Port River Expressway Road and Rail Bridges
Community Liaison Group
Record of meeting – Thursday 13 October 2005
Meeting opened at 5:30 pm
Tour of Norwood Traffic Control Centre – Mark Shotton
3.1
Welcome and apologies
Attendees:
Fij Miller (Chair) - Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure (DTEI)
Iain Steenson - Port Adelaide Residents Environment Protection Group
Cath Duncan - Port Adelaide Enfield Chamber of Commerce
Kristine Peters - Todd Street Business Chambers
Ian Kuhl – SA Tall Ships Inc (Falie and One and All)
Allan Rice - Port Adelaide Sailing Club
David Hemmings - Port Adelaide Bicycle Users Group
Mike Goody - CPAE
John Croci - CPAE
Tony Kearney - Port Adelaide Resident
Dr John Fitzpatrick - Largs Bay Resident
Steve Woodrow - DTEI
Peter Gold – DTEI
Maree Wauchope – DTEI
David Toms – Abigroup Contractors Pty Ltd
Simon Bohm – Abigroup Contractors Pty Ltd
Bernie Auricht – Abigroup Contractors Pty Ltd
Apologies:
David Bartlett - DTEI
Adam Montroy - Birkenhead Resident
Lyn Hay - Todd Street Business Chambers
Ricky Clark - Symons and Clark Transport
3.2
Minutes of previous meeting – Fij Miller
3.2.1 The group passed the minutes of the previous meeting held on
15 September 2005 as true and correct.
3.4
Contractor’s update
3.4.1 Environment Management Plan (EMP) - Simon Bohm.
A presentation regarding the EMP was made.
The EMP is not a public document. Abigroup will make the
document available for perusal in the Abigroup offices to the
CLG and the community, on request and under agreement by
the Contractor.
3.4.2 Construction update – David Toms
No change since last report. Construction is scheduled to
commence in November. The bridge piles will be delivered late
October to Docks 1 and 2. There will be work on the piles (e.g.
tubing and wielding) early November, with river piling
commencing mid month. The site office is reaching completion
and awaiting water and telecommunications connections.
3.4.3 Design update – David Toms
The design has advanced with construction imminent.
3.3
Business arising – Fij Miller
3.3.1 DTEI to provide brochures and leaflets to the CLG once
finalised. Maree Wauchope reported that up to 50,000 leaflets
will be printed. The brochures will be produced for distribution at
the 20th Anniversary Celebrations at the end of October.
3.3.2 DTEI to prepare media release promoting the CLG for the
Portside Messenger. Maree Wauchope reported that the media
release was issued.
3.3.3 DTEI to report back on intranet site/information sharing system
for CLG.
Maree Wauchope reported that following the
responses to Fij’s email regarding Freedom of Information all
information will be disseminated via email direct to the CLG.
Confidential emails will be marked in the subject line as
‘Confidential for Community Liaison Group only’.
3.5
Community Involvement Update
3.5.1 Displays
Maree Wauchope reported that the displays have been erected
in the Port Adelaide Enfield Council offices, and will be in place
for two weeks. The displays will be used at the 20 th Anniversary
Celebrations and is booked for use at other community events
over the next two months.
3.5.2 Community leaflets for distribution
Bernie Auricht reported that the leaflets have complied with all
approvals and were in print. The leaflets will be distributed to all
residents and businesses in the distribution area by letterbox
delivery on 18 October 2005. The distribution area incorporates
west of South Road and north of Grand Junction Road to Outer
Harbor.
3.6
Community representative reports
CLG group members were given the opportunity to share information
and highlight issues on behalf of local organisations and the community
regarding the project.
3.6.1 Information and issues raised:
 Allan Rice - all members have been kept informed of progress.
 Tony Kearney – information given to the Editor of The Portside
Messenger; interest from Simon Royal and Chris Warren of ABC
Radio; requested a review of the DTEI website suggesting there
should be a higher visual indication of the project; recent press
releases need to be uploaded onto the DTEI website; Mr
Kearney presented two articles he had published in two editions
of the Classic Yacht Association Newsletter; commented that
the community need more information about the bridges such as
what they look like. DTEI responded that they would provide
more literature and copies of artists impressions to CLG
members for use in discussions with the community regarding
the PRExy Stages 2 and 3. Action: Maree Wauchope to
provide literature and posters on the proposed rail and road
bridges to CLG members as required.
 Steve Woodrow – Tabled that the head of DoTaRS toured the
PRExy Stage 1 and the location of the bridges and commended
DTEI on the project. PRExy will be promoted in other states as
an example of best practice.
 Ian Kuhl – the 20th Anniversary Celebrations is an opportunity to
promote the PRExy Stages 2 and 3; recommended that all
commercial boat and tour operators be consulted regarding the
river piling. Action: Bernie Auricht is to approach the
proprietors of the Port Princess.
 Cath Duncan – PRExy Stage 2 and 3 were highlighted at the
recent Chamber of Commerce AGM. Has requested information
to display at the Port Dock Brewery that is used as a meeting
venue for community groups such as Rotary and Lions Clubs.
 Kristine Peters – presented the recent copy of the Portfolio
newsletter, produced by Rod Sawford that featured an article on
the PRExy bridges.
 Iain Steenson – gave a presentation on the PRExy Stages 2 and
3 at the recent Port Adelaide Residents Environment Protection
Group meeting. The group requested more information on
traffic projections. Action: Maree Wauchope to provide
information on traffic projections to the CLG.
 John Fitzpatrick – the community perceives that the traffic on St
Vincent Street has increased; suggested use a different angle to
promote PRExy Stages 2 and 3 by promoting the ‘little picture’
to give the community a vision of how the project will reduce the
load on St Vincent Street. Action: DTEI to give a presentation
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3.7
Other Business:
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3.8
to the CLG on the approach to traffic management between
PRExy Stage 1 and 2.
David Hemmings – requested more detail on the 15% design;
queried the inclusion of bicycle lanes. Abigroup suggested that
at the next meeting the drawings approved to date could be
made available for CLG members to peruse such that the
members may understand the nature of the design process and
to gain an appreciation of the level of detail of the design.
Action: Hugh Weir, Abigroup Design Manager, to be invited
to next CLG meeting to provide an update on the design.
Maree Wauchope informed the meeting that there would be a
media event acknowledging the commencement of river piling in
November. The date is to be confirmed. Action: The CLG will be
invited to attend the announcement on site to signify river
piling.
Steve Woodrow is to report to the CLG regarding the Naval
Exclusion Zone in the Port River. Action: DTEI to report back to
the CLG regarding this issue.
The Port River Sailing Club was proposed as the location for the
next meeting.
Next meeting 10 November 2005. Ian Kuhl and Kristine Peters will
be an apology for this meeting.
Guest presenter at the next meeting will be Vic Neverauskas,
Program Manager, Marine Habitat, PIRSA.
Meeting closed 8.00 pm.