Land Acquisition

The Hon. J.A. DARLEY (15:12): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the Minister for Sustainability, Environment and Conservation, representing the Minister for Transport and Infrastructure, questions on the Darlington interchange, Torrens to Torrens South Road project.

Leave granted.

The Hon. J.A. DARLEY: I understand that dispossessed owners of properties are entitled to compensation for reasonable legal and valuation expenses incurred. Can the minister advise:

1. Whether a claim for reasonable valuation expenses is assessed by an independent assessor, or are they assessed by a departmental officer and, if so, what are their valuation qualifications and recent practical valuation experience?

2. How many claims for reasonable valuation expenses remain outstanding as at 31 May 2014?

The Hon. I.K. HUNTER (Minister for Sustainability, Environment and Conservation, Minister for Water and the River Murray, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation) (15:13): I thank the honourable member for his most important question. I undertake to take the question to the Minister for Transport and Infrastructure in another place and seek a response on his behalf.