LEVEL CROSSINGS

286 Dr McFETRIDGE (Morphett) (21 October 2008). What are the details of the level crossing safety upgrades that will occur as part of the $2.7 million budget expenditure allocation for 2008-09?

The Hon. P.F. CONLON (Elder—Minister for Transport, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Energy): I am advised:

A total of $2.7 million has been assigned to the following areas:

Enforcement—$0.2 million

Funding going towards the development of a level crossing red light and speed camera program for implementation commencing in 2009-10.

Level Crossing Black Spot Program—$0.5 million

A black spot program to undertake safety improvement works at level crossings nominated by local government on a 50/50 cost sharing basis.

Level Crossing Infrastructure Upgrades—$2.0 million

Infrastructure projects including:

Completion of four activation projects from 2007-08:

Mallee Highway, Jabuk

Mallee Highway, Yappara

Bethany Road, Tanunda

Alexandrina Road, Mt Barker

Activation of three new crossings:

Magpie Road, Tailem Bend

Lochiel Road, Nantawarra

Mattner Road, Balhannah

Active advance warning signage at two crossings:

Germain Road, Coonamia

Barrier Highway, Ucolta

Passive advance warning signage at four crossings:

Port Pirie—Bungumba, Coonamia

Warnertown Road, Coonamia

Main North Road, Winninowie

Olympic Dam—Pimba Road, Out of Districts.