Question regarding a proposed high-frequency transit corridor near Como Secondary College and Collier Primary School, and the Department of Education's view on potential safety impacts.

AnsweredQoN 4598Legislative Council
Asked
1 September 2011
Portfolio
Education

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(1) Is the Minister aware of the proposal to establish a high capacity/high frequency urban transit corridor through Henley Street, Manning/Como and Jackson Road, Karawara?
(2) Has the Como Secondary College been advised of the proposal to establish a high capacity/high frequency urban transit corridor near its south and southeast boundaries?
(3) Has the Department for Education been consulted about this proposal?
(4) If yes to (3), what is the Department’s view of the proposal?
(5) Has the Department considered whether the safety of children at the Como Secondary College or Collier Primary School would be affected if the proposed new transit route is established?

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Answered
29 September 2011
Responded by
Minister for Energy representing the Minister for Education
Response time
28 days
(1) Yes.
(2) The Department of Transport has responsibility for community engagement on such matters.
(3) Yes.
(4)-(5) The Department of Education has no objection to the proposal provided that appropriate road engineering is undertaken to ensure that the safety of children travelling to and from school would not be comprised.
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