The parliamentary question regarding Metronet project timelines receives a non-committal answer that deflects by highlighting the Opposition's past criticisms and questioning their project priorities. The direct question about timeline changes is ultimately answered with 'N/A'.

AnsweredQoN 39Legislative Assembly
Asked
24 June 2021
Portfolio
Transport

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I refer to Metronet, and I ask: (a) Have any changes been made to the timelines for completion of Metronet station projects since 13 March 2021: (i) If yes, please detail?

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Answered
4 August 2021
Responded by
Minister for Transport
Response time
2 days
It is noted that the Opposition has resisted METRONET for several years. The Leader of the Opposition Mia Davies has labelled METRONET as “not the need-to-have projects” and a “vanity project” that should be pushed back. The Member must clarify which METRONET projects the Opposition wants to cancel.
The Member will know the McGowan Labor Government currently has 9 METRONET projects underway and 1 project completed.
(a)    Given the record investment by the State Government in rail and road infrastructure, the forecast completion of METRONET projects is constantly reviewed, taking into account the availability of resources.
(i)    N/A.

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