the city of onkaparinga

Coast to Coast Light Rail: City West
to Adelaide Entertainment Centre
Community and Stakeholder Engagement Outcomes Report – Planning
Study
Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure
October 2008
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................
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1.1
Background
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1.2
Purpose of the Report
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1.3
Methodology and Approach
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1.4
Description of the Project Catchment area
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1.5
Key Stakeholders and Target Audiences
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2.
KEY COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FINDINGS
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2.1
Feedback Form Outcomes
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2.1.1
Overall Option of the Project
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2.1.2
Key Issues
2.1.3
Ideas to Ensure the Tramline Extension Meets the Needs of Tram Commuters,
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Local Businesses and Residents
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2.1.4
Other Comments
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2.2
Community Open Day Outcomes
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2.3
Stakeholder Meeting Outcomes
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2.3.1
Agency Meetings
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3.
NEXT STEPS
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1.
INTRODUCTION
1.1
Background
In June 2008 the State Government unveiled a $2billion transport vision to transform
Adelaide’s public transport network into a vibrant, state-of-the-art system, providing
faster, more frequent and efficient services for train, tram and bus commuters. This
vision will be planned and rolled out progressively over the next decade.
The extension of the tram service from City West to the Adelaide Entertainment
Centre is the next important piece of the ‘Coast to Coast’ light rail network to be
completed. The 2.8 kilometres extension will take place from opposite the University of
SA’s City West campus and continue along North Terrace and Port Road to its
destination opposite the Adelaide Entertainment Centre. A park and ride facility will
also be developed using the Adelaide Entertainment Centre’s car park.
The aim of the light rail program is to complete the extension to the Adelaide
Entertainment Centre by early 2010, to West Lakes by 2015 and to Port Adelaide and
Semaphore by 2018.
The Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure commenced a planning
study immediately following the Government’s announcement. Over the past few
months several technical, engineering and environmental investigations have been
undertaken. A stakeholder and community engagement program was also initiated
in July 2008 as part of the planning study. The outcomes of these investigations and
early engagement process have been used to assist in the development of a
preferred route alignment.
The community engagement program during the planning study has spanned over a
5 month period i.e. June – October 2008. During this time, a range of different tools
and mechanisms were implemented to maximise community and stakeholder input.
These are identified in section 1.3 of the report.
The key community engagement objectives for the planning study were identified as
being to:
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deliver key messages about the Government’s public transport vision and how
the City West to Adelaide Entertainment Centre extension will contribute to this
vision;
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develop one-on-one relationships with property owners and tenants adjacent
to the tram corridor;
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seek information from the project’s stakeholders on key issues to be
considered as part of the route selection process and addressed during design
development;
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disseminate information about the project and its key objectives, timelines and
opportunities for input into the planning study to stakeholders and the broader
community; and
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positively position the project in preparation for the ECI phase and contractor
being appointed.
1.2
Purpose of the Report
The purpose of this report is to:
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outline the methodology and key mechanisms used to inform and gain
stakeholder and community input throughout the planning study;
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provide an overview of the project catchment area and the project’s
stakeholders; and
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summarise the stakeholder and community feedback received to date i.e.
key issues, constraints and opportunities
1.3
Methodology and Approach
A proactive communications approach was devised to ensure that the most
interested and potentially affected stakeholders were targeted and made aware of
the project and the opportunities for involvement.
A variety of mechanisms were used to disseminate and gather information, gain
feedback and consult with those potentially most affected by the proposed tram
overpass.
During the planning study the following communication and community engagement
activities were implemented:
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A project enquiry line: 1800 726 500 has been established as the key point of
contact.
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The website www.infrastructure.sa.gov.au (click on ‘coast to coast light rail)
has been established to allow people to gain information, join the mailing list,
log enquiries, make comments and provide feedback. The website is regularly
updated with the latest news.
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Introductory letters announcing the project and including key contact
information were distributed to approximately 2000 properties in the project
catchment area in addition to non-occupying owners, state and local
government agencies and key industry groups and interest groups.
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Door knocking of all properties adjacent to the tram corridor (both sides) to
introduce project team members (community engagement staff), collect
contact details of business / organisation representatives and identify
preliminary issues relating to the tramline extension.
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Meetings conducted with various businesses within the tram corridor to discuss
their individual issues and early concerns. These have included to date: Coca
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Cola Amatil, SA Brewing Company, Designer Direct, Metro Holden, E.S. Wigg
and Sons and the Shell Service Station.
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Presentations by the Project Director to Elected Member bodies from the
Adelaide City Council, City of Charles Sturt and City of West Torrens to
introduce the project, its key objectives and strategic drivers and collect initial
comments.
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Conducted with technical staff representing the interests of various agencies
to discuss the planning work progress, gain feedback on the central
alignment option and identify any outstanding issues. Agencies have included
to date: Passenger Transport Division, TransAdelaide, City of Adelaide, City of
West Torrens, City of Charles Sturt, SAPOL, Thebarton Police Barracks, SA
Metropolitan Fire Service and Kaurna Heritage Board.
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Distribution of the first project brochure and feedback sheet to approximately
2000 properties, state and local government agencies, key industry and
interest groups and those on the mailing list. The intention of the brochure was
to provide a progress report on the planning study, outline the advantages of
the central alignment and identify opportunities for all interested parties to
provide feedback i.e. attend a Community Open Day and fill out a feedback
sheet.
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Conduct of a staffed ‘drop in’ Community Open Day at the Hindmarsh Library
on 1 October 2008 to provide member of the public with an opportunity to
meet with project team members and discuss any issues of concern, make
comments and gain additional project information. The Community Open
Day was publicised in the project brochure in addition to colour feature
advertisements in the City Messenger and Weekly Times Messenger on 24
September and 1 October 2008 and The Saturday Advertiser on 27 September
2008.
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Development of a ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ Fact Sheet for distribution at
the Community Open Day and inclusion in an information pack (along with
the project brochure) to mail out to all interested members of the public.
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The key consultation findings during the planning study gathered from
stakeholder meetings, the Community Open Day and feedback forms are
included in Section 2 of this report.
1.4
Description of the Project Catchment Area
The project catchment area for receipt of all project communication materials
included Port Road and North Terrace, between South Road and Morphett Street,
and adjacent side streets in three local government areas i.e. Adelaide City Council,
City of West Torrens and City of Charles Sturt. Another one hundred and forty-five
(145) non-occupying owners were also identified and included on the project mailing
list.
The location of the tram corridor has a mix of land uses. On one side, the corridor is
bound by mainly Adelaide Park Lands including Bonython Park and on the other side,
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key facilities include a church and university along with and a mix of small and large
businesses. In the Thebarton area a mix of small industrial and commercial businesses
and pockets of residential areas are also located directly behind Port Road.
PROJECT CATCHMENT AREA
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1.5
Key Stakeholders / Target Audiences
Outlined below are the key stakeholders that have been identified to date during the
planning study.
Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure
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Policy and Planning Division
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Public Transport Division
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TransAdelaide
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Office of Cycling and Walking
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Energy Division
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Metropolitan Region
Local Government
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Adelaide City Council,(CEO Stuart Moseley, Council Staff and Elected
Members)
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City of West Torrens,(CEO Terry Buss (appointee), Council Staff and Elected
Members)
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City of Charles Sturt, (CEO Mark Withers, Council Staff and Elected Members)
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Local Government Association
State Government
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Minister for City of Adelaide, Jane Lomax Smith
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Crown Solicitor’s Office
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Department for Environment and Heritage
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Planning SA
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Environmental Protection Authority
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Tappagapiri Business Centre (formerly Kaurna Heritage Board)
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South Australian Tourism Commission (South Australian Visitor and Travel
Centre)
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SA Water
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Adelaide High School
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Strategic Communications Unit, Department of Premier and Cabinet
State Members of Parliament
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Member for Adelaide, Jane Lomax Smith
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Member for West Torrens, Tom Koutsantonis
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Member of Croydon, Michael Atkinson
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Federal Member
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Member for Adelaide, Kate Ellis (Labor Party).
Industry and Interest groups
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Royal Automobile Association (RAA)
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People for Public Transport
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Emergency Services – Police, Ambulance, CFS
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Taxi Council
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Bus company contractors
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Disability groups i.e. Physical Disabilities Council
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Walking Federation
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Friends of the Parklands
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Park Lands Preservation Society
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Adelaide Park Lands Authority
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Conservation Council of SA
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Australian Hotels Association
Utilities
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Phone
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Water
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Electricity
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Gas
Local Media
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City, Portside, Weekly Times Messenger Newspapers
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The Advertiser
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Metropolitan media - television and radio.
Major Local Businesses / Agencies (geographically located adjacent to the
proposed alignment)
NORTH TERRACE
NORTH TERRACE
North side
South Side
Adelaide Exhibition Centre
Lion Arts Centre
UniSA City West Campus (including the
Hawke Building and School of Computer and
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Info. Science)
Fairmont Homes Head Office
Adelaide Day Surgery Centre
Studio Signs
Comfort Inn
Newmarket Hotel
JAMES CONGDON DRIVE
Squatters Arms
SA Water
Mount Thebarton Snow and Ice
GAOL ROAD
SAPOL – Thebarton Police Barrack
PORT ROAD
South Side
Northern side of tram corridor
Coca Cola Amatil
DK Fabrics
Designer Direct
Boost Business Results
Shell Service Station (Coles Express)
Housing Industry Association HIA
Super Cheap Auto
Boral Resources Ltd (Station Place)
Midas Car Care
Mitsubishi Electrical
Vacant building (Knight Frank – 8223 5222 /
The Governor Hindmarsh
Jon Nitschke – O407 904 660
Southwark Hotel
Advanced Nets and Ropes
E. S Wigg &sons
Raptis Fish Market
Vergola Worldwide
Bonython Park user groups
CBD Prestige
South Australian Brewing Company
Kennards Self Storage
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Seven Network
Argentinean Bar and Grill
Adelaide Entertainment Centre
Road Users
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CBD road users i.e. motorists, pedestrian, cyclists, taxis and bus operators
Public Transport Users
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Daily and recreational commuters travelling to and from the City and Port Road
Hindmarsh
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Directly affected public transport commuters (tram users and beeline bus commuters)
Local Community
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Residents living adjacent to the tram corridor in Adelaide, Hindmarsh, Thebarton,
Bowden and Brompton
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Rose Garden donors
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Tram enthusiasts and tourists
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West End Brewery Lights Committee
Special Events Groups
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South Australian Cricket Association
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Old Ignatians Football Club
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2.
KEY COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FINDINGS
During the planning study feedback on key issues and comments were sought,
primarily through:
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A feedback form available via hard copy (brochure insert) and electronic
form from the project website
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Community ‘drop in’ open day
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Briefings and meetings with stakeholder organisations
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Meetings with some key businesses along the tram corridor
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Letters to the project team
A summary of the key findings is noted below.
2.1
Feedback Form Outcomes
As of the 24th October 2008 sixty eight (68) feedback forms were received.
A respondent type breakdown (people could identify with more than one category)
included:
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25 local residents
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24 tram commuters
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10 businesses on Port Road
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7 interested members of the general public
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4 businesses from the local area surrounding Port Road
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2 community groups
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1 local government agency representative
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1 state government agency representative
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1 Landlord of a business on Port Road
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1 property investor
Overall Opinion of the Project
The majority of respondents were very supportive of the tramline extension from City
West to the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.
Reasons given included:
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Encourage more public transport usage and reduce car reliance
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Will reduce traffic on Port Road
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Will support housing and business regeneration in the western suburbs
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Port Road has room to accommodate
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Extension will better integrate public transport services
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Commuters can use the tram to and from events at the Adelaide
Entertainment Centre.
Of those who did not support the tramline extension, they gave the main reasons as:
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Existing rail line that serves the same route and a belief that it is unnecessary to
duplicate and run a tram service parallel to the rail service.
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A belief that the monies would be better spent improving rail and bus services
(frequency) and extending the train lines to areas not already serviced i.e.
further south and north rather than extend the tram line.
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Traffic congestion will be worse around James Congdon Drive intersection if
traffic lanes are reduced on Port Road.
2.1.2
Key Issues
While there was considerable support for the tramline extension, a number of key
issues of concerns were also identified.
The main issues of concern included:
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Trams being delayed at traffic lights and not being given priority (tram travel
delays).
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Traffic being delayed by trams (motorist travel delays).
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Loss of traffic lanes on Port Road to accommodate the tram corridor and
therefore increased traffic congestion.
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Traffic flow disruption during construction.
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Increased traffic congestion post construction at key locations i.e. Park Terrace
and Port Road intersection, James Congdon Drive and Port Road bridges.
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Construction impacts on businesses access located on and surrounding Port
Road.
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Local road access restrictions / changes post construction as a result of a
central alignment.
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A desire for the tram extension to go further down Port Road to
accommodate the Hindmarsh Stadium users.
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Car parking loss concerns in the middle of Port Road.
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Lack of available parking at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre during major
events.
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Safety issues with people crossing from tram platforms to footpaths.
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Lack of information on how the extension will loop back into the Outer Harbor
Line.
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Potential loss of rose gardens and mature trees.
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Impacts on local residents if heavy vehicle movements from Coca Cola are
forced down local side streets during construction or route is changed to
accommodate tram operations.
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Area is seen to be well serviced by buses which could be more efficient if a
dedicated bus lane was provided.
2.1.3
Ideas to Ensure the Tramline Extension to the Adelaide Entertainment Centre
Meets the Needs of Tram Commuters, Local Businesses and Residents
The main suggestions, ideas and areas of improvement put forward by respondents
included:
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Higher frequency of tram services and more tram capacity to cater for the
daily needs of the community and when special events are on at Adelaide
Entertainment Centre and Bonython Park.
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Better designed tram stops and shelters than currently exist in the City –
weather proof and vandal proof.
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Use modern tram track building techniques to reduce noise.
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Parking at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre needs to be cost effective and
preferably free. Also the availability of parking during events needs to be
taken into account.
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Make sure the project is done and completed before time schedule.
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Improve landscaping on both sides of Port Road and use mature trees to
provide shade and colouring where possible.
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Tram tracks should be located in a different location i.e. kerbside adjacent
built form; on the edge of the Park Lands; down the middle of Port Road all the
way; or branch off into the grounds of the proposed Marjory Jackson Nelson
Hospital.
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Tram stops should be:
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adequate and not be placed too far away
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placed near Old Gaol Road for tourists
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placed at intersections with traffic or pedestrian lights.
2.1.4 Other Comments
Some additional comments that have not been made previously included:
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Tram stops are lacking a number of amenities which should be included i.e.
real time information should be supplied with train times and tram arrivals
similar to the LCD screens on the Melbourne network and are standard across
most developed countries.
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Ensure security cameras are installed.
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Ensure trams have sufficient capacity and comfortable seating.
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Bins need to be provided at tram stops. Security risks can be overcome by
using overseas experience i.e. clear plastic bags / bins.
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Allow bicycles on trams and ensure that cycle lanes do not end abruptly.
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Use solar panels on tram stop roofs for lighting.
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Establish the Park and Ride facility now to serve the current rail service
supplemented by buses.
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Rail extensions to areas not serviced by public transport i.e. extension of the
Noarlunga line should be the highest priority.
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Tram networks should also be extended:
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further to a stop opposite Milner Street to service the soccer fans at
Hindmarsh Stadium
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to AAMI stadium
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along Hutt Street creating a city loop
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to North Adelaide to link O’Connell Street to the City.
Parking at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre must be free and accessible to
encourage motorists to use this facility, rather than drive straight into the City.
2.2
Community Open Day Outcomes
During the ‘drop in’ Community Open Day at the Hindmarsh Library between 3pm
and 8pm on October 1 2008, thirty-seven (37) members of the public engaged with
project team members, asking questions about the project and providing some
general views about the project.
Attendees were invited to provide their post code of residence. Only eight (8) people
came from the immediate local area, with the remaining twenty-nine (29) people
coming from other western suburbs such as Seaton, Grange, West Lakes, Royal Park,
Croydon, Pennington and Ottoway in addition to other locations around Adelaide
including Salisbury, Seacombe Gardens, Joslin and Valley View.
Overall, attendees were in favour of the tramline extension to the Adelaide
Entertainment Centre, believing that the project will improve public transport services
to the western suburbs and assist in regenerating the Thebarton area and attract new
residents and improved local facilities, such as cafes and boutique type businesses.
A significant number of attendees were interested in finding out more about future
extensions to West Lakes, Semaphore and Port Adelaide and how the tramline would
link back into the Outer Harbor line.
Many people were also interested in knowing details of the final design including
location of the tram stops, design of tram shelters, landscaping treatments and other
urban design features.
Similar to those who made comment on feedback forms, attendees wanted to ensure
that:
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disruption to the local community was minimised during construction
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fast and frequent tram services were made available
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tram stops were easily accessible by all users and
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safety of pedestrian movements to and from the platforms was taken
into consideration.
2.3
Stakeholder Meeting Outcomes
A series of meetings with different agencies and local businesses have been
conducted as part of the planning study. Not all stakeholders with some interest in
the project have been engaged at the time of writing this report.
Discussions with
further individual property owners along the tram corridor and key interest groups will
be initiated as part of the next engagement phase.
Ongoing dialogue will also
continue with state and local government agencies and businesses that have already
been engaged during the planning study.
It should be noted that this report does not include an exhaustive list of all
communications with various stakeholders. Individual project team members have
also liaised with different stakeholders regarding other aspects of the project,
including technical, engineering, environmental, planning, traffic and service issues
which are not covered in this report.
2.3.1
Agency Meetings
Outlined below is a table summarising the key discussion points from meetings initiated
by the project team to seek feedback on planning work progress, or in response to
stakeholder briefings.
Table 1:
Summary of Agency Feedback
AGENCY
Metro Region
KEY COMMENTS
• Important to maintain the level of service and capacity of Port Road, i.e.
number of lanes and geometry along the tram corridor mid block and at
the traffic signals.
• Maintain or improve the level of service at the Port / Park / Adam Street
intersection including making provision for the installation of a third right
turn lane into Park Terrace.
• Traffic modelling at the Port / Park /Adam traffic signals to take into
account the effect of the Level Crossing on Park Terrace (reduced
efficiency).
• Network modifications are required as part of traffic management during
construction.
• Traffic signals should not be provided at existing uncontrolled junctions,
i.e. Smith Street, Bonython Park & Light Terrace - need to be rationalised
and modelled.
• Opportunity to tidy up dangerous slip lanes at West Terrace / North
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Terrace - uncontrolled pedestrian crossings.
• Three lanes required heading out of the city from North Terrace.
• Opportunity to ban parking along Port Road - Thebarton.
• Need to decide on how mid block pedestrian movements will be dealt
with in design - need to liaise with TASS.
• Opportunity to build in future ITS or tram priority components, i.e. ducting
and pits at regular spacings.
• Modelling should include future years - 2026?
• Single tram track section needs toy be upgraded to dual track.
TransAdelaide
• Centre alignment identified as being the most logical outcome, taking
into consideration traffic, environmental and community impacts.
• Interface issues between the timing of decommissioning old infrastructure
and construction of the new Marjorie Jackson Nelson hospital will need to
be addressed.
• ARTC’s new bridge height clearance requirements are an outstanding
issue to be resolved.
• Infilling of rail bridge should be timed to coincide with other tramline
closures.
• TransAdelaide would like ongoing and early involvement through the
design development and construction phases.
Passenger
Transport
Division
• Tram capacity to service large events at AEC or Bonython Park and tram
storage facility requirements need to be considered.
• Not supportive of bus interchanges at the Adelaide Entertainment
Centre.
• Cost of parking at AEC should be made as low as possible.
• City West tram stop requires dual track to avoid hold ups.
• Issues for further discussion include: ticketing system; security
responsibilities of Park and Ride bus operations vs. tram operations
interface and prioritisation of services; and provision allowed for future bus
way at the West Terrace Intersection.
Emergency
Services
• Major issue is seen to be pedestrian safety along the corridor –
consideration needs to be given to fencing at platforms and channelling
to crossing points.
• Desirable to have CCTV/ good lighting / intercom system / incident
button / police and emergency phone contact numbers displayed at
platforms.
• SAPOL representatives would like to see taxi zones in front of AEC.
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• Possibility of sharing parking access with new hospital to service Road
Safety School and opportunity for tram stop in this location.
Thebarton
Police Barracks
• 24 hours operation based at this site including high operational materials
and speed camera unit.
• No restriction to be made to Gaol Road as 90% of their access via this
road.
• Access must be maintained at all times during construction and advance
notice given of all works - loss of power would be a major impact.
Adelaide City
Council
• Interface with Marjorie Jackson Nelson Hospital and allowing for good
turning movements into and out of the hospital was seen as important.
• Opportunities to signalise the West Terrace and North Terrace intersection
in the future needs to be taken into account.
• Potential to ban right turn movements into Gaol Road was identified.
• Desirable that pedestrian and cycle movements be integrated with
Council’s future Park Lands Trail plans.
• Council concerns expected to include extent of encroachment into the
Park Lands and number of significant tree removals.
• Bonython Park Events and construction impacts to be considered.
City of West
Torrens
• Local road access changes and impact on local road network identified
as a potential concern.
• Council would like to see George Street re-opened to right turn
movements – otherwise traffic impacts at Light Terrace and Smith Street
will become a bigger issue.
• Tree removals, in particular boulevard plantings identified as a potential
concern to the community.
• Council may need to consider retrofitting Phillips Street for B-double
access. Spoon drains in a number of side streets prohibit use of these
streets by heavy vehicles.
• Opportunities for a linear trail link between the City of West Torrens and
Adelaide City Council with links to Bakewell Bridge seen as
advantageous.
City of Charles
Sturt
• Safety issues relating to the numbers of people waiting on a central
platform outside the AEC during major events a potential safety issue.
• Tram capacity to meet future demands was raised as an issue.
• Tram storage facilities near Phillips Street should be looked at to increase
frequency of services to and from AEC during major events.
• Rose gardens in middle road and land take of community interest
requiring further consultation.
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• AEC tram stop location Gateway to Council and Council wishes
integration of design with AEC redevelopment and special treatment for
tram shelter.
• Council would like to see tram extension continue down Port Road –
provide better regeneration opportunities.
• Briefing of executive committee representatives to introduce project and
Kaurna
Heritage
Committee
terms of ongoing involvement.
• Cultural Heritage Survey being undertaken to identify any culturally
sensitive areas and management options.
2.3.2 Meetings with Businesses along the Tram Corridor
Outlined below is a table summarising the key discussion points raised at meetings
held to date with businesses adjacent to the proposed tram corridor.
Table 2:
Summary of Feedback from Businesses
BUSINESS
Designer Direct
KEY COMMENTS
• Seven day retail operation
• Concerned about construction impacts on business, particularly
traffic congestion and access restrictions.
• Would prefer route on the Park Lands side of Port Road
• Doesn’t see a tram stop near premises as an advantage
• No on street car parking now – so loss of car parking on Port Road not
a major issue
• Would prefer works to be expedited on their section of Port Road
during night time hours.
SA Brewing
Company
• 24 hours operation, predominantly 5 days a week.
• 200 work on site + 50 visitors a day.
• Busiest time for trucks is from 6am to 12noon.
• 45-70 truck movements a day.
• Would support a B-double route from either Henley Beach or Sir
Donald Bradman Drive.
• No issues with removal of parking lane but want to preserve public
access to spring water collection station.
• In principle, have no problems in providing the required land for
cantilevered foot bridge.
• Overall very supportive of project and sees minimal impacts.
E.S Wigg and Sons
• Staff use street parking on a short term basis.
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• Waste paper compactor is accessed via Port Road and emptied 2 –
3 times per week before 7am and this access needs to be
maintained during and after construction.
• No major impacts to the site or business were identified.
• Would like to see Council restrictions on car parking in side streets
relaxed to accommodate for loss of on –street car parking on Port
Road and car parking shortages in the local area.
Metro Holden
• Operates six days a week, most days until 5pm except Thursday night
until 9pm and Friday night until 7pm.
• Service centre operates until 11pm week nights.
• Approximately 200 vehicle movements a day in and out of the
premises.
• Trailers carry up to 7 cars and come to the site and random times on
average 5 times per week.
• Car parking is maintained on site.
• Future plans to build new showrooms on existing footprint – possibly
as early as 2009 – will keep project team informed of timing.
• Would like to see right turns allowed on George Street.
• No major impacts identified to business or site.
• Keen to see construction impacts managed to minimise any
potential access impacts to business.
• Overall supportive of project.
Coca Cola Amatil
• Smith Street seen as critical for B double access and supply chain
logistics.
• A lot of truck movements are from and to the north western suburbs.
• Light Terrace is used for deliver of raw products.
• No opportunity is seen to allow for internal road connection between
Light Terrace and Smith Street.
• Believes plant must have two street access points with right turn
access and U-turn capabilities in front of the plan.
• Supports the project if access is maintained, but would prefer tram
corridor inside the Park Lands to avoid traffic and business impacts.
Shell Service
Station
• Discussions with Service Manager only at this point.
• Right turn access into Smith Street identified as critical.
• Significant numbers of customers do right turn movements at Smith
Street.
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3.
NEXT STEPS
The Community Engagement Plan is being updated to reflect activities to be undertaken
between late October and December 2008.
Key communication and engagement activities identified by the project team to date
include:
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Production of the second project brochure and feedback sheet to:
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promote the central alignment and details of tram stop locations and
traffic access arrangement changes.
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seek community comment on the central alignment.
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prepare the community for the ECI phase and introduce the selected
contract consortia.
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Distribute a covering letter and the second project brochure to all stakeholders
on the project database, properties within the project catchment area and
interested members of the public on the mailing list.
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Conduct of another staffed Community ‘drop in’ day on Sunday 6 December at
Rundle Mall to provide further information and answer questions of community
interest.
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Undertake consultation with key interest groups such as the Park Lands Authority
and Park Lands Preservation Society as part of the Roads Opening and Closing
Act preliminary plan proposal.
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Publicise the Roads Opening and Closing Act preliminary plan proposal’s 28 days
consultation period and seek submissions from all interested parties and prepare
a formal response to these submissions for the Surveyor General.
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Update website with all new communication materials including new Frequently
Asked Questions in response to the planning study community engagement
phase.
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Conduct further door-to-door visits of businesses along Port Road to meet and
discuss issues of concern and possible mitigation strategies.
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Extend opportunities to businesses and residents located in side streets adjacent
to the tram corridor to meet with project team members to discuss issues of
concern and possible mitigation strategies.
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Undertake further briefings of Elected Member bodies of the Adelaide City
Council, City of West Torrens and City of Charles Sturt to provide a project
update and gain further feedback.
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Conduct presentations, briefings and meetings with identified stakeholder groups
as required or on request.
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Appendices Section
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Project Brochure
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Project Schedule
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Project FAQs
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Community Open Day Advertisement
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Project Brochure
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Project Schedule
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TIMELINE (graphic illustration similar to the NEXy one below with the following
info)
Indicative Timeline
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Announcement of project - June 2008
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Technical and operational investigations – July / September 2008
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Preliminary consultation with businesses along the tram corridor and other key
stakeholders (ongoing) - July to September 2008
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Commence broader community engagement (release first project brochure) September 2008 (ongoing)
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Public feedback on the project sought – September / October 2008
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Continue planning work to develop the preferred alignment for Government
approvals –November / December 2008
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Award Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) contract to successful consortia to
develop a detailed design - November 2008
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Release preferred alignment for public comment - November / December
2008
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Develop the final design and construction program - February 2009
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Commence community engagement for construction program - February 2009
(ongoing)
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Construction works commence - March 2009
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Construction works complete - early 2010
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Project FAQs
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Community Open Day Advertisement
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Advertisement for City and Weekly Times Messenger, plus Advertiser on
Wednesday, 24 September and 1 October 2008
Coast to Coast Light Rail
Tramline Extension to Entertainment Centre
Artist’s impression of the new Entertainment Centre tram stop on Port Road
Community Open Day
The Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure is hosting a community open day
for you to learn more about the tramline extension to the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.
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When: Wednesday 1 October 2008
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Time: Drop in anytime between 4pm and 8pm
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Where: Hindmarsh Library, 149 Port Road, Hindmarsh
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What: Meet members of the project team, find out more information, ask questions
and provide your comments and suggestions.
Have Your Say
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At the community open day on 1 October 2008 at the Hindmarsh Library
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Or, obtain an information pack, by calling 1800 726 500
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Or visit the website at www.infrastructure.sa.gov.au and have your say online.
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