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Introducing ’s hottest ticket 6 a new - 8 journey closure Adelaide’s new electric trains (see page 11) N by Hook contents New look for

new metrocard 6 7 website historic precinct Cricket lovers embraced “The northern mound is a great example of Since March demolition works have been combining the old with the new that will ensure completed and two of the oval’s four light ’s new northern Adelaide Oval remains one of the best places towers have been dismantled and re-erected mound during November’s Test to enjoy sport in Australia,” he said. with upgraded lighting.

match between Australia and “The area in front of the scoreboard has been The next focus for the project is preparing for South Africa. developed to keep the grass enjoyed by many The Ashes series in December next year. Listen carefully next time 14 south road superway while offering more convenient access to new someone tells you where they live Spectators relaxed on the grassed area in food and beverage outlets. Work on the Southern Stand is well underway and you’ll invariably hear them talk front of the historic scoreboard or got a little and on target to be completed in time for the about “my street”. It’s a sense of closer to the action in the new seating bowl “Along the fence a new seating bowl has Adelaide fixture with a capacity of 30,000. ownership I think we can take a lot parks community along the fence line. been installed giving spectators wider, more 15 On the Eastern Stand crews remain on further. centre more and safer comfortable seats to enjoy the match.” 12 schedule to complete the stand in time to bike lanes The match gave a glimpse of the experience Especially with a commitment to The northern mound includes a new timber host AFL football in March 2014 with a final adelaide oval the redeveloped oval will give crowds, Project making Adelaide a more cyclist and 3 deck, shaded by the legendary Moreton capacity of 50,000. redevelopment major rail Director Manuel Delgado said. 8-9 Bay Figs, linking the back of the mound to pedestrian friendly city. projects E improved food, beverage and toilet facilities – It’s easy to see our streets, be they W adelaide 15 all of which are fully accessible to convention centre new priority the suburban variety or more major 13 disabled patrons. thoroughfares, as the exclusive bus lanes domain of cars, buses and trucks. rail system 10-11 But over the last few years a subtle electrification shift in thinking has emphasised the increasingly important links between people, sustainable travel and the regeneration of our city. They may be small steps, but they southern expressway are nonetheless important ones. 4 duplication Our last edition of New Connections highlighted the fantastic work being done to energise our CBD laneways like the iconic Leigh Street. In this 5 mclaren vale edition we showcase complementary overpass initiatives that are making Adelaide a safer and easier place to cycle or walk around. seaford dukes highway 10 13 They include the continued rollout of rail extension S improvements bike lanes along arterial roads, safer crossings across busy intersections, >> Australia demolishes South Africa on day one high visability green bicycle lanes in as the new northern mound is used for the the city and the development of the first time in a Test match Greenway route from Adelaide to Marino Rocks. Off the beaten track Making these changes won’t be easy The latest video from the and will, no doubt, require some give For further information please contact: Tougher turf needed Footbridge first and take to balance the myriad of online edition takes a slightly adelaide oval redevelopment 1300 305 255 community priorities and interests. different look at the State’s A new, ‘indestructible’ turf that The reinforcement will give a better load step bearing capacity as well as an immediate But the best decisions are often the infrastructure. adelaide metro 1300 311 108 can withstand the rigours of ‘ready to play’ surface. Investigative drilling works hard ones and I think we are well on football while retaining the flat, the way to making our streets some While this edition is dedicated to new projects rail revitalisation 1300 782 454 The solution will provide maximum flexibility for for the construction of the of the best in the world. across the state, online we meet the teams that smooth surface enjoyed by the stadium to host concerts and other events rail electrification 1300 782 454 Adelaide Oval footbridge keep things moving in the outback. cricketers will be laid on the during cricket and AFL seasons. took place last month. riverbank precinct 1300 305 255 redeveloped Adelaide Oval. Crew captains Wilbur and Cowboy are charged Turf will be grown during the summer at a A drilling rig was lowered onto a large Rod Hook with maintaining some of the State’s 10,100km local nursery in order to allow sufficient time of outback roads. seaford rail extension 1800 791 883 The oval’s surface which currently has a five barge in the and anchored for it to mature before being transported to foot lean from the south-east to north-west the oval for laying. into position while samples were taken. Chief Executive They battle soaring temperatures, vast distances south road planning study 1300 794 899 must be replaced to even out the playing field The drilling samples will be used by Department of Planning, and the toughest of materials to keep these and meet international sporting requirements. It is expected the turf will be laid mid 2013. engineers to specify the foundations Transport and Infrastructure routes open for residents, farmers, miners and south road superway 1300 638 789 The surface will be replaced with a fully for the structure. tourists. the parks community centre 1300 002 033 reinforced turf profile that is made up of The footbridge is expected to be in Go to dpti.sa.gov.au/newconnections to synthetic elements, loam and Santa Anna turf. mclaren vale overpass 8402 1856 place in time for the Ashes Test match meet Wilbur and Cowboy and get other video in December 2013. updates about the state’s biggest infrastructure projects.

2 summer 2012 DISCOVER ’S INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS www.dpti.sa.gov.au/newconnections summer 2012 3 fast facts project: Southern Expressway Expressway Duplication value: $407.5 million expected completion: open by mid 2014 visit: dpti.sa.gov.au/southern_ earthworks at full expressway_duplication throttle call: 1300 626 097

Locals, apprentices hard at >> More than 40 per cent of earthworks required work on duplication to duplicate the Southern Expressway are complete More than 50 per cent of the workers building the Southern Expressway duplication are from Adelaide’s southern suburbs. Massive earthworks are While the earthworks are underway the team Since the project began in March this year, is extending nine road bridges, five pedestrian approximately 1,750 people have worked underway at multiple fronts along bridges and modifying overpasses to reach on the site. the entire length of the Southern over the duplicated expressway. Traffic begins using McLaren Vale Overpass Nine per cent of those working on the Expressway to carve out a To reduce disruptions to motorists and project are cadets, apprentices and trainees. corridor for the duplicated lanes. residents at least every second bridge will The McLaren Vale Overpass In addition to building the structure, remain open, providing a detour for motorists. In addition, 86 per cent of contracts constructing the overpass has involved The team is working at full capacity to build have been awarded to South Australian is just weeks away from realigning nearby roads, building new access the project as quickly as possible, Project When finished in mid-2014 the project will businesses. completion and on track for an roads and creating a new section of the Coast Director Lou George said. transform the Southern Expressway into a opening ahead of schedule. to Vines rail trail. full time, two-way expressway. “More than 40 per cent of earthworks to Landscaping of the area will follow in the In the last few weeks the structure has been duplicate the Southern Expressway have cooler months of 2013. used to carry southbound McLaren Vale traffic been completed with more than 660,000 into the town. cubic metres of soil moved,” he said. Field River The diversion has been in place while the new “We’ve used controlled blasting to remove Expressway closure left turn slip lane into McLaren Vale is being over 150,000 cubic metres of rock along the realignment fast facts completed. escarpment, which is about the halfway mark.” To speed up the earthworks As part of the Southern Expressway project: McLaren Vale Overpass The new intersection and overpass is Key equipment being used for earthworks the Southern Expressway, duplication sections of the Field River value: $18 million expected to be completed and open to traffic includes: between Old Noarlunga and are being realigned and rehabilitated expected completion: to make way for the new roadway. in mid January ahead of schedule, Project January 2013 >> twelve, 50 tonne dump trucks Reynella, is closed from 9.30am Director Lou George said. A segment of the river near Young Street visit: infrastructure.sa.gov.au/ >> 40 road trucks to 2.00pm weekdays until “The new overpass will make travelling to has been successfully diverted and a content/McLaren_Vale_Overpass >> 4 scrapers 14 December 2012. 300 metre section adjacent the Reynella McLaren Vale and the Fleurieu Peninsula a call: 8402 1856 interchange will be realigned to the west. much safer trip for motorists,” he said. >> 2 large dozers During these closures trucks are using the >> 5 excavators expressway to transport excavated soil, Recreational trails and viewing areas will “These are important tourism places for our State and making them easier and safer to get All of the earth excavated is being re-used making up to 270 trips per day, reducing be built to make them enjoyable places to to will help attract more visitors to the area and in the project for road embankments, bridge the number of trucks on adjacent roads. visit for the community. >> The McLaren Vale Overpass is expected make conditions safer for local residents and approaches and landscape mounds. to be open by mid January 2013 workers.”

4 summer 2012 DISCOVER SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS www.dpti.sa.gov.au/newconnections summer 2012 5 >> Metrocard is making catching public transport easier travel info on the go

New metrocard hits Adelaide The new metrocard is the The successful release of the new ticketing system followed an extensive trial to fine tune state’s hottest ticket this the technology and ensure it operated to summer with commuters requirements. rushing to get their hands on Around 10,000 customers were involved in pilot the public transport smartcard. and trial activities prior to its launch.

Since its release in November customers The new metrocard replaces the old magnetic have been very keen to start using the new multi-trip tickets, which will be phased out. technology, Deputy Chief Executive Emma Singletrip and daytrip tickets will remain. Thomas said. New online features will also become available “The overwhelmingly positive feedback we’re in early 2013. This includes charging your getting is that this smartcard makes catching metrocard online and an auto-recharge which a bus, train or tram a lot easier,” she said. automatically tops up your card when the balance gets below a certain threshold. >> adelaidemetro.com.au can now be used on The simple touch to a validator to pay your smartphones and tablets fare makes boarding simpler and the card’s ability to store credit makes it very convenient.

Public transport customers can “The site has been built so it can be accessed from Online recharge options will be available early now access tailored information a personal computer, as well as portable devices, in 2013. This will include a one off top-up of a Where to buy, recharge such as tablets and smartphones. metrocard using an EFTPOS card and an auto- Follow on Twitter on their travel needs following the recharge option, allowing users to set up automatic The cards can be charged with credit at “Customers can now create and save customised A metrocard can be purchased release of the new Adelaide Metro payments onto their metrocard when the balance A new Twitter account has at Adelaide Metro InfoCentres InfoCentres, metrocard agents, and by using timetables of their routes and subscribe for SMS or falls below a threshold. vending machines on trains, trams and at the website. email alerts when travel information is updated.” been launched to coincide (Adelaide Railway Station and Adelaide Railway Station, as well as machines Check out the new site at adelaidemetro.com.au, with the release of the new The new site complements the November release Currie Street), from one of at other locations such as city tram stops and The redesigned adelaidemetro.com.au will help plan your public transport travel and use the Adelaide Metro website. bus interchanges. make travelling on buses, trains and trams a much of the new ticketing system, metrocard. feedback tabs on each page to let us know what hundreds of metrocard agents more convenient and pleasurable experience, It includes an online registration facility where you think. Follow @adelaidemetroSA for information across Adelaide (accredited To ensure the money loaded onto a metrocard Deputy Chief Executive Emma Thomas said. is safe, customers can register their card and metrocard users can register and protect their on public transport changes and updates. retail outlets such as “We’ve designed this new website to give people card, and check their balance and travel history. details via the Adelaide Metro website The account is solely for the provision of the specific travel information they need on the A registered card reported lost or stolen can no newsagents), and from vending (adelaidemetro.com.au) or by visiting Adelaide Metro information. Customer devices they use when they’re out and about,” longer be used and the remaining balance can be machines at the Adelaide an InfoCentre or calling the InfoLine. feedback is encouraged to be submitted to she said. transferred to a new card. Railway Station. Customers can see their transaction history the Adelaide Metro InfoLine on online, helping them keep track of 1300 311 108 or via adelaidemetro.com.au their card and their travels.

Online recharge and auto-recharge options will be available in early 2013.

6 summer 2012 DISCOVER SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS www.dpti.sa.gov.au/newconnections summer 2012 7 Belair line Works involve: Noarlunga and >> upgrading 13km of track While the Goodwood Junction and from Oaklands to Adelaide Adelaide Railway Station are upgraded, Tonsley line >> electrification of the Noarlunga and the Belair line will be closed from Tonsley lines and Seaford extension 2 January to mid-2013. While the Goodwood Junction is being upgraded, the Noarlunga and Tonsley >> upgrade and maintenance work at Substitute buses will service this line. lines will be upgraded and electrified. The seven level crossings lines will remain closed from 2 January to >> installing gauge convertible concrete September 2013. sleepers These works are the next step in upgrading >> installing new ballast and new and the southern lines to provide new electric refurbished rail >> reduce waiting times at Leader and train services. >> improving drainage. Goodwood Victoria Street rail crossings During the closures, substitute buses >> improve safety – freight trains won’t have will service these lines. Junction to give way to Adelaide Metro trains. The project will provide enhanced The Goodwood Junction upgrade project landscaping and lighting and improve local will build a rail underpass that separates cycle and pedestrian links between the freight and public transport trains, removing Adelaide Showgrounds and the Parklands. the need for trains on either track to stop and give way. There will also be amenity improvements in Goodwood, with reduced local noise levels Once completed, the underpass will: from the redesigned freight rail track. >> reduce train travel times – freight will be separated from public transport rail

During this time the following facilities at the Adelaide Adelaide Railway Station will be improved: >> lift refurbishment railyard and >> refurbishing escalators Major rail projects 2013 >> installing a new airconditioning system station and ceiling servicing in the underpass and shops Adelaide’s rail network is being overhauled to deliver the city’s first electric train services. The next The Adelaide Railway Station will be closed from 2 January to 3 February 2013 (the >> upgrading toilets and plumbing stage will combine a number of projects to increase the pace of the project and limit inconvenience. quietest time of the year). >> upgrading the sprinkler system This map shows where the major works will be located and how all lines are impacted. The tracks and yard will be upgraded in >> remedial work on the station façade. preparation for electric trains.

Outer Harbor Gawler line

The closure of Adelaide Railway and Grange lines Station means that the Gawler The closure of Adelaide Railway Station line will be closed between North means that the Outer Harbor and Grange lines Adelaide Station and Adelaide will be closed between Woodville Station and Railway Station from 2 January to Adelaide Railway Station from 2 January to 3 February 2013. 3 February 2013. Substitute bus services will run Substitute bus services will run between between and the city. Woodville and the city.

8 summer 2012 DISCOVER SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS www.dpti.sa.gov.au/newconnections summer 2012 9 >> Workers finishing the steel structure Convenient connection of the the new Seaford Station. for Seaford commuters

Customers on the new “Both stations have convenient access for pedestrians and cyclists, and a drop-off area Seaford extension will be able or parking for those arriving by car.” to conveniently and quickly The wait at the stations won’t be long with connect with new electric trains trains expected to run every 5 to 7 minutes thanks to the design of the two in peak periods.

new stations. The stations have been built with lifts, stairs and alternate ramp access. The Seaford and Seaford Meadows stations are being built to make for an easy transition The pedestrian overpasses include an orange between different modes of transport, Project colour to reflect the young, energetic character Director David Bartlett said. of the area and will be complemented by the landscaping of the surrounds. “When designing these new stations we saw them as part of a broader transport system, Construction of the stations is expected to rather than a separate, stand-alone rail line,” be complete by late 2012. he said. The electrified Seaford extension is expected “To make the connection with other transport to be completed in late 2013. modes easy, the Seaford station has a bus interchange, which will have the bus timetable linked to the train arrivals and departures.

Untangling and electrifying south line Called the A-City Class 4000, the trains will >> high capacity air-conditioning to suit Electrification be the most modern in the country, including Adelaide’s winter and summer Safety will be improved for The State Government will provide $110 million in funding for the project, which is jointly Electric trains the first rail vehicle to meet stringent new >> disability access compliance with wheelchair passengers, travel times will be funded by the Australian Government. safety – stay international crash specifications as found in spaces and access ramps cut for freight trains and cars Europe and Great Britain. Construction is expected to begin in early 2013. taking shape >> permanently coupled three car sets, with won’t have to wait as long at switched on Under a supply and maintenance contract with walk-through access between railcars crossings once the Goodwood While the track is closed to install the Adelaide’s new electric trains Bombardier Transportation Australia, 22 three- >> double leaf saloon doors for quick entry underpass, the next stage of works to electrify The electrified rail system car units will be delivered. and exit Junction underpass is built. Adelaide’s southern rail line will begin. are currently being assembled to be installed on the >> passenger emergency intercoms at each with the first due for delivery The A-City will seat around 240 passengers with The underpass will be constructed below During the eight month project the remaining southern line will be standing room for another 300. doorway Victoria Street and will allow the Noarlunga 13km of track along Noarlunga, Tonsley, and similar to the networks next year. >> maximum speed of 110 kph. Seaford lines will be prepared for electric train The wide-body train will provide more room line to be lowered below ground. Once delivered next year, the first A-City trains services. that operate successfully for passengers and a host of other features, will be subjected to an intensive on-track test Above the ground the existing Belair and in Perth, Brisbane and including: freight lines will be separated. Trains running In addition to the track upgrade, masts, and evaluation process in Adelaide prior to along all three lines will no longer need to wait overhead wiring and a new signalling system in many other locations >> safety CCTV covering the rear, front and interior services starting. for each other to pass. are being installed. around the world.

The project will deliver significant A new electricity substation will be built at Screening will be installed at bridges improvements for both rail and road users, Lonsdale to power the network. and pedestrian overpasses and access Project Director, Luigi Rossi said. to stations will be via overpasses Substitute bus services will be provided during >> Bombardier staff work on and dedicated pedestrian entrance “The underpass will basically save time and the closure that will aim to match the train Adelaide’s new electric trains paths only. reduce risk for everyone,” he said. service timetable as closely as possible. Signage will be installed and a safety “Freight trains won’t have to wait for These works follow last year’s track upgrade awareness program launched before passenger trains and cars will have less between Noarlunga and Oaklands. the start of the electrified services to waiting time at the Victoria Street crossing. Following the closure, the existing diesel educate the community on the changes “It wil reduce the risk for train passengers, as trains will continue to be used while the new associated with an electric rail network. these services will no longer have to rely on signalling system is tested and new trains the freight trains giving way.” commissioned. The new electric trains are expected to be seen in late 2013. Signalling and sections of track will be upgraded and Leader Street, Victoria Street and East Avenue rail crossings will be reconstructed.

10 summer 2012 DISCOVER SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS www.dpti.sa.gov.au/newconnections summer 2012 11 Riding high on progress fast facts project: stage 2 of the priority bus lane initiative: >>both directions along Anzac Gaps in routes will be filled, Sections that currently require riders to deviate Entering the city from all sides will also Highway from Greenhill Road to from the rail corridor between Clarence Park become easier and safer with improvements South Terrace crossing busy intersections and Emerson Station and Lyons Parade to expected at crossings of Greenhill Road, will be made easier and a bike Cromer Parade will be linked with sections of Fitzroy Terrace, Dequetteville Terrace and >>northbound along West Terrace from South Terrace to Gouger Street lane separated from traffic will new shared-use path linking the quiet local Fullarton Road. streets. expected completion: be trialled as part of a plan to Initiatives are also being rolled out to improve 26 November 2012 make Adelaide a more cycling The Greenway plan, which is constructing safety within bicycle lanes. cycling and walking routes along Adelaide’s visit: dpti.sa.gov.au or friendly city. rail corridors, is moving on to the Gawler and Around the city parts of lanes at busy cityofadelaide.com.au Outer Harbor lines next. intersections have been coloured green to The initiatives are part of the aim to double improve visibility at conflict points. the number of people cycling in South Access between the suburbs and the CBD is Australia by 2020. being improved for those living in the northern A bicycle lane buffered from traffic will be and western suburbs with new connections trialled along Port Road. A section will be Works on the city’s first Greenway will give between St Clair and Croydon with Port rolled out from West Terrace to Park Terrace cyclists and walkers a safe and continuous Adelaide coming soon. this financial year with an extension to South route between Adelaide and Marino Rocks Terrace expected the year after. by July 2013. Works to add bicycle lanes along parts of are continuing. By 2014/15 These improvements, as well as the safest there should be a continuous cycle lane from and fastest pathway to your destination, Elizabeth to the inner suburbs. can be found using the journey planner at dpti.sa.gov.au/cycle_instead Priority bus lanes have been The new priority bus lanes have been installed Other road users are advised they cannot installed on Anzac Highway in both directions along the section of Anzac drive in a priority bus lanes except when: Highway from Greenhill Road to South and West Terrace to improve Terrace, and northbound only along the >> entering or leaving a road (for example another road, private property or parking bus movement into and out section of West Terrace from South Terrace to Gouger Street. area) of the CBD. >> overtaking another vehicle turning right They will operate between 7am to 7pm, The new lanes became operational on Monday to Friday. >> making a u-turn from the centre of a road 26 November 2012 and build on the success >> avoiding an obstruction. >> Cycle lanes added or coloured green Vital of the priority bus lanes implemented in Currie Taxis, emergency vehicles and cyclists will be in the last year In undertaking these manoeuvres, motorists and Grenfell streets. able to use the priority bus lanes. pedestrian can only travel in the lane for 100 metres. In addition, Adelaide City Council will install OUTER HARBOR link upgraded new dedicated bicycle lanes next to the priority bus lanes on the section of Anzac Highway, Bank Street will become an between Greenhill Road and South Terrace. 1 easier street for pedestrians VICTORIA RD VICTORIA to navigate and a more

WAKEFIELD RD WAKEFIELD enticing strip to visit as the Safer highway for Christmas next of Adelaide’s laneways fast facts is activated. Wide centrelines and roadside hazard clearing will continue along project: six year program to upgrade MAIN NORTH RD safety on the Dukes Highway 2 The street that lies between North the Dukes Highway this summer in the next stage of works to

GEPPS Terrace and Hindley Street is part reduce the crash risk for drivers. value: part of $100 million joint PORT CROSS MILITARY RD ADELAIDE of a pathway between some of the Australian and South Australian GRAND JUNCTION RD

MAIN NORTH RD NORTH MAIN city’s highest pedestrian areas. In the coming months another 58 kilometres To replace the vegetation being removed government commitment to improving GRAND JUNCTION RD of the wide audio tactile centre lines will along the roadway, 16 environmental projects safety on the Dukes Highway 4 In coming weeks, the department 3 be installed between Coomandook and will be initiated across 2,052 hectares of land will be talking with users of the street expected completion: mid 2014 SOUTH RD SOUTH Bordertown. in the area. and businesses about how it can be visit: infrastructure.sa.gov.au/ improved. Along the same section of road a six metre road_projects clear zone will be established to roll out the 6 The aim will be to make it easier and PORT RD safety buffer along the entire length of the PROSPECT safer for pedestrians to share the route highway. with motorists while encouraging more 5 >> A six metre clear zone is being roadside businesses, such as cafes and These improvements are designed to reduce established along the entire length FINDON A eateries. both the likelihood and consequences of driver of the Dukes Highway NORTH GRANGE RD ADELAIDE errors. STEPNEY Earlier in the year another piece of this pathway through the city – Leigh B D Other safety improvements completed to date Street – was partially closed as a trial include: Bicycle lanes Green bicycle lanes MILE END to encourage people to visit and use 1 Lady Gowrie Drive A Port Road ADELAIDE SOUTH RD SOUTH the space. >> six new and 11 upgraded rest areas 2 Main North Road B James Congdon Drive GREENHILL RD >> 3.5 kilometres of pavement reconstruction/ 3 Military Road C Greenhill Road The move is part of a plan to encourage rehabilitation 4 Old Port Road D Rundle Street WAYVILLE C RD FULLARTON more people to live, work, invest, visit 5 Crittenden Road and spend time in our city. >> three new and four upgraded overtaking 6 Churchill Road lanes Visit dpti.sa.gov.au/vibrant

12 summer 2012 DISCOVER SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS www.dpti.sa.gov.au/newconnections summer 2012 13 >> The redeveloped Parks will include more than six hectares of open space, including Superway touches down a new playground

The ground level lanes of the The beginning of ground level works The elevated roadway is built on foundations complements the rapid progress being made in made up of massive piers sitting on top of South Road Superway are now the air, Project Director Wayne Buckerfield said. underground concrete, steel-reinforced piles. being laid as work on the State’s “The elevated roadway is now really starting to This structure supports 2,200 precast most sophisticated roadway take shape with up to 10 segments a day being segments, each weighing between progresses on schedule. lifted into place,” he said. 75-90 tonnes each.

The new lanes extend the 2.8 kilometre “Large sections have been completed between Segment lifters, cranes and a specifically elevated roadway along South Road to the Grand Junction Road and Days Road and designed launching truss are being used Regency Road intersection. we’re now starting to fill in some of the gaps. to slot each segment into place.

In total the South Road Superway will provide “Next the concentration will be on joining When finished in December 2013, the elevated 4.8 kilometres of motorway beginning at the the structure with the Expressway section of the 4.8 kilometre roadway will allow Port River Expressway. and working to complete the roadway in a through traffic and freight to bypass a number year’s time.” of busy sections along South Road.

fast facts project: Redevelopment of The Parks Community Centre value: $28.7 million State Government Recreation funding, additional funding from City of Enfield >> Work has begun on the ground level section of the South Road Superway and a service Service road for expected completion: 2014 road for businesses businesses visit: infrastructure.sa.gov.au priority at Parks call: 1300 002 033 (free call) 9am to 5pm weekdays Along the eastern side of the New recreation facilities at The “We’re now developing a design that South Road Superway, south incorporates a number of the community’s Parks Community Centre will be suggestions and a plan to get these new of Days Road, a service road The planting of native species in outdoor areas developed as a priority following buildings open as soon as possible.” and an environmentally-friendly design were is being built to give access also common requests. consultation with users. Since the redevelopment of The Parks was to local businesses. announced the project team has spoken with Work on building the new recreation centre, In addition to design discussions, a lot of many of the users and nearby residents. Running parallel with the superway it will children’s centre and theatre will begin in the emphasis has gone into working with the existing tenants at the site. provide access to properties and local roads first part of next year. Three community days have been held, along the existing South Road alignment. a community liaison group is being set up The emphasis on building these facilities A number of existing government and and a forum has been held with ethnic leaders Construction of this road is currently follows discussion with the community, non-government tenants will need to find from the area. focused on the section between Taminga Project Director Meghan Oldfield said. alternative accommodation. and Tikalara streets. The public has influenced the layout of the “During information days and through direct The project team is currently working to find new site and added facilities to the design As this road is separated from South Road discussions the community has shown alternative locations for these tenants. such as family change rooms, disability by a concrete barrier, access to Taminga, support for the redeveloped centre’s new access and a children’s water play area in The final design of The Parks is expected to Aruma, Camira and Tikalara streets from the focus on recreation and sport. the swimming pool. be released in the first quarter of next year. service road will be strictly left in, left out only.

Motorists wishing to access Taminga, Aruma, Camira and Tikalara streets from During the break much of the spine of the new building will be installed. >> A break in train services will give South Road must be travelling southbound Convention the Adelaide Convention Centre the in the kerb-side lane. The steel plaza deck over the rail corridor will chance to accelerate expansion works be erected and two, 60 metre long supporting Centre trusses will be installed. The more than 1,500 tonnes of steel needed will be delivered and erected using three accelerates additional cranes and boom lift equipment. fast facts The Adelaide Convention The works will see the gap closed between the current building and the Montefiore Bridge. project: South Road Superway Centre redevelopment will take The inbound lanes on Montefiore Bridge will be value: $842 million (Australian and advantage of the January 2013 closed during the works to give room for delivery South Australian Government funding) closure of the Adelaide Railway and installation of steel. expected completion: Station to accelerate its works December 2013 in the rail corridor. The remaining lanes will be managed to assist traffic flow during peak times. In the morning two visit: infrastructure.sa.gov.au With no trains coming into the station for about lanes will be used for inbound traffic and one for five weeks works can proceed without the outbound. This will be reversed in the afternoon. constraints of operating adjacent to running The expansion will deliver more than 4,300 square rail services. metres of new convention floor and is expected to be substantially completed by late 2014.

14 summer 2012 DISCOVER SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS www.dpti.sa.gov.au/newconnections summer 2012 15 rail network closures infrastructure.sa.gov.au/rail Gawler line

Gawler line Closed between North Adelaide Station Outer Harbor line and Adelaide Railway Station from 2 January to 3 February 2013. Substitute bus services will run between North Adelaide and the City.

Adelaide Railway Station (ARS) Closed from 2 January to 3 February 2013. Woodville Closed to facilitate track upgrade and Station electrification works in the Adelaide rail Grange line yard and to progress Adelaide Convention Centre redevelopment works.

North Adelaide Station Adelaide Railway Station Outer Harbor and Goodwood Junction Grange lines Major works include separating the existing freight rail line and Belair Closed between Woodville passenger line from the Noarlunga Station and Adelaide Railway passenger line and the construction Station from 2 January to Goodwood Junction of a rail underpass. 3 February 2013. Substitute bus services will run between Woodville and the City. Belair line Belair line Closed from 2 January to mid 2013 Tonsley Belair to facilitate works at the Goodwood line Station Junction. Substitute bus services will run between Belair and the City. Tonsley Station Noarlunga line Noarlunga and Tonsley lines Closed from 2 January to September 2013. Closed for track upgrade from Oaklands to Adelaide and to electrify length of Noarlunga and Tonsley lines. Will also facilitate Goodwood Junction project. Substitute buses will operate during the closure. Rail line closed Rail line open Rail electrification Oaklands to ARS track upgrade

Goodwood Junction upgrade HOW TO USE A QR CODE 1. Download a FREE QR Code Reader App Substitute bus services 2. Scan the QR Code 3. Link to online instantly Noarlunga Station

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