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:

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. $7.4m 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)