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Northern Adelaide Food Park

In reply to the Hon. J.S.L. DAWKINS (29 October 2015).

The Hon. P. MALINAUSKAS (Minister for Police, Minister for Correctional Services, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Road Safety): The Minister for Transport and Infrastructure has provided the following advice:

1. The duplication of Elder Smith Road is identified in the Integrated Transport and Land Use Plan (ITLUP) as a medium (5 to 15 years) to long term (15+ years) priority. The timing of the duplication and extension of Elder Smith Road is based upon assessment of future traffic demands.

2. I am advised by the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure that, consistent with normal practice, DPTI and other agencies, most notably the Department of Primary Industry and Regions SA, will work closely with the City of Salisbury and other surrounding councils during the development of the Food Park.

3. Elder Smith Road will play an important role in providing access to the proposed Food Park. The Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure has proactively addressed the need for improved heavy vehicle access into the park, providing an important productivity improvement for the park. Elder Smith Road has been gazetted for use by B-double vehicles between Salisbury Highway and Main North Road. This provides B-double connectivity to the Port of Adelaide, Parafield Airport and to the wider road network. B-double access from Salisbury Highway to Port Wakefield Road is also already available via Belftree Drive, George Street and Ryans Road.