January 20, 2025Real world STEM lessons for Southern Vales Christian College
In an exciting educational twist, students from Southern Vales Christian College in Aldinga Beach saw their saw their science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) learning come alive beyond the classroom walls recently.
December 16, 2024Roadworks staff have Christmas magic all wrapped up
It was a sleigh-load of Christmas cheer as contractors from two major projects across South Australia joined together with festive spirit to bring joy to children in out-of-home care across South Australia.
December 3, 2024Keeping the wheels turning
Move over, Burma the Elephant! Our Fleurieu Connections Alliance team is keeping South Australia moving – and building a better road network while we’re at it!
November 20, 2024Building Success: how determination drives a young career in civil construction
At just 20 years old, Dylan Redburgh has completed his apprenticeship and is excelling in civil construction, having worked on two significant projects with CPB Contractors.
October 25, 2024Local Businesses Power Main South Road Duplication Project
A total of 65 businesses have been awarded tenders to provide materials and services for the Main South Road duplication project, from Aldinga to Sellicks Beach.
October 23, 2024Something for everyone at Trucks on Tour
There were attractions for young and old alike when the Fleurieu Connections Alliance parked up at this month's Trucks on Tour event in Morphett Vale.
October 23, 2024Fleurieu Connections Alliance stops traffic for a trip to the wild west
The Fleurieu Connections Alliance stopped traffic—literally— to help Yankalilla Youth Theatre bring their feature film to life in the heart of Normanville recently.
October 14, 2024Major milestones for Main South Road Duplication Project
Significant progress has been made as the Fleurieu Connections Alliance continues to deliver Stage Two of the Main South Road duplication between Aldinga and Sellicks Beach. Read about recent milestones for the new interchange at Aldinga Beach Road and Aldinga Road.
October 8, 2024A catalyst for critical conversations
Higher levels of mental health literacy are having positive impacts for the Fleurieu Connections Alliance workforce.
October 3, 2024Flying the flag for our MATES
The Fleurieu Connections Alliance raised more than $3,500 for suicide prevention in the construction industry at a special event in September.
September 2, 2024A place to pause, rest and learn
A place to relax and contemplate First Nations culture has been completed on the Shared Use Path at Pedler Creek.
August 30, 2024FCA support a vital connection for local scout group
The proceeds from bottle and can donations from the Fleurieu Connections Alliance is helping a local scout group with much-needed items and its first reliable internet connection.
August 12, 2024First permanent asphalt placed on new roadway
The first permanent asphalt has been placed on the roadway that will be part of the new Aldinga interchange on Main South Road, Aldinga Beach.
August 1, 2024Support for the Hutt Street Centre
The Fleurieu Connections Alliance proudly supported their southern Adelaide community and the Hutt Street Centre recently.
July 16, 2024New cycling and walking path opens
The new Shared Use Path (SUP) on the recently duplicated sections of Main South Road and Victor Harbor Road opened to the public in late June, providing a new amenity for the walking and cycling communities.
July 12, 2024Monthly pop-up information sessions
The FC Alliance’s community engagement team are at Aldinga Central Shopping Centre every month with a pop-up information stand.
May 29, 2024Landscaping almost complete on Fleurieu projects
Final planting and landscaping is now underway for both Victor Harbor Road and Main South Road duplication projects. Read more about the program.
May 29, 2024Old Pedler Creek bridge dismantled to make way for a new era of transport
The two-lane Pedler Creek bridge on Main South Road at Seaford Heights was dismantled piece by piece this year. In its place is the brand new four-lane Pedler Creek bridge. Read more about the demolition process.
May 29, 2024The bridges of Pedler Creek
Brian Martin has seen many changes in transport--and bridges--in almost 70 years living in his home on the Fleurieu Peninsula. The local, now in his late 80s, has watched the new four-lane bridge over Pedler Creek on Main South Road at Seaford Heights being gradually constructed over the past year. Read his story.
March 14, 2024Share the road with our trucks
With major roadworks taking place in the Fleurieu Peninsula, there’s an increase in activity in the area, including more trucks on the roads. Find out more about how to safely share the road with our trucks.
March 1, 2024Speed limits on Main South Road
When a new road opens, speed limits are reduced for a period of time. Read more about why this occurs.
December 4, 2023Breakthrough for Agricultural Machinery Underpass
The new Agricultural Machinery Underpass, which will run under Main South Road in Aldinga, has had a major breakthrough.
November 8, 2023Marketing workshop held for Fleurieu businesses
Businesses in the Main South Road and Victor Harbor Road project footprint were recently invited to a strategic marketing workshop hosted by the Fleurieu Connections Alliance. The workshop aimed to help southern businesses prepare for the potential increase in visitors to the area when the Victor Harbor Road duplication and Main South Road Stage 1 duplication open.
November 1, 2023Funding boost for local men's shed
A southern men’s shed will be able to expand and enhance its essential service to the community thanks to the support of workers on the Fleurieu Connections Alliance.
December 17, 2024Bridging the future: Aldinga’s smooth new connections
Exciting progress is underway on the Fleurieu Peninsula, as safer, smoother journeys start to take shape with the new bridge, part of the new Aldinga interchange, on track to open in early 2025.
June 9, 2024Meet our FCA workforce
We spoke to Indigenous father and son David Christian and Jakob Christian-Velt in the lead-up to the recent Reconciliation Week. David and Jakob both work on the road construction team for the FC Alliance.
May 31, 2024A place to rest and reflect on Kaurna culture
The first rest node on the Shared Use Path on the Main South Road Duplication project (Stage 1) has been constructed in recent weeks.
The rest node provides a place for cyclists and walkers to stop and rest during their journeys and contemplate the Aboriginal—specifically Kaurna—history of the area.
May 28, 2024Kaurna artwork installed on Coast to Vines underpass
Kaurna artwork highlighting the rich history of fishing by First Nations people has been installed on the Coast to Vines underpass. The underpass travels under Main South Road and is part of the Coast to Vines Rail Trail.
December 1, 2023First Kaurna artwork created for Main South Road Duplication
The stories and cultural knowledge of the original inhabitants of the Fleurieu Peninsula—including a rich history of fishing—will soon come to life along the Main South Road Duplication project.
November 16, 2023Tatachilla Overpass opens to traffic
The new Tatachilla Overpass on Main South Road is now open to traffic. Traffic can travel a single lane in each direction over the overpass, which is located at the intersection of Tatachilla and Maslin Beach Roads. The remainder of the new traffic structure, including an east/west signalised intersection underneath, will open in late 2023.
November 1, 2023New bridge opens on Main South Road
The new four-lane Pedler Creek Bridge on Main South Road opened to traffic in October, replacing the old two-lane bridge. Two lanes on the eastern side of the bridge are now open while works on the western side are completed. The former bridge, built in the 1960s, will now be dismantled. Read article below.