The cost of South Australia's biggest infrastructure project has blown out by billions of dollars, with more properties to be acquired to make it happen.
The previous concept of two tunnels remain part of the new planThe state government has revealed the North-South Corridor upgrade will cost an estimated $15.4 billion — significantly more than the $9.9 billion budgeted by the former government — and will require the partial or full acquisition of 524 properties.A review of the project was initiated by the Labor goverment after taking office, amid concerns about safety and design elements as well as its budget.
Twin tunnels previously announced remain as part of the updated project plans, but more entry and exit points will be built in. The entrance to the southern tunnel has moved 300 metres toward Daws Road to "improve safety and connection" with the Darlington upgrade. Elevated off-ramps at ANZAC Highway and near the Brickworks Markets at Torrensville have been scrapped.
Instead, a "low-height structure" over the corner of Hindmarsh Cemetery will be constructed, which the government said will result in less of Kings Reserve being required during construction.
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