❓ Hon Robin Chapple questions the legality and safety of an un-gazetted road on Mining Lease 26/261, seeking its closure and clarification on liability for accidents. The Minister refers the member to a previous answer.
AnsweredQoN 2509Legislative Council
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I refer to the gravel road illegally constructed on Mining Lease 26/261 (owned by Barrick Gold and Newmont Mining operated by Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines Pty Ltd) as an extension to Sutherland Street, crossing old Kanowna Road and intersecting with Yarri Road near the Ninga Mia Aboriginal Community -
(1) Will the Minister/Department direct that this road be closed immediately given that it is not a legally gazetted road, has no signage for speed or traffic control, intersects with legally gazetted roads, and is a safety concern and dust hazard for nearby residents and persons travelling on the road?
(2) If no to (1), why not?
(3) Is the Government responsible for any accidents which may occur on this road?
(4) If no to (3), why?
(5) If yes to (3), why?
(6) Can the Minister explain why the Department has tolerated an illegally constructed road to pass through a Mining Lease and to intersect with legally gazetted roads without any traffic signage whatsoever?
(7) If no to (6), why not?
(8) Is KCGM, Barrick or Newmont responsible for any accidents which may occur on this illegally constructed road located on their Mining Lease 26/261?
(9) If no to (8), why not and who is then responsible?
(1) Will the Minister/Department direct that this road be closed immediately given that it is not a legally gazetted road, has no signage for speed or traffic control, intersects with legally gazetted roads, and is a safety concern and dust hazard for nearby residents and persons travelling on the road?
(2) If no to (1), why not?
(3) Is the Government responsible for any accidents which may occur on this road?
(4) If no to (3), why?
(5) If yes to (3), why?
(6) Can the Minister explain why the Department has tolerated an illegally constructed road to pass through a Mining Lease and to intersect with legally gazetted roads without any traffic signage whatsoever?
(7) If no to (6), why not?
(8) Is KCGM, Barrick or Newmont responsible for any accidents which may occur on this illegally constructed road located on their Mining Lease 26/261?
(9) If no to (8), why not and who is then responsible?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
16 November 2004
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for State Development
Response time
27 days
I refer the Hon member to the answer to Question on Notice 2499.
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