Parks Renewal Investment

In reply to the Hon. D.J. SPEIRS (Black—Leader of the Opposition) ((23 June 2022).). (Estimates Committee A)

The Hon. S.E. CLOSE (Port Adelaide—Deputy Premier, Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science, Minister for Defence and Space Industries, Minister for Climate, Environment and Water): I have been advised:

DEW has undertaken a review of the previously approved 2022-23 PRI Program.

The budget for 2022-23 PRI Program is $1 million ($950k investing and $50k operating). A revised program of works for 2022-23 is currently being considered. The project allocations are being determined.

Pending approval, the proposed 2022-23 program of works will focus on delivering projects that are in progress or construction ready including:

Belair Playford Lake—Construction of Stage 1, Wood Duck trail upgrade.

Dhilba Guuranda-Innes NP– Inneston Heritage accommodation upgrade work and whole of park signage upgrades.

Ikara-Flinders NP – Brachina Gorge Geological Trail Signage upgrade and Cazneaux Tree pedestrian bridge construction.

National Parks Depot Review – planning and delivery of depot concepts at key sites including Glenthorne, Belair, Innes, Mambray Creek and Mt Gambier.