Search found 511 matches

by drsmith
Sat Jun 10, 2017 1:27 pm
Forum: Infrastructure/Transport Development
Topic: [COM] M2 Northern Connector | 15.5km | $867m
Replies: 1200
Views: 390392

[COM] Re: Northern Connector | 14km | $1b

Nearmap have updated its imagery from the Dry Creek salt pans northward to June 1. The Northern Connector main alignment has been cleared through the Bolivar interchange footprint however the space for the ramps on the western side has not. Further north, earthworks for the Waterloo Corner interchan...
by drsmith
Wed Jun 07, 2017 8:00 pm
Forum: Infrastructure/Transport Development
Topic: [COM] Oaklands Crossing | $174m
Replies: 843
Views: 232390

[COM] Re: PRO: Oaklands Rail Overpass

I hope the graphic artist that rendered the driving does better in reality than that depicted half way through the video.
by drsmith
Tue May 30, 2017 11:44 pm
Forum: Infrastructure/Transport Development
Topic: [COM] M2 Northern Connector | 15.5km | $867m
Replies: 1200
Views: 390392

[COM] Re: Northern Connector | 14km | $1b

That 'dirt road' that follows the alignment would be part of the embankment. A May 21 Nearmap update shows that dirt road extending north almost to the northern end of the salt pans (as viewed at low resolution using their demo login). Imagery for the above date doesn't as yet extend to the Bolivar...
by drsmith
Fri May 26, 2017 12:49 pm
Forum: Infrastructure/Transport Development
Topic: [U/C] M2 North-South Motorway
Replies: 6187
Views: 1502698

[U/C] Re: News & Discussion: South Road / North-South Corridor

Senate estimates from this week confirm their is presently no further federal funding for the N/S Corridor beyond the current builds. http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Hansard/Hansard_Display?bid=committees/estimate/31c69ea5-2968-4562-8f91-9400f49a9002/&sid=0003 For more detail, It's ...
by drsmith
Fri May 26, 2017 12:46 pm
Forum: Infrastructure/Transport Development
Topic: [COM] Oaklands Crossing | $174m
Replies: 843
Views: 232390

[COM] Re: PRO: Oaklands Rail Overpass

The Oaklands Rail Overpass featured in Senate Estimates this week.

http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Bus ... /&sid=0003

It's about 1/2 way down in questions from Senator Gallacher.
by drsmith
Sun May 21, 2017 2:10 pm
Forum: Infrastructure/Transport Development
Topic: [COM] Torrens Junction Underpass
Replies: 290
Views: 108099

[COM] Re: Torrens Junction Underpass

Norman wrote:Latest progress video of the Torrens Junction project.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESF5RB361io
The deviation you mention in the Outer Harbour line near the Junction can be seen in Nearmap's latest image.
by drsmith
Sun May 21, 2017 2:00 pm
Forum: Infrastructure/Transport Development
Topic: [COM] M2 Northern Connector | 15.5km | $867m
Replies: 1200
Views: 390392

[COM] Re: Northern Connector | 14km | $1b

The ramp segments shown are broadly in line with 2 of 3 ramps in that area from the design in the August 2016 presentation.

Google Earth images from that date also extend through T2T and Darlington but don't quiet reach the Bolivar interchange area.
by drsmith
Sat May 20, 2017 11:13 am
Forum: Infrastructure/Transport Development
Topic: [COM] M2 Northern Connector | 15.5km | $867m
Replies: 1200
Views: 390392

[COM] Re: Northern Connector | 14km | $1b

Other than design detail, the treatment of the Globe Derby interchange is therefore consistent between the Project Impact Report of July 2011 and the August 2016 presentation above. In the absence of further information otherwise, I therefore maintain my anticipation that the 2016 Bolivar interchang...
by drsmith
Thu May 18, 2017 8:18 pm
Forum: Infrastructure/Transport Development
Topic: [COM] M2 Northern Connector | 15.5km | $867m
Replies: 1200
Views: 390392

[COM] Re: Northern Connector | 14km | $1b

I wouldn't put a lot of faith in those powerpoint slides. They also show a full interchange at Globe Derby which was eliminated in the July 2011 Project Impact Report. I remember this point being made when I first referenced the above Powerpoint presentation. By eliminated, do you mean eliminated (...
by drsmith
Thu May 18, 2017 7:05 pm
Forum: Infrastructure/Transport Development
Topic: [COM] M2 Northern Connector | 15.5km | $867m
Replies: 1200
Views: 390392

[COM] Re: Northern Connector | 14km | $1b

In the absence of a publically updated design, the area cleared for the Bolivar Road interchange should indicate whether or not it will have north-side ramps as this will require a wider cleared footprint immediately north of the interchange bridge site. Nearmap have updated their imagery to May 9 o...
by drsmith
Thu May 18, 2017 6:47 pm
Forum: Infrastructure/Transport Development
Topic: [COM] M2 Northern Connector | 15.5km | $867m
Replies: 1200
Views: 390392

[COM] Re: Northern Connector | 14km | $1b

The latest design of the new Bolivar interchange has northern on and off ramps, as well as southern on and off ramps. ie all movements to and from the NC will be available at that interchange. Can only presume that it hasn't been released to public as not all approvals / agreements are in place? A ...
by drsmith
Mon May 15, 2017 10:27 pm
Forum: Infrastructure/Transport Development
Topic: [U/C] M2 North-South Motorway
Replies: 6187
Views: 1502698

[U/C] Re: News & Discussion: South Road / North-South Corridor

Have the savings on the Northern Connector contract ($150m ??) been allocated to another project yet ?
by drsmith
Fri May 12, 2017 1:22 pm
Forum: Infrastructure/Transport Development
Topic: News & Discussion: Other Transport Projects
Replies: 701
Views: 302076

Re: News & Discussion: Transport Projects

SA DTI have updated the video for the Upper Yorke Peninsula Regional Road Network Upgrade to include more detail. vhd_CN6heIs Information on safety improvements on Yorke Highway, north of Ardrossan has been expanded upon from the earlier video. In addition to the bridge widening south of Port Clinto...
by drsmith
Wed May 03, 2017 12:52 pm
Forum: Infrastructure/Transport Development
Topic: [U/C] M2 North-South Motorway
Replies: 6187
Views: 1502698

[U/C] Re: News & Discussion: South Road / North-South Corridor

Has it been decided yet along that section as to which side of South Road land would be acquired for the future expressway ?
by drsmith
Sat Apr 29, 2017 12:01 pm
Forum: Infrastructure/Transport Development
Topic: [U/C] M2 North-South Motorway
Replies: 6187
Views: 1502698

[U/C] Re: News & Discussion: South Road / North-South Corridor

https://i.gyazo.com/f0488254cb1766fa98ccc22e61419852.png Let's say best case scenario is we get R1 for $187 million and R3 for $312 million. For a total of $479 million, what are the odds that we could see a State and Federal matched funds deal? Apart from these two sections, R4/R5 should be the dr...