Kapunda Town Square

Kapunda is a charming historic town one hour north of Adelaide. Light Regional Council has taken the bold step of acquiring land for a town square to be used for community gathering, local events, a playspace, and to create a vibrant visitor destination in the heart of Kapunda. The site faces north and is surrounded by heritage buildings, providing a strong setting and emphasising Kapunda’s character.

Jensen PLUS’ 2015 concept design divided the space into an events square on Main Street, with a lawn and nature play area to the rear. Between them a lane providing post office access is upgraded and integrated into the design, and improvements to adjoining Crase Street are included. A stage for events and an awning over the Main Street footpath are major features. Community engagement demonstrated strong support for the concept.

In 2017 Light Regional Council secured funding to build the new Kapunda Town Square and Jensen PLUS led a team to prepare detailed designs and construction documentation. An active community reference group had a strong role in shaping the final designs, and a tight budget presented challenges for the team. Part of the funding mix for the project was a smart infrastructure package including lighting, CCTV and other technologies, presenting new design opportunities for the project. Construction is expected to be completed towards the end of 2018.

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