Proposed EV charging facilities at Lannam Park
SA Power Networks and RAA have proposed Lannam Park as an alternative location for the EV charging facilities. Council is consulting on the Community Land Management Plan amendment needed to support the proposal.
The proposal is for SA Power Networks' EV Charger Support Battery and an accompanying EV fast charger to be located at Lannam Park, adjacent to the public toilet.
Council previously approved a location in the carpark at the corner of Robe Street and Main Road. Following further technical and site investigations, SA Power Networks and RAA proposed Lannam Park as an alternative. Those investigations identified construction and design challenges at the original site. Lannam Park offers a more suitable electrical connection and vehicle access, with less expected trenching and pavement work.
The proposed change requires an amendment to the applicable Community Land Management Plan (CLMP). Council is seeking feedback on the proposed amendment, particularly any significant concerns about the location or its potential impacts, before making a final decision.
Why has Lannam Park been proposed?
Installing the infrastructure at the Robe Street and Main Road carpark would require changes to the existing parking layout to accommodate the charger and accessibility requirements. It would also involve substantial underground trenching, pavement excavation and reinstatement in a busy central carpark, with potential disruption during peak visitor periods.
SA Power Networks and RAA have advised that Lannam Park offers a more suitable electrical and network connection, improved vehicle access and greater flexibility in scheduling construction. The proposed area is predominantly undeveloped grass, with existing electrical infrastructure within metres of the installation area. This is expected to substantially reduce trenching, pavement excavation and reinstatement compared with the original location, while minimising impacts on existing Council infrastructure.
What is proposed?
The indicative layout below shows:
- The EV Charger Support Battery to the left of the existing accessible parking bay, near the power pole;
- Two new dedicated EV charging bays and the fast charger to the right of the accessible bay, when viewed from the road facing the public toilet; and
- The existing accessible parking bay, shared access area and connecting footpath retained.
The two EV charging bays would be constructed within the existing grassed area. The proposal would not remove existing conventional car parking spaces. The final design would need to provide safe vehicle and pedestrian access and account for existing site features and services.
SA Power Networks and RAA would fund the project, including the two EV charging bays and associated works.
Since the new public toilet facility and carpark spaces were installed, Lannam Park has become a more accessible and convenient place to stop. EV charging facilities could build on these improvements and encourage more people to stop and enjoy the park.
Licensing and Crown Land Approval
Lannam Park is Crown land dedicated for recreation purposes, with the District Council of Robe appointed as custodian.
The proposed amendment to the Community Land Management Plan will also allow Council to consider granting a licence to RAA over a defined portion of Lannam Park for the installation, operation and maintenance of the EV charging facilities and associated infrastructure.
As the land is a Crown Recreation Reserve, the proposed infrastructure and licensing arrangements will be subject to the necessary Crown Lands approvals.
Provide feedback
Council is seeking feedback on significant concerns about the proposed Lannam Park location and the associated CLMP amendment. This is an opportunity to identify matters Council should consider before it makes a final decision.
Complete the online feedback form here
Hard copy feedback forms are available at the Council Office at 3 Royal Circus Robe SA 5276.
Please provide your feedback by 5:00pm Monday 7 December 2026.
Feedback received will be reported to Council before a final decision on the proposed location and CLMP amendment.
Extract of Community Land Management Plan (Parklands & Reserves)