The significant project has upgraded this one rural road to an urban standard, with works focused between Juniper Boulevard and Old Port Wakefield Road, connecting into Virginia's main street and shopping precinct.
The completed works include a new road surface, raised kerbing, a pipe stormwater system, new street lighting, and a new shared-use path and footpath. These improvements provide better connections for pedestrians and cyclists, while also improving travel for vehicles.
Mayor Glenn Docherty said these are the elements that create an urban-standard road, supporting the continued development and growth of the surrounding area.
"This road serves as an important transport link for Virginia residents and the wider community," Mayor Docherty said.
"As the area continues to grow, improving key traffic links will help make daily travel easier for residents."
Federal Member for Spence Matt Burnell said the Albanese Government was pleased to provide funding of $3.9 million for the upgrade under the Roads to Recovery Program.
"The Albanese Labor Government continues to make significant investment in local roads.
Whether you live in Virginia, Angle Vale, Munno Para or Elizabeth, nearly every corner of our region has received funding from the Albanese Labor Government," Matt Burnell said.
This funding is essential to ensure our roads support our growing community and I will keep fighting to ensure we receive more."
Upgrading a road to an urban standard is a significant undertaking. Commencing in January this year with completion this month, the project involved extensive excavation to install stormwater infrastructure and construction of multiple pavement layers to build new road formation. It also required the relocation and adjustment of essential underground services including NBN, Telstra and SA Water infrastructure.
The Sheedy Road upgrade forms part of Council's broader investment in roads and infrastructure across Virginia, one of Playford's many growth areas. This investment is helping ensure local infrastructure keeps pace with growth and continues to support the needs of the community.
Council is also continuing its wider road renewal program, with resealing and renewal works underway across the city to extend the life of local roads and support the city's growing communities.
The Sheedy Road upgrade was supported by over $3.9 million from the Australian Government's Roads to Recovery program.
