❓ Hon Ken Travers asks about the Minister's support for a planning study into land corridors for a York bypass and traffic volume studies. The Minister confirms support for traffic studies and indicates ongoing discussions regarding a bypass.
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(1) Does the Minister support a planning study being conducted into possible land corridors for a future York bypass?
(2) Does the Minister support a study into current and projected traffic volumes in the town of York?
(3) If yes to (1) and (2), -
(a) when will the study commence;
(b) how much will it cost; and
(c) what will be the terms of reference?
(4) If no to (1) and (2), why not?
(2) Does the Minister support a study into current and projected traffic volumes in the town of York?
(3) If yes to (1) and (2), -
(a) when will the study commence;
(b) how much will it cost; and
(c) what will be the terms of reference?
(4) If no to (1) and (2), why not?
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Answered
25 May 2010
Responded by
Minister for Child Protection representing the Minister for Planning
Response time
33 days
(1) Consultants Worley Parsons were engaged by the former Department for Planning and Infrastructure to undertake the York Freight and Traffic Study in 2007. Local and State Government agencies have recently commenced discussions to reassess the need for further work on a new river crossing and potential road bypass around York. The outcome of these discussions will enable the Shire of York to amend their Local Planning Strategy accordingly.
(2) Yes.
(3) (a-c) These matters are subject to ongoing negotiation between relevant government agencies and the Shire of York.
(4) Not applicable.
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(2) Yes.
(3) (a-c) These matters are subject to ongoing negotiation between relevant government agencies and the Shire of York.
(4) Not applicable.
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