CONSTRUCTION to work hasn ’ t changed . They can , therefore , allow the time at weekends to manage the impact of what we do .”
Both Steendyk and Jon Whelan , the Project Director , emphasise the importance of community consultation throughout the duration of works . Responsibility and respect are the values at the core of their interaction with the local residents . “ We have a strong community liaison group that has representation from businesses , local community and the surrounding council that meets to discuss the project on a regular basis ,” Steendyk explains . Ultimately , local people and businesses will be first to feel the positive impacts of the Torrens Road to River Torrens project , with an average of 480 jobs created during each year of the construction phase .
“ This was the first major road infrastructure project that went to tender at that time ,” says Whelan of the construction market at the project ’ s inception . “ This was near-on seen as the saviour for a lot of industries and a lot of people out of work .”
The T2T Alliance has committed to providing employment opportunities for a ‘ target ’ demographic identified by the Government of South Australia — including Aboriginal people , trainees and apprentices , local people with barriers to employment and displaced
Jon Whelan Project Director
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