Parks Renewal Investment

88 The Hon. N.J. CENTOFANTI (Leader of the Opposition) ().7 September 2022). Can the Minister for Climate, Environment and Water advise—which projects will be advanced as part of the $950,000 allocated to the annual program 'Parks Renewal Investment' in the 2022-23 state budget?

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Attorney-General, Minister for Industrial Relations and Public Sector): The Minister for Climate, Environment and Water has advised:

The Department for Environment and Water has undertaken a review of the previously approved 2022-23 Parks Renewal Investment Program.

The budget for 2022-23 program is $1 million ($950,000 investing and $50,000 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 National Park—Playford Lake construction of Stage 1, Wood Duck trail upgrade.

Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park—Inneston Heritage accommodation upgrade work and whole of park signage upgrades.

Ikara-Flinders National Park—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 National Park-Ityamaiitpinna Yarta, Belair National Park, Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park, Mambray Creek in Mount Remarkable National Park, and Mount Gambier.