❓ Hon Robin Chapple asks about the sealing schedule and cost for the Meekatharra-Wiluna section of the Goldfields Highway. The response indicates upcoming sealing works but future upgrades depend on budgetary processes.
AnsweredQoN 430Legislative Council
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GOLDFIELDS HIGHWAY — MEEKATHARRA–WILUNA
ROAD
430. Hon ROBIN CHAPPLE to the parliamentary secretary
representing the Minister for Transport:
(1) What is the
length of the Meekatharra–Wiluna road, which is a part of the
Goldfields Highway and a designated state highway?
(2) When is this road scheduled to
be sealed?
(3) What is the cost of sealing this road?
ROAD
430. Hon ROBIN CHAPPLE to the parliamentary secretary
representing the Minister for Transport:
(1) What is the
length of the Meekatharra–Wiluna road, which is a part of the
Goldfields Highway and a designated state highway?
(2) When is this road scheduled to
be sealed?
(3) What is the cost of sealing this road?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the honourable member for
some notice of this question. Main Roads WA has provided the following advice.
(1) The length is 180 kilometres.
(2) A $20 million
package of sealing works will commence shortly. The timing of further upgrade
works on this road will be subject to future state budgetary processes.
(3) A recent review estimated the
cost to upgrade this section of road to be in excess of $250 million.
some notice of this question. Main Roads WA has provided the following advice.
(1) The length is 180 kilometres.
(2) A $20 million
package of sealing works will commence shortly. The timing of further upgrade
works on this road will be subject to future state budgetary processes.
(3) A recent review estimated the
cost to upgrade this section of road to be in excess of $250 million.
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