❓ A parliamentary question addresses concerns about the safety and upgrade of Spencer Road due to increased traffic, including heavy haulage. The Minister's response indicates future consideration pending the TIRES group's evaluation and budget allocation.
AnsweredQoN 1198Legislative Assembly
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(1) Is the Minister aware of concerns raised by the Narrikup District Progress Association regarding the standard and safety of Spencer Road?
(2) Will the Minister advise when roadworks will commence to upgrade Spencer Road so that it can safely handle the expected mix of heavy haulage vehicles, school buses, local and tourist traffic?
(3) Will the Minister advise when the Spencer Road by-pass will be constructed around the townsite of Narrikup?
(2) Will the Minister advise when roadworks will commence to upgrade Spencer Road so that it can safely handle the expected mix of heavy haulage vehicles, school buses, local and tourist traffic?
(3) Will the Minister advise when the Spencer Road by-pass will be constructed around the townsite of Narrikup?
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Answered
29 November 2001
Responded by
Minister for Planning and Infrastructure
Response time
36 days
(2) – (3) Spencer Road has been identified as a future strategic link for the transport of timber from the Denbarker area through to Albany Highway and the woodchip mill. Main Roads has been working closely with the Local Government to determine the upgrading needs for this road. The extent and timing of any future works is a matter currently being considered by the State Timber Industry Regional Evaluation Strategy (TIRES) group. Subject to the outcomes of this process, consideration can be given to allocating the required funds as part of a future budget process.
The extent and timing of any future works is a matter currently being considered by the State Timber Industry Regional Evaluation Strategy (TIRES) group. Subject to the outcomes of this process, consideration can be given to allocating the required funds as part of a future budget process.
The extent and timing of any future works is a matter currently being considered by the State Timber Industry Regional Evaluation Strategy (TIRES) group. Subject to the outcomes of this process, consideration can be given to allocating the required funds as part of a future budget process.
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