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House of Assembly - Fifty-Second Parliament, Second Session (52-2)
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JEEP WRANGLER

Mrs GERAGHTY (Torrens) (14:53): My question is to the Deputy Premier. As Minister for Planning, can he inform the house if there are any planning issues relating to a rotating Jeep Wrangler on a giant pole on Main North Road?

The SPEAKER: Deputy Premier, I hope you know what she is talking about.

The Hon. J.R. RAU (Enfield—Deputy Premier, Attorney-General, Minister for Planning, Minister for Business Services and Consumers) (14:53): I thank the honourable member for her question. She and others in her electorate have to drive past this point. It is a very important aspect for people in the northern part of the city.

I am able to inform the house that the head-turning jeep on a stick will continue to rotate over Main North Road. For those members who aren't aware, the attractive green Jeep Wrangler—which, I am informed, performs approximately 10 rotations per minute—has been judged to fit within the unique character of Main North Road at Prospect.

An honourable member interjecting:

The Hon. J.R. RAU: It's true. I understand that Prospect council has told—

Members interjecting:

The Hon. J.R. RAU: I would like to finish the answer if I might, please. I understand that Prospect council—

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order!

The Hon. J.R. RAU: I understand that Prospect council has told Adelaide City Chrysler Jeep Dodge its bright green jeep perched on a 12-metre pole will be allowed to remain, as long as it is lowered to eight metres. Last month, it was reported the structure had been erected without council approval.

The general manager of Adelaide City Chrysler Jeep Dodge (Mr Grocke) said he lodged a development application with the council once he was informed it was required. He said the structure had continued to be a talking point with customers. I am pleased to inform the house that Mr Grocke has indicated that he is considering putting other cars on the stick from time to time.

The Jeep has already been regarded highly by some in the community, who rate it alongside the giant Scotsman at Scotty's Corner as a genuine icon of the inner northern suburbs; therefore, from a planning point of view, it appears that this innovative form of marketing may well become a distinctive feature of Adelaide's inner north, giving it a very distinctive feel.

The SPEAKER: We used to have lollypops on sticks. Member for Bragg.

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