RAIL ELECTRIFICATION PROJECT

Ms CHAPMAN (Bragg—Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (15:22): My question is again to the Minister for Transport. How many trees are being destroyed along the southern rail line to facilitate the upgrade and electrification project?

The Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS (West Torrens—Minister for Transport and Infrastructure, Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy, Minister for Housing and Urban Development) (15:22): Given that the Deputy Leader of the Opposition proposed a plan for the Britannia roundabout extension that would have seen up to 69 trees cut down from the Parklands, I find it—

Mr PISONI: Point of order. Mr Speaker: you have consistently warned the Minister for Transport about debate in the answers to his questions, and he continues to ignore your ruling.

The SPEAKER: Yes, look, I'm very tempted to throw him out for the rest of question time. Minister.

The Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS: Thank you, sir. I want to save as many trees as we possibly can, Mr Speaker, but I will not delay the project and inconvenience southern suburbs residents any longer than we need to.