Further developments on the upgrade to the Silkes Road and Gorge Road intersection!

As part of the Marshall Government’s Keeping Metro Traffic Moving initiative, motorists will now be able to turn left at 19 red light traffic signals across South Australia.

Many local construction jobs will be supported over the next 18 months, as Norwood Morialta High School undergoes a $52 million upgrade, part of the Marshall Liberal Government’s $1.3 billion education capital works program which will further boost SA’s COVID-19 economic recovery.

The Marshall Government has granted development approval for the Paradise Interchange Park ‘n’ Ride which will include a total of 818 car parks, including nine Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA) compliant car parks.

Four new and conveniently located metropolitan Community Chemical and Paint Drop-off Centres are now open for the public to dispose of unwanted household chemicals and paints free of charge.

I have good news about the type of developments that will be allowed in the Campbelltown area, from now on. To date this has been one of the most contentious issues in the community and the electorate has been incredibly vocal in seeking a change to the current Development Plan. I made a commitment to the people of Hartley, at the last election, to advocate for improved development guidelines for the area. It was clear that the balance on development under the previous Government was not quite right.

We are one step closer to seeing another commitment I made to the people of Hartley at the last State Election come to fruition. The Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI) are improving the safety of motorists and pedestrians with the installation of traffic lights at the intersection of Newton Road and Graves Street.

I recently had the pleasure to visit Norwood Morialta High School with the Premier and the Minister for Education to announce the new Space Industry Work-Experience Program. This initiative will give South Australian secondary school students direct access to the state’s burgeoning space sector, with a new pilot work experience program.   

On 28 March 2019 we held another community forum on the topic of ‘Remaining active in your senior years’. There was a terrific turnout to hear Associate Professor Gaynor Parfitt, an Associate Professor in Exercise and Sport Psychology from the University of South Australia, speak on the topic of remaining active in our senior years.

Our first year in Government has been a busy year. We have worked hard to deliver on creating more jobs, lowering costs for families and businesses, as well as bettering government services for our community.

Improving South Australia’s environmental footprint and decreasing electricity prices is one of the central focuses of the State Government. The Home Battery Scheme introduced by the State Government has made it possible for South Australian households to access $100 million in subsidies and $100 million in loans to pay for home battery system installations.

On Tuesday the 9^th of October 2018 I hosted the Hartley Soup Night, a Domestic Violence awareness event, held at the Hectorville Sports and Community Club in Magill.

Member for Hartley, Vincent Tarzia, is calling on the State Government to help upgrade the female facilities at the Hectorville Sports and Community Club.

State Member for Hartley Vincent Tarzia has issued a word of caution to the State Government as pressure mounts on one local troublesome intersection.

PARADISE INTERCHANGE - Motion in House of Assembly, Parliament on 6 July 2017

We will keep lobbying for the community for more parking at Paradise Interchange. To sign our petition, visit www.parkingforparadise.com.au

Renewed talks between Transport Minister and Campbelltown City Cuncil Mayor show the issue cannot continue to be ignored by the State Labor Government. Extract from the East Torrens Messenger, Wednesday, January 18, 2017

I hold in my hand a petition signed by no fewer than 100 members of my local community concerning parking at Paradise Interchange. As we know, many locals have demanded improved parking facilities at Paradise Interchange for some time.

MORE side streets around Paradise bus interchange are becoming congested with cars as O-Bahn commuters battle for space, increasing pressure on the State Government to find a permanent solution.

EXCLUSIVE SURVEY: More than half of O-Bahn commuters do not believe spending $160 million to extend the busway into the city is good value and would prefer money be spent increasing parking at interchanges.

Commuters have been left disappointed in recent years following a broken promise by the Labor Government to upgrade the Paradise Interchange car park to accommodate the large volume of passengers and vehicles using the service

The $160 million O-Bahn upgrade will put more pressure on parking art an already overcrowded Paradise Interchange, residents and community leaders say.

One of South Australia’s most iconic local manufacturing businesses, Hills Ltd has ended its partnership with the Weatherill Labor Government – and the Government apparently has no idea.

RESIDENTS living near Paradise Interchange have asked for permission to park outside their homes for longer than two hours, unaware Campbelltown Council has issued such permits for more than a decade.

SPRINGBANK and Goodwood roads will receive major upgrades in this year’s State Budget, but the most sought-after item by eastern suburbs residents — a Paradise Interchange Park ‘n’ Ride — has been overlooked.

The end of the school year is often a great time to reflect and acknowledge the wonderful achievements of students over the past year. In December 2014 I had the privilege of presenting the Hartley Medal to six outstanding students in our community.

In January this year, the Federal Government approved a number of grants to improve our local war memorials. This is an excellent result for the families in Hartley whose relatives have fought in conflicts across the globe as we lead into the Centenary of ANZAC.

The Emergency Services Levy and Labor’s Concession Cut

Thank you to the over 1000 households who have returned our Emergency Services Levy (ESL) survey, sending a clear message to the State Labor Government that together our community will not stand to be ripped off.

Orazio Fantasia first handled a football when he was 6 years old at Magill Primary. In 2014, Orazio made his AFL debut for Essendon. His meteoric rise is an inspiration to all keen young sportsmen.

As reported by The Messenger in August 2014, ‘Woolworths has scrapped its plan for a big new Masters Home Improvement store at Glynde.’ In February 2013, when I was the Liberal Candidate for Hartley, I made a personal representation to the Development Assessment Panel of the City of Norwood Payneham and St Peters, on behalf of local residents.

As the State Member of Parliament for Hartley, I am committed to ensuring that the residents of Lochiel Park have access to the sustainable energy facilities that they have been promised for far too long now.