Planning update and works on SIEC to begin
During the second half of 2011, the State Government took into consideration your feedback from Community Open Days, our project website and stakeholder engagement.
Community input so far has provided valuable information about aspirations for the site.
In preparation for development work to begin on the Sustainable Industries Education Centre, enabling works will commence on site from 24 January 2012.
These works will prepare part of the existing main assembly plant building for adaptation and re-use as part of the $125 million education centre.
The centre will provide skills and training for “green” building and construction-related careers, with TAFE SA preparing about 8,000 students a year for in-demand jobs in South Australia.
The State Government has awarded the building contract for the Sustainable Industries Education Centre to Baulderstone Pty Ltd.
The enabling works involve removing existing cladding and roofing from the main assembly plant, in readiness to house the new education centre.
The existing structure contains a stable form of asbestos. Removal of this material will be managed by contractors licensed by Safework SA in accordance with current legislation.
Further information about asbestos removal processes can be found in the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) and Safework SA fact sheets.
By starting this preparation work now, the new state-of-the-art education centre – Tonsley Park’s anchor tenant – will be on target to open in 2014.
As work commences, it is likely there will be minimal increase in traffic on roads surrounding the site.
All heavy vehicles, including trucks and semitrailers are required to enter and leave the site from the South Road entrance.
Appropriate noise controls will also be enforced in accordance with EPA Noise Policy and Separation Distance guidelines.
It is not anticipated that works on site will cause disruption to surrounding residents or business operators.
The State Government will continue to keep you informed about future plans for the site and how the redevelopment will broaden the economic base of southern Adelaide and the State, while creating an innovative hub for workers, students and residents.
If you have any queries, please contact: 1300 321 208.
