❓ A WA parliamentary question addresses the potential replacement of the Mandurah traffic bridge, focusing on funding contributions, bridge design options, traffic data, and public consultation. The Minister's response indicates the City of Mandurah is primarily responsible for the project.
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MANDURAH TRAFFIC BRIDGE
(1) Has the government been approached by the City of Mandurah to make a contribution to a complementary or replacement bridge for the old Mandurah traffic bridge? (2) If yes to (1), what percentage of costs is proposed to be contributed by the local, state and federal governments? (3) Has a preferred model been determined for a two-lane, three-lane or four-lane bridge; and what is the projected costing for each of these options? (4) Will the minister table any traffic count statistics that have been submitted in support of the models under consideration? (5) Can the government give an assurance that the public will be consulted prior to the adoption of a preferred model? Hon SIMON O’BRIEN
(1) Has the government been approached by the City of Mandurah to make a contribution to a complementary or replacement bridge for the old Mandurah traffic bridge? (2) If yes to (1), what percentage of costs is proposed to be contributed by the local, state and federal governments? (3) Has a preferred model been determined for a two-lane, three-lane or four-lane bridge; and what is the projected costing for each of these options? (4) Will the minister table any traffic count statistics that have been submitted in support of the models under consideration? (5) Can the government give an assurance that the public will be consulted prior to the adoption of a preferred model? Hon SIMON O’BRIEN
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) The road and bridge structure is the responsibility of the City of Mandurah. (3) The Mandurah City Council is responsible for assessment and costing of options. It is understood that Mandurah City Council has not completed a study or assessment. Main Roads WA has offered its assistance in the assessment process. (4) Council has not formally submitted a proposal to Main Roads. (5) The assessment and consultation process is the responsibility of Mandurah City Council. However, public consultation would normally form part of its processes.
(2) If yes to (1), what percentage of costs is proposed to be contributed by the local, state and federal governments? (3) Has a preferred model been determined for a two-lane, three-lane or four-lane bridge; and what is the projected costing for each of these options? (4) Will the minister table any traffic count statistics that have been submitted in support of the models under consideration? (5) Can the government give an assurance that the public will be consulted prior to the adoption of a preferred model? Hon SIMON O’BRIEN replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) The road and bridge structure is the responsibility of the City of Mandurah. (3) The Mandurah City Council is responsible for assessment and costing of options. It is understood that Mandurah City Council has not completed a study or assessment. Main Roads WA has offered its assistance in the assessment process. (4) Council has not formally submitted a proposal to Main Roads. (5) The assessment and consultation process is the responsibility of Mandurah City Council. However, public consultation would normally form part of its processes.
(3) Has a preferred model been determined for a two-lane, three-lane or four-lane bridge; and what is the projected costing for each of these options? (4) Will the minister table any traffic count statistics that have been submitted in support of the models under consideration? (5) Can the government give an assurance that the public will be consulted prior to the adoption of a preferred model? Hon SIMON O’BRIEN replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) The road and bridge structure is the responsibility of the City of Mandurah. (3) The Mandurah City Council is responsible for assessment and costing of options. It is understood that Mandurah City Council has not completed a study or assessment. Main Roads WA has offered its assistance in the assessment process. (4) Council has not formally submitted a proposal to Main Roads. (5) The assessment and consultation process is the responsibility of Mandurah City Council. However, public consultation would normally form part of its processes.
(4) Will the minister table any traffic count statistics that have been submitted in support of the models under consideration? (5) Can the government give an assurance that the public will be consulted prior to the adoption of a preferred model? Hon SIMON O’BRIEN replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) The road and bridge structure is the responsibility of the City of Mandurah. (3) The Mandurah City Council is responsible for assessment and costing of options. It is understood that Mandurah City Council has not completed a study or assessment. Main Roads WA has offered its assistance in the assessment process. (4) Council has not formally submitted a proposal to Main Roads. (5) The assessment and consultation process is the responsibility of Mandurah City Council. However, public consultation would normally form part of its processes.
(5) Can the government give an assurance that the public will be consulted prior to the adoption of a preferred model? Hon SIMON O’BRIEN replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) The road and bridge structure is the responsibility of the City of Mandurah. (3) The Mandurah City Council is responsible for assessment and costing of options. It is understood that Mandurah City Council has not completed a study or assessment. Main Roads WA has offered its assistance in the assessment process. (4) Council has not formally submitted a proposal to Main Roads. (5) The assessment and consultation process is the responsibility of Mandurah City Council. However, public consultation would normally form part of its processes.
Hon SIMON O’BRIEN replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) The road and bridge structure is the responsibility of the City of Mandurah. (3) The Mandurah City Council is responsible for assessment and costing of options. It is understood that Mandurah City Council has not completed a study or assessment. Main Roads WA has offered its assistance in the assessment process. (4) Council has not formally submitted a proposal to Main Roads. (5) The assessment and consultation process is the responsibility of Mandurah City Council. However, public consultation would normally form part of its processes.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) The road and bridge structure is the responsibility of the City of Mandurah. (3) The Mandurah City Council is responsible for assessment and costing of options. It is understood that Mandurah City Council has not completed a study or assessment. Main Roads WA has offered its assistance in the assessment process. (4) Council has not formally submitted a proposal to Main Roads. (5) The assessment and consultation process is the responsibility of Mandurah City Council. However, public consultation would normally form part of its processes.
(1) Yes. (2) The road and bridge structure is the responsibility of the City of Mandurah. (3) The Mandurah City Council is responsible for assessment and costing of options. It is understood that Mandurah City Council has not completed a study or assessment. Main Roads WA has offered its assistance in the assessment process. (4) Council has not formally submitted a proposal to Main Roads. (5) The assessment and consultation process is the responsibility of Mandurah City Council. However, public consultation would normally form part of its processes.
(2) The road and bridge structure is the responsibility of the City of Mandurah. (3) The Mandurah City Council is responsible for assessment and costing of options. It is understood that Mandurah City Council has not completed a study or assessment. Main Roads WA has offered its assistance in the assessment process. (4) Council has not formally submitted a proposal to Main Roads. (5) The assessment and consultation process is the responsibility of Mandurah City Council. However, public consultation would normally form part of its processes.
(3) The Mandurah City Council is responsible for assessment and costing of options. It is understood that Mandurah City Council has not completed a study or assessment. Main Roads WA has offered its assistance in the assessment process. (4) Council has not formally submitted a proposal to Main Roads. (5) The assessment and consultation process is the responsibility of Mandurah City Council. However, public consultation would normally form part of its processes.
(4) Council has not formally submitted a proposal to Main Roads. (5) The assessment and consultation process is the responsibility of Mandurah City Council. However, public consultation would normally form part of its processes.
(5) The assessment and consultation process is the responsibility of Mandurah City Council. However, public consultation would normally form part of its processes.
(2) If yes to (1), what percentage of costs is proposed to be contributed by the local, state and federal governments? (3) Has a preferred model been determined for a two-lane, three-lane or four-lane bridge; and what is the projected costing for each of these options? (4) Will the minister table any traffic count statistics that have been submitted in support of the models under consideration? (5) Can the government give an assurance that the public will be consulted prior to the adoption of a preferred model? Hon SIMON O’BRIEN replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) The road and bridge structure is the responsibility of the City of Mandurah. (3) The Mandurah City Council is responsible for assessment and costing of options. It is understood that Mandurah City Council has not completed a study or assessment. Main Roads WA has offered its assistance in the assessment process. (4) Council has not formally submitted a proposal to Main Roads. (5) The assessment and consultation process is the responsibility of Mandurah City Council. However, public consultation would normally form part of its processes.
(3) Has a preferred model been determined for a two-lane, three-lane or four-lane bridge; and what is the projected costing for each of these options? (4) Will the minister table any traffic count statistics that have been submitted in support of the models under consideration? (5) Can the government give an assurance that the public will be consulted prior to the adoption of a preferred model? Hon SIMON O’BRIEN replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) The road and bridge structure is the responsibility of the City of Mandurah. (3) The Mandurah City Council is responsible for assessment and costing of options. It is understood that Mandurah City Council has not completed a study or assessment. Main Roads WA has offered its assistance in the assessment process. (4) Council has not formally submitted a proposal to Main Roads. (5) The assessment and consultation process is the responsibility of Mandurah City Council. However, public consultation would normally form part of its processes.
(4) Will the minister table any traffic count statistics that have been submitted in support of the models under consideration? (5) Can the government give an assurance that the public will be consulted prior to the adoption of a preferred model? Hon SIMON O’BRIEN replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) The road and bridge structure is the responsibility of the City of Mandurah. (3) The Mandurah City Council is responsible for assessment and costing of options. It is understood that Mandurah City Council has not completed a study or assessment. Main Roads WA has offered its assistance in the assessment process. (4) Council has not formally submitted a proposal to Main Roads. (5) The assessment and consultation process is the responsibility of Mandurah City Council. However, public consultation would normally form part of its processes.
(5) Can the government give an assurance that the public will be consulted prior to the adoption of a preferred model? Hon SIMON O’BRIEN replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) The road and bridge structure is the responsibility of the City of Mandurah. (3) The Mandurah City Council is responsible for assessment and costing of options. It is understood that Mandurah City Council has not completed a study or assessment. Main Roads WA has offered its assistance in the assessment process. (4) Council has not formally submitted a proposal to Main Roads. (5) The assessment and consultation process is the responsibility of Mandurah City Council. However, public consultation would normally form part of its processes.
Hon SIMON O’BRIEN replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) The road and bridge structure is the responsibility of the City of Mandurah. (3) The Mandurah City Council is responsible for assessment and costing of options. It is understood that Mandurah City Council has not completed a study or assessment. Main Roads WA has offered its assistance in the assessment process. (4) Council has not formally submitted a proposal to Main Roads. (5) The assessment and consultation process is the responsibility of Mandurah City Council. However, public consultation would normally form part of its processes.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) The road and bridge structure is the responsibility of the City of Mandurah. (3) The Mandurah City Council is responsible for assessment and costing of options. It is understood that Mandurah City Council has not completed a study or assessment. Main Roads WA has offered its assistance in the assessment process. (4) Council has not formally submitted a proposal to Main Roads. (5) The assessment and consultation process is the responsibility of Mandurah City Council. However, public consultation would normally form part of its processes.
(1) Yes. (2) The road and bridge structure is the responsibility of the City of Mandurah. (3) The Mandurah City Council is responsible for assessment and costing of options. It is understood that Mandurah City Council has not completed a study or assessment. Main Roads WA has offered its assistance in the assessment process. (4) Council has not formally submitted a proposal to Main Roads. (5) The assessment and consultation process is the responsibility of Mandurah City Council. However, public consultation would normally form part of its processes.
(2) The road and bridge structure is the responsibility of the City of Mandurah. (3) The Mandurah City Council is responsible for assessment and costing of options. It is understood that Mandurah City Council has not completed a study or assessment. Main Roads WA has offered its assistance in the assessment process. (4) Council has not formally submitted a proposal to Main Roads. (5) The assessment and consultation process is the responsibility of Mandurah City Council. However, public consultation would normally form part of its processes.
(3) The Mandurah City Council is responsible for assessment and costing of options. It is understood that Mandurah City Council has not completed a study or assessment. Main Roads WA has offered its assistance in the assessment process. (4) Council has not formally submitted a proposal to Main Roads. (5) The assessment and consultation process is the responsibility of Mandurah City Council. However, public consultation would normally form part of its processes.
(4) Council has not formally submitted a proposal to Main Roads. (5) The assessment and consultation process is the responsibility of Mandurah City Council. However, public consultation would normally form part of its processes.
(5) The assessment and consultation process is the responsibility of Mandurah City Council. However, public consultation would normally form part of its processes.
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