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by 1NEEDS2POST
Mon Jun 20, 2022 10:23 pm
Forum: Infrastructure/Transport Development
Topic: [COM] M2 Northern Connector | 15.5km | $867m
Replies: 1200
Views: 390993

[COM] Re: M2 Northern Connector | 15.5km | $867m

They've taken the glass beads out of the paint for some reason. It's happened on other roads that have been repainted.
by 1NEEDS2POST
Wed Jun 15, 2022 2:52 pm
Forum: Infrastructure/Transport Development
Topic: News & Discussion: Trams
Replies: 4917
Views: 1134071

Re: News & Discussion: Trams

If you haven't come across it already, this interactive map shows the extent of the system and you can see old photos of it by clicking on the tram icons: https://www.trammuseumadelaide.com/interactive-map The problem with trams is that it's expensive to maintain dedicated infrastructure, whereas b...
by 1NEEDS2POST
Mon Jun 13, 2022 10:20 pm
Forum: Infrastructure/Transport Development
Topic: News & Discussion: Adelaide Metro Trains
Replies: 6049
Views: 1462939

Re: News & Discussion: Adelaide Metro Trains

Why do they only use one platform at Gawler? It doesn't go to one track until the Gawler Oval side, so it seems this restricts the frequency of trains for no apparent reason.
by 1NEEDS2POST
Mon Jun 13, 2022 10:07 pm
Forum: Metropolitan Development
Topic: Riverlea (Buckland Park) | 12,000 dwellings | $3b
Replies: 472
Views: 63103

Re: Riverlea (Buckland Park) | 12,000 dwellings | $3b

I believe the built version of the Northern Connector left a railway reservation on its western side (earlier designs had it in the middle). It's intended for re-routing the interstate line not a new metro line though. I don't know where(or if) an allowance has been made to get it across Port Wakef...
by 1NEEDS2POST
Mon Jun 13, 2022 9:43 pm
Forum: CBD Development
Topic: [PRO] Masonic Lodge | 183m | 37 Levels | Mixed Use
Replies: 554
Views: 160458

[PRO] Re: Masonic Lodge | 160m | 39lvls | Mixed Use

Hey sorry, missed this one. Ideally yes - we've got clear instructions to deliver something truly iconic with a focus on public space that everyone can enjoy. That's why there are no apartments, there are better places to put housing -this building is all about enhancing our state's cultural boulev...
by 1NEEDS2POST
Tue Jun 07, 2022 11:02 am
Forum: Infrastructure/Transport Development
Topic: [U/C] Port Adelaide Dock Spur Line
Replies: 389
Views: 111479

[U/C] Re: Port Adelaide Dock Spur Line

An example would be 40 min instead of 30 for OH, and 40min for Port Adelaide spur. You could obviously be flexible with 1-2 extra peak services. By my estimation, you could achieve this by increasing operating cost by less than 20%, but I'd hazard a guess that a service direct into Port Adelaide, h...
by 1NEEDS2POST
Tue Jun 07, 2022 10:52 am
Forum: The Pub
Topic: SA Economy
Replies: 862
Views: 230732

Re: SA Economy

What is the separate superannuation figure? Is it employer contributions being set aside for current staff? Or is that amount included in the main “employee expenses”, and the extra superannuation is the cost of providing the Defined Benefit Scheme pensions for retired public servants who were in t...
by 1NEEDS2POST
Mon Jun 06, 2022 7:54 pm
Forum: Infrastructure/Transport Development
Topic: News & Discussion: Adelaide Metro Trains
Replies: 6049
Views: 1462939

Re: News & Discussion: Adelaide Metro Trains

The skip-stop pattern used on the Gawler line has got to go........what a disincentive to use public transport! You are sitting a the train station and you can see the train coming, but no it does not stop, in fact it speeds up...... :twisted: :twisted: Time to delete Greenfields, Nurlutta and Gawl...
by 1NEEDS2POST
Sat Jun 04, 2022 8:42 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: SA Economy
Replies: 862
Views: 230732

Re: SA Economy

The State Budget is up. https://www.statebudget.sa.gov.au/budget-papers Enjoy! Budget paper 3, table 2.5 says employee expenses will be $9,384 million plus $1,225 million in superannuation in 2023. Table 2.9 says we will have 87,704 full time equivalent employees in 2023. This means the average pub...
by 1NEEDS2POST
Mon May 23, 2022 8:44 pm
Forum: Infrastructure/Transport Development
Topic: News & Discussion: Public Transport Contracts, Service & Policy
Replies: 2050
Views: 527946

Re: News & Discussion: Public Transport Contracts, Service & Policy

We also don't charge for connections made in under two hours. Not many other cities are like this.
by 1NEEDS2POST
Tue May 03, 2022 6:46 pm
Forum: Infrastructure/Transport Development
Topic: [U/C] Ovingham Level Crossing Removal | $231m
Replies: 290
Views: 91056

[U/C] Re: Ovingham Level Crossing Removal | $231m

The other thing needed is a grade separated pedestrian crossing. This is especially a problem with the ARTC line where long trains can block pedestrian access for some time. I don't know why in situations like this where the line is going under the road, they don't position some of the platform unde...
by 1NEEDS2POST
Mon Apr 25, 2022 6:20 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: SA State Election 2022
Replies: 155
Views: 27786

Re: SA State Election 2022

Why a bus tunnel? While many bus routes go through the city, they do so because it's the main start/end point for peoples bus journeys. So a tunnel isn't enough, you'd need stations along much of the length of the tunnel along with pedestrian access to the surface. A truly staggering cost for...wha...
by 1NEEDS2POST
Mon Apr 25, 2022 5:26 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: SA State Election 2022
Replies: 155
Views: 27786

Re: SA State Election 2022

As far as I can read into the situation, ACC will not do anything about Currie or Grenfell Streets without a matching, or higher funding contribution from the State Government given that it is the busiest bus corridor in Adelaide. agree with this stance, the buses (and commuters to a lesser degree)...
by 1NEEDS2POST
Mon Apr 25, 2022 12:43 pm
Forum: Metropolitan Development
Topic: News & Developments: Port Adelaide
Replies: 1177
Views: 416838

Re: News & Developments: Port Adelaide

What exactly costs $52 million? Jackett's Siding doesn't require much upgrading for Adelaide Metro trains.
by 1NEEDS2POST
Mon Apr 25, 2022 12:34 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: SA State Election 2022
Replies: 155
Views: 27786

Re: SA State Election 2022

As far as I can read into the situation, ACC will not do anything about Currie or Grenfell Streets without a matching, or higher funding contribution from the State Government given that it is the busiest bus corridor in Adelaide. agree with this stance, the buses (and commuters to a lesser degree)...