ISSUE 9 SPRING 2011

DISCOVER ’S INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS

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w i electric dreams An electrified rail network moves a step closer to reality with More images Link to website Link to video Captions works along the Gawler line starting (see page 10).

inside this issue by Hook contents Spring has sprung superway reaches and gradually we’re emerging from the depths of a wet and cold winter with new energy and enthusiasm. As analogies go, it’s a to the sky fairly fitting one for Adelaide’s public transport system. The construction of the South Road Superway is

It’s now a little over two-and-a-half years since we taking shape above the ground with installation of the embarked on a decade long, multi-billion dollar upgrade of public transport – quarter-time if you first supporting piers. prefer sporting analogies over the seasonal variety. This edition of New Connections devotes considerable space to the progress we have made In August, to date as we strive to deliver the best public the first of the transport system in Australia. south road 68 piers were built You can follow its evolution, discover the benefits superway on South Road near Days already flowing to bus, train and tram customers Road. The piers will support and see the exciting developments still to come via our double page feature inside. the 2.8 kilometre elevated deck of the superway, which is part of the 4.8 The best public transport systems in the world are kilometre non-stop corridor from the Port iconic institutions – often as instantly recognisable new royal adelaide what’s happened as the cities they serve. 14 River Expressway to Regency Road. hospital >> Changed traffic conditions on South An ambitious goal it may be, but that’s what I want Road between Grand Junction Road for Adelaide. “The construction of piers signal the start of the and Aruma Street. visually spectacular stage in the construction of Of course, public transport is only one part of the the roadway,” Project Director, Luigi Rossi said. puzzle, but as the following pages demonstrate >> Construction of the pile foundations is it is now starting to fit very nicely with major road underway. “We are using technology never before seen in projects, like the South Road Superway, taking >> Pier construction has started. shape across the city. South Australia to build this new road as quickly Together with advances in health and community and safely as possible while minimising disruption services it is little wonder Adelaide was recently what’s next to traffic,” he said. voted Australia’s most liveable city. >> More piles and piers will be constructed “A purpose-built launching truss will soon sit above Rest assured we are working hard to make along the 2.8 kilometre length of the the piers and move the 65 to 90 tonne concrete it even better. elevated roadway. deck segments of the superway into place.” Rod Hook >> Concrete segments will be Chief Executive Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure manufactured and lifted into place by The truss will operate between seven and 15 metres segment lifts and the launching truss. above the ground and 140 metres long. It has been >> All nine holes at the Regency Park onsite since 15 August, following the construction of Golf Course will open following course the supporting piers. modifications. The start of the construction of the 2.8 kilometre elevated roadway follows significant progress on the Locals are winning jobs and building for information ground. follow us on... careers working on the construction To avoid roadworks on South Road local jobs from of the 4.8 kilometre South Road alternate route information is available at Piling rigs have been in action along South Road superway Superway. infrastructure.sa.gov.au placing 740 foundation piles up to 30 metres deep. More than 2,800 jobs are expected to Register for regular construction updates by These piles help transfer the weight of the elevated be created by the new project in areas emailing [email protected] structure to the strong soil beneath the surface of the such as construction, engineering, road. Social media users can now follow Frequent information will also acoustics, traffic management and Call the 24 hour project information line on Speed limits have been put in place between the the roll-out of the State’s new be posted on topics such as landscaping. 1300 638 789 for more details. Regency Park Golf Course and Cormack Road infrastructure and ask questions public transport changes, vehicle At least 15 per cent of these jobs will be because it is a major construction zone. online with the department’s registration and energy efficiency. given to young and Indigenous people recently launched Facebook, Two lanes of traffic are available in each direction during The new webpage, Community from the local area, which is a target Twitter and interactive information the morning peak from 6.30 am to 9.30 am and the Interact, has been launched for all SA Government infrastructure pages. afternoon period from 3.30 pm to 6.30 pm Monday to offering project information, projects. Friday. Social media pages and a new feedback channels and an open Indigenous applicants were given the webpage have been launched forum in one place. opportunity to attend a 10-week pre- Access to businesses along South Road is being to offer another communication maintained throughout construction. Please find and follow us now at: employment training program, offered by channel between the department the major contractor, Urban Superway. and the community. facebook.com/dteisa The program included training in twitter.com/dtei_sa Facebook and Twitter followers will concrete skills, which is part of the dtei.sa.gov.au/community_interact >> The South Road Superway will deliver receive news, updates and handy Certificate II in Civil Construction, as well a 4.8 kilometre non-stop corridor, information on projects such as as self development and team building comprising of a 2.8 kilometre elevated opportunities. roadway, from the the Riverbank rejuvenation, the to Regency Road. South Road Superway and the rail In July, 33 candidates graduated from >> Construction of the South Road Superway has moved above ground with the installation of the first revitalisation program. the program and began working on the supporting pier. project.

2 Spring 2011 DISCOVER SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS www.infrastructure.sa.gov.au Spring 2011 3 north-south corridor down to business make the More than 350 interviews with businesses along South Road were carried out in the last three months Gawler gets going to gather information on improvements needed for connection one of the city’s busiest roads. The State Government is planning the next link in Adelaide’s north-south corridor with the The interviews were part of a comprehensive two-year release of the Project Impact Report for the Northern Connector. study into the future upgrade of the nine kilometres of South Road, between the under-construction superway and the Gallipoli Underpass. The report details plans for the 15 kilometre Listed as a project of real potential by freeway and 31 kilometre rail line in Adelaide’s Infrastructure Australia due to its strategic A large amount of Adelaide’s traffic uses the road each north-west. The track will connect to the importance moving goods and people across day. South Road is part of the planned north-south existing line at Kings Road, Virginia and the Australia, the Northern Connector is set to play corridor that is currently being built through Adelaide. Outer Harbor line at Dry Creek providing a vital part in delivering a non-stop north-south a direct route for trains travelling at up to corridor between Gawler and Old Noarlunga. “The study will determine the best way to build a non- stop road that will carry north-south traffic and reduce 115 kilometres between Adelaide, Perth, congestion on parallel roads as well as cater for the future Melbourne and the state’s north to Port The road will feature two or three lanes in each growth of Adelaide,” Project Director, Leigh Dalwood said. Adelaide. direction, link to the and at Waterloo Corner “We’re talking with the surrounding community and The more direct rail link will significantly reduce and the Port River Expressway at the South >> The new Munno Para station will make it easier, safer and more comfortable all road users, including businesses, commuters, and for commuters to connect with trains along the Gawler line. the impact of freight trains travelling through the Road Superway interchange at Wingfield. It emergency services, to understand what needs to happen northern suburbs. will feature a three-metre wide path for cyclists to improve it,’ he said. and pedestrians, linking to the existing 23 km Community comment and contributions about Northern Expressway path. “We’re investigating engineering solutions used to build The second stage of the Gawler can be done together, minimising the period of Central. Express, limited-stop and all-stop bus the project will be considered ahead of a final non-stop roads in other cities around the world to work line upgrade is getting started disruptions for customers,” he said. services will be offered. Contact Adelaide Metro on project corridor being identified with the release out the most appropriate solution.” 1300 311 108 for information on these services. of a Supplement Report. and will involve extensive track, “A lot is planned to upgrade this line to carry the “Many options are being considered and researched growing number of passengers in the northern before a final recommendation is made, including tunnels, station and some electrification suburbs on faster, cleaner and more reliable trains.” viaducts, underpasses and lowered roads.” works to be carried out over rail revitalisation “More than 50 kilometres of track, supporting gawler Northern AY A number of open days are currently being held to provide approximately 30 weeks. sleepers and ballast will be replaced, four stations information and receive feedback from the community on will either be rebuilt or upgraded and the first steps Connector the needed improvements. The upgrade of the Mawson Lakes to Gawler towards electrifying the line will be taken.” THERN EXPRESSW Central section of the line follows the stage map NOR The South Road planning study is expected to be one upgrade which was completed late last Elizabeth and Munno Para stations will each be what’s next completed by the end of 2012. year. completely rebuilt. >> Upgrading the rail line from Mawson Lakes to Gawler Central. The project will upgrade the entire line in preparation Northern Connecting with buses, cars and bikes will for electric trains in 2013. In the meantime, the line >> Installing and laying new supporting interchange become easier for commuters with new Waterloo is expected to be open and operating with current interchange facilities and overpasses being built. sleepers and ballast. corner south road diesel trains by mid 2012. planning study The wait will become more comfortable thanks >> Building Munno Para and Elizabeth St Kilda “The patience of commuters is appreciated while to new wind break screens, shelters and seating. stations. the project team works hard to minimise the Security will be upgraded with improved lighting, >> Upgrading Gawler and Elizabeth South Waterloo duration of the track closure,” Project Director, Paul what’s happened vandal proof emergency phones and CCTV camera stations. Corner Burns said. monitoring. interchange >> Approximately 350 businesses >> Electrifying the line to run cleaner, more “Because of the large scale of improvements to were surveyed along the corridor. During the closure replacement buses will be efficient trains. be made we have closed the track so everything running between Mawson Interchange and Gawler Bolivar Salisbury >> Geotechnical investigations undertaken.

Bolivar >> Meetings held with emergency services, interchange councils and road user organisations. “Many people were very keen for the duplication The Supplement to the Project Impact Report is southern of the expressway to get underway as soon as due in October with a final design expected early in possible.” 2012. Construction is expected to be complete by what’s next expressway on mid 2014.

POR “We did receive a number of questions and >> Continued investigation into how the move comments, all of which will be addressed in a

T W South Road is used. Following the positive community response supplement to the report in the coming months.” AKEFIELD ROAD to the planned two-way of the Southern >> Open days and consultation with the A suggestion raised by a number of the community Expressway, the project team is now pushing community, road users and stakeholders. was building more connections between the southern expressway to complete the final design of the new expressway and other roads in the area, particularly Southern duplication roadway. to and from the south at Panalatinga Road. interchange fast facts The project will duplicate the 18.5 kilometre Dry Creek “While the final design is still being decided, it is Along South Road, between Regency Park and Southern Expressway offering dual-directional important that everyone understands the strategic ANZAC Highway: travel 24 hours a day, seven days a week between what’s next role of the expressway,” Lou George said. Darlington and Noarlunga. >> there are 20 sets of traffic signals >> Release of the Supplement to the Gilman “It’s designed to cater for longer distance trips and Following the release of the Project Impact Report, >> approximately 6 per cent of Adelaide traffic to form part of a non-stop north-south corridor from Project Impact Report addressing a month long consultation period was held in the uses this section of road during the morning Gawler to Old Noarlunga,” he said. feedback received. PORT RIVER EXPRESSWAY middle of the year seeking feedback and questions > Selection of a contractor by the end of peak hour from the community. > “For it to offer a fast and non-stop route the number this year. SUPER >> approximately 14,000 vehicle trips are made “The reaction from the public was predominately of entries and exits must be controlled, leaving across this section of South Road during the >> Final design of the project early 2012. TO PORT ADELAIDE TO CITY positive and the information exchange gave shorter, local trips to the adjacent arterial road WA morning peak hour. everyone the opportunity to raise concern,” Project network, which will become more convenient when Y Director, Lou George said. through traffic moves to the new expressway.”

4 Spring 2011 DISCOVER SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS infrastructure.sa.gov.au Spring 2011 5 to extend past Brighton to Warradale Station.

Major maintenance works at the Diagonal Road and Brighton Road level crossings were also completed rail revitalisation Noarlunga online and on time ahead of schedule. noarlunga Commuters are back on During the construction more than 120 staff involved in the project worked with the community to try and trains along the Noarlunga minimise disruption. what’s happened rail line earlier than expected “The efforts to inform residents of upcoming works >> More than 30 kilometres of line (15 after the latest track upgrade and explain the transport alternatives made the kilometres of dual-track) has been finished ahead of schedule. track closure a much smoother experience,” Karen upgraded. Christensen, Chairperson of the Christie Downs >> 50,000 concrete sleepers have been Community House said. The more than 30 kilometres of upgraded installed. track between Noarlunga Centre and “Information on what was going to happen and >> 110,000 tonnes, or 4,400 semi-trailer Warradale Station was opened in July. when, and efforts to explain these changes turned loads of new ballast has been laid. The opening marks the completion of the first the project into a very positive experience for us,” >> Minor upgrades and maintenance works major stage of the line revitalisation that will she said. at three level crossings. support new electric trains expected to arrive “It gave us a sense that they were mindful of the in 2013. community out here and the changes that would >> Minor upgrades and maintenance works at five stations. The works included laying new tracks and affect us.” upgrading stations along the route. >> Hallett Cove and Hallett Cove Beach The community house is located adjacent to the stations opened. “The much appreciated patience of Christie Downs Station and is used by up to 600 commuters will be rewarded in the future with people per week. a modernised railway, Project Director,” Paul what’s next The upgraded Hallett Cove and Hallett Cove Burns said. Beach stations have given commuters a more >> Final stage of the Noarlunga line upgrade from Oaklands Interchange to Adelaide “The new track will increase the reliability of comfortable connection with canopy shelters, wind will start in mid 2012. the service and lay the foundation for our new breaks, seating, public toilets and a new passenger electric train services,” he said. information display system that gives details on train >> Electric trains on the upgraded Noarlunga running times. line are expected to be in service in 2013. “We’ve now upgraded 50 per cent of the line with the final stage from Oaklands Interchange Since the line opened on 24 July, 108 services have to Adelaide expected to begin in 2012.” been arriving and departing from Noarlunga Centre each weekday. Tonsley line services have also >> A train departs from the new Hallett Cove Beach station as a cyclist makes his way along the Coast to Vines cycleway. The speed of the upgrade allowed the project returned to their normal timetable.

“The progress of the main bridge and other construction along the new route means that we students get ‘nosey’ seaford rail are on schedule to be open for passengers in extension bridging the gap 2013,” Project Director, David Bartlett said. Construction of the third largest bridge of its type in “We’re well advanced on construction of the the world has started, bringing Seaford a step closer to five bridges needed to bring the line from what’s happened joining Adelaide’s revitalised rail network. Noarlunga and we’ve completed almost half of the >> Construction of Goldfinch Drive completed. earthworks,” he said. >> Half of the earthworks completed. “We’re also progressing with the stations and a >> Construction of Lynton Terrace, Seaford Road, Old Honeypot Road depot for the new electric railcars. and Onkaparinga Valley bridges underway. >> A concept image “Towards the end of this year we can start laying >> Three open days held. of the new rail bridge over the the ballast, sleepers and the steel rail.” >> Community Advisory Group established. Onkaparinga River. The new activity along the track has been matched with efforts to explain the project and discuss >> Students Isaiah (left) and Luke with a what’s next ‘nose’ they helped name. issues with the community. >> Continue building Onkaparinga Valley Bridge. >> Continue construction of Old Honeypot Road rail bridge. Three information days were held at shopping Two students from Noarlunga new bridge into place from both sides centres during July, which were well attended. Downs Primary School have won of the valley. >> Start laying ballast at northern end of line. a competition to name large steel >> Complete the earthworks. A community advisory group has been set up to The competition was a chance to ‘noses’ being used to build one of share information and solve problems raised by involve local children in a project that >> Building the depot at Seaford and Seaford Meadows stations. Australia’s longest bridges. people living around the construction area. will build a bridge many of them will The 1.2 kilometre Onkaparinga Valley Bridge, rather than lifted into place from the ground. use for years into the future. fast facts The steel ‘noses’ are a crucial part of around the same length as the Sydney Harbour “We’re raising issues and having full and frank >> 28.5 kms of rail and 50,000 tonnes of ballast will be laid. In September, the first section of the bridge was discussions on possible solutions,” advisory group the construction of the 1.2 kilometre “The people building the bridge came Bridge, has begun being built across the edged out from the southern side of the valley, member Jim Fenemore said. long Onkaparinga Valley Bridge. and explained to us how it is being >> 3,500 m3 of asphalt will be used. Onkaparinga Valley. beginning a construction process expected to built,” Luke said. >> 4,000 tonnes of reinforcement is needed. The elongated steel objects, now It is being constructed using a unique method that take 15 months to complete. “We have already successfully worked together in >> 30,000 m3 of concrete will be paved. solving some issues, including the timing of trucks imaginatively named ‘Silva Snozle “We’re now very excited to see it get minimises disturbance to the valley floor. Twenty- The bridge is located at about the halfway mark of driving through residential areas in the mornings.” Bright’ and ‘Bluey Bluey Big Nose’, bigger and we hope our nose is the >> More than one million work hours. one spans of the rail bridge will be pushed and the 5.7 kilometre dual track that will join Noarlunga will push each 52 metre piece of the first to get to the middle.” guided into place from each side of the valley, Centre with Seaford.

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8 Spring 2011 DISCOVER SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS infrastructure.sa.gov.au Spring 2011 9 >> The electrification of Adelaide’s rail network has begun, which will see electric trains operating from Ne w buses and more than 750 new 2013 (image for illustrative purposes only). bus services have been introduced across Adelaide providing better transport links for customers.

Forty new CB80 buses, some of which are painted in the striking new red design, have been developed in Australia for tough Australian operating conditions.

The arrival of the new buses supports new services across Adelaide, particularly in outer northern and southern suburbs as well as for Hills schools.

New services include an extension of Adelaide Metro bus services to Gawler for the first time.

There are more new night and weekend options, extra capacity for school links, travel time improvements across the network and a direct link between the Lyell McEwin and Modbury Hospitals.

Additional express services between the suburbs and the city, particularly around O-Bahn services, will see considerable travel time savings for peak-hour customers. electrification The new buses offer improved safety for passengers and drivers with high impact resistant plastic parts in key accident damage prone areas and daytime running lights.

The body has been designed and engineered by Custom, continued from page 1 an Australian-owned company and built at their production facility at Royal Park in Adelaide. electric dreams The very latest five-cylinder, 9.0 litre engines from Scania will power the buses. The engines are among the cleanest The electrification of the northern rail line is part of the large-scale modernisation of more than produced anywhere in the world, exceeding the most 120 kilometres of Adelaide’s passenger railway network. stringent environmentally-friendly European standards.

The 100 new buses have been delivered as part of a four “The start of electrification of the network brings overhead wires powering trains running new buses, travel year program to purchase additional buses with a total us closer to running brand new electrified trains underneath. capital investment of $46 million. across the network,” Project Director, Tim Warren “The electric network to be installed will carry a said. Information on all service changes can be viewed on similar voltage of power as those running along adelaidemetro.com.au or obtained by contacting the “The new trains will be lighter, cheaper to run, will many main roads,” Tim Warren said. time trimmed Adelaide Metro Information Line on 1300 311 108. make less noise and will emit less pollution.” “The overhead wires will be installed to hang The electrified system being installed will be the above the height of the trains and will be out of most modern in Australia and will be similar to reach. systems operating successfully in Brisbane and >> New validators Perth. “At bridges, overpasses and stations, screening will be trialled in will be installed to restrict access to the wires and the . The first electric trains are expected to run on the First works on the Gawler line will include moving ensure everyone’s safety.” With the new system, boarding a bus, Noarlunga/Seaford rail line in 2013 and will be utilities and modifying signals to accommodate test for smart train or tram will be a simple matter of followed by the Gawler line. the new electrified network. Before the new services are turned on a public touching the pre-paid metrocard to a education campaign will be run and signs installed tickets validator when boarding. The new network will be made up of masts to make sure the community understand the The electrification of the Outer Harbor line Adelaide’s smartcard ticketing Metrocards can be ‘topped-up’ or installed along the rail corridor that support changes. is expected to be completed in 2016. system – to be known as recharged with credit at selected retail metrocard – will be trialled on routes outlets, at stations, vending machines, on in the Adelaide Hills this year. trains and trams and online. The trial is ahead of full implementation by to build and upgrade bus shelters in metropolitan for the range of passengers that use our bus An ‘autoload’ facility can be set up with 2013 in time for the electrification of the and regional areas. services”, she said. customers nominating a bank account findingmore city’s rail network. and an amount that will be automatically shelter “Passengers, particularly the aged and people with The Bus Shelter Funding Program is part of the Metrocard will gradually replace the reloaded onto the metrocard when credit disabilities, will be able to wait for and board buses State Government’s major upgrade to public current multitrip tickets with technology drops below a set limit. Commuters will benefit from some 700 more safely, easily and comfortably with the new transport. that reflects the faster, more efficient The system is based on proven more accessible bus shelters to be shelters,” Director Customer Experience, public transport network being built. Councils can submit nominations for new technology, with the system already in installed across the state. Andrea Higgs, said. shelters or the upgrade of an existing shelter Singletrip and daytrip tickets will remain as place and operating in Europe, the United In a partnership between the department, “The new shelters will better meet the needs of for funding. Regional and District Councils with magnetic tickets, with Adelaide uniquely States and Canada. Local Government Association and councils, all passengers with an emphasis on designing public bus services can now also apply for placed to integrate the two systems with $5.2 million has been allocated over four years and building structures that are more accessible funding. the new validators.

10 Spring 2011 DISCOVER SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS infrastructure.sa.gov.au Spring 2011 11 >> Concept image of the new medical ward to be built at a ‘home-like’ environment to help with the the Women’s and Children’s educational needs of families of longer-term Hospital (image for illustrative new children’s A new pathway and a purposes only). patients and help them plan for discharge. number of new pedestrian ward Gail Mondy, Chief Executive Officer of the Women’s growing and Children’s Health Network, said the new crossings on main roads A new 20-bed medical ward will be built at the medical ward would support improvements in have been opened as part Women’s and Children’s Hospital this year as clinical care, with a greater focus on planning and part of the Gilbert Building Redevelopment design, placing the needs of families and patients at of the four year project to Project. the centre of the process. greenway create dedicated walking The $5.3 million fit-out will include: “The design will focus on developing facilities that and cycling corridors place a strong value on the needs and comfort of >> 14 single patient rooms, providing improved through Adelaide. families, as well as meet the clinical needs of staff, infection control and better privacy and comfort through efficient, practical and flexible workspaces,” New crossings on Marion Road, Daws for families Ms Mondy said. Road and Greenhill Road have made it >> two single patient rooms dedicated as isolation safer and easier for cyclists and walkers “The ward will be modern, bright and comfortable; it rooms to follow the pathway to the CBD being will be child and family-friendly and provide the best built as part of the Greenways initiative. >> two twin-bed patient rooms environment and facilities to support excellence in >> a dedicated parents’ room clinical care.” A new sealed, dual-use path along the railway between the Marion Road and Daws >> a dedicated play room for young patients The project forms part of the $64.4 million State Road pedestrian crossings has provided a Government funded upgrade of the Women’s and >> a fully assisted bathroom for children with more direct route between the two that is Children’s Hospital, announced in the 2010 State disabilities. away from the arterial road network. Budget. A family care unit will offer families private Greenways is a $12 million project aimed accommodation with a double sofa bed and The fit out of the ward is expected to be complete at creating walking and cycling routes that storage facilities. The family care unit will be by early 2012. follow public transport corridors.

The project builds on and extends the Bikedirect network, which is a number of bicycle routes through Adelaide developed to encourage cycling. offer. Guests were treated to live entertainment, Other services offered include: breast screening, hills “The new crossings and pathway improve a elizabeth gp plus fun activities for families, free health checks and immunisations, blood tests, baby hearing tests, number of routes that cyclists and walkers interactive health displays explaining each of the physiotherapy, podiatry, speech pathology, cycleway can use to get to their workplaces, schools, open for business services available. occupational therapy and healthy lifestyle open spaces and public transport nodes,” Director of Sustainable Transport Policy and One of South Australia’s newest – and largest Wendy Sutton, Manager of the GP Plus Elizabeth programs. spreads Planning, Mark Williams said. – health care facilities, the GP Plus Health Health Care Centre said Elizabeth is a really Stage Two of the Amy Gillett The centre is open on weekdays from 7.30 am Care Centre at Elizabeth, held a successful impressive centre. Bikeway Project between “Adelaide is ideal for walking and cycling to 6 pm and on Saturday mornings for general Family Open Day in June. Woodside and Charleston in and the corridors offer commuters a safe “It’s convenient, family-friendly and easily practice services. the Adelaide Hills is now open alternative to busy traffic on arterial roads,” A large number of locals went for a tour of the accessible for patients with several medical, dental to the public. he said. facility throughout the day to see what it had to and health services all under one roof,” she said. “This includes the 15 kilometre Marino Rocks The newly constructed four kilometre multi-use Greenway, which provides a pedestrian and sealed track runs from Verco Road (Woodside) to cycle-friendly route along the Noarlunga new mental health centre for eastern suburbs Charleston through the picturesque Adelaide Hills. train line.” It provides bike riders and pedestrians with a safe Further improvements have been made on A $34 million initiative to establish six new Community Mental Health Centres across Adelaide has taken another step forward with construction alternative to the busy Onkaparinga Valley Road. Greenhill Road with sheltered u-turn facilities starting on the second centre at Tranmere. installed at the east and west of Johnstone Safety will be improved for on-road cyclists by Terrace, offering a safer alternative for The new centre will provide adults from the needs of consumers and improve their continuity >> rehabilitation support and therapy services extending the 60 kilometre per hour speed limit north motorists than turning right from eastern suburbs access to a full range of public of care.” >> psychiatric and psychology services. of Woodside to Naughtons Road. Johnstone Terrace. community-based mental health services. The building is being built as part of a multi-use Further landscaping along the route will be For information on cycle pathways The Eastern Community Mental Health Centre The new centre will be one of the largest of the six development incorporating Service SA (motor undertaken later this year. and routes go to sa.gov.au/cycling. at Tranmere is expected to be completed in centres to be built across the metropolitan area. registration and licensing) and a service station December 2011. The new stage adds to the first five kilometres of It is expected that over 120 staff will be located at complex. the track from Oakbank to Woodside, which was the facility. Plans are being drawn up for the construction of When fully operational, the centre will include a opened in January last year. the Northern Community Mental Health Centre Mark Leggett, Acting Director of Mental Health ‘walk-in’ service so anyone with a mental health and negotiations are continuing for developments Amy Gillett, who was one of Australia’s premier Operations said the centre will provide a range of issue or concern can get advice and support. in the western suburbs, north eastern suburbs and female riders, was killed in a road training accident in personalised and responsive services. The Eastern Community Mental Health Centre will outer southern suburbs. Germany in 2005. “It will be the central port of call for adults wanting provide: All six centres will be operating by 2013. Amy’s mother, Mary Safe (pictured left) helped cut to access mental health care in their communities,” > mental health information services > the ribbon to open the new stage. he said. >> assessment, crisis response and outreach services The department has recently updated a series of “Mental health professionals and clinicians will >> alternative services to people presenting to cycling and walking maps, making it easier for South >> Mary Safe (left) helped open the Woodside to be able to work more closely together to provide Charleston part of the Amy Gillett Bikeway, Australians to plan safe walking and cycling routes to enhanced, integrated services that better meet the hospital emergency departments named after her late daughter. She was joined by local shops, parks and services. Jennifer Hodgson.

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>> A concept image of the new Royal Adelaide Hospital (image for illustrative purposes only).

The detailed design and development phase of Riverbank feedback the new Royal Adelaide Hospital has now started, The overwhelming majority of respondents to the Riverbank survey would following the achievement of financial closure on like to be entertained at a rejuvenated riverfront precinct with events, 15 the contract. festivals, cafes and shopping. 14

Some 1,059 people took the online >> Nearly 20 per cent of respondents 10 9 Over the next 12 to 18 months Facilities in the new hospital will 3 17 survey between May and June on feel there is nothing to do in the 11 over 80 planning groups involving include a food court, post office, what they would, and wouldn’t, like current Riverbank Precinct. clinicians and other stakeholders general store, gym and crèche along 7 4 8 to see developed along the banks of will be consulted on the detailed with 2,300 parking bays, mostly Public transport was popular as a the River Torrens. 5 design, furniture, fixtures and underground. means of arriving at the site with 6 1 12 equipment for the new hospital. almost 50 per cent suggesting they Executive Director, Health Reform, The results indicated that a large The consultation will ensure these would like to arrive by bus, train or David Panter said the new Royal majority of people want to see the elements meet the functional and tram. Adelaide Hospital would provide state Riverbank offer something that will 16 technical briefs and the State’s of the art facilities well into the future. give them reason to visit. After arriving, entertainment model of care. suggestions included theme parks, “We are building a hospital that not The results showed: 2 The new Royal Adelaide Hospital only meets our current needs but will an aquarium, BBQ and picnic areas, will increase in capacity by be flexible and adaptable enough to >> Over 20 per cent of respondents cinemas, water displays, museums, 30 per cent – compared with the meet the changing health needs of would be attracted by and would art galleries and weekend markets. 13 current hospital – this includes 120 South Australians over the next 70 like to see bars, restaurants extra beds. The opinions gathered will be years and beyond,” he said. and cafes in the new Riverbank included in the development of a The site in the city’s West End is more Precinct. “By the time the buildings revert to master plan for the area, which is than twice the size of the existing State management in 35 years time expected to be completed and Royal Adelaide Hospital site. This >> Nearly 50 per cent would be the hospital will be just as up-to-date released later this year. has allowed the design of the new attracted by festivals, events, arts, and modern as it was on the day it hospital to include 2.7 hectares culture, leisure, entertainment and The plan will support the other Riverbank Precinct opened. of green space in the form of shopping and markets. proposed developments in the area, 1. Festival Centre 11. Boat sheds courtyards, roof gardens and outdoor “People living in every part of South including the upgrade of Adelaide >> Nearly 50 per cent of areas. Australia will benefit from having the Oval and the extension of the 2. Elder Park 12. River Torrens respondents liked the natural and country’s most advanced hospital Adelaide Convention Centre. 3. Skycity Casino 13. Adelaide Oval In addition, there will be capacity to environmental elements of the there for them when they need it expand the hospital by 30 per cent most.” current Riverbank Precinct. 4. Adelaide Railway Station 14. South Australia Medical Research Institute site while still retaining 2 hectares of open 5. Parliament House 15. Location of the new Royal Adelaide Hospital green space at the western end of the site. 6. Hajek Plaza 16. Memorial Drive Tennis Centre 7. Station Road 17. Convention Centre 8. Promenade 9. Riverside Office Building 10. Intercontinental Hotel

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