Renewal SA

1401 The Hon. A. PICCOLO (Light) (24 September 2019). In the larger residential developments, for which Renewal SA has responsibility, provision is often made for public transport infrastructure, but not necessarily the integration with public transport services. Does Renewal SA has sufficient authority to coordinate inter-agency cooperation in the design of large scale urban residential developments and the integration with other government services?

The Hon. S.K. KNOLL (Schubert—Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Local Government, Minister for Planning): I have been advised by Renewal SA:

Renewal SA works closely with other agencies during the master planning of larger land parcels identified for residential development. During this time, criteria is provided by those agencies and authorities to ensure there is appropriate consideration to the land necessary to service a future community in that locality.

For example, identification of road hierarchy to cater for future traffic volumes, possible future public transport routes, quantum and distribution of open space, stormwater management, augmentation/headworks necessary for power, water, sewer, telco infrastructure and well as size, location and distribution of retail centres, schools and recreational spaces.

Through this process, Renewal SA ensures there is appropriate provision of land as part of a master planned development. Under the current framework, the delivery of infrastructure is directed using the Development Act and Regulations starting with the application for land division usually lodged by the developer. The provision of services (e.g. public transport services) is generally demand driven and implemented by the agency directly responsible for that service.