Joy Baluch Bridge - you know it makes cents!
The South Australian Chamber of Mines & Energy (SACOME) commends today’s Federal Government announcement that $160 million will be allocated for the duplication of the Joy Baluch AM Bridge.
Currently, the Joy Baluch Bridge in Port Augusta is single lane in each direction and the only direct, all weather link for vehicles traversing the Spencer Gulf. Yet it is one of Australia’s most strategically important transport corridors that sits in the heart of Australia’s east-west, north-south freight movements.
The projected growth of the resources sector will inevitably apply more pressure to an already compromised transport link. From resources to agriculture, tourism and defence the bridge enables the transport of around 15 million tonnes of freight and 9,000 vehicles each year.
Rebecca Knol CEO SACOME said “SACOME collaborated with the South Australian Freight Council, Civil Contractors Federation of South Australia, The Royal Automobile Association and the Port Augusta City Council to call for the Commonwealth to commit to a co-funding arrangement with the South Australian government.
While we optimistically await confirmation in the forward estimates tomorrow, we are delighted that on behalf of our members we were able to advocate for funding for this critical piece of infrastructure that will enhance the prosperity of our state.”
Media contact: Rebecca Knol, CEO SACOME, 0409 012 007
Membership enquiries: SACOME, 08 8202 9999 or sacome@sacome.org.au
The South Australian Chamber of Mines & Energy (SACOME) commends today’s Federal Government announcement that $160 million will be allocated for the duplication of the Joy Baluch AM Bridge.
Currently, the Joy Baluch Bridge in Port Augusta is single lane in each direction and the only direct, all weather link for vehicles traversing the Spencer Gulf. Yet it is one of Australia’s most strategically important transport corridors that sits in the heart of Australia’s east-west, north-south freight movements.
The projected growth of the resources sector will inevitably apply more pressure to an already compromised transport link. From resources to agriculture, tourism and defence the bridge enables the transport of around 15 million tonnes of freight and 9,000 vehicles each year.
Rebecca Knol CEO SACOME said “SACOME collaborated with the South Australian Freight Council, Civil Contractors Federation of South Australia, The Royal Automobile Association and the Port Augusta City Council to call for the Commonwealth to commit to a co-funding arrangement with the South Australian government.
While we optimistically await confirmation in the forward estimates tomorrow, we are delighted that on behalf of our members we were able to advocate for funding for this critical piece of infrastructure that will enhance the prosperity of our state.”
Media contact: Rebecca Knol, CEO SACOME, 0409 012 007
Membership enquiries: SACOME, 08 8202 9999 or sacome@sacome.org.au