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BARRIER HIGHWAY

169 The Hon. G.M. GUNN (Stuart) (30 September 2008). What plans are there for upgrading the Barrier Highway between Roseworthy and Tarlee?

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

In May 2007, the Light Regional Council applied for and received $6 million from the Australian Government, under the Auslink Strategic Regional Program, for pavement rehabilitation and hazard protection works on Main North Road between Gawler and Tarlee. Council and the Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure have agreed to deliver the works under a partnering agreement.

In addition, funding of $1.5 million has been allocated from the Rural Freight Improvement Program in the 2008-09 financial year to construct a southbound overtaking lane near Templers, which is also within the section of Main North Road proposed for pavement rehabilitation.

It is proposed that the pavement rehabilitation and the construction of the overtaking lane will be undertaken at the same time to minimise disruption to traffic.

The works are expected to be completed by the end of April 2009.