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> Project Director Luigi Rossi with some of the massive earthmovers now shaping the .

> An aerial view of the Northern Expressway at Gawler River. express roll-out underway Construction of the 23km Northern Project Director Luigi Rossi said he’s pleased with “Around 250 people attended the quick progress made and is looking forward Expressway is well underway with to the project's new on-site asphalt plant for a bus tour of the site to gain trucks now rolling up and down commencing production. an appreciation of its size and the alignment. “The first 45,000 tonnes of asphalt will be laid over the considerable amount of work the next couple of months on the section of the that has occurred already,” Progress has been rapid with many of the local expressway north of Two Wells Road,” Mr Rossi said. road closures already in place to allow activities “Most road closures are now in place to allow Mr Rossi said. such as the pouring of cement and placement of unimpeded construction of the expressway through > continued page 5 beams for the bridge structures at the Curtis Road to its completion in late 2010.” and Angle Vale Road to occur. Mr Rossi said the community open day for The expressway’s pathway between Penfield Road the Northern Expressway, held late last year, to the Gawler Airfield has been carved from the demonstrated the level of local community interest landscape, giving a sense of the scale to the project in this massive project – the largest in previously only visible from plans and animations. for half a century.

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by Hook contents That modern day font of knowledge Wikipedia defines sustainability as: meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It’s an especially pertinent definition where major projects are concerned. Our projects are designed to meet the needs of communities today and tomorrow. Take the Northern Expressway. We’re building a 23-kilometre dual carriageway from the northern suburbs to Gawler to reduce heavy vehicle traffic on local roads and through local towns – making them safer and improving living standards. At the same time we’re providing transport options for people that will settle further north as South p6 Australia targets a population of two million by 2050. The expressway is contributing to environmental sustainability through a bicycle and walking path p7 stretching its length. p7 Public transport also has a role to play. With an increasing focus on climate change and reducing emissions, having more cars on the road isn’t sustainable. p8 Hence many of our major projects will revitalise public transport. For the first time, New Connections features information to help you use our bus, train and network and learn about innovations and grand strategic infrastructure plan plans to make it the best it can be. > Develop and deepen Outer Harbor and substantially It’s just another way we are doing our bit to be improve infrastructure at the Port of . sustainable and deliver our transport future now. > Improve the north-south corridor. Rod Hook Executive Director > Develop and maintain regional freight networks. Office of Major Projects & Infrastructure > Increase use of public transport. adelaide’s sustainable transport future

South Australia is commited to sustainability – one of six State Strategic Plan objectives is dedicated to it. The challenge of sustainable development requires the focus, commitment and ingenuity of all South Australians.

Adelaide’s increasing population and housing demand means urban sustainability lies firmly in the realm of Transit Oriented Developments or TODs as they are also known. TODs are made up of medium to high density housing clustered around public transport hubs to allow residents ease of travel without using a private vehicle.

Rod Hook, Executive Director of the Office of Major Projects and Infrastructure said this marks a conscious > A concept image of an electric train at a redeveloped Noarlunga Station (image for illustrative purposes only). shift away from traditional single-level developments on the urban fringe. The State Government has set the scene for TODs and residential precinct is linked with light rail across Adelaide by committing $2 billion to upgrade to the city and eventually electrified rail to the “Creating dense social and economic activity centres the transport network. Some 14 opportunities have Port and Semaphore. linked by public transport corridors makes great been identified in the metropolitan area, each Many other TOD development opportunities exist sense,” Mr Hook said. requiring treatment as unique projects and in Adelaide including , Cheltenham, innovative approaches to succeed. “They create a sense of place and community and Castle Plaza at Edwardstown, Marion Domain – guarantee that public transport networks are well The Government’s acquisition of the Clipsal site extension of the Tonsley Line to Flinders Medical utilised over their lifespan, reduce congestion on our at Brompton is a prime example. This site Centre as part of the Darlington Transport Project, and roads and over time can make significant inroads is an opportunity to demonstrate the multiple the potential redevelopment and/or upgrade of existing towards reducing the State’s ecological footprint.” benefits of TODs where an entertainment facilities at Noarlunga Centre, Elizabeth and Gawler. •

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> A concept image of an electric train crossing the Onkaparinga River on an extended line to Seaford (image for illustrative purposes only). new transport projects on horizon

South Australia’s submission to the Building Australia Fund could see even more transport infrastructure projects delivered across Adelaide.

Priorities include the extension of the rail line across the Onkaparinga River. Additional rail vehicles to Seaford, accelerating the upgrade of the are also a component of the submission, which Gawler line, the Darlington transport project, includes construction of new rail stations. which would include a new Flinders transport > accelerating the upgrade and electrification interchange, and upgrades of the Torrens of the Gawler rail line – this could be brought and Goodwood rail junctions. forward by two years with funding assistance Last year’s State Budget announced a $2 billion from Infrastructure Australia. The Gawler line work > A concept image of an electric train at a redeveloped commitment to revitalising the public transport system would be able to proceed in parallel with the Gawler Station (image for illustrative purposes only). and a partnership with the Commonwealth via Noarlunga line upgrade. Infrastructure Australia would add to this already > upgrade of Torrens and Goodwood rail junctions – > north-south corridor – Darlington project – massive expenditure. to improve rail crossing and associated works near the construction of an underpass on South Road, South Australia’s priority projects are: Goodwood and where standard under Sturt Road and an extension of the Tonsley gauge mainline railway linking Melbourne and Rail line to the Flinders Medical Centre with the > extension of the rail network to Seaford – includes Adelaide twice crosses the TransAdelaide urban creation of a Flinders transport interchange station. • construction of 5.5km electrified railway with a bridge passenger network. green growth study underway The State Government is contributing towards a long-term project to assess urban sustainability in developing nations, with in-house infrastructure academic Dr David Ness taking a leading role.

Dr Ness believes transport is a central part “It highlights the challenge of the developing world “By using a combination of economic, social and of urban development together with the use to achieve economic growth, but with less resource environmental disciplines we can find new ways of available water, energy, education, health, use and lower social and environmental impacts to plan for green growth and break free of current housing and the related land use. compared with Western nations.” unsustainable growth patterns,” said Dr Ness.

“We’re looking at patterns of urban and “The challenge is to develop rapidly growing cities “The green growth ideas being trialled in Adelaide infrastructure development to see how they affect in a more sustainable manner.” could help cities across the world, including rapidly consumption patterns that once set can stay in growing urban areas within the Asia-Pacific, A related UniSA study is taking a close look at place for decades,” said Dr Ness. become more sustainable.” • transit oriented urban development in Adelaide “The United Nations’ Green Growth agenda as a case study for what might take place is the driving force behind this study.” elsewhere in the world.

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port wakefield northern connector back up to speed A preferred route for the South Australian first Locals last year breathed a sigh of relief when speed restrictions were lifted on Port Wakefield Northern Connector’s road and rail corridor Road in time for the busy summer holiday period. is expected to be known in a matter of months. It signalled that the $30 million upgrade was effectively complete.

Consultation with community, business and environmental groups has generated Motorists are now enjoying free flowing traffic along a significant amount of information to assist in the route selection process. the 12-kilometre corridor upgraded last year.

A variety of opportunities will be provided to make comment on the preferred route. It now has greater capacity with extra lanes as well One–to–one meetings, community forums and staffed shopping centre displays will be widely as new and upgraded traffic signals. It is again taking traffic at the designated 90 kph speed limit. publicised prior to the public release of the preferred route. Final landscaping will be carried out after the summer As soon as the route is known an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) will be undertaken. heat has passed. As part of this process, any environmental impacts associated with the route selected The upgrade of has improved will be identified along with mitigation measures that will be put into place to minimise road safety and efficiency ahead of the anticipated these impacts. traffic volume increase for the Northern Expressway.

It included:

> new traffic lights at Ryans and Martins Road junctions

> upgraded traffic lights at Waterloo Corner Rd, Bolivar Rd and Globe Derby Drive > Northern Connector Map. > creation of service roads to improve safety and provide access to Port Wakefield Rd

> an extra 225 road lighting poles to assist night driving

> another southbound lane between Ryans Rd and

> an extra northbound lane from Salisbury Highway to Martins Rd

> an additional southbound through lane and right turn lane at Bolivar Rd junction.

Motorists and local residents are thanked for their patience during the life of this project. •

fast facts The environmental impact assessment process will look at the environmental, social and economic impact of the Northern Connector proposal.

It will include possible methods to avoid or minimise any adverse effects.

The process will assess affects on:

> noise and vibration > air quality > cultural heritage > flora and fauna > visual amenity, landscaping and urban design > water quality and hydrology > socio-economic impact > land use and planning > traffic and transport, road and rail infrastructure.

An environmental report will be prepared and released for public comment in mid 2009.

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delivering now and for the future

When complete the Northern Expressway will bring significant benefits to northern Adelaide and greater South Australia but the local area is realising some of these benefits right now. fast facts Project Director, Luigi Rossi and his team are we are letting people know about the diverse range The Northern Expressway project will have engaging with the local community to ensure of opportunities available on a project of this scale.” a plant on site delivering many thousands they benefit from the range of opportunities this “We identified about 100 different jobs directly of tonnes of asphalt for the new road’s surface. project is providing, including employment and involved in delivering the Northern Expressway. > New asphalt plant assembled on site at Curtis Rd.

educational opportunities. These include the jobs you might think of immediately > Installation of the plant's electrical system such as construction and engineering but it also was a 24/7 operation during January. “We are working with our contractors to provide local includes landscaping, environmental management, > The asphalt plant will run six days a week. jobs for local people, and we are exceeding the planning, procurement, property management and targets we set for the employment of young people > The plant will operate until April 2010. many more.” and Aboriginal people in the northern areas,” he said. > From February 2009 regular deliveries of aggregate “We are encouraging interested groups to visit will be made to the site, generally between 7am Businesses and contractors north of Gepps Cross and tour the site, and speak to people working and 7pm, from the Waterloo Quarry via the Barrier Highway, , Angle Vale Road, Heaslip have provided most of the goods and services for the on the project.” Road and Curtis Road. project and many businesses are also employing staff Construction of the Northern Expressway is to assist them. progressing rapidly with excess of 1,000,000m3 what’s happened? “We are also working with schools, universities of earth already moved. More than 1,000 people > More than 1,000,000 cubic metres of earth and community groups to promote engineering have been inducted to the site so far including has been moved. and construction as exciting career options, and all staff, visitors and site office tradespeople. • > Most road closures are now in place - check the Northern Expressway Website for more information – www.northernexpressway.sa.gov.au

> Construction of the bridges on Angle Vale Road indigenous inspiration unveiled and Curtis Road has commenced. > Northern Expressway Open Day.

Completion of the Gawler Interchange was “They truly are an extraordinary expression > Design of Port Wakefield Road Interchange celebrated late last year with the unveiling of contemporary Aboriginal culture,” has commenced. of Indigenous inspired motifs on the bridge. Mr George said. • Aboriginal Elders Aunty Pat Warrior-Reade and what’s next? > Artist Paul Herzich, Aunty Josie Aguis, Aunty Patricia Aunty Josie Agius participated in the unveiling Warrior-Reade and Project Manager Mandy Thomas > Asphalt plant commence production. of the works, which were designed by the enjoy the unveiling of the Gawler interchange bridge panels. > Laying of asphalt will start in March 2009. department’s Paul Herzich. The motifs are cut into the stainless steel panels, each weighing 254kg, designed to cover the wall joint and were installed onto the retaining walls by an Elizabeth based company. > continued from front cover Project Director Lou George said the unique pieces “People were impressed by what they saw and they of art have enhanced the visual feel and significance enjoyed the opportunity to see the maps and animation of the underpass and created a significant cultural of the finished project in the community room.” landmark in the landscape for motorists. “Residents were also shown how to use the updated interactive website map to plan their journeys around construction works.” sturt highway upgrade “It was such a success that we immediately began gawler interchange a fast mover planning for another community day, so the partnership that we’ve formed with locals can be strengthened.” The $10.6 million Gawler Interchange, a key A workforce of more that 200 is building the four lane, part of the $159 million upgrade of the Sturt two-way Northern Expressway. It will link the upgraded Highway, is now open to traffic – two months Sturt Highway at the Gawler Bypass with Port Wakefield ahead of schedule. Road just north of Waterloo Corner Road and features what’s happened? Project Director Lou George said motorists can now a shared use cycling/walking path along its length. enjoy the new two lane bridge carrying Sturt Highway A joint initiative of the Australian and South Australian > Completion of new Gawler Interchange. traffic over and rearranged access Governments the Northern Expressway is expected to ramps allowing travel in all directions. > Unveiling of indigenous inspired artworks. be completed and open to traffic by December 2010. •

> Construction work on duplication between Gawler “The new bridge is made of 34m long, 80 tonne and Daveyston progressing ahead of schedule. beams that were manufactured locally at Kilkenny and transported individually to the site then craned what’s next? into position overnight,” Mr George said. “We chose reinforced earth abutments to match > Continuing construction of asphalt pavements between Gawler and Daveyston. the existing bridge and used soil nails to strengthen the existing abutments, which partly support the new > Letting of contract for duplication bridge deck.” of the Greenock bypass. “Finishing the interchange ahead of time was ideal, so that the community could be rewarded for their > Aerial photo of the new interchange at Curtis Road patience during construction.” • and the new connection to Fradd road.

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> Construction of the City West to Adelaide Entertainment Centre tramline extension will begin soon. coast to coast – a green approach The Coast to Coast Project Team recognises sustainability is more than just thinking green.

The Coast to Coast Light Rail - City West together including design and engineering, materials One of the project team’s key design approaches to Adelaide Entertainment Centre extension selection and procurement, human resources is to integrate sustainable design principles in order is creating a lasting legacy by: management and stakeholder consultation to minimise the environmental and social impacts of the tram extension. and feedback. > providing new light rail linkages between key In a practical sense, these include: Adelaide landmarks including the future Marjorie “This balancing act has already been proven Jackson-Nelson Hospital, the City West precinct successful with the delivery of the initial tram > minimising the tram extension’s encroachment on public parklands and the Adelaide Entertainment Centre. extension from Victoria Square to City West,” he said. > retaining existing vegetation where possible > extending the existing Glenelg to City West tram “That project generated tremendous goodwill and identifying opportunities for new plantings service and integrating the new tram extension within the community.” > incorporating a more sustainable approach towards to the Adelaide Entertainment Centre with local bus “This has provided the current Coast to Coast Light Rail stormwater management services, walking routes and cycling networks. Extension Project Team with the motivation to add to > monitoring the anticipated greenhouse emissions > establishing a popular park and ride facility this positive legacy by delivering a tram extension from the delivery of the project at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre to help fit for not only today’s needs, but also for those > identifying opportunities for incorporating new reduce city-bound traffic congestion and harmful of our future generations.” and emerging sustainability technologies greenhouse gas emissions. “We have already achieved a lot on this project > identifying local community concerns and addressing Project Director, Manuel Delgado believes embedding and we are on target to have up and running these in the tram extension design, and in how sustainability into the project involves bringing all angles in early 2010.” the project is constructed. •

community having its say Intensive community engagement continues to provide invaluable feedback to the Coast to Coast project team ahead of construction of Adelaide’s newest public transport corridor. what’s happened? Since November 2008 around 100 homes “That’s both during construction and once we have > Cabinet approval for the project secured. and business both along the extension corridor trams operating on the extension,” he said. > Parliamentary Works Committee hearing. and adjacent to it have been personally visited “We are very grateful for the support we have had > Open Door sessions in and Hindmarsh by the project team while more than 75 written from the local community and at the same time we Library to present reference design. feedback forms have been submitted. respect that what we are doing isn’t going to suit everyone.” Project Director, Manuel Delgado said this type “But between now and when we start construction what’s next? of correspondence would be crucial in ensuring work in the coming months, we’ll be doing > Preliminary works commencing in the coming months. the extension to the Adelaide Entertainment everything we reasonably can to address the issues > Stakeholder engagement to present final design Centre went ahead with a minimum of disruption raised by the local community and the businesses and construction methodology. to the local community. along the corridor.” •

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light at the end of the tunnel

Excavation of the ANZAC Highway Underpass Construction of the underpass required the removal is now complete and asphalting works within of seven Claret Ash trees that have since been the underpass have commenced as construction replaced with mature trees of the same species. enters its final phase Following extensive consultation with the RSL Attention will soon turn toward revegetating the commemorative plaques are also being relocated landscape with more than 18,000 trees, shrubs, to provide significant historic links between the native grasses and groundcovers to be planted highway’s history and its future. between April and October 2009. “When we are finished at the end of the year we will Project Director, Paul Gelston said the timing of the have a fantastic piece of transport infrastructure that landscaping work will ensure the optimum growing dramatically reinforces this area’s standing conditions are available for the plants to establish as a wonderful memorial to all who have served and flourish given existing water restrictions. this country,” Paul Gelston said. • “Our planting design provides the finishing touches to the project and will feature a strong ANZAC theme You're Invited! Come and help us celebrate! in memory of all those who have served our nation,” he said. On Sunday 15 March from 11am to 3pm the Department “This will continue the Australian tradition of creating for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure is hosting living avenues that commemorate our fallen soldiers.” a Community Event in the Underpass. Official speeches by the Premier, Hon. Mike Rann MP and Hon. Patrick ANZAC Highway’s ties to the nation’s military history Conlon MP will commence at 11am. The community stretch back almost 90 years. is invited to join in a day of fun and celebration, with The modern day road was surfaced with bitumen children's entertainment, a live band, sausage sizzle, and named ANZAC Highway in memory of South site tours with the project manager and much more. Australian servicemen and women in 1923. If you would like more information, please contact That same year Claret Ash trees were planted to form the Community Enquiry Line on 1800 334 439. an avenue of honour. what’s happened? > Excavation of South Road Underpass has been completed. > Construction of large drainage chamber/sump at the low point in the underpass for the management of stormwater and groundwater. > Commencement of asphalting works in the underpass. > ANZAC Highway switched onto its final alignment and 3 lanes of traffic open in both directions during peak hour.

what’s next? Gawler > Installation of feature walls and remaining asphalt works in the underpass. > Major roadworks to realign South Road ready for traffic to begin using the underpass by April. > A community celebration in the underpass on Sunday 15 March to both thank the local community for their support and patience and to mark the event of traffic soon to be using the underpass. > Project Director Paul Gelston (right) and Site Manager Gavin Osmond getting ready to apply the finishing touches to the South Road/Anzac Highway Underpass overpass greener on the other side PortPort AdelaideAdelaide A host of measures are being taken to ensure South Road through integrated urban design and the the Glenelg Tram Overpass on South Road plays overall creation of what will be a new landmark for its part in not only maintaining but enhancing the local community.” tratram AdelaideAdelaide WeWest the local environment. overpaoverpassss BeachBeach The overpass will also play its part in reducing harmful While the structure itself will provide obvious benefits emissions – a must in these times of renewed to traffic flow and make tram services between Glenelg environmental responsibility. and the City more efficient, the wider, flow-on benefits, With the project’s principle aim being the improvement are not quite so apparent. what’s happened? of traffic flow through the intersection and a reduction in Blackwood Project Director, Paul Gelston is keen to assure local congestion, a drop in emissions is a welcome spin-off. > Shared use overpass incorporated into the project. residents his team will deliver a fantastic piece of transport > Statutory approvals received from the Public Paul Gelston says he was amazed himself when infrastructure on a vastly improved local landscape. Works Committee and the Development he stopped to consider what the free flow for trams Assessment Commission. The project aims to improve connectivity for bus and tram and cars would mean for the local environment. commuters by providing safe, comfortable and > Tender Documents released for the next stages “In any road environment emissions are an issue, Noarlunga convenient access as well as providing opportunities of the design and the construction of the Project. especially if cars are continually starting and stopping. for a park and ride facility. So we wanted to do something positive for the “When you build something like this obviously you can’t environment through this project,” he said. what’s next? do it without having an impact on the environment, but “This part of South Road presents us with that > Assessment process to select the contractor we have built into our plans for all impacts to vegetation opportunity and the chance to make a significant to deliver the project. and the visual amenity of the area to be off-set with further improvement to the local environment now and for enhancements to the existing environment,” Gelston said. > Contract awarded in March/April. many years to come.” “This will include the use of landscaped pedestrian areas > Service relocation works in March/April . “This project will eliminate these emissions completely and the replanting of street trees as well as giving in preparation for the construction works. and once we are finished construction we have the consideration to public art and cultural features.” > Procurement of long lead time items. capacity to have a look at a range of other initiatives such “The project aims to build upon the existing positive visual as the solar energy possibilities a structure like this will amenity at the intersection of the tramline with undoubtedly present.” •

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> Belair line commuters will soon be informed of the subsitute bus services to operate during construction. rail revitalisation belair rail renewal on track Construction work to upgrade the Belair rail line “We are doing everything we can to minimise the The construction work will upgrade track formation will begin soon as part of the State Government’s impact however there is an unavoidable level (base-layer) and ballast (rock material under the $2 billion public transport investment. of disruption associated with major works of this nature sleepers), improve stormwater drainage and install and commuters should plan for the adjustments they new long-life, gauge convertible concrete sleepers. Joint Project Director Tim Warren said that the major will need to make during the construction period.” Renewal of the Belair line will provide reliable construction works for Belair line (between Goodwood and comfortable services for commuters well and Belair) are expected to begin in April 2009 and Detailed information about construction activities and into the future. • should be completed around the middle of this year. alternative public transport services will be provided directly to affected commuters and residents. “The Belair line will be closed during the construction Timetable and route information will be available soon phase to allow the works to be undertaken as safely at www.adelaidemetro.com.au. and efficiently as possible” Mr Warren said. Wherever possible accessible buses will be provided “Bus services will be provided that have been but anyone with a requirement for accessible transport specifically designed to replace the existing train is encouraged to contact the project team services as closely as possible in terms of service on 1300 782 454 to assist with planning the best frequency and stopping points.” use of available resources. rail car depot relocation new rail depot goes greener The existing railcar depot facilities, on North operational staff, re-fuelling facilities and railway Terrace in Adelaide, currently used to house tracks for storage of trains. what’s happened? and maintain passenger trains, will soon be The relocation is expected to be complete > Site survey and geotechnical relocated to make way for the new Marjorie investigations undertaken. Jackson-Nelson Hospital. and commissioned in 2010. > Design work underway. This relocation creates an opportunity to develop a far For more information please contact the project team on 1300 782 454. more environmentally friendly design for the new major • > Managing Contractor appointed. depot at its Dry Creek site. > Development Approval for the Dry Creek Stormwater will be captured and released into the depot granted. adjacent Barker Inlet Wetlands for aquifer storage. The Depot will utilise aquifer storage water throughout the site. Complementing this will be native plantings what’s next? and waste management, fuel storage and energy use conforming with the latest standards. > Design progressing. The relocated depot at Dry Creek is an entirely new > Construction to start in early 2009. maintenance facility for trains. Among its other features > Complete and commission new maintenance are automated railcar wash facilities, in-ground pits depot and stabling yards in 2010. for under-carriage maintenance, amenities for > Artists impression of Dry Creek site. fast facts noarlunga line – mid year budget review clarification. Railcar maintenance, washing, stabling Contrary to many reports work to upgrade Timing of the work within these dates will be and refuelling facilities currently at North and electrify the Noarlunga line will begin modified slightly but commuters on this line can Terrace in Adelaide will be relocated. later this year and be complete as originally still look forward to faster, cleaner and more planned during 2014. efficient rail services in 2014. • > Dry Creek – will become the major maintenance, cleaning and re-fuelling facility plus stabling capacity for at least 70 railcars with scope for expansion in the future.

for further information please contact: > Lonsdale – will be modified to provide northern connector 1300 793 458 south road underpass 1800 334 439 additional stabling and refuelling facilities. sturt highway upgrade 8343 2966 tram overpass 1800 733 954 These facilities will be designed to cater for both diesel and electric railcars, allow for conversion northern expressway 1300 658 621 coast to coast light rail 1800 726 500 to standard gauge track and have capacity expressway 1300 130 653 rail revitalisation 1300 782 454 for future expansion. www.infrastructure.sa.gov.au

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PUBLIC TRANSPORT EDITION MARCH 2009

google plans your journey

Adelaide Metro, in partnership with Everyone is encouraged to try out this Google, is trialing a complete journey exciting new public transport initiative planner for public transport commuters – at adelaidemetro.com.au. all at the click of a mouse. This is all about making With more than 65 million different trip it easier to plan a public options possible, using over 9,000 services and 7,000 public transport stops, transport journey. This available for 18 hours of every weekday, has been delivered by this ingenious online tool makes what was Google at no cost to the a complex task simpler. State Government. Go to www.adelaidemetro.com.au, type in your home address or departure Feedback about the new transport location as well a destination and planning system can be posted at departure time – and your journey will www.adelaidemetro.com.au, which automatically be planned. generated more than 38 million The Google Street View will show hits in 2008. actual images of the chosen departure and destination points, so you can’t miss them even if you’ve never been there. It does it all for you – providing detailed directions, including walking distance to the nearest stop, what services to catch and transfers. Even better, once the journey is complete, it shows how far to walk to the final destination and offers to plan a return journey. clipsal 500 travel deal

Commuters get pole position this year at the Clipsal 500. To get race goers trackside with a minimum of fuss the is running extra bus, train and tram services on Friday, Saturday and Sunday Free travel on Adelaide Metro bus, train and tram services is included with with more O-Bahn services throughout the four-day festival of speed. every ticket to Clipsal 500 for all four days of the race spectacular. Details will be outlined in the Adelaide Metro Clipsal 500 Guide available in Race goers simply show their Clipsal 500 ticket to the driver, conductor or early March from the InfoCentre, at Adelaide Metro information outlets, via Adelaide Railways Station gate staff, for free travel to the race on any www.adelaidemetro.com.au or by phoning the Adelaide Metro InfoLine Adelaide Metro public transport service between Thursday 19 and on 8210 1000. Sunday 22 March. This great offer has been made possible by event organisers, the Free RAA Insurance shuttle services will also operate between Adelaide Motor Accident Commission, Adelaide Metro and the Railway Station, Victoria Square and the track, from Thursday to Sunday. Government of South Australia.

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midnight bus, a hit Getting home early on Sunday morning after a big night out has never been easier, as the bus loads of tired revellers heading home on our After Midnight services will tell you. Every Saturday night, the After Midnight bus service begins one hour after the Proudly supported by last regular service and operates right through until 5 am each Sunday morning. Late night travellers have flocked to this timely service in droves. After Midnight has never been more popular, with a 40% increase in passenger numbers. This means that well over 3,000 people every month, or 800 people per week, have used the service since March 2008. In addition to offering passengers a reliable and inexpensive way to get home, After Midnight gives people, who might be tempted to drink or drug drive, with a sensible alternative. After Midnight is a road safety initiative aimed at reducing drink/drug driving late at night when young people are most at risk on our roads. It’s the brainchild of Adelaide Metro and the Motor Accident Commission, and is supported by the Government of South Australia. Features of After Midnight include: AFTE R • more than 100 services provided each Saturday night for the cost of a Metro ticket or Multitrip HT • services operating to and from the City on 13 different bus routes, M IDNIG including from the city to Gawler, Mount Barker or Seaford BUS • linking CBD party areas to Glenelg, Marion and many popular home safely suburban nightspots. get big You can catch these bus services at city stops that display After Midnight after a signs. Each of these stops provide the After Midnight timetable to make planning your trip easy. Check out www.adelaidemetro.com.au, call the InfoLine on 8210 1000, saturday night visit the InfoCentre (corner of King William Street and Currie Street Adelaide) for the price of a or your local ticket seller to pick up your copy of the timetable. You can even get your After Midnight timetable on your mobile phone! Use the metroticket web browser on your Java equipped mobile phone to visit www.jnomad.com and download your timetable today. mobile timetables multitrip at your fingertips competition

Join the Adelaide Metro Mailing List – you If you’re running late, leaving early or need to catch That’s if you’ve downloaded timetables using Nomad could win a Multitrip valued at $27.80. a different service, finding the right public transport On Board – Adelaide Metro's cutting edge timetable service has never been easier. Just check your download service. Why? Adelaide Metro will tell you via direct SMS or mobile phone. With over 11,000 subscribers already, this service is email when your bus, train or tram service the way of the future for those who want the latest changes. That way you can plan ahead and information about their bus, train or tram service. get on with your day. Best of all, it’s free to use. All you need is a Java equipped phone and a data transmission plan. For You could win a Multitrip ticket… the cost of a data call you can download any or as Just by registering your details, you go in the many timetables as your phone’s memory can handle. draw to WIN a free Multitrip Metroticket valued at $27.80. Then you can check when your next Adelaide Metro service is arriving just by glancing at your mobile Where do I sign up? phone. It means no more paper timetables plus it’s Go to the "Register for SMS & Email Mailing always the latest information. List" page of the Adelaide Metro website at How do I download the function? adelaidemetro.com.au

Simply use the web browser on your Java equipped mobile phone to visit www.jnomad.com and download Nomad OnBoard to your mobile phone. The Nomad OnBoard application will automatically save to your phone memory. Then, you simply open it, select the bus, train and tram timetables you want, download them to your phone and you’ll be on your way. Once downloaded, check the timetable as often as you like and it won’t cost you a cent more. So, go and get mobile – on public transport that is.

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small changes can deliver big savings to you

By using public transport to make your If you want to work out how much you can regular journey to work study you can save save there is a really nifty calculator at thousands of dollars a year! www.adelaidemetro.com.au where you input Catching the Adelaide Metro public transport some basic details and it calculates what your system can save you $2,723 per annum if you savings can be if you use the Adelaide Metro. live 25 km from work. If you live 15 km from So, making some small changes that make a work or study that’s a saving of just over big difference to the environment will reward $2,000 and if you live close to work and study you with some very big dollar savings! and only have 5 km to travel you can save up $1,365. None of these savings are small change and in today’s economic climate, it’s no surprise that patronage on the Adelaide Metro is booming. Despite the relatively low cost of fuel, (the December average was 97.5 cents per litre), these savings are achievable. Many people discover that after using the Adelaide Metro for a while they really don’t see the need for a second or third car in their home. That’s where the savings start turning into something significant like overseas holiday. Nearly $10,000 in savings are achievable. Adelaide Metro savings calculator www.adelaidemetro.com.au

i can see clearly now adelaide metro Passengers are now enjoying an improved ride on Government has made to extending and transforming patronage Adelaide’s trains with work to replace more than 900 our rail and tram network over the next decade. windows on TransAdelaide’s 3000 and 3100 class The window replacement program precedes a major fleet complete. continues to interior overhaul for the 3000/3100 fleet over the next The existing polycarbonate windows have been three years. replaced by higher standard glass windows, which grow and grow These railcars will eventually complement a brand were successfully trialled on eight railcars. new fleet of 50 electric trains expected to be brought While petrol prices took a tumble in December, The $700,000 is a vital part of the commitment to into operation in 2012. patronage on the Adelaide Metro continued to revitalising Adelaide’s rail network. In time, 58 of the diesel-electric fleet will be converted grow with a 6.7% increase. Compared to The program replaced damaged windows with a graffiti to full electric operations to coincide with the December 2007, this represents an extra 321,000 resistant surface, ensuring a better quality window for progressive electrification of the network over the trips across the system for December. longer as part of an on-going replacement program. next decade. In November the increase was 5.4%, representing While the very big plans for public transport in South They will form an integral part of what will be not only an extra 290,000 trips and for October the Australia have been widely publicised, this is another an impressive fleet of trains, but a wider public increase was 3.4%, representing an extra 194,000 small and important step in the State’s public transport system South Australians can be proud of. extra trips on the Adelaide Metro system. transport revolution. The window replacement program was carried out in More people are using the Adelaide Metro bus Commuters will see more and more of the benefits conjunction with TransAdelaide’s maintenance network than ever before and recent changes have progressively flow from the $2 billion commitment this contractor, Bombardier. moved services to where most people need them. This unprecedented demand for public transport has resulted in an extra 10.95 million extra passenger trips, which represents an extra 19% in cumulative growth across the system since 2000. The Adelaide Metro system is adapting to this significant increase in demand for services. Immediate capacity has been added with an extra 20 new buses being funded each year over the four years. Also, to immediately meet this challenge, Adelaide Metro has provided extra services at key points across the system, with additional bus services since July and October 2008, and more train services on the Gawler line in December 2008.

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go green on public transport If you’re looking for a way to ‘green’ up your lifestyle, catching public To put this in context, if all Adelaide Metro patrons decided to use their transport is one of the easiest ways to make a difference. cars instead, Adelaide would emit an extra 158,400 tonnes of greenhouse When one full bus equals 40 less cars on the road (average 1.2 persons gasses. So using public transport is a must-do to reduce emissions. per car), you can’t go past catching a bus, train or tram for your essential Adelaide Metro is leading the way with new high efficiency diesel engines and regular travel. (Euro 5) Gas Powered buses and biofuels. More than 200 buses, or 27% Up to September 2008 the growth in patronage has resulted in 2,940 less of the entire fleet, run on Natural Gas. tonnes of greenhouse gas emitted by metropolitan Adelaide (based on So, if you can’t go one better and walk or ride a bike, do your bit and use average passenger journey length of 8.7 km). public transport – your green travel alternative. footy hot tips

Kids travel free express Use a Daytrip ticket on weekends public holidays or during school holidays and up to two children The revamped footy express under 15 travelling with you can travel free. bus service is a winner week in, An adult Daytrip ticket costs just $8 week out. (only $4 for Concession) and allows unlimited More than double the number of travel on Adelaide Metro buses, trains and trams ticket holders took a free trip to and for the entire day. from the game in 2008 – and Tourist’s guide available a new major sponsor, SA Lotteries, The Adelaide Metro Tourist Guide is an invaluable jumped on board. More footy fans can leave their forward to the SA Lotteries Footy cars at home and catch free Express Services continuing.” resource for planning trips out on the weekend or It proved to be immensely popular public transport because it’s the interesting and fun excursions for bored kids with footy fans. Over 260,000 In addition to free travel, SA most cost effective and during the school holidays. people travelled on SA Lotteries Lotteries Footy Express patrons environmentally friendly travel It shows you how to visit all of Adelaide’s best Footy Express services during the enjoyed separate timetables for option for footy goers – 2008 AFL season, up more than Power and Crows games extra attractions via public transport, and is available approximately 1,500 less cars on 100% on the number that caught early services, allowing people from over 340 InfoBar outlets, the InfoCentre or the road for each match. the services during 2007. to arrive at AAMI Stadium you can download it from Crows Commercial Operations anywhere between 90 minutes and www.adelaidemetro.com.au A big factor was the SA Lotteries Manager Phil Harper said that the 30 minutes prior to the bounce, Footy Express services being free free service has been extremely with late services on selected for the first time. well patronised by Crows fans. routes, departing AAMI Stadium On average, SA Lotteries Footy “Giving our supporters easy one-hour after the final siren. Express services provided 18.4% access to public transport, so that 22 bus routes operated from all of every AAMI Stadium crowd this fast facts they can travel hassle-free to areas of metropolitan Adelaide as year with a fast and direct bus games, has been a great way to far as Munno Para in the north, service to the footy, leaving the Journeys boost our crowd support”, Seaford in the south and Mount traffic and parking hassles behind. • 66 million journeys a year. Mr Harper said. Barker in the . For some games this grew to • 1.9% growth or 1.23 million extra journeys in as much as 21.1% of the crowd, “We have had a huge amount of It is expected that the service, and the last 12 months over the entire network. meaning that one in five spectators positive feedback from our hopefully both clubs, will become • 3.3% growth or 422,000 extra journeys in the at the game used public transport. members and supporters and look even more successful in 2009. inner northern and inner southern areas. • 180,686 bus journeys every weekday, this includes 27,643 O-Bahn trips. watch for more than one train • 7,737 tram journeys every weekday. • 34,537 train journeys every weekday. South Australia is the first State in Australia to roll out Warning signals have already been installed on the • In total 222,960 journeys are made each the life-saving ‘More Than One Train’ warning system. Noarlunga Line at Raglan Avenue & Cross Road and average weekday. • 9,397 services operate each average weekday. Research reveals pedestrians killed at crossings, or on the Outer Harbour Line at Kilkenny Road, those involved in near misses, often have their visibility with more to soon be installed at 17 sites across Size of the system blocked by the first train. the network. • 1,519 kilometres of bus routes. A high proportion of deaths at pedestrian rail crossings Site works will be carried out at night between last • 120 kilometres of rail lines 12.4 kilometres happen on the approach of a second or third train, so and first services, and there will be no interruption of tram line. more than $9 million is being spent to improve safety to scheduled passenger services. • 12.1 kilometres of O-Bahn Track. • 832 buses 99 trains. at rail crossings, right across the network. To support understanding of the new warning system • 16 trams. The ‘More Than One Train’ warning signs, which read a DVD has been produced for distribution to local • More than 7,000 bus stops. "caution, more than one train", illuminate and sound schools and community groups. It explains the new • 84 train stations. an audible alarm to alert pedestrians when multiple signals and reinforces messages about safe • 24 tram stops. trains are approaching at the same time. pedestrian behaviour when crossing rail lines.

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