Re: News & Discussion: Adelaide Metro Trains
Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2019 12:55 pm
From: https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/messenge ... c05e11d52cPublic consultation on relocating Tonsley Station has begun
Government workers wearing red hats — ironically the traditional colour of Labor — will be out on the streets this month fulfilling a State Government promise to consult on a major new railway station.
The views of commuters and the community will be canvassed on the location and design for the Tonsley Railway Station at Mitchell Park.
The current station is being repositioned as part of the $125 million Flinders Link project that will see a 650m extension of the Tonsley rail line to Flinders University and Medical Centre.
The project will involve the elevation of the train bridge to clear Sturt Rd and Main South Rd. Transport Minister Minister Stephan Knoll said the community consultation would take place in the coming weeks and months.
“It will involve direct communication as well as community events where locals can have their say,” he said
“There are a lot of technical and safety requirements that are involved with train station placement, so we will be consulting the experts too for that technical advice.”
Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure staff will be out and about until June 20 collating the views of those travelling the line.
Community workshops in the area are also being conducted to inform residents and gain feedback
Further submissions can be made online at to www.tonsleylinereview.com.au
Elder MP Carolyn Power said she was pleased that residents will now be able to have their say.
“Access to quality and efficient public transport is so important and I know many residents in Mitchell Park, Clovelly Park and Tonsley rely on the Tonsley Line as part of their everyday lives, she said.
The Flinders link plan also includes the creation of the new “Flinders Station”, on the southern corner of the university playing fields.
Consultation sites and dates:
Monday 3 June
7.00am - 8:45am Clovelly Park Station
11.00am - 12:30pm Flinders Medical Centre — Flinders Drive bus interchange zone A
Tuesday 4 June
7.00am - 8.30am Mitchell Park Station
11.00am - 12.30pm BT Finance/Westpac — Laffer Drive, Bedford Park
Wednesday 5 June
7.00am - 8.15am Tonsley Station
12:00pm - 1:30pm Tonsley Station
Thursday 6 June
7.00am - 8.25am Clovelly Park Station
11.00am - 12.30pm Marion Bus interchange — Sturt Road, Oaklands Park
1:30pm- 3.30pm Flinders University Bus interchange
6:30pm - 7:30pm MarionLIFE Community Meal
Friday 7 June
7.00am - 8.45am Mitchell Park Station
Monday 10 June
7.00am- 8.45am Tonsley Station
Saturday 15 June
8:30am - 12.30pm Mitchell Park Sports and Community Centre
Community Workshops Mitchell Park Sports and Community Centre, 5:45pm for 6pm — 7:30pm:
Thursday 13 June
Workshop 1: Key Issues for the Tonsley Line
Thursday 20 June
Workshop 2: Setting Community Priorities