Middleton Pedestrian Refuges
Following years of Council advocacy for safer pedestrian crossings in Middleton, the State Government, through the Department of Infrastructure and Transport (DIT) has funded three 'pedestrian refuge' crossings on Goolwa Road at Middleton.
Two of the pedestrian refuges were completed in early March 2024. A third refuge was built in February 2026.
Third pedestrian refuge constructed in February 2026
Under the National Road Safety Program, $200,000 was committed in March 2025 towards a third pedestrian refuge crossing on Goolwa Road, Middleton, near Thomas Street. This is a DIT project on a DIT road, with Council project managing the construction.
Media Release 2025 - State Government
Construction began on 12 February 2026. Final paving works were scheduled for March 2026.
Image: Indicative map of the location of three pedestrian refuge crossings in Middleton.
Public Toilet Upgrade
Work will start in late February to upgrade the public toilets behind the Middleton Arts and Crafts Building on Goolwa Road, Middleton.
This project is an action from our Public Toilet Management Plan 2024–2034 and is being funded in the 2025/26 Annual Community Plan. Weather permitting, the works are expected to be finished by June 2026.
Images: Left - current public toilet facilities behind the Middleton Arts and Crafts Building. Right - artist's impression of new toilets.
The new toilets will comply with current disability access standards and building codes. The design includes accessible, gender-neutral and ambulant toilets, baby change facilities, and energy-efficient appliances. Sustainable building materials will be used.
The Middleton toilet will have a feature brick wall, a front veranda, a bench seat, solar power and battery systems, stainless fixtures, basins and troughs, feature lighting and hand dryers, security lighting and sensors, and honed concrete floors.
Temporary portable toilets will be installed in the nearby area during construction.