ROI's released for $231M Ovingham level crossing grade separation in SA

The grade separation of the level crossing at Torrens Road, Ovingham, South Australia has taken the next step with a Registration of Interest (ROI) released to prequalified industry companies for major works.

Currently the boom gates are down for around 22 per cent of the time during the morning and afternoon peak periods.

The $231 million grade separation will be delivered under an alliance framework, which has been successful on the Oaklands Grade Separation and North-South Corridor, Torrens Road to River Torrens Project.

Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Local Government Stephan Knoll said the state government was continuing to fast track infrastructure projects to support local jobs and businesses.

“As we deal with the impacts of the Coronavirus, it is crucial for our economy, jobs and businesses that we continue building productive infrastructure in South Australia,” Mr. Knoll said.

“This project will support hundreds of jobs, provide more work for local businesses and improve our overall economic productivity.”

Minister for Population, Cities and Urban Infrastructure Alan Tudge said the project would support 120 local jobs each year over the life of the project.

“Getting rid of this level crossing will improve safety on our roads and cut travel times for the 23,000 vehicles on average, that pass through the crossing each day,” Mr. Tudge said.

Companies are being invited to register their interest in the project, with a Request for Proposal expected to be called in late April 2020, as part of the next stage of the procurement process.

The South Australian Government have also recently awarded the Joy Baluch AM Bridge Duplication and Port Wakefield Overpass and Highway Duplication projects. Both projects are being delivered under an alliance framework.

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