Name of the Project
Oaklands Crossing project.

Location
Oaklands Crossing is located on the Seaford train line at the intersection of Morphett and Diagonal roads, in Adelaide, South Australia.

Client
South Australia Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI).

Project Description
The existing Oaklands Crossing creates congestion and traffic delays on Morphett and Diagonal roads, owing to the use of boom gates for trains along the Seaford rail corridor. The boom gate operations restrict road traffic movements across the rail line for about 25% of the peak traffic periods.

The project will end more than 40 years of daily traffic jams. The design involves building a rail underpass at Morphett road and a major train station offering commercial and retail opportunities; it will include improvements to the bus and train interchange.

Potential Job Creation
The project will create about 160 jobs during construction.

Value
The $174-million project is being jointly funded by the Australian government ($95-million), the state government ($74-million) and the City of Marion ($5-million).

Duration
Construction is expected to start this year.

Latest Developments
None stated.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
Public Transport Projects Alliance, comprising McConnell Dowell, Mott MacDonald and Arup (detailed design works).

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
DPTI, email dpti.oaklandscrossingproject@sa.gov.au.