Matt Williams (Hindmarsh, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

South Australia is benefitting from the federal government's record spend on infrastructure. The government is investing $2 billion to build infrastructure in South Australia, including $435m for infrastructure in addition to what was previously promised by the federal Labor government. This includes $1 billion for the upgrade of the South Road—which the member for Boothby and I are fighting hard for—and also additional funding for black spot programs with a record commitment of $500 million in the budget to improve black spots. This is good news for local road projects like West Beach Road in my electorate, where the council and local residents, in particular Leon Williams, have been working together to get a good outcome. As part of this announcement, Hindmarsh received $1.2 million to ensure local roads are safer for motorists. These include projects such as Sir Donald Bradman Drive; Baggett Avenue; Brooker Terrace, Parendila; the intersection of Wainwright Street and North Parade, Torrensville; the intersection of Sherrif Street and Norman Street, Underdale; and finally the intersection of Holbrooks Road, Hartley Road and Beattie Street, Flinders Park, which I visited recently with Assistant Minister Briggs and the local councillors of Charles Sturt, including Mick Harley and Edgar Ages. I thank Mick and Edgar for their interest in this project and their good work in their local community. I encourage individuals and community groups to nominate black spots for consideration with the process currently open and due to close on 31 July. I close in saying that we got record infrastructure which will help motorists and help safety and help local communities. (Time expired)