Question regarding a proposed road link in Karawara/Como, previously rejected in 1991, and the Minister's response to community concerns. The Minister confirms awareness and cites population growth as a reason for reconsideration.

AnsweredQoN 5317Legislative Assembly
Asked
17 May 2011
Portfolio
Planning

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(1) The community group, JMH Action Group has written to the Minister with their concern at the proposal to link Jackson Road in Karawara, Murray and Henley Streets in Como. When does the Minister propose to respond to that letter?
(2) What input has the department had into the proposal and what advice has been given to Main Roads and other agencies; and
(a) will the Minister table that information; and
(i) if not, why not?
(3) Is the Minister aware that a proposal to link the roads was rejected in 1991 by the then local authority the City of Perth?
(4) What planning factors have changed since 1991 for the Minister to be considering the proposal again?

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Answered
14 June 2011
Responded by
Minister for Planning
Response time
28 days
(1) I responded to the JMH Action Group's letter on 24 May 2011.
(2) The Department of Planning has been involved in preliminary investigations which have been undertaken in consultation with the Department of Transport.
(a) No.
(i) The investigations are preliminary and still ongoing.
(3) Yes.
(4) Population growth pressures necessitate consideration of improved road network and transport options.
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