The Opposition introduced a motion condemning the Government for not supporting the extension of the Noarlunga Line to Seaford. The Government amended the motion to simply acknowledge the Government’s report on extending a passenger line to Seaford. While the report found the extension technically feasible, it did not justify the expenditure at this time. The current cost is estimated to be $175 million, with a single track viaduct and bridge over the Onkaparinga Valley, and $215 million if the viaduct and bridge accommodate a double track. Additional rail cars would be needed at a cost of about $50 million. It was a bit rich of the Minister for the Southern Suburbs, John Hill, to claim that there needs to be more population before such a definite commitment can be made. A commitment by the Government to extending the rail line to Seaford Rise would be a tremendous spur to population growth in the south.