Torrens to Darlington Project

The T2D Project consists of two separate twin three-lane tunnels that will be connected by an open motorway. 📍 The Southern Tunnels will run between the open motorway at Darlington to just south of Anzac Highway in Glandore. 📍 The Northern Tunnels will run between James Congdon Drive and the existing open motorway south of Grange Road. Watch the video to learn more about the T2D Project. #infrastructure #t2dproject #torrenstodarlington

All aboard the Adelaide H type tram! Take a trip down memory lane with this archival image from 1947, showing the tram at the South Road intersection, picking up passengers. When the T2D Project is complete, the northern end of the Southern Tunnels and start of the open motorway will be near this location. #southroadthroughtheyears #southroad #infrastructure #transport Image credit: State Library of South Australia [B 19267]

October is National Safe Work Month – a time to commit to building safe and healthy workplace habits for all. This year’s theme is ‘Safety is everyone’s business’ and on the T2D Project, safety is a shared responsibility. "We lead by example through regular site audits/observations, constructive feedback and openly communicating about safety concerns,” says T2D's Robert Monks. Here are some ways the T2D Project team ensures that ‘Safety is everyone’s business’: 🦺 Encouraging Open Communication: Create an environment where individuals can voice concerns without hesitation. 🦺 Regular Safety Meetings: Reinforce the importance of safety and make it a priority through frequent briefings. 🦺 Recognising Safe Behaviours: Celebrate safe practices among colleagues to motivate others to prioritise safety. 🦺 Providing Training and Resources: Equip team members with the knowledge and skills to identify and mitigate risks. #NationalSafeWorkMonth #SafetyFirst #WorkplaceWellness

The T2D Project will consist of two separate tunnels – the Southern Tunnels and the Northern Tunnels. The tunnels will be connected by an open motorway. When complete, more than 50% of the T2D Project will be tunnels. Watch the video to learn more about tunnels and motorway design. #adelaide #infrastructure #t2dproject #t2dtunnels

We’ve improved safety for people crossing Grange Road with a new pedestrian actuated crossing (PAC) between Hallett Boulevard and Coombe Road, Allenby Gardens. The need for improved pedestrian safety at this location was identified during the engagement phase for the nearby Grange Road, Holbrooks Road, and East Avenue intersection upgrade project. What’s next: The main works contract for the intersection upgrade is expected to be awarded in December 2024, with works commencing in early 2025. The upgraded intersection is expected to open to traffic by the end of 2025. #GrangeRoad #Infrastructure #RoadSafety

The River Torrens to Darlington Project will deliver a wide range of social, economic, environmental and safety benefits, not only for Adelaide, but for all of South Australia. Some benefits include: 🚦 Allow motorists to bypass 21 sets of traffic lights between the River Torrens and Darlington 🕘 Improve travel times by up to 40 minutes during peak hour 👷🏼 Support 5,500 jobs per year during main construction, creating a skills legacy for South Australia. #T2DProject #Infrastructure #Adelaide #SouthAustralia

The North-South Corridor is one of South Australia's most important transport corridors. The T2D Project will unlock the full potential of the NSC by completing a 78km non-stop journey between Gawler and Old Noarlunga, providing road users with improved access to key travel gateways. #T2DProject #Infrastructure

Safety is a top priority for the T2D Project. Our tunnels will include many features to keep all road users safe. The T2D Project will be a "managed motorway," meaning it will have several technology-based information, communications, and control systems, including in the tunnels. These safety features include: 👉🏼 automatic incident detection 👉🏼 CCTV cameras 👉🏼 dynamic variable message signs 👉🏼 fire detection and suppression systems 👉🏼 radio rebroadcasting Check out the video to find out more about how we'll keep the tunnels safe! #Tunnelsafety #infrastructure #southaustralia #adelaide

There are several factors that affect whether a TBM will be re-used at the end of a project for a subsequent project. Various parts of TBMs do tend to suffer considerable wear in excavating and constructing any tunnel project and their useful remaining life may not be sufficient to make refurbishment and re-use worthwhile. The TBMs to be used for T2D will be recovered when they have finished tunnel construction as they are subject to a “buy back” scheme from the TBM supplier. Whether the TBMs get used again depends on the type of machine and the availability of a suitable similar project. For example, many of the TBMs used in the Sydney Metro tunnel projects in the last eight years have been re-used on the next project because they are the right size, and the ground conditions are very similar between projects. #infrastructure #tunnelboringmachines #TBMs

Here's a trip down memory lane! 🚌 Throwback to these archival images from around 1920, when motor buses used to operate between South Road Park (now Clovelly Park) and South Road Estate (now St Marys). The early 20th century saw the rise of motor vehicles, which eventually dominated public transport in Adelaide. What’s your earliest memory of public transport along South Road? Image courtesy: State Library of South Australia #southroad