Just came across another very interesting site. Outlines major projects planned throughout SA, including Northern suburbs projects:
http://www.majorprojects.sa.gov.au
We already know some of these plans, but still interesting stats none the less, and very promising for northern suburbs. By my count over
$1.7 billion in projects listed below (and not all of them have a $ figure yet):
Organisation: Department of Defence
Project Title: Australian Army Base, Edinburgh
Project Details: Establishment of an Australian Army base at the RAAF Base Edinburgh to accommodate a 1200-strong mechanised battle group. The Australian Government has agreed in principle to the project (approximate project cost $500,000,000).
Project Cost: $500,000,000
Estimated Completion Date: 1/01/2011
Status: Pending
Organisation: Inghams Enterprises Pty Limited
Project Title: Processing Facility, Edinburgh Parks
Project Details: Construction of a further processing facility to initially accommodate two cooking lines, with capability to expand by a further four lines in the future.
Project Cost: $104,000,000
Estimated Completion Date: 30/09/2007
Status: Approved
Organisation: Department of Health
Project Title: Lyell McEwin Hospital Redevelopment Stage B
Project Details: Stage B of the planned redevelopment. Construction of a 50-bed mental health facility and extended emergency care unit.
Project Cost: $43,480,000
Estimated Completion Date: 30/04/2009
Status: In Progress
Organisation: Department of Defence
Project Title: Project Air 7000 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Systems
Project Details: Construction of ground support facilities and infrastructure at the RAAF Base Edinburgh. Estimated cost between $50,000,000 and $80,000,000. Project in early design development stage. Seeking approval - tender for construction due late 2008.
Project Cost: $80,000,000
Estimated Completion Date:
Status: Under Consideration
Organisation: Department of Defence
Project Title: RAAF Base Edinburgh, Redevelopment Stage 2
Project Details: Stage 2 of the redevelopment of the RAAF Base Edinburgh. Estimated cost $51,000,000. Requirements being firmed up, tender estimated 2006, commencement of work 2008 to 2009.
Project Cost: $51,000,000
Estimated Completion Date:
Status: Approved
Organisation: Department for Transport Energy & Infrastructure
Project Title: Northern Expressway
Project Details: Involves the construction of a freeway link between the Gawler Bypass and Port Wakefield Road at Waterloo Corner and associated upgrades of the Port Wakefield Road. Pending Commonwealth Government funding approval.
Project Cost: $550,000,000
Estimated Completion Date: 31/12/2011
Status: Pending
Organisation: Land Management Corporation
Project Title: Edinburgh Parks, Industrial Estate
Project Details: 650 ha industrial development adjacent to major industry stakeholders including Holden, DSTO, RAAF and BAE Systems. The Automotive Precinct has a substantial number of automotive suppliers already established providing a ''just in time'' service to Holden.
Further investment is sought for this project. Liase directly with the contact person listed below.
Project Cost: $145,000,000
Estimated Completion Date: 1/01/2020
Status: In Progress
Organisation: Priority Engineering Services Pty Ltd
Project Title: Playford Evolution Precinct
Project Details: High-Tech precinct set up in Elizabeth West on 8ha site. (details to be confirmed by proponent)
Project Cost: $50,000,000
Estimated Completion Date:
Status: In Progress
Organisation: Land Management Corporation
Project Title: Playford North Residential Regeneration
Project Details: The potential development of 300 ha of greenfield land. A master planning and feasibility study has now been completed with the strong support of study partners, relevant agencies, the Playford Council and community representatives. The study produced a Structure Plan showing the potential housing outcomes for the project area.
Project Cost: $N/A
Estimated Completion Date:
Status: Under Consideration
Organisation: Department for Families and Communities
Project Title: Salisbury North Urban Improvement Project
Project Details: The Department for Families and Communities on behalf of Housing SA in conjunction with the City of Salisbury to improve environmental and housing quality, social wellbeing and economic viability of Salisbury North as an attractive and desirable living environment well integrated with surrounding communities. This is a 10-year joint project to create around 800 allotments for new housing, plus around 500 renovated Housing SA houses for sale or rent.
Project Cost: $180,000,000
Estimated Completion Date: 31/12/2009
Status: In Progress
Although the status on some of them are pending, we know they are going ahead, it's just a matter of finalising plans and approval.
Also listed on the site - $11.8billion worth of proposed mining work.