OVERTAKING LANES

154 Dr McFETRIDGE (Morphett) (31 July 2007).

1. What is the expected forward expenditure requirements for the State's overtaking lanes and what are the reasons for not including these forward expenditure requirements in the Budget?

2. How many overtaking lanes have been planned and where are they to be constructed?

The Hon. P.F. CONLON (Elder—Minister for Transport, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Energy): I provide the following information:

On 16 October 2007 I provided the following information:

1. 2007-08 is the final year of the current approved Overtaking Lane Program. Any extension of the program will be subject to normal budgetary processes.

2. $7.4 million has been allocated to the Overtaking Lane Program in 2007-08. Four lanes will be constructed in 2007-08. They are:

Victor Harbor Road (Mt Compass to Mt Compass—Goolwa Road)

Riddoch Highway northbound lane (north of Nangwarry)

Riddoch Highway southbound lane (south of Nangwarry)

Noarlunga Cape Jervis southbound lane (near Lady Bay)

I now wish to provide further information in relation to Dr McFetridge's question:

Following a design review it is now proposed to enhance the Victor Harbor Road project by constructing two overtaking lanes, one in each direction. This design change means that it will not be possible to undertake the works in 2007-08.

In its place I have approved the construction of an overtaking lane on the Princes Highway (near Compton), The Victor Harbor lane will now be constructed in 2008-09, subject to funding approval.