RURAL FREIGHT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

287 Dr McFETRIDGE (Morphett) (21 October 2008).

1. Why was there a $900,000 underspent on rural freight improvement in 2007-08?

2. What work will be specifically undertaken on rural freight improvement as part of the $7.7 million budgeted amount for 2008-09?

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

1. The $0.9 million difference between the 2007-08 Budget and estimated result is due to delays in construction of Millicent Heavy Vehicle Bypass.

2. Works that will be undertaken on the 2008-09 rural freight improvement program are:

overtaking lanes

Barossa Valley Way—Seppeltsfield Road intersection upgrade; and

level crossings.