Port Augusta Wharf

422 The Hon. B.R. HOOD ().5 February 2025). Can the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport advise—

1. Has the business case for the Port Augusta wharf been finalised and, if not,

when will it be?

2. Will the Port Augusta wharf business case be made public and may I request a copy?

3. What is the government's intentions for the future of the Port Augusta wharf?

4. When will works progress on the Port Augusta wharf, and when will they be finalised by?

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN (Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development, Minister for Forest Industries): The Minister for Infrastructure and Transport has advised:

On 12 March 2025 the Australian and South Australian governments jointly announced an investment of $15 million to ensure the historic Port Augusta wharf continues to deliver the infrastructure locals need to support our regions to prosper.

The project will refurbish the heritage-listed Port Augusta wharf, reinvigorating the historic waterfront and securing its position as the gateway to the Flinders Ranges and Spencer Gulf.

Once refurbished, the wharf will be reopened to pedestrians improving accessibility and safety.

The refurbishment will also provide easier access for boats and other watercraft, boosting recreation and tourism.

The refurbishment will involve installing new decking, girders, cross heads, cross bracing and some new steel piles. It is expected to start in the third quarter of 2025, and be completed in late 2026.