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Mark Elford delivered the presentation at the 2014 Future of Infrastructure Conference. The Future of Infrastructure forum explored state and national challenges which impact the long term economic growth and future of infrastructure development in Australia at this time. It also addressed the latest proposals for changes within Australia's infrastructure. For more information about the event, please visit: http://bit.ly/FutureofInfrastructure2014TRANSCRIPT
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www.transportplan.sa.gov.au
Planning, Project Selection and Priorities for Infrastructure in South Australia
19 August 2014
Mark Elford
A/Group Executive Director, Infrastructure Division
Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure
Strategic Context
A new tram network
Modernised bus network
New and upgraded roads
Freight and ports
New bikeways and walkways
Electrified rail network
Better use of existing assets
Increased maintenance
Safety
GOALS
CHALLENGES
SOLUTIONS
1. Healthy, safe, affordable and connected communities
2. A strong, diverse and growing economy
3. Thriving natural and built environments
6 key challenges, 17 priorities to address challenges
The Process
$36 billion (2013 dollars) over 30 years
• $29 billion from the State and Federal Governments
• $7 billion from local government and private sector
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Projects Completed since 2003 $6.6 billion
Bakewell underpass
Port River Expressway
Gallipoli Underpass and Glenelg Tram overpass
Northern Expressway
Sturt Highway duplication to Nuriootpa and improvements in the
Riverland
Re-sleepering of the train lines in Adelaide
Glenelg tram line extension to the Entertainment Centre
Seaford rail extension and electrification
Outer Harbor deepening
LeFevre Peninsula rail improvements
McLaren Vale overpass
Road safety improvements (eg Black Spot programs)
Projects Underway and Budgeted $2.2 billion
Completion of Southern Expressway duplication
South Road – Torrens Road to River Torrens
Darlington Upgrade project
Completion of electrification of the Gawler line to Dry Creek, and new
railcars
Resolving capacity constraints at Torrens rail junction
Tonsley Park transport hub
Road safety improvements (eg Black Spot programs)
Replacement of River Murray ferries
North East Road / Sudholz Road intersection
South Eastern Freeway Managed Motorway
Road improvements in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY)
lands
$36 billion (2013 dollars) over 30 years
• $29 billion from the State and Federal Governments
• $7 billion from local government and private sector
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Investment over the Next 30 Years
1. Adelaide’s North–South Corridor and the
Road Network
North-South Corridor $5.6b
Upgrading of other major traffic and freight routes $4.7b
2. Modernising and Expanding Public Transport
Upgrade Adelaide’s passenger rail lines including
electrification
$3.3b
Bringing back the trams to Adelaide by creating the
AdeLINK network
$2.9b
Redesigning and modernising the bus network $1.4b
3. Upgrading Regional Transport Infrastructure
Upgrading regional roads $5.5b
New deep sea ports, and new and upgraded road and
rail links to ports
$6.9b
4. Encouraging Active Travel Choices and
Sustainability
Cycling and walking networks in Adelaide and
regional towns
$0.5b
AdeLINK
PortLINK
WestLINK
UnleyLINK
EastLINK
ProspectLINK
Complete the improvements to the north-south backbone train network
AdeLINK 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
Public Transport by Mode over 30 years
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Complete the North-South Corridor
Upgrade the Inner Ring Route and 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
Adelaide’s Road and Rail Freight Network by 30 years
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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
Bikeways Network Solution
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35% of total ITLUP investment is in regional SA
Duplicate the Dukes Highway to Victoria
Seal the Strzelecki Track
APY Lands road improvements
Targeted road widening, more overtaking lanes and rest areas across the network
Arterial road town bypasses of Penola, Truro and Port Wakefield, and potential bypass of Renmark and sealing of Yorkey’s Crossing at Port Augusta
Prepare regional passenger transport plans
Support regional aviation
Regional Transport Solutions
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35% of total ITLUP investment is in regional SA
Implement the Regional Mining and 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
Freight and Ports Solutions
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Managing and maintaining 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
Reduce environmental impacts
Reduce car dependency
State-wide Solutions
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Solution Maps and Tables
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Between 21 October 2013 and 17 January 2014
Draft Plan, Technical Document, independent reports, fact sheets, brochures, posters, advertisements, postcards, animation, etc
32 public events across Adelaide and regional SA
Feedback forms
8 briefing sessions for councils, LGAs and RDAs
Meetings with industry, government and other interest groups
Further information and submissions provided by writing, emailing, filling out a survey (DPTI website), information line, feedback forms, SASP website, using Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube
Over 2500 people attending community events and briefing sessions
Almost 1500 submissions received
Feedback has been overwhelmingly positive
Community Consultation
North –South Corridor
Completed:
$118m Gallipoli Underpass
$32m Glenelg Tram Overpass
$564m Northern Expressway
$842m South Road Superway
Underway:
$407.5m Southern Expressway Duplication
Funded:
$896m Torrens Road to River Torrens
$620m Darlington Upgrade Project
North-South Corridor: Torrens to Torrens ($896 million)
Darlington Upgrade Project ($620 million)
For illustrative purposes only – Subject to change
Strategic Infrastructure Plan for SA
Released in 2005 to: • Drive alignment and integration of private and
public investment and policy effort by governments
• Facilitate efficient development and use of infrastructure
• Encourage innovative solutions to address emerging infrastructure needs
Discussion Paper released in 2010
http://www.infrastructure.sa.gov.au/
• Released 12 June 2014
• Focused on infrastructure planning to support mining development
• Rigorous, independent assessment of future demand and infrastructure requirements
• Over the next 20 years (medium case scenario) mining potential in SA:
• Produce 95 mtpa of ore
• Add $22.5b to the economy
• Create 5,700 full time jobs
Regional Mining and Infrastructure Plan
Mining clusters with highest demand
• Establishes the Resources Infrastructure Taskforce
• Works with private sector stakeholders on options to facilitate key infrastructure projects
• Initial focus: to facilitate a port solution within three years, with a business case in 12 months
• Reports directly to the Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy & the Minister for Transport and Infrastructure
• Available to download: infrastructure.sa.gov.au
Regional Mining and Infrastructure Plan
Thank you