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by Spurdo
Tue May 17, 2016 12:26 pm
Forum: Infrastructure/Transport Development
Topic: News & Discussion: Trams
Replies: 4917
Views: 1138393

Re: News & Discussion: Trams

I love the idea of an extensive tram network, but have concerns when the focus is entirely on jobs during the construction phase. Someone has to pay to run the thing once its built. That someone isn't the Commonwealth. As it stands our public transport is heavily subsidized by expiations paid by mo...
by Spurdo
Mon May 16, 2016 8:02 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: SA Economy
Replies: 862
Views: 232726

Re: SA Economy

Waewick wrote:he just did a whole document on visions and plans which was widely panned for being visions and plans.

We get it, you're a labor voter. No need to pretend your impartial.
Hello Rupert, how's NewsCorp going
by Spurdo
Sun May 15, 2016 9:27 pm
Forum: CBD Development
Topic: News & Discussion: Adelaide City Council
Replies: 3833
Views: 922084

Re: News & Discussion: Adelaide City Council

I wonder how long until that General Motors shill Alex Antic throws a tantrum about this.
by Spurdo
Mon Apr 25, 2016 1:51 pm
Forum: CBD Development
Topic: [COM] Rundle Mall Redevelopment | $30m
Replies: 1240
Views: 314093

[COM] Re: Rundle Mall Redevelopment | $30m

It just seems that Adelaide's car dependency is getting worse, while Bris, Syd, Melb and Perth is getting much better. There is just a huge proportion of suburban Adelaidean's that find it completely inconceivable that you can get anywhere other than in a car, and it has to be in a SUV. As someone ...
by Spurdo
Sun Apr 24, 2016 11:12 am
Forum: CBD Development
Topic: [COM] 115 King William Street | 91m | 26lvls | Office
Replies: 656
Views: 227793

[COM] Re: 115 King William Street | 91m | 26lvls | Office

Went past this morning and the core box was being dismantled
by Spurdo
Fri Apr 22, 2016 3:46 pm
Forum: CBD Development
Topic: News & Discussion: Adelaide City Council
Replies: 3833
Views: 922084

Re: News & Discussion: Adelaide City Council

not sure where to post this, but its an interesting article from America that rings a bell with us here in Adelaide: from http://cityobservatory.org/its-time-for-a-big-short-in-parking/ It’s time for a “big short” in parking By Joe Cortright | 22.3.2016 Last year’s hit film The Big Short depicted v...
by Spurdo
Fri Apr 22, 2016 1:02 pm
Forum: Infrastructure/Transport Development
Topic: News & Discussion: Trams
Replies: 4917
Views: 1138393

Re: News & Discussion: Trams

From the 'Tiser AdeLINK: State Government, councils, transport experts meet to discuss Adelaide tram network http://cdn.newsapi.com.au/image/v1/982ce97f99750a40f5b6428d68f872bb THE first step to returning trams to the greater metropolitan area begins today as a light rail summit takes place between...