Flinders Link Project - installation complete of all 20 steel beam bridge girders

This year, a number of significant milestones have already been delivered across the Flinders Link Project.

• All of the steel beam bridge girders which form the the new Flinders Railway Station platform construction base of the elevated bridge deck are now installed and is well underway. 90% of the bridge deck concrete has also been poured. • The bulk of the construction work for the elevated ramp • The installation of the anti-throw screens has for the new rail line over Sturt Road, Laffers Triangle and commenced. Main South Road is well underway. The elevated ramp is expected to be completed next month. • The substructure for the elevated walkway from the new Flinders Railway Station across to the Flinders Fabrication has commenced on the lift and stair Medical Centre is now complete. The elevated steel • facilities and is progressing well. walkway structure will be installed later this year.

• The bulk of the earthworks has been completed and • All piling works are now complete for the project.

1 We would like to thank the road users, the local community and our stakeholders for your patience and support during construction. We appreciate your understanding while we work to deliver this project for the wider community.

Installation of pre-cast concrete deck panels across the Southern Installation of steel beam bridge girders across Main South Road Expressway (lowered motorway) (southbound) surface road

Installation of steel beam bridge girders and pre-cast concrete deck panels across the Southern Expressway (lowered motorway)

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Installation of steel beam bridge girders and pre-cast concrete deck panels across Main South Road (southbound and northbound) surface roads and the Southern Expressway (lowered motorway) is complete

Installation of steel beam bridge girders across Main South Road Installation of steel beam bridge girders across and adjacent Sturt Road (northbound) surface road

3 paths at surface level as part of the Darlington Upgrade Did you know? Project. An elevated pedestrian walkway will be constructed from • 2,191 tonnes of steel has been placed on the the new Flinders Railway Station across to the Flinders job. Medical Centre. There will also be pathways connecting • 34,500m3 of fill has been placed on the job. Flinders Railway Station to Flinders University and the new Flinders Village development. • 4,300m3 of concrete has been poured on the job. A great learning opportunity • 20 steel beam bridge girders have been In early March, approximately 30 TAFE students from installed. various disciplines, including Project Management and • 180 pre-cast concrete deck panels have Engineering classes, attended the Flinders Link Project been installed. construction site to witness the installation of the steel beam bridge girders across the new Flinders Drive • 90% of decks have been poured. extension. • 147 piles have been installed. As part of this great learning opportunity, students had • 9 piers have been constructed. first-hand experience of what happens on a construction site and were encouraged to ask questions in regards to the project and their current studies. The students displayed a great interest regarding the Upcoming construction activities technologies and software used by the Flinders Link An indicative timeline of up-coming works is at the Project team. bottom of this page. Updates to the timeline will be posted on the project website as works progress.

Connectivity and pedestrian access As part of community feedback in consultation with the City of Marion, an at-grade underpass has been incorporated between Birch Crescent and Lynton Avenue. This will improve cross rail connectivity and provide access to the ramp and stair facilities on the western side of the new elevated rail line to connect with the new Flinders Station. An elevated Shared Use Path will be constructed directly alongside the elevated rail line. Lift and stair facilities will also be available on either side of Main South Road, which can be accessed via the pedestrian and cycle Tafe SA students visiting the Flinders Link Project construction site

Overhead wiring Elevated bridge Elevated walkway commencing deck completed installed installation June 2020 July 2020 July 2020

July 2020 May 2020 July 2020 Lift cores structure Flinders Station Installation of completed platform and footings new rail poured

4 New Tonsley Railway Station existing Flinders Medical Centre northern car park and Service Road. The recently announced new Tonsley Railway Station will form part of the $141 million Flinders Link Project. The elevated structure has a total of three spans (steel The new station located just south of Alawoona Avenue frames) with a concrete slab walkway of 3.1 metres wide. includes: The entire walkway is enclosed and will incorporate CCTV cameras and lighting. • Construction of a new single platform, 160 metres long Span three will be installed first using a truck to back on the eastern side of the railway line. the span into position where it will then be hydraulically • Installation of seating, shelters, lighting, CCTV and manoeuvred off the truck on to temporary supports. passenger information. Once the permanent structure is ready, the span will be lowered into place. Spans one and two will be lifted • Replacement of the existing passive pedestrian rail into place using a crane and placed on top of the piers level crossing at the level crossing (north side of Alawoona (upright supports) and abutment (end of the structure) to Avenue), with an active pedestrian rail level crossing. form the base of the elevated walkway. • Construction of a new active pedestrian rail level The walkway is expected to be installed late June, 2020, crossing on the south side of Alawoona Avenue, at the weather permitting. Temporary weekend closures of the northern end of the platform. Service Road will be required to install two of the three • Construction of a new active pedestrian rail level spans. crossing south of the platform aligning with Handley Plans are currently being finalised for the closure and Avenue. further information, including the road closures, access • Construction of access paths to and from the platform. arrangements and detours, will be provided closer to the date. • Decommissioning of existing Clovelly Park Railway Station (north of Alawoona Avenue). • Modification of signalling infrastructure. The design for the new Tonsley Railway Station is well underway. Site establishment, bulk earthworks and commencement of the platform construction for the new Tonsley Railway Station is expected to commence in mid-2020, weather permitting. Further information regarding the design of the station will be provided as soon as this becomes available.

Installation of the elevated walkway The elevated walkway will connect the new Flinders Railway Station to the Flinders Medical Centre over the Flinders Link Project - Elevated Walkway

5 Landscaping Public art The landscaping design for the project will balance The project team has been collaborating with the City the use of indigenous and non-indigenous species of Marion to create public art opportunities across the and include semi-mature trees to help offset the loss project area. of mature vegetation and provide amenity and usable public spaces. Grasses, groundcovers and shrubs will An opportunity exists for an artist to create a mural on the also be used. walls of the shared pedestrian culvert located between Birch Crescent and Lynton Avenue in Mitchell Park. The landscaping has been designed to adhere to safety standards for proximity to the elevated rail bridge and The council is looking to engage a South Australian road corridor. All plantings will be irrigated for three based artist to work in collaboration with the project years, to maximise the ability of plants to thrive. team to develop the public art mural. The mural will seek to provide a visual enhancement of the culvert. Two tree species from the proposed landscaping schedule Further opportunities regarding public art may also become available, please contact the project team for more information.

Clean Up Australia day 2020 Clean Up Australia Day is held on the first Sunday of March every year and encourages people to clean up their local areas.

The Flinders Link Project team visited Warriparinga Wetlands for Clean Up Australia Day 2020.

Several bags of rubbish were collected by the team and it was a great achievement to everyone involved.

Eucalyptus leucoxylon S.A Blue gum

Eucalyptus microcarpa Grey box Members of the Flinders Link Project team at Warriparinga Wetlands

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Future Flinders Greenway Maps offers additional functionality including direction narration for improved accessibility, greater update As part of the State Government’s Open Space and responsiveness, safety sharing features and integrated Places for People grant programs, the City of Marion and transport options – all aimed at providing a better service. Renewal SA are delivering a cycling and walking path connection to the Tonsley Innovation District and the Timetables Flinders Hub. You can view timetables online via www.adelaidemetro. The proposed pathway connectivity, adjacent to the com.au/Timetables-Maps, visit the InfoCentre located at corner of Sturt Road and Birch Crescent, has been the Railway Station or call the influenced by the need to combine and fulfil competing InfoLine on 1300 311 108 for further assistance. priorities and interests in this location. A ramp and stairs have been included at the corner of Service updates Birch Crescent and Sturt Road as part of the Flinders Sign up to My Metro for travel alerts tailored to your Link Project, forming a key link from the elevated shared services. Adelaide Metro will then let you know via SMS use path into the future Flinders Greenway, which will or email about any disruptions to your service as well as continue along the rail corridor. special events and other news in the world of Adelaide Metro public transport. Sign up now by visiting The City of Marion will be releasing further information www.adelaidemetro.com.au/user/register in the coming months which will allow members of the community to view concept designs, provide feedback and find out more information about the future Flinders Greenway. Accessing train network information Real-time information Real-time information predicts when your service will arrive at your stop. It is made available through satellite tracking (GPS) technology installed in vehicles as part of the ticketing system. Journey Planner Customers are now being redirected from the Adelaide Metro website to Google Maps Journey Planner so they can use a leading product to plan their journeys. Google

7 Flinders Link Project COVID-19 Traffic Management response Speed and lane restrcitions continue to be in place To help safeguard the Flinders Link Project team and the throughout the construction areas for the duration of the community, we have implemented measures to manage project. the risk of, and our response to, contracting COVID-19. Please plan ahead, allow extra travel time and take These include but are not limited to increased hygiene extra care when workers are in the area. Observe traffic practices and limiting face-to-face contact. signage, speed restrictions and traffic controllers when travelling through the area. The Flinders Link Project will provide construction updates and work notifications via letterbox drops, emails and the Flinders Link Project website. We are also available via telephone. We encourage the community to register for email updates via the Flinders Link Project website www. dpti.sa.gov.au/FlindersLink. There will be no planned community events or information sessions until further notice. We value your feedback Your feedback provides the project team with important community views as to how the project is progressing and whether the information you receive is timely and accurate and how responsive the team is in addressing your issues and concerns. Please visit the project website www.dpti.sa.gov.au/ FlindersLink to complete a short survey, by clicking on the ‘Tell us what you think’ link. Your feedback will Real-time traffic alerts remain anonymous unless you choose to supply your For real-time traffic information name and contact details. download the addinsight app for Apple or Android or visit the Traffic SA website at www.traffic.sa.gov.au More information Advance notice will be provided regarding construction works and activities. To find out more about the Flinders Link Project and register for future email updates, you can contact the project team using the contact details below. Support Local Businesses Contact us: Please note that during construction works for the Flinders Link Project, Contact the Flinders Link Project team by: BUSINESSES REMAIN OPEN on z Phone: 1300 928 345 Main South Road, Sturt Road, Marion Road and other local side streets. We z Email: [email protected] encourage you to support them. The z Visit: dpti.sa.gov.au/FlindersLink Flinders Link Project will ensure that access to these businesses is Translation of project information can be provided maintained and that disruptions are on request. Please call the project enquiry line for minimised as much as possible. more details on how to access this service.

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