Victor Harbor Road Duplication project

Consultation Process

Now closed

This online engagement was hosted on YourSAy from 11 December 2019 to 7 January 2020. Below is a record of the consultation.

We are seeking your feedback on the Victor Harbor Road Duplication project. 

What’s being decided?

We are in the planning and design stage of our Victor Harbor Road Duplication project and we are seeking your views to help inform the development of the preferred design concept.

Traffic volumes and crash history on Victor Harbor Road between Main South Road and Main Road, McLaren Vale has reached a point where duplication of the road to dual carriageway is necessary to alleviate traffic delays and safety issues. This map highlights the scope of works and location of the Victor Harbor Duplication project.

Once complete, it is expected that the upgrade will:

• Improve travel times
• Improve safety
• Accommodate future growth
• Improve economic productivity.

Community and stakeholder engagement is an important part of the planning process for the Victor Harbor Road Duplication project, and we are seeking your input to help inform the development of the project’s planning and design outcomes.

Get involved

To have your say:

• Complete the Registration, Feedback and Suggestions form to receive updates on the project
• Join the online discussion
• Email your feedback to dpti.communityrelations@sa.gov.au
• Attend one of our community information sessions

Please note that submissions will not be responded to between COB Tuesday 24 December 2019 and 9am Monday 6 January 2020.

How can your input influence the project?

All feedback will be considered as the project team continues through the design process, to identify a preferred solution that balances the needs of the project’s various stakeholders.

What are the next steps?

Further consultation will occur throughout the planning and design phase, which will conclude in 2020, with major works scheduled to start in 2021/22.

Contact details

For more information:

• Email: dpti.communityrelations@sa.gov.au
• Telephone: 1300 794 880
• Visit the Department of Plannning and Infrastructure website.

Closing date: 5pm, Tuesday 7 January 2020

Background

Now closed

This online engagement was hosted on YourSAy from 11 December 2019 to 7 January 2020. 

The Australian Government has announced $73.6 million in funding for the duplication of Victor Harbor Road, between Main South Road and Main Road, McLaren Vale. In addition, the South Australian Government has committed $18.4 million to the project, bringing the total project funding to $92 million.

Approximately 23,000 vehicles use the road each day, including 7% commercial vehicles. Traffic has grown by an approximate annual average of 3% since 2011 and is expected to increase. Between 2014 and 2018 (inclusive) there were 22 casualty crashes.

The McLaren Vale region and outer southern suburbs have seen notable growth in recent years and caters to significant tourism activity primarily related to the iconic wine region and associated viticulture and agriculture industries.

Traffic volumes and crash history between Main South Road and Main Road, McLaren Vale has reached a point where duplication of the road to dual carriageway is warranted to alleviate traffic delays and safety issues.

Detailed planning to ascertain the preferred option to upgrade this road has commenced. The contract for this work, which will conclude in 2020, has been awarded to Aurecon.

Major works are scheduled to start in 2021/22.

To find out more about the project visit the Department of Planning and Infrastructure website.