Sturt Highway

In reply to Mr PEDERICK (Hammond) (30 June 2023). (Estimates Committee A)

The Hon. G.G. BROCK (Stuart—Minister for Local Government, Minister for Regional Roads, Minister for Veterans Affairs): I have been advised:

The majority of works as part of the Roads of Strategic Importance Initiative—Renmark to Gawler are complete, with remaining works expected to be completed mid-2024. The funding in 2024-25 is to enable completion of this initiative.

Future planning for the duplication of Sturt Highway does not form part of this initiative. A strategic business case focusing on freight productivity improvements, which investigates options including the duplication of Sturt Highway, Dukes Highway and Augusta Highway, is being prepared.