SA govt backs its spending program THE South Australian government denies its massive infrastructure program is creating a false economy. It is involved in a string of major infrastructure projects, including the redevelopment of Adelaide Oval, public transport improvements and the construction of a new central hospital. But critics say the government spending is hiding the state's general economic weakness, especially in the private construction sector. Infrastructure Minister Tom Koutsantonis said at a time of international economic downturn it was important the government stepped in. "The Liberals look at iconic projects such as Adelaide Oval and see a false economy," he said. I look at them and see success stories for local businesses. The minister said without such government investment, manufacturing capability would also be lost in SA. "What we've doing is giving real people, real jobs," he said. We're not going to shrink into the future, we're going to grow into the future.