TRANSADELAIDE ASSETS

325 The Hon. I.F. EVANS (Davenport) (20 November 2007). Has TransAdelaide transferred any of its assets to the Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure or intends to transfer and, if so, why and what are the relevant dates?

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

In November 2007, I announced that cabinet approved a multi-faceted reform agenda for TransAdelaide aimed at enhancing customer service.

As you would be aware, the original corporate structure of TransAdelaide was created by the former liberal government as a precursor to privatisation.

These changes confirm our opposition to privatisation by bringing asset ownership back to government with the state government taking responsibility for rail assets currently owned by TransAdelaide and responsibility for new major rail infrastructure works.

We are also establishing a Rail Projects directorate within DTEI's Office of Major Projects and Infrastructure. Future rail planning will also be integrated with the department's policy and planning division.

The transfer of assets from TransAdelaide to the Minister for Transport was gazetted on 13 December 2007 and came into operation on 1 January 2008.