November 2020

This initiative provides $18.3 million over four years to deliver the Electric Vehicle Action Plan which will position South Australia as a national leader in electric vehicle uptake and rapid charging capability by 2025.

The action plan will establish a statewide electric vehicle charging network to increase the uptake of electric vehicles, accelerate smart charging and vehicle-to-grid charging trials, transition the state government’s fleet to plug-in electric vehicle models over time, and encourage greater uptake in the non-government fleets amongst other actions.

This initiative has been funded from the Economic and Business Growth Fund.

Learn more from the Renewables SA website.

June 2021

Stage 1, the first 50 kilomtres was opened to traffic in May 2021.

November 2020

Sealing of the 472 km Strzelecki Track, commenced immediately north of Lyndhurst and will now continue to complete a continuous sealed corridor to the Queensland border.

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June 2021

The Regency Road overpass, part of the Regency Road to Pym Street project, opened in late March 2021. Full project completion is scheduled to be complete by the end of 2021, instead of early 2021.

Early works are underway on the final section between the River Torrens and Darlington. Early ground investigation works commenced in August 2020 with Phase Two early works commencing in June 2021.

Learn more about the project's status

November 2020

The delivery of key sections of the North – South Corridor.

These key sections comprise projects identified as the Torrens Road to River Torrens, the Darlington Upgrade, Northern Connector and Regency Road to Pym Street.

December 2019

Works on the Regency Road to Pym Street project are now underway. Once this project is complete in 2022, motorists will not have to stop at a single traffic light between the River Torrens and Gawler as they head north into our beautiful regions.

This project forms part of our record $12.9 billion pipeline of infrastructure works which will build South Australia and create jobs.

Learn more.

November 2019

The delivery of key sections of the North – South Corridor, including the completion of the Torrens Road to River Torrens section, and the progression of the Darlington Upgrade, Northern Connector and Regency Road to Pym St section.

Learn more from the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure website.

June 2021

Goodwood Road / Daws Road / Springbank Road

Congestion busting works are underway on a number of major intersections. The Goodwood, Springbank and Daws Road intersection opened as a four-way intersection in April 2021.

Learn more about Goodwood Road / Daws Road / Springbank Road

Marion Road and Sir Donald Bradman Drive

The Marion Road and Sir Donald Bradman Drive intersection upgrade will alleviate capacity constraints and facilitate improved movements to and from the Adelaide Airport. The $45 million upgrade is jointly funded (on a 50:50 basis) by the Australian and South Australian governments ($22.5 million each).

Learn more about Marion Road and Sir Donald Bradman Drive

Nottage Terrace and North East Road

The Nottage Terrace and North East Road intersection upgrade will alleviate the traffic flow along Nottage Terrace once the current upgrade to the Main North Road and Nottage Terrace intersection is complete. The $6 million upgrade is jointly funded (on a 50:50 basis) by the Australian and South Australian governments ($3 million each).

Learn more about Nottage Terrace and North East Road

November 2020

Upgrading of major intersections on key routes in Metropolitan Adelaide to better manage congestion.  

Intersections being upgraded are:

Portrush Road / Magill Road

Fullarton Road / Cross Road

Glen Osmond Road / Fullarton Road.

November 2020

The provision of reliable and efficient freight networks that include targeted network upgrades for ‘last mile’ infrastructure and network expansion through improved access for high productivity vehicles to the road network.

Current initiatives aligned to this program include Naracoorte roundabouts, Kroemer’s Crossing, Horrocks Highway and Dublin Saleyards upgrades.

June 2021

Investment: $40 million

This funding provides for upgrades to key Kangaroo Island road corridors. Roads to be upgraded include the Playford Highway (west of Kingscote) and Hog Bay Road. The road upgrades will improve tourism routes, enhance bushfire resilience and improve freight access to ports. The $40 million upgrade is jointly funded (on an 80:20 basis) by the Australian ($32 million) and South Australian ($8 million) governments.

Kangaroo Island road upgrades

November 2020

Targeted upgrades to South Australian regional transport corridors.

Targeted corridors include: Port Augusta to Perth (Eyre Highway, Eyre Peninsula), Cockburn to Burra (Barrier Highway) and Renmark to Gawler (Sturt Highway).

June 2020

Undertake grade separation of the Ovingham Level Crossing.

Major works to remove the Ovingham level crossing commenced in April 2021.

Learn more about the Ovingham Level Crossing Removal.

June 2019

Commitment to $649 million over ten years under a City Deal with the Australian Government and the City of Adelaide, to grow Adelaide an innovative and vibrant city – such as Lot Fourteen.

View project updates

View the media release.

June 2021

The electrified line will open in late 2021.

October 2019

An electrified Gawler rail line that will deliver a faster, cleaner and more reliable service, resulting in electrified networks through Adelaide from Gawler to Seaford.

Once completed the electrified line will support increased capacity and future growth for development along the rail corridor and in northern Adelaide.

View the media release.

View the project's status.

November 2020

$2.5 million to support the GigCity program to:

• Ensure the ongoing operation of the current GigCity Program at the 24 existing innovation precincts.
• Improve the cybersecurity resilience of the GigCity network to meet security requirements of Defence and cyber technology industries.

Learn more from the State Budget

June 2019

Activities are underway to reduce erosion across metropolitan beaches through additional sand, completion of a sand recycling pipeline from Semaphore to West Beach, sand dune restoration and revegetation.

Learn more from the Department for Environment and Water website.

This project involves the duplication of the Joy Baluch AM Bridge.

The bridge is an important link in the National Land Transport Network at Port Augusta, providing access across the Spencer Gulf for commuter, commercial and freight vehicles in the northern region of South Australia. It is also a key tourist connection to the Eyre Peninsula, northern South Australia and beyond.

Learn more.

June 2021

The new Flinders train line and new Tonsley and Flinders Railway Stations opened for passenger services on Tuesday 29 December 2020.

January 2020

The elevated rail bridge continues to take shape.

Find out more.

July 2019

The Flinders Link Project will extend the existing Tonsely rail line 650m to the Flinders Medical Centre. The project will also include construction of the new Flinders and Tonsely Railway Stations, and an integrated shared pedestrian/cycle path adjacent to the rail line from the new ramp to the new Flinders Station.

Learn more from the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure website.

May 2020

Infrastructure South Australia developed a 20-year Infrastructure Strategy and 5-year Capital Intentions Statement.

Learn more from the Infrastructure SA website.

December 2019

Public launch completed 8 December 2019. This 10-year strategy for a better housing future will coordinate activity and opportunities across the housing sector to deliver 20,000 housing outcomes by 2030. It includes an immediate state government investment of $453 million for new social and affordable housing supply.

Learn more.

September 2019

Outer Harbour Channel widened to support the increasing global shipping trend of larger vessels.

View the media release.

July 2019

The $151 million Oaklands Crossing Grade Separation Project was officially completed in partnership with the Australian Government.

View the media release.

July 2019

Established the South Australian Public Transport Authority to be responsible for all operational and customer services.

View the media release.

May 2019

Upgrade improvements for the Mount Gambier Airport to allow larger aircraft and accommodate more interstate flights.

Learn more from the District of Council of Grant website.

June 2019

Secured a record $1.115 billion for regional road projects, including upgrading of key regional corridors in conjunction with the Australian Government, including Port Augusta to Perth, Renmark to Gawler, Cockburn to Burra, Victor Harbor Road (Main South Road to McLaren Vale) and Horrocks Highway.

View the media release.

April 2019

514 South Australia public schools – 98.8% – will be connected to a high-speed fibre optic network capable of speeds of 1Gbps.

View the media release.

April 2019

$5.4 billion of funding secured towards completion of the final section of the North-South Corridor, between Darlington and the River Torrens.

View the media release.

April 2019

Commitment was made to the full funding for the Flinders Link Project with the Australian Government to extend the Tonsley rail line to the Flinders Medical Centre and Flinders University.

Learn more from the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure website.

January 2019

Released the inaugural State Planning Policies (SPPs), which set out a state-wide vision for land use in South Australia and will help drive population growth.

View the media release.

Infrastructure SA was established as an independent body to improve planning of and more transparent decision-making for the state's critical public infrastructure projects.

19 January 2019

Infrastructure SA Board appointed.

26 November 2018

Established as an independent advisory body under the Infrastructure SA Act 2018.

18 October 2018

Mr Tony Shepherd appointed inaugural Chair of Infrastructure SA.

September 2018

$10 million over three years announced in the 2018-19 Budget towards the Commonwealth Government’s Mobile Black Spot Program to  improve efficiency and boost jobs.

View the media release.

July 2018

Joint funding between Australian, State and Local Government and private sector was secured to upgrade Mount Gambier Airport to allow larger aircraft and accommodate more interstate flights.

Find out more from the District Council of Grant website.