A parliamentary question regarding a proposed road through Nilgen Reserve and alternative alignments suggested by residents. The Minister confirms awareness and outlines the assessment process involving Main Roads and the EPA.

AnsweredQoN 65Legislative Council
Asked
12 June 2001
Portfolio
the Environment and Heritage

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(1) Is the Minister aware of the proposed road through the Nilgen Reserve near Lancelin?
(2) Has the Minister been approached by residents in the area with an alternative road alignment which will not impact on the ecological values of the nature reserve?
(3) If yes, what steps has the Minister taken to have the alignment assessed or included in road alignment options for the area?

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Answered
31 July 2001
Responded by
Minister for Housing representing the Minister for the Environment and Heritage
Response time
49 days
(2) Yes. (3) Main Roads PER indicates the alternative alignments were considered in its selection of a preferred alignment. Main Roads' has referred its preferred alignment to the EPA for assessment of its environmental acceptability. The EPA will make its recommendation to the Minister for the Environment and Heritage, at the conclusion of its assessment.
(3) Main Roads PER indicates the alternative alignments were considered in its selection of a preferred alignment. Main Roads' has referred its preferred alignment to the EPA for assessment of its environmental acceptability. The EPA will make its recommendation to the Minister for the Environment and Heritage, at the conclusion of its assessment.

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