ADELAIDE RAILWAY STATION

In reply to the Hon. J.S.L. DAWKINS (1 November 2012).

The Hon. G.E. GAGO (Minister for Agriculture, Food and Fisheries, Minister for Forests, Minister for Regional Development, Minister for the Status of Women, Minister for State/Local Government Relations): The Minister for Transport and Infrastructure has been advised:

1. During the month long closure business owners within the Adelaide Railway Station were offered three months rent relief in response to the planned temporary shutdown of train services.

2. The concourse and underpass of the ARS remained open during the January shutdown period.

3. A detailed analysis of ticket sales did not always reflect a direct correlation between previous line closures and tenant turnover.

Nevertheless to provide certainty, DPTI offered a 10 per cent reduction of rent for major line closures (Gawler and Noarlunga) from one month before the line closure until one month after reopening, provided tenants could demonstrate a deterioration of their turnover for the corresponding period.

Consideration could also be given to a more than 10 per cent reduction in rent if tenants could demonstrate that the impact of line closures is greater.

4. No further train-bus substitution periods are scheduled beyond those already advised.