Station Road, Woodside - Proposed Lease

We are proposing to enter into a 99-year lease with the Commissioner of Highways for the reserve at Station Road, Woodside. Part of this reserve is home to the Woody Trails bike track and community garden. We’d like to find out if you are supportive of Council entering into this lease. What do you think, do you have any feedback?

Background

Members of the Woodside community have occupied the “Woody Trails” site at Station Road, Woodside for over 50 years. The land is former rail corridor land owned by the State Government. In the 1970s the community group slowly took occupation of the site by working together to put a BMX track on the site, and over the years have continued to use the land not just as a cycle track but as a community garden, community meeting space and event space.

In recent years, there has been increased advocacy from the community for physical improvements to the site. This prompted discussions with the State Government about seeking approval for improvements. The State then commenced a process to consider the future of the land, i.e. whether or not it was required for government or community purposes. The State Government have agreed in principle to retain ownership of the land and enter into a long-term (99 year) lease with the Council as the Lessee (long term Tenant) for the site. You can view the Draft Lease under the Document Library.

Council have had ad-hoc involvement with the Station Road site and its stakeholders over many years. By entering into a long-term lease for this site, we will be able to have discussions with community groups about formalising their use of this site and there will be less need to obtain approvals from the State Government for minor activities at the site.

It is important to note, that Council doesn't currently have any plans or funds allocated to improve or increase infrastructure or services at this reserve beyond the current improvements on the land. The Woodside Recreation Grounds is located in close proximity to the Station Road site and is a regional sporting and community reserve.

Sharing your feedback

You can provide your feedback on our intent to enter into a 99-lease for the land at Station Road, Woodside, in one of the following ways:

• Completing the online feedback form below
• Sending an email to engage@ahc.sa.gov.au
• Posting your feedback to 63 Mount Barker Road Stirling SA 5152
• Giving us a call on 8408 0400
• Collecting a hardcopy feedback form from any Council Service Centre or Library at Stirling, Gumeracha, Woodside or The Summit during opening hours(External link).

Community engagement closes at 5pm on Tuesday 26 August 2025.