birds, jump into a paddle boat, walk, jog or ride along the riverbank or take a cruise aboard Pop-eye just that little bit easier.

So if you haven’t been down to the River Torrens by Elder Park in a while, visit the location and see how the Torrens Lake Walk Project has improved the area.

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