Transcript TOLL ROAD IMPACT - TOYOTA SA Richard Wingfield

TOLL ROAD IMPACT TOYOTA SA
Richard Wingfield
Manager - Communications : Toyota SA
Toyota SA’s View
1)
We are not opposed to the upgrading of the
existing road
2)
We ARE opposed to the tolling of an existing
National road
3)
We are opposed to the proposed siting of the Toll Plaza
Opposed For the Following Reasons:1)
No benefit for any employee of Toyota SA
2)
It will place financial strain on thousands of our
employees
3)
Huge financial burden on our Suppliers who deliver to
our Kanban Just-in-Time system
4)
It will lead to increases in their pricing and will negatively
impact on various stakeholders (including Toyota SA)
5)
Prospecton Road will become the alternate route
Opposed For the Following Reasons:6)
Serious safety risks to pedestrians, namely,
employees of Toyota SA crossing Prospecton road
7)
More traffic along Prospecton road will make the situation
unmanageable
8)
The extension to Kingsway will be chaotic, with peak
hour traffic already heavily congested
9)
Declining value of Business and Residential premises
10)
Less desirable to investors
Opposed For the Following Reasons:11)
Consultation has not commenced with various Taxi
Associations
12)
This will lead to a negative reaction and impact on our
stable production in our Plant
Cost Implications:1)
Body Plant Deliveries
53 daily deliveries - 3 to 7 ton vehicles
2)
Trim Plant Deliveries
6 deliveries per day (horse & trailer)
90 deliveries per day (2 to 4 ton vehicles)
3)
Manufacturing Operations
24 deliveries per day (4 to 8 ton vehicles)
This is local parts only and excludes Facilities
and General Supply deliveries (LP gas etc)
Cost Implications:Imported Parts
30 containers per day (horse & trailer)
Replacement parts twice a day