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Legislative Council - Fifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)
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Hahndorf Bypass

The Hon. R.A. SIMMS (15:06): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking a question of the Minister for Transport and Infrastructure on the topic of River Road and Strathalbyn Road.

Leave granted.

The Hon. R.A. SIMMS: The government has recently initiated a diversion of heavy vehicles along River Road and Strathalbyn Road, which is having a significant impact on community amenity, particularly in the Hahndorf area. I also understand that this development has had a significant impact on local habitat. My question therefore to the minister is:

1. Has she considered the impacts of the diversion on traffic in Hahndorf, Mount Barker and other Adelaide Hills communities?

2. Has the minister considered alternatives?

3. Has she met with the community group that is advocating against this diversion and, if not, why not?

The Hon. E.S. BOURKE (Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Minister for Autism) (15:07): I thank the member for his question. As you are well aware, this is a step the government took in October I think in 2023. As part of the Hahndorf township improvements and access upgrades, trucks over 15 metres in length we were redirecting away from the Hahndorf main street. This was something that had been called for from the community—is my understanding—and something the government stepped in to provide to get those 15-metre-long trucks out of the main street of Hahndorf.

My understanding is there are other options that are available for trucks to be taking. There are opportunities for them to use multiple roads, and one of them, I believe, is the one that you have mentioned. As you would be aware, I have been in this role now just for over a month and half. I am happy to have discussions with people about how that is working in the community.

I understand from the department level that signage was installed at the entrance to Hahndorf to remind trucks not to go into such a narrow street. We can all appreciate—we have all been to Hahndorf—it is a very, very busy street. It's not one that you would expect a 15-metre-long vehicle to be travelling down. So, yes, there are options that are available for them to be taking in that area, and I'm happy to have those discussions and continue them.

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