More convenient temporary parking is now available for commuters in the north east as major works get underway on the new $33 million, approximately 450-space, Golden Grove Park ānā Ride facility.
Major construction on the project, which is supporting 150 full time equivalent jobs, has officially begun, delivering on an important election commitment and providing a much-needed upgrade for the local community.
Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Corey Wingard, said the new temporary parking area for commuters accessing O-Bahn services will be open from Tuesday 27 April.
āThe new temporary carpark is next to the SA Districts Netball Association and will offer free and convenient parking while construction works on the new facility are underway,ā Minister Wingard said.
āThe old Golden Grove Park ānā Ride, located on The Grove Way, contained 177 off-street parking spaces and could no longer meet the demand for north eastern public transport commuters.
āThe new facility will comprise three levels of parking (ground floor and two upper levels) bringing the total number of car parks to approximately 450.ā
Member for King, Paula Luethen, said the community has been waiting a long time for the new facility.
āThis upgrade will address significant concerns about the number of parks available, the security of parked cars and the overflow of parking into nearby streets,ā Ms Luethen said.
āThe new Park ānā Ride will provide a safe and convenient option for local commuters including a ākiss and goā drop-off solution.ā
The new Golden Grove Park ānā Ride will include 10 Disability Discrimination Act 1992 compliant car parks, provision for secure bike storage and a safe and convenient ākiss ānā goā area.
To be delivered by the Public Transport Projects Alliance (PTP Alliance), the Golden Grove Park ānā Ride Project is set to improve access for South Australians by providing better connectivity between modes of transport and localities.
The new Golden Grove Park ānā Ride is expected to be open in early 2022.
The temporary carpark can be accessed via Atlanta Drive at Golden Grove until the project is complete.