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From: https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/messenge ... 03f29269c4Rail extension to heart of Port Adelaide in doubt due to cost blowout
A planned rail spur to the heart of Port Adelaide has been delayed after a detailed review found it would go $24 million over budget.
The State Government will instead conduct a study into public transport options in the northwestern suburbs that might suggest a cheaper option — such as a bus interchange.
The previous Labor government budgeted $16 million in 2017 for an extension of the Port Adelaide train line to Port Dock Station, opposite the new $168 million Dock One housing development.
It awarded a contract for the project to construction firms McConnell Dowell, Mott MacDonald and Arup in January 2018.
However, a new study into the project has found it would go well over budget and cost $40 million.
Transport Minister Stephan Knoll said the original funding was provided without any planning and the Government had identified other possible ways to improve public transport in Port Adelaide and the northwestern suburbs.
The study would also investigate “enhanced land use” in the district.
“A responsible State Government needs to assess if this significant increase in expenditure will deliver the best public transport solution for the people of Port Adelaide and surrounding areas,” Mr Knoll said.
“That’s why we will undertake a comprehensive study for the north western area, so we get this right.”
Port Adelaide Enfield Mayor Claire Boan said the council and locals “definitely wanted” the spur line.
Nearby businesses and developers had expected it to increase visitor numbers.
“I brought to the minister’s attention that Starfish (Developments) and Pirate Life Brewing have been looking forward to this spur line going in,” Mrs Boan said.
“We’re glad a plan will be in place but in the short-term consideration this isn’t what we were expecting.
“We really do hope this process will happen as quick as possible.”
Port Adelaide Labor MP Susan Close hit out at the project delay and claimed it was part of a “war on public transport”.
“This news is devastating for the Port — for every business that invested on the understanding that the train was coming, for the museums, and for the residents,” Ms Close said.
“This government has taken every opportunity to betray Port Adelaide whether it’s tearing down our heritage, wrecking our public transport or letting down businesses by promising one thing and doing another.”
Trains to the centre of Port Adelaide stopped in 1981.
The station was demolished in 1989 to make way for the Port Adelaide police station.
The current railway station is about 1km from the centre of the business district.
Couldn’t have said it better myself. I guess we should’ve known.. elect the liberals. Forget meaningful investment in PT for the term of govt.Nathan wrote:Oh for fucks sake...
A shitty bus on demand service more likeLlessur2002 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 20, 2019 1:57 pmAnd you can bet your bottom dollar that these 'improvements' will involve a shitty bus service.Progressing through these has identified potential opportunities to further improve public transport services and connectivity for Port Adelaide and more broadly, the north western suburbs.
I was thinking along those lines - an on demand minibus service from to the existing station maybe? Place your bets now...NTRabbit wrote: ↑Thu Jun 20, 2019 6:27 pmA shitty bus on demand service more likeLlessur2002 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 20, 2019 1:57 pmAnd you can bet your bottom dollar that these 'improvements' will involve a shitty bus service.Progressing through these has identified potential opportunities to further improve public transport services and connectivity for Port Adelaide and more broadly, the north western suburbs.