Department for Infrastructure and Transport
{{short description|South Australian government department}}
{{About|the South Australian government department|the former federal government department|Department of Infrastructure and Transport}}
{{Use Australian English|date=May 2017}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2024}}
{{Infobox government agency
| name = Department for Infrastructure and Transport
| type = department
| logo =
| formed = 7 August 2020
| preceding1 = Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure
| preceding2 = Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure
| preceding3 = Department of Transport and Urban Planning
| preceding4 = Department for Transport, Urban Planning and the Arts
| jurisdiction = Government of South Australia
| headquarters = 83 Pirie Street, Adelaide
| budget = A$2.05 billion (2023–2024){{cite web |last1=Department for Infrastructure and Transport |title=Annual Report 2023–2024 |url=https://www.dit.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/1412317/DIT-Annual-Report-2023-2024.pdf |website=Department for Infrastructure and Transport |publisher=Government of South Australia |access-date=3 March 2025}}
| minister1_name = The Hon. Tom Koutsantonis {{post-nominals|country=AUS|MP}}
| minister1_pfo = Minister for Infrastructure and Transport
| minister2_name = The Hon. Stephen Mullighan {{post-nominals|country=AUS|MP}}
| minister2_pfo = Minister for Police
| minister3_name =
| minister3_pfo =
| chief1_name = Jon Whelan
| chief1_position = Chief Executive
| child1_agency =
| website = {{URL|https://www.dit.sa.gov.au/}}
}}
The Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT) is a department of the Government of South Australia.
It is responsible for maintaining, expanding and operating the statewide road network. In addition to road transport, the department is also responsible for strategic planning and delivery of social and civil infrastructure, marine projects and public transport.
The department also manages policy initiatives and community information for safe road use and travel behaviour. It does this by overseeing regulatory, road safety and policy responsibilities.{{cite web |date= |title=About us – South Australia |url=https://www.dit.sa.gov.au/about_us |access-date=20 March 2025 |publisher=Department for Infrastructure and Transport}}
Ministers
As at February 2025, the ministers responsible[https://www.premier.sa.gov.au/the-team The Team] Government of South Australia. Retrieved 20 March 2025. for its operations are:
| class="wikitable"
|Minister |Party |Portfolio |
| Tom Koutsantonis[https://www.premier.sa.gov.au/the-team/tom-koutsantonis-mp The Hon. Tom Koutsantonis MP] Government of South Australia. Retrieved 20 March 2025.
|Labor |Minister for Infrastructure and Transport |
| Stephen Mullighan[https://www.premier.sa.gov.au/the-team/stephen-mullighan-mp The Hon. Stephen Mullighan MP] Government of South Australia. Retrieved 20 March 2025.
|Labor |Minister for Police |
Key responsibilities
= Public transport services =
The department manages bus, train and tram services in South Australia. This includes the route design, timetabling and branding of these services. The public transport services are branded as Adelaide Metro, which provides a trip planner and transport service information on its website.[https://www.adelaidemetro.com.au Adelaide Metro] Department for Infrastructure and Transport. Retrieved 20 March 2025.
= Registration and licensing services =
The department manages South Australian registration and licensing transactions for motor vehicles and recreational boating. These services are branded as Service SA.[https://www.service.sa.gov.au/ Service SA] Department for Infrastructure and Transport. Retrieved 20 March 2025.
= Major infrastructure projects =
The department delivers infrastructure projects and transport improvements for South Australia.
{{as of|2025}} some key infrastructure projects{{Cite web |title=Forward Work Plan |url=https://dit.sa.gov.au/about-us/strategies-plans/forward-work-plan |access-date=20 March 2025 |publisher=Department for Infrastructure and Transport |language=en}} include:
- North-South Corridor (River Torrens to Darlington – T2D)[https://www.dit.sa.gov.au/infrastructure/projects/t2d-project River Torrens to Darlington] Department for Infrastructure and Transport. Retrieved 20 March 2025.
- Fleurieu Connections (Main South Road and Victor Harbor Road duplication)[https://www.dit.sa.gov.au/infrastructure/road_projects/fleurieu_connections Fleurieu Connections] Department for Infrastructure and Transport. Retrieved 20 March 2025.
- Northern Water (Spencer Gulf seawater desalination plant)[https://www.northernwater.sa.gov.au/ Northern Water] Department for Infrastructure and Transport. Retrieved 20 March 2025.
- Southern Expressway (Majors Road Interchange)[https://www.dit.sa.gov.au/infrastructure/road_projects/majors_road_interchange Majors Road] Department for Infrastructure and Transport. Retrieved 20 March 2025.
- Freight Highway Upgrade Program
- Tram Grade Separation Projects[https://www.dit.sa.gov.au/infrastructure/public_transport_projects/tram_grade_separation_projects Tram Grade Separation Projects] Department for Infrastructure and Transport. Retrieved 20 March 2025.
References
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External links
- {{official website|https://www.dit.sa.gov.au/}}
- [http://www.adelaidemetro.com.au/ Adelaide Metro]
- [https://www.service.sa.gov.au/ Service SA]
- [https://www.sa.gov.au/ SA.GOV.AU]
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