[U/C] M2 North-South Motorway

[HeapsGood]

I asked before and I dont think anybody had the answer, but anyone know what the building or structure currently being constructed is opposite the current darlington exit?

[Norman]

I asked before and I dont think anybody had the answer, but anyone know what the building or structure currently being constructed is opposite the current darlington exit?

Can you give us a bit more detail about the location? I'm not sure what you mean with "Darlington Exit".

[Mr Messy]

There's a dark grey concrete building being built opposite the current expressway end at Darlington

[aceman]

yeah what is that box?? I wonder everytime I drive past it!! it's on the eastern side of south road almost directly opposite where u turn onto the expressway.

[Norman]

yeah what is that box?? I wonder everytime I drive past it!! it's on the eastern side of south road almost directly opposite where u turn onto the expressway.

Interesting point. It isn't in the fly-through but it is in the most recent project plan. It could be a centre for community facilities or similar, as it is shown to have parking. Another, less likely possibility would be a pumping station or an electricity substation.

[Ben]

It looks like a miniature version of Dwell on Waymouth.

[HeapsGood]

I am thinking now it could maybe be a new GP building for the one it replaced but I will contact DPTI to find out.

[HeapsGood]

"Good afternoon HeapsGood

The structure that you refer to is a Computer Equipment Room which will house the Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) for the new section of lowered motorway for Darlington Upgrade project and the Southern Expressway.

Traffic lights, variable message signs and cameras are a few examples of what the ITS controls.

If you have any further queries please feel free to contact the project team directly on 1300 759 334 or [email protected]"

[timtam20292]

Timelapse update on lowering the motorway.

PS Finally worked out how to embed youtube videos properly.

[Waewick]

just saw a tweet suggesting Infrastructure Australia has approved upgrade of Regency through Pym.

can't find any announcement yet, assume in the budget?

[Mr Messy]

Drove through Darlington yesterday, looks like they're building a base for the ayliffes road bridge in the median near Monroe's

[SBD]

just saw a tweet suggesting Infrastructure Australia has approved upgrade of Regency through Pym.

can't find any announcement yet, assume in the budget?

It is now a "Priority Project" rather than "Initiative" at http://infrastructureaustralia.gov.au/p ... -list.aspx where it was only an initiative last week still.

[Waewick]

Funny how fast things move in am election year budget.

It only seems like a short piece as well, i assume it is just an underpass under Regency rd?

[SBD]

Funny how fast things move in am election year budget.

It only seems like a short piece as well, i assume it is just an underpass under Regency rd?

Elevated roadway I think - according to the concept plan.

[mawsonguy]

It is now a "Priority Project" rather than "Initiative" at http://infrastructureaustralia.gov.au/p ... -list.aspx where it was only an initiative last week still.

Infrastructure Australia defines a "Priority Project" as a "potential infrastructure solution for which a full business case has been completed and been positively assessed by the
Infrastructure Australia Board. A Priority Project addresses a nationally-significant problem or opportunity."

The Pym St to Regency Road upgared is assessed as "Near term 0-5 years".

It should be noted that SA has no "High Priority" projects. The Eyre Infrastructure Project (Iron Road) project is the other Priority Project for SA.