FAQs
How much will the lease cost Council?
Under the existing 1983 License Agreement, Council currently undertakes some maintenance at the site including topping up footpath and parking areas with gravel ($1,500 per annum), and garden bed maintenance including weed control and mulching ($6,500 per annum).
Maintenance of the bike track is currently not funded or budgeted for. A quotation has been received for maintenance of the bike track and jumps to meet classification service and safety levels for the site for approximately $12,000 per annum.
Taking into account rates, taxes and general day to day maintenance, estimated costs associated with maintenance required for the site in its existing state is summarised below:
| Expenditure item (operating) | Cost per annum |
| Emergency Services Levy | $200 |
| SA Water rates | $3,700 |
| Footpath/parking maintenance | $1,500 |
| Garden maintenance/weed control | $6,500 |
| Bike track maintenance | $12,000 |
| Total annual expenses (approx.) | $23,900 per annum |
Funds have been set aside in the 2025/2026 Annual Business Plan for the bike track maintenance sum of $12,000. The other costs would be absorbed from existing budgets.
Do we have any plans to add new infrastructure at Station Road, Woodside?
No, Council does not have any plans or budgeted funds for new infrastructure at Station Road, Woodside.
Who will manage the reserve at Station Road, Woodside?
Under the new lease, the reserve would site under the care and control of council. Council could consider entering into a sublease with an appropriate incorporated community group for use of part/s of the land.
Who are Love Woodside?
Love Woodside is a community group in Woodside, focused on enhancing the town and fostering community involvement. They are known for their projects like the "Best Dressed Town" competition, decorating the town with recycled and repurposed materials, leading the transformation of the Woodside water tank with a vibrant mural, and their involvement in activating the Woody Trails area and community garden.
Does Station Road, Woodside connect to Amy Gillet Bikeway?
Currently, Station Road between Tiers Road and Langbein Avenue are the on-road link for Amy Gillett Bikeway past the Station Road Reserve area.
In the longer term, the continuation of Amy Gillett Bikeway as an off-road shared path through Station Road Reserve could form part of the future use of the reserve.
Will the horse agistment area remain?
We are working with the person who currently leases this area of the reserve to understand if they would like to continue to use this space for horse agistment. We have no plans to change the use of this area of the reserve.