TRAMLINE EXTENSION

119 Dr McFETRIDGE (Morphett) (31 July 2007). What is the final cost of upgrading the ETSA power supply to the light rail project and what was the original estimated cost?

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

The estimated cost of the power supply in the $31 million budget for the tramline extension from Victoria Square to City West was $1.5 million. The final cost (excluding GST) is $1,306,905.