TRANSPORT minister Stephan Knoll has given Angle Vale locals some hope a fix to the notorious Curtis and Heaslip Road intersection could be on the way.

The intersection has been the site of numerous serious accidents, including a crash which killed a 22-year-old Virginia man in 2017.

An upgrade to the intersection is stipulated on the Angle Vale Growth Area infrastructure deed, which sees housing developers make payments to the State Government as the local population grows.

At Playford Council’s February meeting, elected members voted to ask chief executive officer Sam Green to write to Mr Knoll, seeking an update on prospective funding for a roundabout at the intersection.

In his response, the transport minister said while designs and costings for the upgrade were yet to be determined, funding could be released in the 2020/21 financial year.

“I appreciate the council’s desire to bring forward the delivery of a roundabout at this intersection,” the letter read.

“Council would be pleased to note that as part of the preparation and periodic review of the intended schedule of works across the growth areas as development unfolds, as required by the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI) under the deed, that DPTI is now of the view that the location is a higher priority than the original deed indicated.

“At this time, the project has been identified in the schedule for potentially as early as 2020/21. DPTI is therefore progressing design work for this project in consultation with council officers.”

Mr Knoll added DPTI was unable to commit to a timeframe for the roundabout’s completion.

“All projects funded by the developers are however subject to the availability of funding and there is the need to complete design work before understanding the cost implications,” he wrote.

“While I am therefore not in a position at this time to commit to a delivery timeline, I look forward to the advice from DPTI regarding the priority for this project once the appropriate information is available.”

Community campaigners, including Playford councillor Clint Marsh have been calling for a roundabout to be installed at the site to slow vehicles approaching the intersection.

Mr Marsh welcomed Mr Knoll’s letter and said he looked forward to the release of the next State Budget.

“I appreciate it and thank the minister for being upfront with a lot more precise dates,” he said.

“I’m definitely looking forward to the release of the State Budget to see if it’s going to be included. It’s going to be a welcomed message for the community and the City of Playford.