Kerrod Trott 
Roadworks near the new Payinthi College in Aldinga are continuing, with the construction of a second roundabout at the intersection of Quinliven, How and Bowering Hill roads.
Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Corey Wingard, said the government will deliver ancillary upgrades near the school creating approximately 45 full time equivalent jobs during the works.
“We are already seeing great progress being made on the construction of the new Aldinga Payinthi College in Aldinga, and we will be delivering the road infrastructure upgrades that are necessary to support the school and its students,” Minister Wingard said.
“These upgrades will improve safety for all road users and encourage active travel to and from the schools.
“The new school is being built to accommodate up to 1675 students, so by delivering these much-needed upgrades we are investing in road safety for the hundreds of students and their families.”
Education Minister John Gardner said the road improvements would have a positive benefit for the local community as the new schools open in Term 1, 2022.
“The new birth to 12 school at Aldinga will be welcome additions to this rapidly growing area, and the local community is eagerly anticipating the opening in Term 1, 2022,” said Minister Gardner.
“Families will equally welcome these critical safety upgrades that will greatly support managing the increased traffic flow in the area and help keep students safe.”
This will include Shared Use Paths and upgraded pedestrian facilities, including the construction of three dedicated pedestrian refuges as part of the new roundabout at Quinliven, How and Bowering Hill roads in Aldinga, and relocation of the existing koala crossing, to approximately 80 metres further east on Quinliven Road.
Roofing is now complete on all buildings at the school and works throughout the educational buildings have progressed into the finishing trades with the installation of internal glazing, ceilings, wet area tiling and joinery, as well as the commencement of second fix works.
Externally, works are focused on the extensive hard and soft landscaping, sporting fields and hard courts, as well installation of the external shade structures and walkway network.
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