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ISSUE 6 WINTER 2010 onwards and upwards The Glenelg tramline is realising its potential as part of a rejuvenated public transport network for Adelaide following the realisation of two major milestones on its journey coast to coast. > Gallipoli Underpass see page 7. Project Director, Manuel Delgado said a sense of history came with seeing the fi rst trams run between the city and the Adelaide inside this issue Entertainment Centre. “We had a great response during the Adelaide > coast to coast light rail Entertainment Centre’s open day earlier this year > glenelg tram overpass when more than 2,500 people took the chance to ride on the extended tramline for the fi rst time. > gallipoli underpass “Since the start of timetabled services, on the 22nd > south road superway of March this year, we’ve had a steady increase in patronage and usage of the Park and Ride facility. > northern expressway “We’ve also seen the trams service a big concert like Lady GaGa and Asian Champions League > rail revitalisation football at Hindmarsh Stadium, which is great.” > seaford rail extension see page 6 www.infrastructure.sa.gov.au Winter 2010 1 by Hook contents We’ve all been horrifi ed by deaths rail revitalisation and serious injuries p11 on our roads in gawler the fi rst half of 2010 and we all have a responsibility to address the issue. northern p8-9 Delivering a road safety benefi t is a key strategy expressway behind all of the major projects underway in and around Adelaide. rail revitalisation dry creek Often road safety is among the primary p12 rail car depot motivators for building new or improved roads. outer harbor p10 Whether it’s removing large trucks from suburban Angle Vale, through construction of the Northern south road Expressway, or the upgrading of level crossings p4-5 along our metropolitan rail network, safer transport superway infrastructure is quickly moving from priority to reality. coast to coast On several of our projects, teams are providing p6 dedicated paths for pedestrians and cyclists light rail to reduce their interaction with cars, trucks, trams or trains. Recently, I had the pleasure of participating glenelg tram gallipoli in the opening of the Mike Turtur Bikeway overpass p6 p7 and the dedicated cycle path over South Road underpass adjacent to the Glenelg Tram Overpass. The opening was the culmination of a lot of glengowrie hard work the project team did in conjunction tram depot p12 with the local community generally and the cycling fraternity specifi cally. There is of course no substitute for being as careful as we can on and around our road rail revitalisation strategic infrastructure plan and rail networks, but rest assured we’re noarlunga p11 working hard to deliver the safest possible > Develop and deepen Outer Harbor and substantially transport future now. improve infrastructure at the Port of Adelaide. seaford > Improve the north-south corridor. Rod Hook p3 Executive Director rail extension > Develop and maintain regional freight networks. Offi ce of Major Projects and Infrastructure > Increase use of public transport. a planning odyssey Adelaide is set for three decades of economic growth and prosperity following the adoption of an all-inclusive planning and land use strategy.y. EaVcc^c\i]Z6YZaV^YZ\Z lZVaalVci The 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide, launched transport services such as trains, trams, Egd\gZhh^c\i]Z(%"nZVgEaVc[dg<gZViZg6YZaV^YZ in February, is one of the most comprehensive buses and the O-Bahn. planning and land-use strategies ever adopted To be successful, the plan recognises in South Australia. that mixed-use precincts must be at the It maximises opportunities resulting from cutting edge of urban design, ensuring land estimated population growth during the next is allocated for residential, retail, transport three decades and provides the catalyst for and public space, helping to make these energising developments that will make Adelaide areas sought-after and vibrant places to live. one of the world’s great liveable, competitive The plan will assist Adelaide to grow and climate resilient cities. while maintaining the benefi ts of our All levels of government will work with councils, unique and enviable lifestyle, locking industry and community groups to enable projects in the city’s quintessential charms created that will revitalise our city and surrounds, making through our existing urban character. the most of our record investment in public transport Copies of the plan are available infrastructure. by visiting www.dplg.sa.gov.au It focuses on creating mixed-use precincts where there are greater housing choices, from houses on a single block to town houses and apartment style living, all established close to jobs, recreation and 2 Winter 2010 faster more frequent greener more effi cient treading carefully Construction of South Australia’s fi rst purpose built electric railway will be underway by the end of the year and as preparations continue, absolutely nothing will be left to chance. > Concept image of the Seaford Rail Extension for illustrative purposes only. Planning for the 5.5 kilometre extension from Noarlunga to Seaford has been a complex undertaking and according to Project Director, David Bartlett, the process will continue long working after the fi rst sections of track are laid. seaford While early works are underway around Goldsmith rail extension Drive, behind the scenes more than 50 meetings, forums and individual consultations have been closely held with various groups interested in the project. The Seaford Rail Extension project team Project Reference and Community Advisory has worked closely with the Kaurna Aboriginal Groups have been established to ensure the what’s happened community over the last 11 months to effective implementation of the community ensure effective consultation on Aboriginal > Planning and environmental consultation program. heritage matters. assessment complete. “Establishing relationships with key groups in the Design work and subsequent construction is only > Concept designs for stations and railcar early stages makes planning the project that much proceeding following a detailed Aboriginal cultural stabling depot complete. easier and ensures we understand community issues heritage assessment to investigate archaeological and tell everyone everything in a timely manner,” > Started early works. and anthropological issues and the development David Bartlett said. > Started service relocations. of an Aboriginal Heritage Management Plan. “Take for example the construction of bridges The project team will continue to work closely and underpasses for the project. At certain times we are going to need to close roads for short with the local Kaurna community to identify what’s next periods of time and by having the relationships opportunities to pay due respect to the traditional in place now we can make sure of a smooth owners and recognise their connection with > Tender phase – tenders due in late June, process later on. the Onkaparinga Estuary. assessment to follow. “We will be able to stage the road closures > Award major design and construction contract. to minimise the disruption. 40 years in the making > Development of detailed design. “It’s a similar situation where the stations are > Start major construction work on site. concerned. We will be in contact with bus operators, Initial planning work on a rail extension pedestrian and cycling groups and property developers to make sure we maximise the useability to Seaford began in the mid 1970s during of the stations and provide fully integrated transport construction of the line from Lonsdale fast facts when we are ready for trains to run. to Noarlunga. > The extended rail line will be But it wasn’t for another decade that the most “We have also worked with emergency services constructed in a vacant corridor direct route for a railway line from Noarlunga through to discuss future access arrangements to the reserved in the early 1990s. corridor and square away arrangements for to Seaford was identifi ed, purchased and reserved. > The rail line will extend under Goldsmith a permanent fi re track along the length of the Almost 20 more years passed before the State Drive, over Old Honeypot Road and under corridor in the adjacent park. Infrastructure Plan (see page 3) recommended both Seaford Road and Lynton Terrace. “In around about three years we will see brand the extension of the line. A feasibility study followed > The Seaford Rail Extension was one new electric trains, but until then we have plenty and in 2007 the evidence had been gathered of only four public transport projects of work to do. While we have only just begun early and the scene set for a railway extension that would around Australia to receive Federal works action on site, believe me we have come ease pressure on the road network and encourage Government funding in 2009 as part along way.” more people to use public transport in the south. of the Building Australia Fund. For further information about the project Three years later all is in readiness to turn this long call the project team on 1800 791 883. term vision into reality. delivering our transport future now www.infrastructure.sa.gov.au Winter 2010 3 south road superway Project Director Luigi Rossi explains the superway will be a heavy structure requiring deep foundations superway workers in clays below our sandy soil layers. “We’ve been testing to fi nd the optimum depth delve deep for the superway foundations,” he said. “The strength of soil layers varies along the superway If you have ever wondered corridor, making it imperative to gather specifi c, how foundations under accurate soil strength information.” elevated roadways or bridges A variety of methods to gauge the strength work, then you’ll fi nd some of deeper soils have been used, including: of the early project work • desktop geology review • test bore holes on the South Road • cone penetration tests Superway fascinating.