House of Assembly: Wednesday, September 25, 2013

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GOODWOOD JUNCTION UPGRADE

Ms CHAPMAN (Bragg—Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (15:07): My question is again to the Minister for Transport and Infrastructure. When was the government advised that the Goodwood junction upgrade was running one month late, as revealed by Rod Hook on radio last week?

The Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS (West Torrens—Minister for Transport and Infrastructure, Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy, Minister for Housing and Urban Development) (15:07): One month late; yes, apparently. I said in my ministerial statement to the house yesterday that the government received official notification from the department about the delay to the services. I cannot recall the date, but it was in my ministerial statement yesterday, so I refer you to that statement.

Obviously, I am very keen to make sure that these programs are delivered as quickly as possible, but I think that the statement yesterday referred to a report commissioned by the department and the official advice given to me about the delay in those projects. If there is any further information I have to add to the ministerial statement, I will get back to the house as quickly as possible.