House of Assembly Fifty-Second Parliament, First Session (52-1) 52 1 Parliament of South Australia House of Assembly published Answers to Questions Patawalonga Lock Gates PATAWALONGA LOCK GATES Dr McFETRIDGE House of Assembly Morphett PATAWALONGA LOCK GATES 223 Dr McFETRIDGE (Morphett) (15 March 2011). 1.	At what stage are the negotiations between the Department of Transport Energy and Infrastructure and the City of Holdfast Bay in relation to the ownership of the Patawalonga lock gates at Glenelg? 2.	In each year since 2005, how many times did the lock gates break down causing boats to be locked in or out of the marina? 3.	How often is routine maintenance undertaken on the lock gates? 4.	How is the Government planning to guarantee pedestrian access over the lock during the closure of the King Street bridge for the next twelve months? The Hon. M.D. RANN House of Assembly Ramsay Premier Minister for Economic Development Minister for Social Inclusion Minister for the Arts Minister for Sustainability and Climate Change PATAWALONGA LOCK GATES The Hon. M.D. RANN (Ramsay—Premier, Minister for Economic Development, Minister for Social Inclusion, Minister for the Arts, Minister for Sustainability and Climate Change): I am advised: 1.	Ownership of the Patawalonga lock gates was formally transferred to the City of Holdfast Bay on 17 May 2011. 2.	The City of Holdfast Bay has managed and operated the Patawalonga boat lock since early 2003 and as such this inquiry should be directed to the Council. 3.	The City of Holdfast Bay, as the manager and operator of the boat lock should be approached for information on maintenance schedules. 4.	The King Street bridge refurbishment project is also being managed by the City of Holdfast Bay Council and as such questions relating to pedestrian access during the life of the project should be directed to the Council.