Carpark Redevelopment - Railway Tce, Tailem Bend

Works Notice - Commencing 19 February 2026

The car park on Railway Tce in Tailem Bend (between the Station Master’s House & the RSL Memorial) is getting a facelift.

These upgrades will deliver improved drainage, safer pedestrian connections, a more efficient carpark layout, and enhanced visual amenity within the Railway Terrace precinct.

Works will begin on Thursday the 19th of February 2026 and are are expected to take approximately 5-6 weeks to complete (weather permitting).

Please note: During this time the carpark will be closed and temporary fencing will be installed around active work zone for public safety.

Tailem Bend ANZAC Day Service Parking 2026

Tailem Bend ANZAC Day Service – Temporary Parking & Dropโ€‘Off Zone

To support attendees at the Tailem Bend ANZAC Day Service, Council will be putting a temporary parking and dropโ€‘off zone in place due to ongoing construction works  continuing at the Railway Terrace car park.

What you need to know:

  • A ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐—ฑ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ฝโ€‘๐—ผ๐—ณ๐—ณ ๐˜‡๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฒ will be available to help safely drop off passengers close to the service area (bus stop)
  • ๐—ฆ๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜โ€‘๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—บ ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด is available along Railway Tce, in the Tailem Info Station Car Park and along Murray St
  • Additional parks will be reserved for those  ๐——๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—ถ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€ needs

Please follow signage on the day

We thank the community for their patience and cooperation while these works continue, and we appreciate everyone’s understanding as we ensure the ANZAC Day service can proceed safely and respectfully.

Railway Tce Tailem Bend Carpark redevelopment design close up

Scope of Works

A copy of the project plan has been included with this letter for your information and works will include:

  • Removal of sections of existing kerb, pavement, and spoon drains
  • Construction of new kerb and water table, edge strips, and upgraded drainage connections
  • Reconstruction of pavement areas, including new asphalt surfacing
  • Installation of new concrete walk-through sections and footpath connections
  • Installation of DDA-compliant pram ramps to improve pedestrian accessibility
  • Reinstatement of garden bed areas around existing trees where pavement is removed
  • Adjustment of the northern entrance, shifting it slightly further north rather than maintaining the existing straight-through alignment from Mallee Street
Railway Tce Tailem Bend Carpark location

Public Safety

Traffic management will be in place throughout the works. Motorists and pedestrians are encouraged to follow the signage and instructions of traffic control officers.

Please exercise caution when passing through the area as there will be personnel working nearby.

Temporary fencing will be installed around active work zones (highlighted in green on the image to the right) to ensure public safety.

During construction, access to parts of the carpark will be restricted. Community members are encouraged to use the southern carpark near the Railway Station and utilise available street parking.

Some construction activity may occur directly in front of nearby properties and businesses.

Access will be maintained where possible, with contractors available to assist residents or operators entering or exiting the area.

Concerns or Queries

We appreciate your patience and cooperation while these works take place.

If you have any questions, queries or concerns, please contact the Coorong District Council at any stage on 1300 785 277.