❓ A WA parliamentary question addresses the installation of flashing amber lights and cattle underpasses near Cowaramup on the Bussell Highway, including costs and responsibility. The Minister's response outlines a trial and policy development by Main Roads WA.
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(1) When will the flashing amber lights near the dangerous cattle crossing either side of Cowaramup on the Bussell Highway be installed? (2) What is the estimated cost of installing these lights? (3) How much of this cost will be met by - (a) Main Roads WA; (b) the dairy farmers themselves? (4) Will the cattle underpasses be provided in these locations, and others, when the Bussell Highway is finally upgraded? (5) If not, why not? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Main Roads is currently preparing an appropriate design for flashing amber lights at cattle crossings with the view to conducting a trial in 2003. This trial will be used to monitor and assess the effectiveness of this type of device. (2) The cost of the device will depend upon the design finally chosen. However, the cost is expected to range from $20 000 to $30 000. (3) The cost of the initial trial and assessment will be met by Main Roads. Main Roads is currently developing a policy outlining the criteria for determining the need for facilities such as cattle crossing warning lights and underpasses. This policy will also address the issue of cost-sharing arrangements. (4) The future provision of facilities for livestock crossing Bussell Highway will be assessed as soon as the policy document has been completed early in the new year. (5) Not applicable.
(2) What is the estimated cost of installing these lights? (3) How much of this cost will be met by - (a) Main Roads WA; (b) the dairy farmers themselves? (4) Will the cattle underpasses be provided in these locations, and others, when the Bussell Highway is finally upgraded? (5) If not, why not? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Main Roads is currently preparing an appropriate design for flashing amber lights at cattle crossings with the view to conducting a trial in 2003. This trial will be used to monitor and assess the effectiveness of this type of device. (2) The cost of the device will depend upon the design finally chosen. However, the cost is expected to range from $20 000 to $30 000. (3) The cost of the initial trial and assessment will be met by Main Roads. Main Roads is currently developing a policy outlining the criteria for determining the need for facilities such as cattle crossing warning lights and underpasses. This policy will also address the issue of cost-sharing arrangements. (4) The future provision of facilities for livestock crossing Bussell Highway will be assessed as soon as the policy document has been completed early in the new year. (5) Not applicable.
(3) How much of this cost will be met by - (a) Main Roads WA; (b) the dairy farmers themselves? (4) Will the cattle underpasses be provided in these locations, and others, when the Bussell Highway is finally upgraded? (5) If not, why not? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Main Roads is currently preparing an appropriate design for flashing amber lights at cattle crossings with the view to conducting a trial in 2003. This trial will be used to monitor and assess the effectiveness of this type of device. (2) The cost of the device will depend upon the design finally chosen. However, the cost is expected to range from $20 000 to $30 000. (3) The cost of the initial trial and assessment will be met by Main Roads. Main Roads is currently developing a policy outlining the criteria for determining the need for facilities such as cattle crossing warning lights and underpasses. This policy will also address the issue of cost-sharing arrangements. (4) The future provision of facilities for livestock crossing Bussell Highway will be assessed as soon as the policy document has been completed early in the new year. (5) Not applicable.
(b) the dairy farmers themselves?
(5) If not, why not? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Main Roads is currently preparing an appropriate design for flashing amber lights at cattle crossings with the view to conducting a trial in 2003. This trial will be used to monitor and assess the effectiveness of this type of device. (2) The cost of the device will depend upon the design finally chosen. However, the cost is expected to range from $20 000 to $30 000. (3) The cost of the initial trial and assessment will be met by Main Roads. Main Roads is currently developing a policy outlining the criteria for determining the need for facilities such as cattle crossing warning lights and underpasses. This policy will also address the issue of cost-sharing arrangements. (4) The future provision of facilities for livestock crossing Bussell Highway will be assessed as soon as the policy document has been completed early in the new year. (5) Not applicable.
Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Main Roads is currently preparing an appropriate design for flashing amber lights at cattle crossings with the view to conducting a trial in 2003. This trial will be used to monitor and assess the effectiveness of this type of device. (2) The cost of the device will depend upon the design finally chosen. However, the cost is expected to range from $20 000 to $30 000. (3) The cost of the initial trial and assessment will be met by Main Roads. Main Roads is currently developing a policy outlining the criteria for determining the need for facilities such as cattle crossing warning lights and underpasses. This policy will also address the issue of cost-sharing arrangements. (4) The future provision of facilities for livestock crossing Bussell Highway will be assessed as soon as the policy document has been completed early in the new year. (5) Not applicable.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Main Roads is currently preparing an appropriate design for flashing amber lights at cattle crossings with the view to conducting a trial in 2003. This trial will be used to monitor and assess the effectiveness of this type of device. (2) The cost of the device will depend upon the design finally chosen. However, the cost is expected to range from $20 000 to $30 000. (3) The cost of the initial trial and assessment will be met by Main Roads. Main Roads is currently developing a policy outlining the criteria for determining the need for facilities such as cattle crossing warning lights and underpasses. This policy will also address the issue of cost-sharing arrangements. (4) The future provision of facilities for livestock crossing Bussell Highway will be assessed as soon as the policy document has been completed early in the new year. (5) Not applicable.
(1) Main Roads is currently preparing an appropriate design for flashing amber lights at cattle crossings with the view to conducting a trial in 2003. This trial will be used to monitor and assess the effectiveness of this type of device. (2) The cost of the device will depend upon the design finally chosen. However, the cost is expected to range from $20 000 to $30 000. (3) The cost of the initial trial and assessment will be met by Main Roads. Main Roads is currently developing a policy outlining the criteria for determining the need for facilities such as cattle crossing warning lights and underpasses. This policy will also address the issue of cost-sharing arrangements. (4) The future provision of facilities for livestock crossing Bussell Highway will be assessed as soon as the policy document has been completed early in the new year. (5) Not applicable.
(2) The cost of the device will depend upon the design finally chosen. However, the cost is expected to range from $20 000 to $30 000. (3) The cost of the initial trial and assessment will be met by Main Roads. Main Roads is currently developing a policy outlining the criteria for determining the need for facilities such as cattle crossing warning lights and underpasses. This policy will also address the issue of cost-sharing arrangements. (4) The future provision of facilities for livestock crossing Bussell Highway will be assessed as soon as the policy document has been completed early in the new year. (5) Not applicable.
(3) The cost of the initial trial and assessment will be met by Main Roads. Main Roads is currently developing a policy outlining the criteria for determining the need for facilities such as cattle crossing warning lights and underpasses. This policy will also address the issue of cost-sharing arrangements. (4) The future provision of facilities for livestock crossing Bussell Highway will be assessed as soon as the policy document has been completed early in the new year. (5) Not applicable.
(4) The future provision of facilities for livestock crossing Bussell Highway will be assessed as soon as the policy document has been completed early in the new year. (5) Not applicable.
(5) Not applicable.
(2) What is the estimated cost of installing these lights? (3) How much of this cost will be met by - (a) Main Roads WA; (b) the dairy farmers themselves? (4) Will the cattle underpasses be provided in these locations, and others, when the Bussell Highway is finally upgraded? (5) If not, why not? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Main Roads is currently preparing an appropriate design for flashing amber lights at cattle crossings with the view to conducting a trial in 2003. This trial will be used to monitor and assess the effectiveness of this type of device. (2) The cost of the device will depend upon the design finally chosen. However, the cost is expected to range from $20 000 to $30 000. (3) The cost of the initial trial and assessment will be met by Main Roads. Main Roads is currently developing a policy outlining the criteria for determining the need for facilities such as cattle crossing warning lights and underpasses. This policy will also address the issue of cost-sharing arrangements. (4) The future provision of facilities for livestock crossing Bussell Highway will be assessed as soon as the policy document has been completed early in the new year. (5) Not applicable.
(3) How much of this cost will be met by - (a) Main Roads WA; (b) the dairy farmers themselves? (4) Will the cattle underpasses be provided in these locations, and others, when the Bussell Highway is finally upgraded? (5) If not, why not? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Main Roads is currently preparing an appropriate design for flashing amber lights at cattle crossings with the view to conducting a trial in 2003. This trial will be used to monitor and assess the effectiveness of this type of device. (2) The cost of the device will depend upon the design finally chosen. However, the cost is expected to range from $20 000 to $30 000. (3) The cost of the initial trial and assessment will be met by Main Roads. Main Roads is currently developing a policy outlining the criteria for determining the need for facilities such as cattle crossing warning lights and underpasses. This policy will also address the issue of cost-sharing arrangements. (4) The future provision of facilities for livestock crossing Bussell Highway will be assessed as soon as the policy document has been completed early in the new year. (5) Not applicable.
(b) the dairy farmers themselves?
(5) If not, why not? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Main Roads is currently preparing an appropriate design for flashing amber lights at cattle crossings with the view to conducting a trial in 2003. This trial will be used to monitor and assess the effectiveness of this type of device. (2) The cost of the device will depend upon the design finally chosen. However, the cost is expected to range from $20 000 to $30 000. (3) The cost of the initial trial and assessment will be met by Main Roads. Main Roads is currently developing a policy outlining the criteria for determining the need for facilities such as cattle crossing warning lights and underpasses. This policy will also address the issue of cost-sharing arrangements. (4) The future provision of facilities for livestock crossing Bussell Highway will be assessed as soon as the policy document has been completed early in the new year. (5) Not applicable.
Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Main Roads is currently preparing an appropriate design for flashing amber lights at cattle crossings with the view to conducting a trial in 2003. This trial will be used to monitor and assess the effectiveness of this type of device. (2) The cost of the device will depend upon the design finally chosen. However, the cost is expected to range from $20 000 to $30 000. (3) The cost of the initial trial and assessment will be met by Main Roads. Main Roads is currently developing a policy outlining the criteria for determining the need for facilities such as cattle crossing warning lights and underpasses. This policy will also address the issue of cost-sharing arrangements. (4) The future provision of facilities for livestock crossing Bussell Highway will be assessed as soon as the policy document has been completed early in the new year. (5) Not applicable.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Main Roads is currently preparing an appropriate design for flashing amber lights at cattle crossings with the view to conducting a trial in 2003. This trial will be used to monitor and assess the effectiveness of this type of device. (2) The cost of the device will depend upon the design finally chosen. However, the cost is expected to range from $20 000 to $30 000. (3) The cost of the initial trial and assessment will be met by Main Roads. Main Roads is currently developing a policy outlining the criteria for determining the need for facilities such as cattle crossing warning lights and underpasses. This policy will also address the issue of cost-sharing arrangements. (4) The future provision of facilities for livestock crossing Bussell Highway will be assessed as soon as the policy document has been completed early in the new year. (5) Not applicable.
(1) Main Roads is currently preparing an appropriate design for flashing amber lights at cattle crossings with the view to conducting a trial in 2003. This trial will be used to monitor and assess the effectiveness of this type of device. (2) The cost of the device will depend upon the design finally chosen. However, the cost is expected to range from $20 000 to $30 000. (3) The cost of the initial trial and assessment will be met by Main Roads. Main Roads is currently developing a policy outlining the criteria for determining the need for facilities such as cattle crossing warning lights and underpasses. This policy will also address the issue of cost-sharing arrangements. (4) The future provision of facilities for livestock crossing Bussell Highway will be assessed as soon as the policy document has been completed early in the new year. (5) Not applicable.
(2) The cost of the device will depend upon the design finally chosen. However, the cost is expected to range from $20 000 to $30 000. (3) The cost of the initial trial and assessment will be met by Main Roads. Main Roads is currently developing a policy outlining the criteria for determining the need for facilities such as cattle crossing warning lights and underpasses. This policy will also address the issue of cost-sharing arrangements. (4) The future provision of facilities for livestock crossing Bussell Highway will be assessed as soon as the policy document has been completed early in the new year. (5) Not applicable.
(3) The cost of the initial trial and assessment will be met by Main Roads. Main Roads is currently developing a policy outlining the criteria for determining the need for facilities such as cattle crossing warning lights and underpasses. This policy will also address the issue of cost-sharing arrangements. (4) The future provision of facilities for livestock crossing Bussell Highway will be assessed as soon as the policy document has been completed early in the new year. (5) Not applicable.
(4) The future provision of facilities for livestock crossing Bussell Highway will be assessed as soon as the policy document has been completed early in the new year. (5) Not applicable.
(5) Not applicable.
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