Construction begins on Entertainment Centre extension

Construction works have begun on the Entertainment Centre tram line extension from City West. On Port Road, signs warning of entering trucks have been erected while closer to City West, the atmosphere of transport progress builds with intensity.

Temporary fences have been erected between City West tram terminus and the Port Road Bridge, while three gangs of tree loppers have been working on their task of removing trees from beside North Terrace to make way for a widening of the road. Surveying equipment has also been sighted on the Port Road Bridge, potentially to assist in overcoming concerns about the gap between the road lanes.

While key construction works are likely to begin next week, the inconvenience to pedestrians and transport users is likely to stay at a minimum throughout the construction period. Speaking last week, Premier Mike Rann stated that traffic delays can only be expected with construction of such magnitude and called on the public to be patient, something that Adelaide will need to adapt to if the Labor Government’s record of successful transport development is to continue.

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