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
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. • dilation/pressure meter tests • pile testing • seismic testing. “We’ve undertaken testing at three test sites along the corridor by installing a range of different pile types to a depth of around 30 metres,” Luigi Rossi said. The most economical method to reach deep load bearing soil layers is piles. These are relatively slender structural elements designed and installed to support the entire load from the bridge, including its own weight, traffi c and other forces like wind and earthquakes. Foundation piles for the South Road Superway will comprise steel and concrete with the exact size, shape and method to be determined following consideration of safety, access, cost, noise, vibration, durability, speed and structural strength. The early soil testing provides invaluable information to the team and arms it with knowledge about the project’s construction start point: the foundations. This is just one step in the journey to transform the northern end of South Road into a high speed freight > Workers test for the optimum depth of superway foundations. transport corridor of the future.
4 Winter 2010 faster more frequent greener more effi cient raising the bar for SA > Concept image of the South Road Superway for illustrative purposes only.
It’s an undertaking the likes of which South Australia has never seen before and promises to live up to every bit of its ‘super’ billing. south road superway Not only will the South Road Superway be “Working about ten metres up in the air will the most ambitious road project ever undertaken be a challenge, but one we are planning for in South Australia, but it will also be one of the with the safety of the travelling public and every most technically complex. worker our paramount consideration.” what’s happened It’s a case of déjà vu for Project Director Luigi Rossi The staged construction of the superway who has spent the last three years delivering the will make sure alternative routes are available, > Planning study complete. biggest project in the state to date, the Northern so that work impacts are minimised and access Expressway, and prior to that the Heysen Tunnels is maintained to commercial premises. > Environmental, social, economic investigations. and Adelaide-Crafers Highway. Construction work at night and on weekends > Started local road upgrades. “I love a challenge and this project is certainly will be maximised to reduce impacts for local > Started service relocation works. that,” he said. businesses and commuters. “What makes this project unique is that the The rigorous assessment to determine the best high-speed corridor will be ten metres above concept for this area saw consideration of many what’s next the existing South Road, and engineering that forms of road upgrades – including overpasses is a massive undertaking. and underpasses. > Complete local road upgrades. “There has not been a project of this scale in However, an elevated roadway requires less land for > Award contract for design and construction South Australia before, and the engineering construction, better east west accessibility, improved of South Road Superway. complexity our preparatory work like planning, road safety and better environmental outcomes. > Start major construction. design and consultation are critical. That’s why But the South Road Superway is more than an we have focussed our effort on this to date. elevated roadway; it is a total redesign of the existing “We’re working very closely with the local local road network and creation of a new transport fast facts community and industry, particularly freight corridor – with a focus on large trucks. haulage, to make sure there is a shared The project begins at the Port River Expressway and > $30 million will be spent upgrading understanding about what we will be doing Salisbury Highway junction and extends to Regency local roads. every step of the way. Road – a distance of around fi ve kilometres. > The quantity of freight moved around “The South Road Superway will be constructed When complete it will create a high-speed elevated Adelaide has increased by 70% since in stages with the foundation piles the fi rst corridor above the major intersections of South 1990 and is anticipated to double again elements of the new structure to be installed, Terrace, the Wingfi eld rail line, Cormack Road, Grand by 2020. followed by the piers and deck of the future Junction Road, Kateena Street and Days Road. > The South Road Superway is the fi rst elevated roadway. The South Road Superway will have three lanes road project of its kind outside the “Construction of the elevated roadway in each direction north of Grand Junction Road eastern states. will be spectacular, as will the fi nished product and two lanes in each direction to the south with we deliver in around three years time. provision for expansion in the future if required. delivering our transport future now www.infrastructure.sa.gov.au Winter 2010 5 > The completed Glenelg Tram Overpass is an award winner. onwards and upwards “We had a wonderful community feel eating An excellent continued from page 1 sausages from the local butcher and bread award “We managed to keep the traffi c fl owing from the local baker, while the Clarence Gardens throughout the project and I really can’t thank Kindergarten’s cake stall raised a healthy The new Glenelg Tram Overpass motorists, local businesses and the residents sum toward its new outdoor play area. has won an Institute of Public Works along the track enough for their contribution “This community has lived with construction Engineering Australia Excellence Award. and understanding. activity associated with the Gallipoli Underpass Project Director, Paul Gelston said he “We simply couldn’t have done it without them.” and the tram overpass for a couple of years is thrilled the Glenelg Tram Overpass was Meantime, tram overpass Project Director, now, so they were certainly entitled to celebrate recognised at these prestigious awards. Paul Gelston said the task of taking trams over the project’s completion. “This Excellence Award is a terrifi c South Road is now complete with customers, “We’re very grateful for their patience acknowledgement of the hard work and pedestrians and cyclists alike reaping the benefi ts. and support throughout.” dedication of all involved, as well as the “We’ve celebrated with the community Similar celebration scenes greeted Australian support from the surrounding community,” the completion of the overpass itself, the brand cycling great and Tour Down Under Race Director, Paul Gelston said. new stop 6 up on top and this section of the Mike Turtur when he opened the South Road “It is particularly gratifying that projects new Mike Turtur Bikeway,” he said. section of the Mike Turtur Bikeway. like this are recognised both for the benefi ts “We had around 700 people come down The Olympic gold medallist led more than 100 they provide the community and the foresight for a BBQ to mark the opening of stop 6 and cycling enthusiasts in the maiden journey across that goes into their design and construction. be the fi rst to have a look at the fi nished product. the shared-use path adjacent the tram overpass. “The elevation of the tram platform above South Road to create the Glenelg Tram > A tram at Adelaide Entertainment Centre. Overpass has achieved free-fl owing traffi c for all – an excellent result for the wider community.” South Road provides the only continuous link between the northern and southern suburbs and is a crucial link for business and industry catering for up to 60,000 vehicles per day. Trams began operating on the new tram overpass across South Road on Tuesday 8 December 2009. The new tram stop 6 and the shared-use pedestrian and bicycle path were opened on 15 March 2010 and 19 March 2010 respectively.
6 Winter 2010 faster more frequent greener more effi cient high fi ve for the new Gallipoli Underpass
The fi rst steps towards a free fl owing The convenience of travel around fi ve minutes South Road have already delivered signifi cant faster is a suitable reward for South Road users time savings for motorists. and local residents, who were patient and understanding while works to deliver these The combination of the completed tram overpass two major projects where underway. and Gallipoli Underpass projects has reduced travel times by around fi ve minutes for northbound Road safety has been improved with traffi c motorists in the morning peak period. no longer queuing at the old tram crossing or the ANZAC Highway intersection – reducing Traffi c data was collected on the section of the potential for rear end crashes. South Road between Edward Street and ANZAC Highway – and time savings were estimated by In addition, pedestrians and cyclists have a safer comparing data collected on the same section crossing over South Road via the Mike Turtur Bikeway of road in previous years. that runs adjacent to the new tram overpass.
delivering our transport future now www.infrastructure.sa.gov.au Winter 2010 7 northern expressway f inal countdown
fast facts begins
> The Northern Expressway, combined with the upgrade of Port Wakefi eld Road and Gawler Bypass, is a total investment of $564 million. > Originally due for completion in December 2010, it is now expected to be open to traffi c sooner. > In excess of 3,200 people have been employed on this project with around 50 per cent of these people residing north of Gepps Cross. what’s happened > All 15 bridges are opened or nearing completion.
> The step-by-step opening of bridges across the expressway corridor has enabled non-stop community connection and minimised road traffi c disruption during construction.
what’s next > Planting more than 750,000 shrubs and other plants. > Installing intelligent transport systems including variable message signs and traffi c detector loops. > Attaching a steel frame cycle path and footbridge to the Gawler River Bridge.
the northern expressway features > a new four-lane, divided roadway, expressway > full-speed connection linking with the Gawler Bypass > entry to the expressway via interchanges along the expressway Big things have been happening on the Northern Expressway as the > overpasses along the expressway project rolls towards an opening months ahead of schedule. > changes to the local road network > a recreational cycle and pedestrian pathway Two major bridge milestones were completed “Commuters and agricultural transporters in in April – the last of the bridge beams were placed the Northern Adelaide Plains primary production > an upgrade of Port Wakefi eld Road. on the Gawler River Bridge and the Port Wakefi eld region in particular benefi t from early completion Road Bridge was partially opened, minimising of these bridges. traffi c delays over Easter. “The early bridge openings have reduced overall Project Director Luigi Rossi said all bridges construction time and provided safer conditions on the project are now open or near completion. for workers and commuters by allowing us to “We worked with the local community and road user move heavy equipment along the expressway groups to identify the busiest roadways and sought corridor away from local traffi c. to open those bridges early – so that the community “With construction close to fi nishing, we can and local industry can go about their business all look forward to it being open to traffi c soon.” with a minimum of disruption,” he said.
8 Winter 2010 faster more frequent greener more effi cient > One of Australia’s heaviest lift cranes helps to complete the last two bridges on the Northern Expressway.
Green planning biggest rig takes centre stage One of Australia’s heaviest lift fast facts comes to fruition cranes helped complete the last two bridges on the expressway The Diversion Channel Bridge comprises: The planning stage of the expressway spanning the Gawler River and a > 16 precast concrete prestressed beams was used to consider and address many new fl ood diversion channel. up to 56 tonne and 29 metres long environmental and community concerns. > 950 cubic metres of concrete The end result is a number of greening The Terex Demag CC2800i might be described as a > 280 tonnes of reinforcing steel projects that are now blooming into ‘mobile’ crawler crane, but it requires up to twenty > 56 3.2 tonne precast concrete barriers reality as the project nears completion. semi trailers and low loaders to deliver its main There will be planting on overpass superstructure body. Extra ballast weights and lifting > 60 reinforced concrete piles up to 20 embankments and at intersections situated boom arm segments are then assembled on site. metres deep near populated areas to help soften Weighing around 350 tonnes and capable of lifting > 65,000 construction hours. and screen the expressway from adjacent 600 tonne loads, it has crawler tracks nine metres
residential properties. All plants are being across that require a special steel walking platform. propagated at an onsite nursery. This platform is placed on the ground piece-by-piece In total, building the expressway’s traffi c bridges and underpass required: Trees being planted include River Red ahead of the crawlers by two smaller mobile cranes. Gums, River Boxes and Wattles, as well You can view a time-lapse sequence • 128 precast concrete prestressed T-roff as various shrubs, grasses, reeds and of this massive bridge building task online beams, up to 85 tonne and 37 metres long sedges being planted to improve the at www.northernexpressway.com.au. • 10,000 cubic metres of concrete biodiversity of this riparian zone. A seed It shows fi ve days of construction activities • 12,000 metres squared of concrete decks orchard has also been established onsite in just a few minutes. as a signifi cant community legacy. • 17,000 tonnes of reinforcing steel The creative time-lapse fi lm sequence enhances an Large areas of land near the interchange education package created around the Northern • 1,050 3.2 tonne precast concrete barriers ramps are providing space for a storm Expressway project to help people understand • 1,750 metres of bridge barrier rails water management and the opportunity the complexity of engineering and the challenges • 344 reinforced concrete piles up to 24 to reintroduce native vegetation. In addition, construction teams encounter. metres deep one-in-100 years fl ood mitigation work is The time-lapse footage helps to make engineering underway using structures that span the • 400,000 construction hours and civil construction understandable, while at the Gawler River. • 4,000 metres squared of reinforced same time demonstrating the considerable planning earth wall. required ahead of works.
delivering our transport future now www.infrastructure.sa.gov.au Winter 2010 9 open for business rail revitalisation gawler
rail revitalisation outer harbor
rail revitalisation > A train crosses the upgraded Port Adeiaide Viaduct. noarlunga
The Port Adelaide Viaduct upgrade is complete and train services along the length of the Outer Harbor line recommenced on May 9. Passengers catching trains on the Outer new rail and new base layer, repaired structural rail revitalisation Harbor line are now enjoying a much smoother, steelwork, the application of a new corrosion more reliable train ride. protection system and station maintenance The upgrade of the viaduct was an essential and upgrades. what’s happened step toward the electrifi cation of the Substitute bus services saw high patronage > Belair line resleepered, stations Outer Harbor line that services thousands numbers during the line closure and provided and level crossings upgraded. of commuters every day. a similar level of service frequency to the train. > Port Adelaide Viaduct and level crossings upgraded. In addition to the works on the viaduct, the Services along the Grange line have also temporary closure also provided the opportunity returned to normal timetables. > Sections of Noarlunga line upgraded between Goodwood and Jetty Road, Brighton. to upgrade six level crossings along the train The Port Adelaide Viaduct project team > Car park upgrades at Gawler Station line, as well as other minor rail works to extend sincerely thanks rail customers, residents and Mawson Lakes Interchange. the life of the railway track and road crossing. and businesses in the area for their patience The upgrade saw around 600 metres of and cooperation during the upgrade. railway track replaced, including new sleepers, what’s next > Gawler line upgrade between Mawson Lakes and city. > Upgrade the remainder of Noarlunga line. station’s key to revitalisation > Purchase of new electric trains. Right across Adelaide a vastly improved network of railway stations and interchanges is emerging to complement the investment in fast facts tracks and trains. > The rail network in Adelaide consists of fi ve lines and more than 80 stations, From Gawler in the north to Hallett Cove in the south A similar upgrade will take place at the totalling around 130 kilometres. and Belair in between, railway stations are getting Hallett Cove Beach Station later this year. > The Outer Harbor line was the fi rst built – a serious facelift as part of the city’s rail revolution. Elsewhere, the Blackwood Station was recently in 1856 – followed by Gawler in 1857. Among the largest undertaking is the construction refi tted with improved CCTV and amenities along > Work to design an electrifi ed network of two new northern stations to replace the existing with improved connections to hills bus services. will be underway later this year Elizabeth and Munno Para stations. with major site works expected Station and interchange upgrades will continue to begin next year. The works are planned to begin this year and through the life of the decade long are designed to improve the amenity of the stations, rail revitalisation program. provide improved security and accessibility and to allow better connections between train and bus services. Improved car parking was the result of the recent upgrades at two other key Gawler line stations, Mawson Interchange and Gawler, where almost 500 extra parking spaces have been created for northern customers. Brand new CCTV has been installed in both car parks. It’s a similar story in the south where work is already well underway to upgrade Hallett Cove Station. When completed, the new station will feature architecturally designed canopy shelters, a realigned platform and improved accessibility and security. > Work at Hallet Cove Station is underway.
10 Winter 2010 faster more frequent greener more effi cient > Concept image of a basic northern station upgrade for illustrative purposes only. Gawler gets going Sunday, June 6 The revitalisation of the Gawler railway line begins on Sunday, June 6.
A comprehensive public information campaign “Those are lessons and measures that can be has been underway to alert rail customers practically applied to upgrading the Gawler line, noarlunga and the community of the impending closure the longest and busiest line in the rail system. of the line between Mawson Lakes and the city. “The sheer length of this corridor means we will is on track Substitute bus services will complete rail journeys have to do this in a couple of stages, but I can while this section of the track is fully upgraded assure everyone the short-term disruption will result The Noarlunga rail line upgrade over the next four months. in a far superior service for the four million or so is expected to resume in the near future. Following the successful work on the Belair rail passenger trips taken on the line every year. Over the duration of the upgrade it’s line, the Port Adelaide Viaduct and early works “This work sets the scene for electrifi cation on the Noarlunga line, attention has turned to the expected works will use around 80,000 of the line in 2013 and the arrival of brand new fi rst section of the 42 kilometre Gawler line. concrete sleepers and approximately electric rail cars. 200,000 tonnes of ballast. Executive Director of the Offi ce of Major Projects, “In conjunction with upgraded stations, and Rail Commissioner, Rod Hook is under no The Noarlunga line track upgrade this will deliver a brand new travel experience illusions that this will be the largest of the rail is scheduled for completion in 2013. that will see South Australians riding on one undertakings to date. For further information about of the world’s best rail networks.” “I guess to an extent we have cut our teeth on the project call the project team the Belair line and Port Adelaide Viaduct projects, Full details of the substitute bus services replacing on 1300 782 454 or visit but both were done with a minimum of fuss trains between Mawson Lakes and the city www.infrastructure.sa.gov.au and inconvenience to rail customers and local are available at www.adelaidemetro.com.au communities,” he said. or by calling 1300 311 108. delivering our transport future now www.infrastructure.sa.gov.au Winter 2010 11 trains get a new home
The current Rail Car Depot off North Terrace is making way for the new Royal Adelaide Hospital, so railcars will soon undergo maintenance, washing, stabling and refuelling at a new depot being built at Dry Creek. This site will become the major maintenance and re-fuelling facility for the existing diesel rollingstock fl eet. It has been designed with an eye to the future, so it can accommodate new electric trains and electrifi cation of the network. smar ter ticketing on the way A state-of-the-art smartcard ticketing system will service Adelaide’s growing fl eet of buses, trains and trams – making it simpler and faster to use public transport.
The new ticketing system is an integral part Affi liated Computer Services also supplied of the State Government’s $2 billion decade Adelaide’s existing ticketing system and has long investment in public transport infrastructure. detailed knowledge of the Adelaide network It will allow customers to board trains, trams and its requirements. and buses faster than ever, therefore improving Adelaide’s added advantage is the existing the effi ciency of the entire network, integrated fare and ticketing system can be tram depot and replaces the current ticketing system transferred to the smartcard system with little that’s been in place for nearly 24 years. or no disruption to passengers. The existing system will continue to operate until the new goes green The new smartcard ticketing system will be in operation by 2013, in time for the start system is fully commissioned. of electric rail services in Adelaide. The new system combines contactless smartcards With trams planned to The technology works by simply touching and magnetic tickets – enabling current tickets eventually go ‘coast to coast’ and new cards to operate on the same machines. the smartcard target on the validator until timely improvements are it indicates that a fare has been deducted. This means that the installation of the new system being made to the depot Smartcards can be ‘topped up’ or reloaded on buses, trams and trains can be undertaken with credit at stations, vending machines, progressively without major disturbance to the used to house and maintain retail outlets, on trains and trams and on travelling public. Furthermore, current metrotickets Adelaide’s tram fl eet. secure internet sites. will remain valid after the introduction of the new system for passenger convenience. US Fortune 500 company, Affi liated Computer A $23 million upgrade currently underway Services is the supplier of the new ticketing An extensive community education campaign at the Glengowrie Tram Depot will increase system, a proven technology that is already will be undertaken prior to the introduction stabling capacity, maintenance capability in operation in cities such as Montreal, of the smartcard system to explain how to use and staff accommodation on site. it and ensure a smooth transition from old to new. Houston and Toulouse. With six extra trams on the tracks to service the newly opened tramline to the Adelaide Entertainment Centre, the growth of the tram fl eet means additional resources are needed for further information please contact: at Glengowrie. coast to coast light rail 1800 726 500 rail revitalisation 1300 782 454 The new operations building has a strong focus on minimising environmental impacts dry creek rail car depot 1300 782 454 seaford rail extension 1800 791 883 including stormwater harvesting, solar panels glengowrie tram depot 1300 782 454 south road superway 1300 638 789 and energy-effi cient lighting and air conditioning. northern expressway 1300 658 621 The upgrade is being rolled out in a staged manner to allow the depot to continue to www.infrastructure.sa.gov.au Printed on carbon-neutral accredited paper operate while upgrade works are underway.
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