Tag: transport

Transport strategy driven for future

Limestone Coast residents are being urged to have their say on a landmark new holistic transport strategy being developed that will guide policy outcomes...

Time log crack down

Alocal magistrate has stated that consequences need to be explored for transport companies who fail to properly train their employees.
Last week three defendants faced...

Roads earmarked for investment

More than $1.64m will be injected into the region to improve road infrastructure across the Limestone Coast.
On Tuesday the Federal Government announced $21.7m will...

Wattle Range mayor calls for road improvements

Wattle Range Mayor Des Noll has written to Premier Peter Malinauskas and Transport Minister Tom Koutsantonis as he continues to advocate for road improvements.
As...

Road frustration driven home

The need for a total re-build of the Southern Ports Highway was highlighted to the 80 people who attended a community forum at the...

Parking exclusions to accommodate bus zones

Three bus stops in the vicinity of Mount Gambier’s Wehl Street will be converted into bus zones to remedy safety and accessibility concerns.
Following a...

Safety work completed at key intersections

Drivers in Mount Gambier can enjoy a smoother and safer drive after work was finally completed on four upgraded roundabouts in the city.
The upgradings...

Delays to public bus system draw criticism

The Opposition has blasted the State Government over delays to Mount Gambier’s public bus system.
 Shadow Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Vincent Tarzia said regional...

Speedy decision

The speed limit on the approach to the Southend township will not be changed by a State Government agency in the short term and...

Senator calls for saleyard funds

Federal Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Bridget McKenzie toured the Mount Gambier Saleyards on Friday and called on the Federal Government...

Funding sought for overtaking lane

State Transport Minister Tom Koutsantonis is looking at funding options for a long promised overtaking lane on the Riddoch Highway, north of Mount Gambier.
The...

Rough and ready

Amulti-million dollar upgrade of a popular coastal road has not greatly improved the ride for motorists.
Nevertheless, the State Government has defended public criticisms of...

More traffic disruptions 
in the works

Roadworks are causing ongoing delays for motorists in Mount Gambier due to upgrades commencing on the Penola Road/Jubilee Highway West roundabout. The roadworks form part...

Call to fix Mount Gambier’s transit troubles

The Opposition is strengthening its calls to improve public transport services in Mount Gambier, particularly when it comes to bus services.
 Shadow Minister for Infrastructure...