A number of works are underway around Flinders’ southern campuses as the property team oversees footpath repairs, market garden works and electrical updates; while Darlington roadworks will necessitate closure of a section of South Road this weekend.

Footpath repairs – Bedford Park and Sturt

A suite of footpath refurbishment projects are taking place around Bedford Park, Sturt and Flinders Living to repair damaged and worn out pathways. The works have been scheduled to keep the impacts on staff, students and visitors to an absolute minimum. Where works are being undertaken adjacent to roadways, traffic management teams will be in place.

Please be aware there will be some noise and pedestrian diversions associated with these works. Staff and students are asked to follow all directional signage in place and where possible, avoid these areas while works are underway. The program of works noting the footpath locations is provided below (together with map at left.)

Staff are thanked for their patience during these essential repair works to improve Flinders. If you have any queries, please contact PFD on 8201 2733 or email pfd@flinders.edu.au.

Footpaths	Description	Work Start Dates	Duration (work days)
North Ridge
Site 1	Gravel area adjacent to Ring Road pedestrian crossing (north side)	Monday 2nd December	5 days
Site 2	Nosings to Concrete Steps	Monday 2nd December	1 day
Site 6	Footpaths from Humanities (South side) & North Lecture Theatres 1&2 to Lake Road	Wednesday 4th December	6 days
Flinders Living
Site 7b	32m fence in black 1.2m high	Wednesday 4th December	3 days
South Ridge
Site 13	East/West path between Lake Road and Biology	Friday 6th December	6 days
Site 14	Physical Sciences (East side of North wing)	Friday 6th December	6 days
Site 15	North Side of Union Building	Monday 16th December	5 days
Site 16	Pathways around market garden	Monday 9th December	5 days

Market Garden

As part of Flinders’ sustainability initiatives, work is continuing in our Market Garden near McHughs. Recent plantings are growing and the fruit trees are coming along well. New furniture and planting beds have been added to continue to enhance the garden. The artwork on the container is continuing until the end of the year.

Next week, a new potting shed is being constructed to provide shade and weather protection. There may be some intermittent noise associated with this work.

If you’re interested in getting involved or volunteering, check out the Grow Eat Learn Facebook page.

 

Advance notification – Tonsley power outage

On Sunday 14 December there will be a planned power outage to Tonsley. This will affect:

• The Flinders building – a brief power outage of approximately 15 minutes prior to 9am and a brief outage at approximately 5pm. Outside of this time it’s business as usual.
• Pods – Power outage from approximately 7.30 am to 5.30pm. No access to the Pods during this period. Security guard will be on duty to ensure perimeter security.

This outage will include all businesses in the MAB plus the TAFE and the housing development. Power to the Flinders University building during this period is being provided by two generators that will be in place to the north of the main building.

Please ensure all electrical equipment and computers are shut down before the power outage.

 

Flinders Link – Weekend road closure Main South Road (southbound) surface occurring 6 December to 9 December

With works progressing on the Flinders Link Project, steel girders are required to be installed across Main South Road and the lowered motorway to form the base of the elevated bridge deck.

Between 8pm on Friday 6 December, to 6am on Monday 9 December 2019, the Main South Road (southbound) surface road between Sturt Road and Flinders Drive will be closed.

A detour for Main South Road (southbound) traffic will be in place via Sturt Road and Marion Road. The Southern Expressway will remain operational with southbound traffic required to enter at the Marion Road ramp. Access will still be maintained at the Flinders Drive on ramp for access to the lowered motorway.

Access for emergency services vehicles will be maintained throughout the weekend closure, as well as access across the Flinders Drive Bridge.

20 steel bridge girders, ranging in length between 30 – 50 metres, will form the 10 spans to be installed as part of the project. Each span requires two steel girders to be lifted into place using two cranes which are then placed on top of the piers and abutments to form the base of the bridge deck.

To find out more about the Flinders Link Project and register for future email updates, contact the project team by: Phone: 1300 928 345, Email: dpti.flinderslink@sa.gov.au, Visit: Flinders Link. Check the latest news and publications pages.