90 DAY CHANGE@SA PROJECTIMPROVING ROAD TRANSPORT FOR THE AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY

PROJECT 1 STATUS UPDATEDELIVERING OUTCOMES FOR SOUTH AUSTRALIA

DELIVERING OUTCOMES FOR SOUTH AUSTRALIAThe 90 Day Change@SA project ‘Improving Road Transport for the Agriculture Industry’ identified opportunities to improve efficiencies in the state’s agriculture sector and is delivering significant benefits to primary producers and transport operators.

The project is a joint initiative of Primary Industries and Regions SA, Primary Producers SA and the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure.

PROJECTS COMPLETED50

THE UPGRADE OF ACCESS TO A NUMBER OF VITERRA SITES HAS ALLOWED IMPROVED EFFICIENCY FOR PRODUCERS AT HARVEST

IN INDUSTRY ESTIMATED BENEFIT FOR BOTH THE TRANSPORT INDUSTRY AND PRIMARY PRODUCERS

AS AT JANUARY 2017

$56 million

GREATER FLEXIBILITY

ALLOWING THE MOVEMENT OF AGRICULTURAL

MACHINERY AT NIGHT GIVES FARMING OPERATIONS

FREIGHT TRANSPORT ROUTE EXTENSIONS BY ADDRESSING ‘MISSING LINKS’

LOG BOOK EXEMPTION

REDUCED WORKLOAD

INTRODUCTION OF

TRI-AXLE DOLLIES IN ROAD TRAIN COMBINATIONS

PROJECT STAKEHOLDERSPrimary Producers SA commodity groups: Livestock and Rural Transporters Association of SA

• Grain Producers SA South Australian Road Transport Association

• Livestock SA South Australian Wine Industry Association

• Horticulture Coalition of South Australia Australian Fodder Industry Association

• Wine Grape Council of South Australia South Australian Police

• South Australian Dairy Farmers Association The Agricultural Bureau of South Australia

National Heavy Vehicle Regulator Regional Development Australia

Viterra Local Government Associations

Thomas Foods International Regional councils

RAA Local Government of SA

South Australian Freight Council Pork SA

“The 90 Day Project has been a huge benefit to rural South Australia and the economy of this State and I strongly support this initiative. I urge the Government to continue to support this fantastic project for the future development of rural South Australia and the transport industry.It has opened the door on a lot of ‘old’ issues that were continually put aside and this has allowed them to be progressed sooner.” David Smith, LRTASA President

“We have together identified many productivity issues for farmers in how they transport produce, and together with PIRSA and DPTI worked towards solutions. This has already resulted in major gains. I feel it is a great example of what can be achieved when industry and Government show goodwill and focus on results.”Rob KerinIndependent Chair, Primary Producers SA

COMPLETED ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS

Jamestown Saleyards Approved 26m B-double along OD5 Rd and 36.5m road train access to the Jamestown Saleyards from RM Williams Way

Seppeltsfield Approved missing link between Seppeltsfield Rd and Samuel Rd, Seppeltsfield to permit 26 B-double HML heavy vehicles

James Congdon Drive Approved route for 26m B-double HML along James Congdon Dr and Port Rd

Road trains to Roseworthy Viterra

Approved Northern Expressway, Gawler Bypass link and Horrocks Hwy to permit 36.5m road trains from Roseworthy Viterra bunker site to/from Port Adelaide

Pt Adelaide - Kapunda upgrade to PBS level 2B

Upgraded Adelaide Rd / Perry Rd intersection in Kapunda to approve A-double and B-double (PBS level 2B) vehicles between Port Adelaide and Kapunda

Quad road trains BAB and ABB Quad road train access on the 53.5m road train network

Tri-axle dollies Use of tri-axle dollies on road train combinations in the 36.5m and 53.5m network

Murray Bridge Approved route for 19m semi trailer HML along Cypress Tce

Laura to Orroroo Approved missing link along Possum Park Rd near Appila to permit 26m B-double GML heavy vehicles

Maitland to Ardrossan Approved missing link along Maitland Rd near Ardrossan to permit 26m B-double HML heavy vehicles

Elliston to Lock Approved route for 36.5m road train HML along Birdseye Hwy between Elliston and Lock

Parafield (Elder Smith Road) Remove turn restrictions for 26m B-double vehicles at Main North Rd and Maxwell Rd serving the industrial area and added Elder Smith Rd to B-double network

Seppeltsfield Extend 26m B-double HML network along Moppa Rd South and Samuel Rd, Seppeltsfield

IN PROGRESS

Pt Wakefield to Ardrossan and Kulpara Quarries

Upgrade Yorke and Copper Coast Highways to permit 36.5m road train access

Eudunda Town bypass Create new road link to extend Three Chain Rd to Thiele Hwy to permit 26m B-double access (North-South) through Eudunda, including access to silo and bunker sites

Lobethal Upgrade roads between Palmer and Lobethal (Via Tungkillo and Mount Torrens) to permit 26m B-double access

Naracoorte saleyards Upgrade the Wimmera Hwy / Carters Rd intersection to permit 26m B-double heavy vehicles

Viterra - Two Wells Remove turn restrictions for 36.5 metre road train access at Pt Wakefield Hwy and Middle Beach Rd junction serving the Two Wells Viterra site and industrial area

Mallala to Two Wells Rd Upgrade Korunye rail crossing on Mallala Rd to permit 26m B-double heavy vehicle access between Two Wells and Mallala

Adelaide Hills freight bypass Upgrade route between SE Freeway and Barossa via Murray Bridge, Cambrai, Sedan and along Sturt Highway (via Truro) to permit PBS level 2B heavy vehicles

Viterra - Owen Upgrade access to the Viterra grains site at Owen from GML 26 m B-double to HML 26 m B-double

Viterra - Brinkworth Upgrade access to the Viterra grains site at Brinkworth from GML 26 m Commodity B-double to HML 26 m B-double

Viterra - Snowtown Upgrade access to the Viterra grains site at Snowtown (town silo) from GML 26 m Commodity B-double to HML 26 m B-double

Viterra - Snowtown (strategic site)

Upgrade access to the Viterra grains site at Snowtown (Bute Rd) from 26m B-double to 36.5m road train HML

Penfield Upgrade the Penfield Rd / Ranger Rd junction to permit 36.5m road train vehicles to Intermodal site

Port Adelaide Upgrade the Victoria Ave / Pelican Point Rd junction to remove existing turn restrictions for 36.5m road train vehicles to Outer Harbor

Balumbah to Kinnaird Road Upgrade Eyre Hwy and Upgrade Lincoln Hwy junctions to permit 36.5m road train vehicles along whole length

Port Augusta Upgrade Stuart Hwy / Yorkey Crossing Rd intersection to permit 53.5m triple road train access to IOR facility (approx. 100m along Yorkey Crossing Rd). IOR Petroleum is installing a livestock transfer tower to allow safe crossloading between vehicles

Balaklava Upgrade Balaklava Rd junctions with Hudson Rd and Whitwarta Rd to permit 36.5m road train vehicles from Bowmans to Balaklava

Saddleworth to Marrabel Approve missing link between towns to permit 26m B-double GML heavy vehicles (some turn restrictions in towns to apply)

Casterton Road Upgrade the Casterton Rd / Tower Rd junction and 2 kilometres of shoulder sealing to Victorian Border to permit 26m B-double GML

Kilsby Road, Mount Gambier Upgrade the Kilsby Rd / Glenelg Hwy and Bay Rd junctions to permit 26m B-double HML vehicles along whole length

Riddoch Highway / Wandilo Forest Road

Upgrade the Riddoch Hwy / Wandilo Forest Rd to permit 26m B-double HML vehicles

Callington interchange to Mannum Road

Upgrade the Reedy Creek / Wagenkecht Rd junction to permit 26m B-double HML vehicles between Callington I/C and Adelaide Hills freight bypass (subject to Council agreement)

Strathalbyn Approved 26m B-double route along Dry Plains Rd to Strathalbyn sale yards

Kapunda Light Regional Council to upgrade East Tce at Kapunda for PBS level 2A vehicles including access to quarry

Tailem Bend to Pinnaroo Approved route for 30m road train under permit

Tailem Bend to Bordertown Approved route for PBS Level 2B

Keith to Mount Gambier Approved route for PBS Level 2B

Note: HML stands for higher mass limits, GML stands for general mass limits and PBS stands for Performance Based Standards.

A key outcome of the project has been the development of a strong and collaborative relationship between government and the transport and primary industry sectors. This is the first time these groups have come together in a way that has resulted in significant outcomes.

The outcomes to date have been acted upon immediately by industry, with significant investment in new equipment already taking place.

A number of remaining issues are either currently underway, requiring policy changes, or pending outstanding funding applications.

Additional issues have been classified as:

• low economic and low industry benefit to the state with cost exceeding the expected benefit

• long-term and somewhat broad in their nature, making them difficult to implement

• unsafe or inappropriate nature and will not be implemented.

WHERE TO FROM HERE…

As a result of the overwhelming response to the first 90 day transport project a second stakeholder survey will be opened. This provides industry with an opportunity to provide feedback, identify further constraints and put forward project ideas to enhance agriculture freight movement efficiencies.

To get involved, visit www.pir.sa.gov.au/agtransport

DESCRIPTION WHY PRODUCTIVITY BENEFIT

1 Night movement of agricultural machinery

Increased flexibility for primary producers, in operations including seeding, harvesting, hay-making

For every day where sowing time is reduced, it is expected there will be a 1% increase in crop yield at harvest

2 B-double and road train access to the Jamestown sale yards on OD5

Improved efficiency and animal welfare outcomes - and linking restricted access vehicle networks

Up to 100% increase in productivity on over-dimensional route 5

3 Road train access from Augusta Hwy to Ardrossan

Greater efficiency in transport of grain through to Port Giles and to Bowmans Intermodal facility

Up to 30% increase in productivity

4 Introduction of quad road trains onto the 53.5 metre network

Improved efficiency and animal welfare outcomes for livestock transport, including improved safety for operators

Better vehicle utilisation

5 Improved access to a number of Viterra grain receival sites throughout SA

Increased efficiency and productivity for transport of grain to and from grain receival sites

Up to 25% increase in productivity

6 PBS level 2B access to Kapunda

Improved efficiency for export operations for Johnsons feed manufacturers

Allows use of 2 x 40 ft containers

7 B-double access on James Congdon Dr, Adelaide

Improve transport efficiency for businesses along Port Rd

Up to 54% increase in productivity

8 North – South access through Eudunda

Improved access to Viterra silo and improved North-South access for B-doubles

More direct transport route, improved access to Viterra and up to 54% increase in productivity

9 Road train access from Viterra site at Roseworthy through to Port Wakefield Rd and onto Outer Harbor

Greater efficiency in transport of grain to port, and better management of grain receival at Roseworthy and other sites in the Mid North

Up to 29% increase in productivity

10 Introduction of tri-axle dollies into road train combinations

Improved efficiency of road train and industry reported safety improvements

Up to 5% increase in productivity

OUR TOP 10

April 2017

For more information, visit www.pir.sa.gov.au/agtransport

or to leave a comment or idea, email PIRSA.transportproject@sa.gov.au