SA hospital maintenance a casualty in new contract

A company on a lucrative, privatised contract to maintain South Australian hospitals only responds to half of urgent breakdown and repair requests on time, parliament has been told.

SA Governor's $2m living quarters makeover

The State Government is spending over $2 million to refurbish Government House’s vice-regal accommodation and “post-war” bathrooms.

Concept designs for Old Belair Road/James Road intersection upgrade which has been put on hold. Image: DIT

Labor puts brakes on Old Belair Rd roundabout plan

The new Labor Government will put a controversial Old Belair Road intersection project on ice, with the $20m roundabout design set to be reviewed by the state’s infrastructure assessment panel.

Goodwood bikeway overpass project delayed after community backlash

Plans for a $25m upgrade of the Goodwood Railway Station tram overpass have been put on hold after residents vented their frustration with the Transport Minister about a lack of consultation on the project.

Goodwood overpass and bikeway plan divides community

A $25m upgrade of the Goodwood Railway Station tram overpass to accommodate a bikeway is set to begin next month, amid concerns about tree loss, safety and a design branded an “oversized concrete eyesore”.

Modern new look for historic Urrbrae gatehouse

The heritage-listed Urrbrae gatehouse will be refurbished and expanded into a new volunteer centre for Urrbrae House and Waite Arboretum after it is moved and rebuilt nearby, with design plans revealing a modern extension.

Developers' Norwood junction works to begin despite court action

A contentious upgrade of one of Norwood Parade’s busiest intersections is set to begin next week, with the State Government handing responsibility and $330,000 of taxpayer money to developers to oversee the project while the local council fights it in court.

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Mobile phone, seatbelt cameras closer for SA roads

Stephanie Richards Tuesday, May 25

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