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New Royal Adelaide Hospital live 13 advantage on camera Transformation of Adelaide Oval begins (see page 11). by Hook contents N rail revitalisation 5 gawler 14 roxby downs indoor pool ceduna gp plus 14 and hospital rail 4 electrification

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Colonel Light’s vision for Adelaide is immortalised in a statue atop 7 south road superway Montefiore Hill, but I’m quite sure our founding father wouldn’t have wanted the design of our fair city to be similarly set in stone. bowden renewal begins 14 adelaide oval 11 An evolving capital city is crucial to redevelopment the prosperity of our State, so making convention 12 sure Adelaide is the best possible centre expands riverbank W 10 E place to live, work and do business is precinct new royal now at the top of our agenda. 13 adelaide hospital Urban Renewal 12 While it sounds obvious, Adelaide Authority can’t exist without people — people to live in the city, people to socialise in Amy Gillet the city and people to work in the city. 14 bikeway And so Adelaide is evolving again into a place for people.

Our record investment in public southern expressway transport is part of the solution, where 8-9 duplication additional buses will connect to faster and more frequent train and tram services and reduce our reliance on cars, in turn making the CBD a more 6 mcLaren vale pedestrian-friendly environment. overpass Together with measures to encourage cycling, residential and commercial 15 jetty makeovers victor 6 dukes highway development and to unlock the seaford safety upgrade 4-5 harbor & kangaroo island potential of the riverbank and the rail extension S city’s network of laneways and thoroughfares, real progress is already being made. It’s progress and intelligence that New Connections online launched can have a positive flow-on into the suburbs and regions where a host of An online news site dedicated to South Australia’s most important infrastructure major transport projects are part of developments has been launched. the bigger picture.

One such project is the long- This one-stop site features news about major projects The new site will add to our suite of online and social awaited duplication of the Southern that are changing the way South Australians live, media sources, making it easier to find information Expressway, which we take an travel, play and do business. It means you can follow that will impact upon you now and into the future. the progress of the projects that are building our in-depth look at in this edition of New State’s future in between editions of the hardcopy Connections. issue of New Connections. further information please contact: All in all it’s a picture vastly different to adelaide oval redevelopment 1300 305 255 Visit dpti.sa.gov.au/newconnections for more that painted by Light more than 175 details, videos about major projects and for adelaide metro 1300 311 108 years ago – but one I’m sure he’d be continuous updates as these projects progress. gawler rail revitalisation 1300 782 454 pretty proud of. News published about major projects will include: noarlunga rail revitalisation 1300 782 454

>> Adelaide’s public transport revitalisation rail electrification 1800 644 735 Rod Hook >> new roads, cycling and walking paths riverbank precinct 1300 305 255 seaford rail extension 1800 791 883 Chief Executive >> Riverbank Precinct and the Adelaide Oval south road planning study 1300 794 899 Department of Planning, redevelopments Transport and Infrastructure >> projects to improve our health and safety. south road superway 1300 638 789 twiiter.com/dpti_sa facebook.com/dptisa

2 autumn 2012 DISCOVER SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS fast facts project: Metrocard ticketing system Trains, more buses value: $42 million expected completion: late 2012 visit: adelaidemetro.com.au/ticketing/ Metrocard join Metrocard trial call:1300 311 108 what’s next The trial of new Metrocard Customers will begin noticing new validating validators has expanded to trains machines that accept both the existing tickets trial of validators expanded to trains, and ultimately Metrocards. northern buses and trams and trams this year following a The Metrocard system, uses a card that is successful implementation in the touched on the validator each time a bus, train Adelaide Hills. or tram is boarded.

The Metrocard system, expected to be fully The card will be able to be recharged at operational in late 2012, uses a card that is selected retail outlets, vending machines, on swiped each time a bus, train or tram is boarded. trains and trams, and online.

During the last four months the new validators - Train and tram customers will be able to use that can validate existing magnetic tickets and new vending machines that sell existing single- Metrocards - sucessfully processed more than use and day-trip tickets and will recharge the 100,000 trips on buses in the Adelaide Hills. new Metrocards.

The gradual installation of the new validators The current fare structure will be retained with across the public transport fleet is the next step the new system. Future fare changes will only in the delivery of Adelaide’s new $42 million occur in line with the Consumer Price Index. ticketing system.

Smart app to track journey Customers will be able to pinpoint the arrival time of buses, trams and trains once new ticketing technology is rolled out across the public transport fleet.

The new Metrocard to catch public system, which transport,” includes a GPS he said. device, will give real time information “This will give on the location and everyone the ability to running time of accurately plan their all vehicles. journeys and greatly reduce time waiting at This data will be a stop for a bus, tram offered to third or train.” parties to develop applications for Other initiatives smartphones. include the provision of real-time departure The technology, information, which currently in use will be available on overseas, will be a the AdelaideMetro gigantic leap forward website, via sms or in terms of service by contacting the for customers, Pete InfoLine. McKenna, Customer >> A customer Information and Real time smartphone validates applications are their trial Contact Manager said. expected to become Metrocard. “Real time information available for for our buses, trams customers in and trains is the best late 2012. possible information we can make available to those wanting

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fast facts project: Seaford rail extension (5.7 N kilometre extension of rail line from Noarlunga to Seaford) value: $291.2 million expected completion: open for passengers in late 2013 visit: infrastructure.sa.gov.au/seaford call: 1800 791 883 what’s next: >> lay track along the northern section >> continue building Onkaparinga Valley Bridge >> complete the Seaford Road Bridge >> The new Onkaparinga Valley Bridge is steadily reaching across the valley towards >> continue building stations Seaford with half of the 1.2 kilometre bridge already complete.

Masts signal electric trains on the way The first masts of the new electric rail network were installed in early 2012, signifying the start of one of the biggest public transport improvement projects in decades.

Beginning along the Gawler Gawler to Seaford and AdelaideW installed 50 metres apart, are E track, the first mast was planted to Outer Harbor. connected to the power source during January 2012. The via substations, which in turn masts support overhead wires Along with the track upgrade are connected to the ETSA that will power electric trains, works and the delivery of new power supply. expected to start running on the trains, the electrified system will metropolitan network by the end provide the basis for a modern, Work continues to install of 2013. faster and efficient train service underground services. for customers. Eventually, the electric network fast facts will be installed along more than The masts, which are eight project: electrification of metropolitan 200 kilometres of track from metres tall and will typically be rail network value: part of $2.6 billion overhaul of >> Workers pour Adelaide’s public transport network concrete to expected completion: first electrified fix the first electrification train services at the end of 2013 mast on the visit: infrastructure.sa.gov.au Gawler line. what’s next electrification works will begin along the Noarlunga line

More services fromS Gawler and Seaford

On weekdays between 7am and 7pm trains will run every 15 minutes from both Seaford and Gawler to most stations.

In addition, extra services will be added between the peak hours of 7am to 9am and 4pm to 6pm servicing major stations and interchanges.

Those using the bus to arrive at the stations can also expect improved connections.

4 autumn 2012 DISCOVER SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS Seaford making tracks

Track laying has started along the Since work began last year rapid progress has “Priorities for coming months include completing new Seaford rail extension that been made preparing the rail corridor and building the Seaford Road Bridge, placing track along facilities that will enable the electric trains to the northern section of the track extension and will link the area with Noarlunga operate on the extended track by late 2013. progressing the modern stations that are being built,” he said. and the city. Track has been laid and half of the 1.2 kilometre Onkaparinga Valley Bridge has been completed. “We will also continue work on the elevated rail bridge over the Onkaparinga Valley—the A rail bridge passing over Old Honeypot Road and community will have started to see this take shape a road bridge at Lynton Terrace has been built and over the valley in recent times.” construction of stations at Seaford and Seaford Meadows is well underway. “One of the most pleasing aspects of the project so far has been the involvement of the community Rapid progress is expected to continue with track, and local businesses. We’ve been able to work station and other infrastructure work planned for together to complete this project as smoothly as the rest of the year, Project Director, David possible.” Bartlett said. When the line is open in late 2013, customers will be able to catch a train to the city every 15 minutes from 7am and 7pm on weekdays. Gawler upgrade nears completion The upgrade to the Gawler line is The new and upgraded stations have been N almost complete with new track fitted with features to improve convenience and safety, including better platform surfaces, laid and two new stations and four improved lighting, CCTV, and real time passenger station upgrades nearly finished. information for customers. Bus interchanges will be integrated in the new “We’re aiming to complete the upgrade as stations at Munno Para and Elizabeth for easier quickly as possible to get the line open again and and faster transfers between the train and bus. minimise inconvenience to customers,” Project fast facts Director Paul Burns said. Work to electrify the track has also begun and masts continue to be installed in several locations project: Gawler line rail revitalisation “We’ve got a large team of more than 750 people between Salisbury and Gawler. working hard to improve the line, which will value: part of $2.6 billion revitalisation ultimately offer customers a smoother, faster ride.” The line between Mawson Interchange and of Adelaide’s public transport network Salisbury opened on March 18. Until the entire The old track has now been completely removed visit: infrastructure.sa.gov.au line opens in April buses will continue to offer an and rail, ballast and concrete sleepers laid alternative connection between Salisbury and for public transport enquiries visit: between Mawson Interchange and Gawler Gawler Central. Central. adelaidemetro.com.au The first electric trains are scheduled to be running Upgrades to Elizabeth South, Gawler, Chidda on the network by the end of 2013. what’s next and Evanston stations are nearing completion >> complete trackwork and stations and construction of new stations at Elizabeth and Munno Para is in its final stage. >> continue electrification W E www.dpti.sa.gov.au/newconnections autumn 2012 5

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A state-first 1.2 metre wide Between January 2006 and November 2011 Additional works to improve safety along centreline treatment, more there were 24 people killed and 146 people injured the highway include: in crashes along the roadway. overtaking lanes and roadside >> overtaking lanes near Tailem Bend, hazard clearing are initiatives The new safety measures will make the road more Coomandook, Tintinara and Bordertown forgiving when drivers make a mistake through being put in place to reduce crash >> two sheltered right turn lanes, located at the fatigue or inattention, Project Director Lou George Mundulla and Sherwood junctions rates along the Dukes Highway. said. >> pavement reconstruction works between the “We’re installing more than 50 kilometres of The highway is used by 2,400 to 4,600 cars Pinnaroo turnoff and Meatworks Road junction 1.2 metre wide centreline using audio tactile and trucks each day, moving freight and people >> removal of hazardous trees from the road side linemarking that will generate a vibration and between Adelaide and Melbourne and the State’s rumbling sound if a driver starts to stray,” he said. >> installation of roadside safety barriers. South East. The overtaking lanes, right turn lanes and pavement “This treatment, never used before in South reconstruction works are expected to be complete Australia, will give drivers more room to move if they by April 2012, weather permitting. get into trouble.” Installation of safety barriers and removal of trees will continue for the rest of the financial year.

fast facts: project: six-year program to upgrade safety on the Dukes Highway value: part of a $100 million joint Australian and South Australian government commitment to improving safety on the 1.2 metre wide Dukes Highway centreline expected completion: mid 2014 visit: infrastructure.sa.gov.au/road_projects 1.2 m call:1300 728 274 >>In locations where overtaking is allowed, the new 1.2 metre what’s next: widened tactile markings >> line marking will be dashed lines, while solid lines will indicate >> overtaking lanes and right turns constructed overtaking is not permitted.

The project is expected to take about 12 Overpass months to complete, weather permitting. fast facts Throughout construction, speed and lane project: McLaren Vale Overpass underway restrictions will apply on both Main Road and Victor Harbor Road. The department will ensure value: $18 million The first concrete steps have that disruptions are kept to a minimum. expected completion: March 2013 been taken to make the tragic Construction of the overpass follows a visit: infrastructure.sa.gov.au/content/ safety record at the McLaren Vale comprehensive community information and McLaren_Vale_Overpass engagement process driven by a community call: 8402 1856 intersection a thing of the past. passionate about road safety.

In February 2012, construction of the McLaren The new McLaren Vale Overpass is a jointly what’s next Vale Overpass at the junction of Victor Harbor and funded project with the Australian Government >> completion of Stump Hill Road access Main Road began. providing $14.4 million and the South Australian >> start of overpass construction Government contributing $3.6 million. The contractor, Bardavcol, started working on the project to transform the t-junction into a free- flowing overpass, reducing the potential for major crashes. >> An artist’s impression of The elimination of right turns will allow traffic from the completed McLaren Vale to merge safely with high speed McLaren Vale traffic on Victor Harbor Road. Overpass

Major works on the project in February include the realignment of the Sea to Vines Trail and property access, and the start of bridge enbankment works.

Between 2005 and 2009, ten crashes injured and killed drivers and passengers at the junction, including a tragic triple fatality in 2007.

About 18,000 vehicles use Victor Harbor Road between Main South Road and Main Road at McLaren Vale each day, with 50 per cent of this traffic using Main Road.

6 autumn 2012 DISCOVER SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS Work on the South Road Superway will speed up Top deck of dramatically in coming months with the introduction of new, purpose-built pieces of construction technology.

Two road segment lifters have been “To build this 2.8 kilometre section of operating since January and it is roadway, our construction contractor is anticipated that a large launching truss using equipment and techniques never Superway will be in full operation by the middle before seen in South Australia,” he said. of 2012. “At the moment around 400 full time The equipment is placing huge concrete employees are proving that our State is road segments 18 metres high above capable of designing and building cutting slots into the existing South Road to form the edge infrastructure that will benefit the elevated roadway. public for decades to come.”

When complete, the elevated roadway The 140 metre long truss (about the will allow drivers to bypass busy width of AAMI Stadium), which has been intersections along South Road, cutting dominating the Regency Park skyline place valuable minutes off of a trip between for the last few months, will lift up to the Port River Expressway and Regency eight concrete road segments a day as Park. the 2,202 piece roadway starts taking shape. The construction of this elevated roadway symbolises a huge leap in The superway is the next link in the our State’s ability to construct complex non-stop north-south corridor between roads, Project Director Luigi Rossi said. Gawler and Old Noarlunga.

It will offer businesses located in the >> Supporting piers tower above workers busy northern end of South Road – and passing South Road traffic at the comprising almost a quarter of SA’s superway site industry – a faster means of transporting goods to market. N Construction of the South Road Superway is expected to be complete by December 2013.

Locals cast in important role The segments forming the elevated superway are manufactured at a casting yard located on South Road, providing fast facts jobs for locals and reducing W E project: South Road Superway the interruption to traffic (non-stop corridor between Port River during transport. Expressway and Regency Park) value: $842 million (Australian and The construction contractor will employ about 220 people operating in shifts to produce around 40 segments per week. South Australian government funding) expected completion: December In total more than 2,202 of the up to 90 tonne pieces of roadway 2013 will be made over the next two years. visit: infrastructure.sa.gov.au Once cast, segments are stored at the rear of the yard to cure for 28 days, before being taken to the site on South Road. what’s next: transportation and lifting of road segments

www.dpti.sa.gov.au/newconnections autumn 2012 7 S Darlington junction A junction will be constructed between the Southernand South Expressway Road at Darlington. This is an interim Darlington solution until the preferred Study determines option for Transport the final grade separated interchange. and lights linking the expressway Traffic the same. South Road will remain Location of new or upgraded detention basins both the from Stormwater runoff existing and duplicated Southern carriageways will be Expressway using a series of 15 existing and treated eight new water detention basins along the alignment. Median breaks for emergency service vehicles service In addition to the emergency access point at Majors Road, turn- in the median will allow arounds service vehicles to move emergency one carriageway to the other and from traffic to move in the event of a closure. Southern Expressway Duplication Main South Road

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B S Western alignment through the escarpment The alignment of the carriageway on the western will be entirely side including the escarpment. This route water pipe on the will avoid the large eastern side and allow for better road matching between the new and existing carriageways. The ultimate aim is that at least half of the workers employed on project come from Adelaide’s southern region. Darlington to Old Noarlunga Southern Expressway Duplication Opportunities for employment will include irrigation, fencing, demolition, earthworks and road construction. Construction to bring economic benefits for region Construction to bring economic benefits for Construction of the duplicated expressway has begun and steps are being taken to ensure locals employed to build the project and local businesses are given opportunity get involved. On site, initial works are focusing on installing safety barriers and relocating service utilities as well measures to minimise the environmental effect of construction, including installation silt fencing and temporary drainage. Extensive earthworks have begun to move about two-million tonnes of earth, most will be re-used build up the road and create landscape mounds. In the background, a taskforce has been set up to ensure locals – particularly apprentices and trainees, Aboriginal people and with barriers to employment – have the training get jobs carrying out work. Noise treatments options will include Noise treatment noise barriers (such as earth mounds, surface fences or walls) and the road will assist in noise reduction. Access between Brodie Road North and Sherriffs Road interchange ramps with traffic lights new off Two will cater for north and southbound Road Brodie traffic. Access to or from via a signalised North will be retained t-junction. Beach Road duplication Beach Road will be widened on either between side of the expressway Road and Goldsmith Drive to Majorca traffic. Additional cater for predicted exit ramps will be constructed. entry,

8 autumn 2012 DISCOVER SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS Darlington junction A junction will be constructed between the Southernand South Expressway Road at Darlington. This is an interim Darlington solution until the preferred Study determines option for Transport the final grade separated interchange. and lights linking the expressway Traffic the same. South Road will remain Location of new or upgraded detention basins both the from Stormwater runoff existing and duplicated Southern carriageways will be Expressway using a series of 15 existing and treated eight new water detention basins along the alignment. Median breaks for emergency service vehicles service In addition to the emergency access point at Majors Road, turn- in the median will allow arounds service vehicles to move emergency one carriageway to the other and from traffic to move in the event of a closure. Southern Expressway Duplication Main South Road

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Vibrant Torrens on the way Over six months groups and individuals have taken the opportunity to evaluate the Riverbank Precinct Master Plan and offer ideas to create a memorable and vibrant entertainment and social hub.

Recently expressions of interest River West – a new vibrant WPreviously the public have given E have been received from area between the Convention their feedback on the vision to companies with proposals and Centre and Festival Centre bring the Riverbank Precinct ideas to revitalise the Riverbank to enhance the riverbank to life. Precinct. experience by integrating food and beverage outlets along the The overwhelming majority of The proposals are currently grassed riverside with a new more than 1000 people who fast facts being evaluated on their ability to boardwalk and gently sloping took the online survey said they enhance the character of new terraces to the river edge. would like to be entertained project: revitalisation of the destinations set out in the draft at a rejuvenated riverfront Riverbank Precinct Riverbank Precinct Master Plan. River crossing – a new precinct with events, cafes and value: part of $394 million of pedestrian bridge linking to the shopping. funding for projects in the precinct, The destinations include: redeveloped Adelaide Oval. The plan will join a number of including the redevelopment of the Festival Square – a new Natural riverbank – striking major development proposals Adelaide Convention Centre public square or gathering river wetlands on the northern either in the delivery stage visit: infrastructure.sa.gov.au place consisting of cafes, banks incorporating a network of or proposed, including the restaurants, underground car boardwalks and a new fountain. Adelaide Oval redevelopment, park, commercial buildings and the Adelaide Convention what’s next related infrastructure consistent Riverbank Gateway (Station Centre expansion and the new evaluation of expressions with the Festival Centre’s Road) – a new urban tree lined pedestrian bridge. aspirations. street with cafes, stalls and of interest other attractions will add amenity Elder Park – a revitalised Elder and vitality to this gateway for Park to cater for large gatherings the precinct and city. and performances. S people = cosmopolitan lifestyle The revitalised Adelaide Oval and rejuvenated Riverbank Precinct will be key to attracting more people back to the CBD and unleashing the potential of Adelaide as a vibrant, modern city.

Adelaide’s unique suitability as a centre of Unfortunately when the city lost its residents it also lost cosmopolitan living can be seen if we take a look its vibrancy. People became so used to travelling by back in time and reflect on the lessons of history. car they forgot the simple pleasure of an on-foot trip through town. Imagine the city as a bustling residential hub, with thousands of people living, shopping, socialising, However, there are signs this trend is reversing. Since working, or just relaxing – a city where the pedestrian 1991 there has been a gradual repopulation of the has priority and anything you need is just a short walk city, with a spike between 2001 and 2006. away. In 2010 the city’s resident population was estimated In 1915, this was the reality for the city’s 43,133 at almost 20,000, which is still less than half the 1915 residents with roads and cars few and far between. peak, but is suggestive of an emerging trend.

The population had reached a peak following steady The benefits are obvious: bring back the people and growth from 1840. Living was simple; Adelaide’s clear the city becomes more vibrant. and logical design meant residents had everything within easy reach. Estimations indicate the city population will grow to 32,000 by 2026 — an increase of around 12,000 So why did things change? The simple answer is the over the next 15 years. car and the new roads built leading to the suburbs. With initiatives already in place, such as the $2.6 In the fifties the car became king and Adelaideans billion revitalisation of the public transport network, began rejecting the city as a viable place to live invigoration of the Riverbank Precinct and the iconic in favour of a suburban existence, complete with Adelaide Oval, the city is stepping up and ready to the knowledge that everything they needed was unlock its full potential. accessible by car.

The city’s population began to decline in the period 1954-81, dropping to a low of 11,185 residents, recorded in the 1981 census.

>> The historic scoreboard will remain as a memorable Adelaide oval feature.

10 autumn 2012 DISCOVER SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS Oval upgrade underway The transformation of the iconic Adelaide Oval into a world-class sporting stadium — uniting the State’s major sporting codes — has begun.

Construction of covered stands A new community plaza will be works to improve drainage and turf Adelaide Oval has enjoyed a proud started in April 2012 that will eventually constructed to greet guests entering management. history as one of Australia’s premier seat 50,000 fans for AFL football and from the southern end, providing an sporting and entertainment venues for international and first class cricket. important gathering and events space Indications are there could be a net more than 140 years. for use throughout the year. return of public open space. For Over the next two years, brand new example, it is proposed to close Victor This redevelopment will make sure it southern and eastern stands (seating The existing indoor cricket facility will Richardson Drive and the existing again sits proudly within a revitalised 14,000 and 19,000 respectively) will be replaced with a world-class indoor southern car park, returning these riverbank and parklands precinct as be built to complement the existing cricket training centre. areas to open space. the home to cricket and football. western stand. Areas surrounding the oval will be Domestic and international cricket The southern stand and entrance The heritage scoreboard will be upgraded to enhance the matchday will continue to be played at Adelaide plaza are expected to be completed retained and the grassed northern experience for patrons. Oval throughout construction. The before the Ashes Test in late 2013, mound developed to offer standing project will be carefully managed to while the eastern stand will be room for 2,000 people and additional The parklands surrounding the oval allow the oval’s facilities to be used completed for the 2014 AFL season. food and beverage amenities. will be beautified, through landscaping during construction while keeping and tree planting, improvements to patrons, players and the general footpaths, new park furniture and public safe.

The experience fast facts A redeveloped Adelaide Oval will boast: project: Adelaide Oval >> 77 per cent of seats undercover Redevevelopment >> family and restroom facilities above national standards value: $535 million >> food and beverage facilities no more than 40 metres visit: adelaideovalredevelopment. from any seat com.au >> 2,000 dining spaces and a corporate capacity of 3,800 expected completion: >> multiple replay screens and ten metre wide concourses March 2014 >> a high-quality audio system and three replay screens anticipated to be bigger than the screens at the MCG. what’s next work on the southern and eastern stand, indoor centre and main oval

www.dpti.sa.gov.au/newconnections autumn 2012 11 Convention Centre expands Construction has begun on the $350 million expansion of the Adelaide Convention >> An artist’s impression of the expanded Adelaide Convention Centre. Centre.

In February 2012, stage one of the expansion began to extend the existing facility westwards over the railway lines to link with the Morphett Street bridge. The extension includes an additional 4,300 square metres of convention floor, pre-function spaces and multiple meeting spaces giving future guests expansive views across the River Torrens. This project will ensure the city’s ongoing convention competitiveness and boost its economic and tourism contribution to the State by more than $1.92 billion over the next 25 years. The redevelopment means at any one time two of the Adelaide Railway Station's nine platforms must be closed for construction. Services on the Grange and Tonsley lines will be interrupted for approximately 12 months. In their place, a shuttle train will operate along the Grange rail line and substitute buses will run for both the Grange and Tonsley lines. For train and bus services visit adelaidemetro.com.au For further information on the Convention Centre visit adelaidecc.com.au

New body to shape cities, suburbs and towns A new single body has been established to take sole responsibility for the revitalisation of South Australia’s cities, suburbs and towns.

The Urban Renewal Authority was launched on “Our aim is to make living and investing in South housing system where people can afford to buy or 1 March 2012 and represents a new way of Australia easier than it has ever been before, rent in their own community. planning for this state. delivering the service we need to ensure the future we want,” Interim URA Chief Executive, The authority intends to expand previous It has brought together agencies previously Rod Hook said. examples of best-practice planning to make this involved in the development of land and housing happen. to control all urban renewal projects from the “This will make it possible to work with the outset. community and industry to deliver the highest For further information visit ura.sa.gov.au standards of design and planning for our State.” This approach will help drive private sector investment and demand the best results for Central to the desire for well planned and communities in need of renewal. designed communities is the ambition to provide a

12 autumn 2012 DISCOVER SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS fast facts: project details: New Royal Adelaide Hospital value: $2.09 billion estimated completion: 2016 visit: sahealth.sa.gov.au what’s next construction of hospital

>> An artist’s impression of the new Royal Adelaide Hospital’s interior.

Construction caught on camera The building of the country’s most avant-garde hospital can be tracked live following the installation of a webcam in January this year.

Site works for the construction of the new Royal “The use of technology, including robotics to help Once open in 2016, the new Royal Adelaide Adelaide Hospital began in September 2011, with manual tasks, will allow staff to concentrate Hospital will be the state’s biggest hospital and is New body to shape cities, suburbs and towns following an on-site ceremony. on caring for patients at the bedside and make expected to see more than 80,000 admissions the hospital more efficient and more effective. per year. A new single body has been established to take sole responsibility for the revitalisation of South Australia’s cities, To capture every minute of the development of suburbs and towns. one of the biggest hospitals in the world to be “The new hospital will have green spaces around The progress of the hospital can be seen via planned and built from scratch, a webcam was and within it for patients, staff and visitors to the internet, through a webcam installed directly activated. enjoy.” opposite the construction site on North Terrace.

The new Royal Adelaide Hospital will provide By the end of 2011, all the remaining railway The camera provides an uninterrupted view from world-class care for all South Australians, and sleepers and ballast were removed and work had the southern side of the new Royal Adelaide it will be the most progressive, most efficient started on a retaining wall along the North Terrace Hospital looking north. and greenest hospital in the country, Executive side of the site. Director, Health Reform, David Panter said. Images will be refreshed every 15 minutes and The majority of remediation work – which consists can be viewed on the SA Health Partnership “The single rooms for patients will revolutionise of removing and treating soil contaminated during website at sahp.com.au care, protecting patients from cross-infection and the site’s previous use as rail yards – has been providing them with a calm and private space to completed. recover,” Mr Panter said.

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Bowden renewal begins E The first land of the State’s premier higherW density, mixed-use urban development is now on the market in Bowden. fast facts Almost a hectare of land from In 10 to 15 years the community and bring to life project: residential development the former Clipsal site has development, which will the former industrial precinct. in Bowden been made available to the span 16 hectares adjacent development industry from to Adelaide’s parklands, will Access to the Bowden value: $1 billion March 2012 in the first release accommodate more than train station and the tram expected completion: 2025 of the $1 billion project. 3,500 people in more than stop on Port Road will be key to creating a walkable visit: lifemoreinteresting.com.au or 2,400 homes as a model of the new Information and Sales Centre, Four sites between Sixth and highly amenable living. neighbourhood with easy Seventh Street in Bowden will access to amenities and located on Park Terrace, Bowden in the be developed into medium- The project will demonstrate public transport. former Parkview Hotel to-high-density housing as the highest quality building part of the plan to create design, urban development In addition to residential, retail what’s next vibrant, inner-city living for new and expanded housing and office development, the residents. choices to create an active project will feature parks, townhouses and apartments will galleries, fresh food markets be made available to the public for and restaurants. purchase in late 2012

>> An artist’s impression of a portion >> An artist’s impression of the of the Bowden development. planned pedestrian/cyclist footbridge to cross Park Terrace between the upgradedS parklands and Bowden.

Ceduna’s healthy service South Australia’s first the day activity centre. “Combining acute hospital and Year round swimming primary health care services country-based GP The new facility is a ‘one stop in one facility means patients in Roxby Downs shop’ for the community’s health Plus Health Care and clients can be directed to care needs. It provides a single Centre and the the most appropriate method Opportunities to stay fit and point of entry to health services, of care, quickly and easily,” redeveloped Ceduna such as acute hospital services, healthy have taken a leap CEO of the Country Health SA Hospital are open and GP and dental services, mental Local Health Network, Professor forward in Roxby Downs helping residents live a health services and allied health Belinda Moyes said. following the completion of an healthier life. services such as podiatry, physiotherapy and dietetics. The new facility is culturally indoor teaching and therapy appropriate and co-located with The redeveloped hospital The new facility is also home to the Aboriginal Health Service. pool. includes a new emergency community health nurses, youth, department, theatre suite, day women’s health care workers The State Government provided The new $285,000 pool, which opened procedure unit and residential and counselling services. $36 million to redevelop the in the town’s Leisure Centre in October aged care. The GP Plus Centre The Home and Community Ceduna Hospital and build incorporates doctors, dentistry, 2011, will make swimming in one of the Care team operates from the the new GP Plus Health Care State’s fastest growing regional communities community health, allied health, redeveloped health facility. Centre. physiotherapy, mental health and available throughout the year, Administrator at Roxby Downs Council, Bill Boehm said.

“Knowing that this was a young and growing Stage three of Amy Gillett Bikeway given green light community, we undertook a feasibility study into having a year round facility and decided Work on stage three of the Amy Gillett Bikeway project will begin later this was something we should pursue,” he this year, providing a multi-use sealed path in the Adelaide Hills. said. The new indoor pool became a reality after Funding of $2 million for stage Hills towns from Oakbank to Mt Follow the bikeway using the Council secured a $40,000 Community three will extend the bikeway Pleasant, increasing tourism in Cycle Instead Journey Planner Recreation and Sport Facilities Program grant approximately 7 kilometres, from the area and providing benefits which can be found at from the Office for Recreation and Sport. Oakbank to Charleston, through for local producers and small dpti.sa.gov.au/cycle_instead to Mount Torrens. businesses. In the first few months of operation the pool When complete, the Amy Gillett, who was one of has clearly been a success, also leading to 32 kilometres shared-use path Australia’s premier female riders, increased memberships at the Leisure which runs along the former was killed in a road training Centre’s gym. rail corridor will link six Adelaide accident in Germany in 2005.

14 autumn 2012 DISCOVER SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS fast facts project: Granite Island Jetty makeovers Causeway repairs value: $1.1 million status: project started and causeway closed to vehicles expected completion: June 2012 project: Largs Bay Jetty value: $600,000 status: project started and jetty closed expected completion: June 2012 project: Penneshaw Jetty value: $800,000 Repairs to three of South Australia’s status: project started and jetty closed most iconic jetties will be completed over expected completion: May 2012 the next few months to ensure they can be enjoyed by visitors for years to come.

One of the state’s busiest able to check out the Island’s repaired and the shelter causeways, the link between Little Penguins by making the at its far end is being replaced. Victor Harbor and Granite short trip using a temporary Island, will receive some pedestrian walkway. Works on the Penneshaw jetty, maintenance and repairs. which is also used by Sealink However the horse drawn tram passengers, will include a new At either end of the state won’t be operating during the fixed platform at the end of the heritage listed causeway, new repairs and there will be no structure for the cruise ship steel piles will be installed and vehicle access to and from the tender vessels. structural timber, decking and island. handrails aged by years of There will be no disruptions to exposure to the sea will be Repairs and improvements are the operation of the Sealink replaced. also being carried out at the ferry at Penneshaw Jetty. weather-beaten Largs Bay and During the works, which are Penneshaw jetties. Both the Largs Bay and expected to be complete by Penneshaw jetties will be June 2012, visitors will still be The outer, or narrower, section closed during the repairs. of the Largs Bay jetty is being

Funding call for sporting facilities A program providing financial assistance for the planning and development of sport and active recreation facilities is open for applications until 30 April 2012.

The Community Recreation and Sports Facilities >> not-for-profit, incorporated community based Applications from non-sport or recreation Program is administered by the Office for organisations, whose role is to manage active organisations must demonstrate how the Recreation and Sport. Eligible applicants include: recreation and sport facilities (e.g. Progress project will address access and capacity issues Associations) that do not hold a Gaming for community sport and active recreation. >> not-for-profit, incorporated sport and active Machine Licence recreation groups that do not hold a Gaming >> local councils and education institutions For further information on the grants including Machine Licence guidelines and application forms visit

recsport.sa.gov.au

>> Roxby Downs recently benefited from a $40,000 State Government grant to build a new indoor swimming pool.

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