Planning and Delivery of Major Infrastructure Projects in SA Mark Elford Executive Director, Economic Development Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure 8th Annual SA Major Project Conference 12-13 August 2015 Knet #9665529 Presentation Outline • Integrated Transport and Land Use Plan (ITLUP) • Regional Mining and Infrastructure Plan (RMIP) / Resources Infrastructure Taskforce (RIT) • North – South Corridor 30/09/2015 Strategic Context Integrated Transport and Land Use Plan Revised version released on 6 July 2015 The Process GOALS 1. Healthy, safe, affordable and connected communities 2. A strong, diverse and growing economy 3. Thriving natural and built environments 1. Growing the role of public transport 2. Efficient connections to export/import gateways CHALLENGES 3. Prioritising transport to encourage mixed-use development 4. Encouraging active travel modes 5. Fine-tuning maintaining and better utilising asset 6. Planning system to integrate transport and land use PRIORITIES 17 priorities to address challenges Public transport for Greater Adelaide Solutions for all of South Australia: Road Network for Greater Adelaide Managing and maintaining the asset SOLUTIONS Cycling and walking for Greater Adelaide Safety Regional South Australia Reducing environmental impacts Freight and ports Reducing car dependency Public Transport Complete the improvements to the north- south backbone train network (ie electrification) Ade LINK tram network Redesign and modernise the bus network Potential underground train loop in the CBD Protect the extension of train lines in the north and south in the longer term Relocate passenger rail terminal into Adelaide station in the longer term www.transportplan.sa.gov.au Adelaide’s Road and Rail Freight Network Complete the North-South Corridor Upgrade the Inner Ring Route & Outer Ring Route Duplicate Victor Harbor Road to McLaren Vale, and in the longer term to Mount Compass Targeted intersection and road section upgrades along major traffic and freight routes – including some road duplication Actively manage the road network Implement Managed Motorways Protect freight routes Upgrade freight rail through Adelaide Hills and into northern Adelaide www.transportplan.sa.gov.au Cycling and Walking Extend the Bikedirect network, with focus on public transport hubs, activity centres and schools Separate cycling and walking routes along arterial roads where possible Complete the Greenways Program Expand cycling and walking catchments – e.g. people-friendly streets Work with councils to maintain and create walking and cycling networks Promote cycling and walking, and improve driver awareness www.transportplan.sa.gov.au Regional SA/Freight/Ports 35% of total ITLUP investment is in regional SA Seal the Strzelecki Track Duplicate the Dukes Highway to Victoria Targeted road widening, more overtaking lanes and rest areas across the network Prepare regional passenger transport plans Support regional aviation Implement the Regional Mining & Infrastructure Plan Upgrade roads to expand High Productivity Vehicle network Upgrade rail lines Improve connectivity to air and sea ports Deliver regulatory reforms (eg National Heavy Vehicle Regulator) Provide freight hubs and intermodals www.transportplan.sa.gov.au State-wide Solutions Manage and maintain our transport assets • Increased maintenance funding to improve and sustain the performance of the transport network, make better use of our transport assets Make our transport system safer and deliver South Australia’s Road Safety Strategy • Invest in infrastructure, promote and encourage safe behaviour, improve licensing , apply new technology Reduce environmental impacts • Design and procurement practices, vehicle emissions and impacts Reduce car dependency • Encourage alternative modes www.transportplan.sa.gov.au Investment over the Next 30 Years (2013$) 1. Adelaide’s North–South Corridor and the Road Network North -South Corridor (NB: 2014$) $6.8b Upgrading of other major traffic and freight routes $5.0b 2. Modernising and Expanding Public Transport Upgrade Adelaide’s passenger rail lines including electrification $3.6b Bringing back the trams to Adelaide by creating the AdeLINK $2.9b $39 billion (2013 dollars) network over 30 years Redesigning and modernising the bus network $1.4b • $29 billion from the State and Federal Governments 3. Upgrading Regional Transport Infrastructure • $10 billion from local Upgrading regional roads $5.6b government and private sector New deep sea ports, and new and upgraded road and rail links to $9.9b ports 4. Encouraging Active Travel Choices and Sustainability Cycling and walking networks in Adelaide and regional towns $0.5b www.transportplan.sa.gov.au Regional Mining & Infrastructure Plan • Released 12 June 2014 • Established the Resources Infrastructure Taskforce • Works with private sector stakeholders on options to facilitate key infrastructure projects • Reports directly to the Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy & the Minister for Transport and Infrastructure • Initial focus: preferred port solutions in Spencer Gulf, with a business case and cabinet submission put before cabinet in mid 2015 • http://rit.statedevelopment.sa.gov.au/about-rit Overall view of major mine projects and Port solutions Rail Infrastructure in SA • Freight –Mine to port bulk transport links • Potential for further port and rail development to meet demand State Owned Road Infrastructure in SA Road Road Length (Km) Categories Sealed Unsealed DPTI Total National 2,740 0 2,740 Highway Urban 1,319 0 1,319 Arterial Urban 24 0 24 Local Rural 8,226 18 8,244 Arterial Rural 278 9,774 10,052 Local Totals 12,588 9,792 22,379 Power and Water Infrastructure in SA Cluster/Utility Electricity consumption (GWh pa) Water consumption (ML pa) Time period 2013-17 2018-22 2023-32 2013-17 2018-22 2023-32 • Power Challenges –electricity Braemar 0 468transmission 1,525 links,2,400 particularly 14,224 Eyre19,000 Central Eyre 2 1,375Peninsula 1,828 & Braemar48 regions39,052 52,007 Mount Woods 269 58 0 6,848 1,700 11 South Gawler 65 205• Water Challenges299 3,900 – identification7,500 of9,900 sustainable water sources, Torrens West 898 1,129particularly 1,186 Eyre10,363 & Western 10,471 region 10,498 Yorke 139 348 381 798 1,996 2,996 Total 1,661 4,238 5,969 25,195 79,516 98,548 Adelaide’s North – South Corridor GAWLER TO OLD NOARLUNGA existing South Road Gallipoli Underpass South Road Superway Gawler North-South Corridor . a major north-south transport spine through Adelaide . 78 kilometres between Gawler and Old Noarlunga . provide more efficient access to some of Adelaide’s key employment/industry areas . also a network solution that will help relieve congestion at other adjacent intersections Old Noarlunga Gawler North-South Corridor Currently, 44 kilometres of the non-stop Corridor has been completed through a $1.96 billion program of investment since 2009 Completed links include: - Northern Expressway $ 564 M - North-South Motorway $ 842 M - Gallipoli Underpass $ 118 M - Glenelg Tram Overpass $ 30 M - Southern Expressway $ 408 M Estimated average travel time saving of 40 mins with a fully developed corridor Old Noarlunga Gawler North-South Corridor Funded program of works include: - Torrens Road to River Torrens Project $ 896 M - Darlington Upgrade Project $ 620 M Program also includes upgrades to address congestion and road safety at: - South Road / Ashwin Parade - South Road / James Congdon Drive - South Road / Richmond Road - Park Terrace / Fitzroy Terrace / Torrens Road - Marion Road / Sturt Road Old Noarlunga 10 Year Delivery Strategy for the North-South Corridor In May 2014, the Australian Government announced its aspiration to delivery the North-South Corridor within a decade. A Scoping Report for the North-South Corridor 10 Year Delivery Strategy was released in May 2015. www.infrastructure.sa.gov.au/nsc/10YDS Strategic Program Management Approach Gawler Road Projects Unfunded components of the North- South Corridor divided into 10 road sections in 4 zones. Northern Connector - Northern Expressway to North-South Motorway City-North Connect - North-South Motorway to Torrens Road City-Central Connect - River Torrens to Glenelg Tram Overpass City-South Connect - Glenelg Tram Overpass to Darlington Old Noarlunga Road Priority (NC1-NC2 medium) Northern Connector Estimated Cost ($ 860 M, 2014 $s) Predominate land use - horticultural, commercial and industrial, with scattering of residential adjacent to Port Wakefield Road Typical form of the non-stop Corridor - at-grade 16 kilometre motorway Connectivity to arterial road network - Northern Expressway - Waterloo Corner Road - Bolivar Road - Port River Expressway / South Road Project Impact Report released July 2011 Road Priority (R1 low-medium, R2 medium-high) City-North Connect Estimated Cost ($ 760 M, 2014 $s) Predominate land use - residential and commercial Typical form of the non-stop Corridor - three lanes in each direction - elevated over Regency Road - lowered motorway from just north of Pym Street - grade separated Torrens Road Connectivity to arterial road network - Regency Road Road Priority (R3 medium-high, R4-R5 high) City-Central Connect Estimated Cost ($ 2,620 M, 2014 $s) Predominate land use - residential and commercial Typical form of the non-stop Corridor - three lanes in each direction - typically lowered motorway from just south of Ashwin Parade to Anzac Highway - short tunnel under Henley Beach Road, Sir Donald Bradman Drive & James Congdon