Horrocks Highway

In reply to the Hon. G.G. BROCK (Frome) (11 November 2020).

The Hon. C.L. WINGARD (Gibson—Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing): I have been advised:

1. The $55 million Horrocks Highway program forms part of the South Australian rural roads package jointly funded by the Australian and South Australian governments (80:20) to improve safety, connectivity and freight efficiency whilst importantly creating jobs.

Consultation for individual projects will be undertaken with councils and impacted landowners, as required.

Constituents are encouraged to register their interest on the project website at: https://dit.sa.gov.au/infrastructure/road_projects/south_australian_rural_highway_corridor_upgrades/horrocks_highway_upgrades.

2. Detailed design and scoping works are progressing on various elements of the upgrade works which includes shoulder sealing, pavement rehabilitation, new overtaking lanes and overtaking lane extensions, bridge upgrades, safety barrier, audio tactile line marking and improvements to the Gladstone rail corridor and level crossing.

Detailed design for the overtaking lanes and pavement rehabilitation works are well progressed, with shoulder sealing and road widening works between Laura and north towards Wirrabara substantially completed.