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Climate Change
Risks
Increases in the number and extent of disruptions from extreme wind, heat, flash
flooding, and intense storms. Much of the rail line is located in low lying areas
adjacent the coast.
Power failures from wind, heat and storms affecting operations (e.g. signalling)
Flooding of train tracks from tidal surge/sea level rise, or heavy rain events.
Increased risk of derailment due to tracks buckling in intense heat, also causing
trains to run slower during these periods.
Adaptation Planning
No activities specific to climate change adaptation.
ARTC has an Environmental Policy that sets out its commitments for managing
potential environmental risks.
Information Sources
ARTC website:
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Annual Planning Report:
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Network Maps
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Annual Report
SA Government Certification of the South Australian Rail Access Regime
Adaptation of Melbourne’s Metropolitan Rail Network in Response to Climate
Change
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options-rail-case-study-20120817-pdf.pdf
Table 11.12: Adelaide Airport
Company
Adelaide Airport Limited
Address
James Schofield Drive,
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Adelaide Airport.
Jobs
5,200 (Airport Precinct)
Exports
No
Building Valuation
$868m (includes Parafield). This is a valuation of all assets.
Insurance Details
Not available
Contact
Not available
Overview
Adelaide Airport plays a significant role in the economic and social development of the
State and region. It is the fourth-largest domestic airport and sixth-largest
international airport in Australia.
It is the aviation gateway to South Australia and processes more than seven million
passengers annually. There has been 81% growth in passenger numbers over the
past 12 years from 4.1 million, and growth is forecast to continue strongly.
The airport plays a key role in linking regions with Adelaide and supports the growth of
mining sector with fly-in-fly out of workers. The airport also serves an important role in
the movement of freight. Between 2005 and 2010, freight volumes (weight) increased
on average by 3.7% per annum.
Retailing activities occur within the airport terminal and in retail precincts at Tapleys Hill
Road and Sir Donald Bradman Road.
Climate Change
Risks
Surface flooding from intense storm events.
Potential sea water incursions.
Disruptions to aircraft movements from increased wind, storm intensity and
frequency.
Greater risk of deploying emergency procedures in relation to aircraft safety and
passenger well being.
