❓ Question regarding the upgrade of Donnybrook-Kojonup Road for B-double road trains transporting blue gums, seeking clarification on conflicting cost estimates and project timelines. The Minister provides details of planned works, costs, and timelines contingent on the mill location decision.
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With regard to the upgrade of the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road for the use of 41 700 B-double road trains transporting blue gums each year, and given conflicting advice provided in answer to a parliamentary question from me on 20 June compared with detail in the final chip-mill site assessment report quoting a requirement of $2.1 million and advice provided by Main Roads on 27 September quoting a necessary $12.5 million upgrade by 2005-08 - (1) What is the nature of the works planned for this road to accommodate the blue gum road freight task to a Donnybrook site? (2) When will this work begin? (3) How long will it take? (4) What will the total cost be? Hon G.T. GIFFARD
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The South West Woodchip Mill Strategic Site Assessment Study identified the following road improvements to accommodate the predicted blue gum road traffic associated with a Donnybrook option - (i) Modification of the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road and South Western Highway intersection - estimated cost, $400 000. (ii) Partial realignment of Donnybrook-Kojonup Road through Boyup Brook - estimated cost, $600 000. (iii) Construction of one set of overtaking lanes on the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road through Preston Valley - estimated cost, $800 000. (iv) Construction of a slipway on three major intersections along the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road through Preston Valley - estimated cost, $300 000. The scope of the works for the study was determined by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure in close consultation with Main Roads WA. (2) The timing of the work is dependent on the adoption of Donnybrook as the mill location. If Donnybrook is selected, it is envisaged that a more detailed assessment would be undertaken by Main Roads WA in consultation with the mill proponent and the Donnybrook-Balingup Shire Council. This assessment will provide a more accurate definition of road improvement requirements and project timings. (3) If Donnybrook were selected, it is expected that blue gum traffic through Preston Valley would gradually increase, to plateau around 2006. The timing of required road improvements would be subject to a more detailed assessment. (4) It is estimated that the total cost of the road improvements associated with a Donnybrook option will be $2.1 million. The $12.5 million referred to in the preamble to this question relates to the medium to long-term improvements identified by Main Roads WA for the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road. These improvements are required regardless of whether or not a woodchip mill is located in Donnybrook.
(1) What is the nature of the works planned for this road to accommodate the blue gum road freight task to a Donnybrook site? (2) When will this work begin? (3) How long will it take? (4) What will the total cost be? Hon G.T. GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The South West Woodchip Mill Strategic Site Assessment Study identified the following road improvements to accommodate the predicted blue gum road traffic associated with a Donnybrook option - (i) Modification of the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road and South Western Highway intersection - estimated cost, $400 000. (ii) Partial realignment of Donnybrook-Kojonup Road through Boyup Brook - estimated cost, $600 000. (iii) Construction of one set of overtaking lanes on the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road through Preston Valley - estimated cost, $800 000. (iv) Construction of a slipway on three major intersections along the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road through Preston Valley - estimated cost, $300 000. The scope of the works for the study was determined by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure in close consultation with Main Roads WA. (2) The timing of the work is dependent on the adoption of Donnybrook as the mill location. If Donnybrook is selected, it is envisaged that a more detailed assessment would be undertaken by Main Roads WA in consultation with the mill proponent and the Donnybrook-Balingup Shire Council. This assessment will provide a more accurate definition of road improvement requirements and project timings. (3) If Donnybrook were selected, it is expected that blue gum traffic through Preston Valley would gradually increase, to plateau around 2006. The timing of required road improvements would be subject to a more detailed assessment. (4) It is estimated that the total cost of the road improvements associated with a Donnybrook option will be $2.1 million. The $12.5 million referred to in the preamble to this question relates to the medium to long-term improvements identified by Main Roads WA for the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road. These improvements are required regardless of whether or not a woodchip mill is located in Donnybrook.
(2) When will this work begin? (3) How long will it take? (4) What will the total cost be? Hon G.T. GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The South West Woodchip Mill Strategic Site Assessment Study identified the following road improvements to accommodate the predicted blue gum road traffic associated with a Donnybrook option - (i) Modification of the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road and South Western Highway intersection - estimated cost, $400 000. (ii) Partial realignment of Donnybrook-Kojonup Road through Boyup Brook - estimated cost, $600 000. (iii) Construction of one set of overtaking lanes on the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road through Preston Valley - estimated cost, $800 000. (iv) Construction of a slipway on three major intersections along the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road through Preston Valley - estimated cost, $300 000. The scope of the works for the study was determined by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure in close consultation with Main Roads WA. (2) The timing of the work is dependent on the adoption of Donnybrook as the mill location. If Donnybrook is selected, it is envisaged that a more detailed assessment would be undertaken by Main Roads WA in consultation with the mill proponent and the Donnybrook-Balingup Shire Council. This assessment will provide a more accurate definition of road improvement requirements and project timings. (3) If Donnybrook were selected, it is expected that blue gum traffic through Preston Valley would gradually increase, to plateau around 2006. The timing of required road improvements would be subject to a more detailed assessment. (4) It is estimated that the total cost of the road improvements associated with a Donnybrook option will be $2.1 million. The $12.5 million referred to in the preamble to this question relates to the medium to long-term improvements identified by Main Roads WA for the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road. These improvements are required regardless of whether or not a woodchip mill is located in Donnybrook.
(3) How long will it take? (4) What will the total cost be? Hon G.T. GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The South West Woodchip Mill Strategic Site Assessment Study identified the following road improvements to accommodate the predicted blue gum road traffic associated with a Donnybrook option - (i) Modification of the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road and South Western Highway intersection - estimated cost, $400 000. (ii) Partial realignment of Donnybrook-Kojonup Road through Boyup Brook - estimated cost, $600 000. (iii) Construction of one set of overtaking lanes on the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road through Preston Valley - estimated cost, $800 000. (iv) Construction of a slipway on three major intersections along the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road through Preston Valley - estimated cost, $300 000. The scope of the works for the study was determined by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure in close consultation with Main Roads WA. (2) The timing of the work is dependent on the adoption of Donnybrook as the mill location. If Donnybrook is selected, it is envisaged that a more detailed assessment would be undertaken by Main Roads WA in consultation with the mill proponent and the Donnybrook-Balingup Shire Council. This assessment will provide a more accurate definition of road improvement requirements and project timings. (3) If Donnybrook were selected, it is expected that blue gum traffic through Preston Valley would gradually increase, to plateau around 2006. The timing of required road improvements would be subject to a more detailed assessment. (4) It is estimated that the total cost of the road improvements associated with a Donnybrook option will be $2.1 million. The $12.5 million referred to in the preamble to this question relates to the medium to long-term improvements identified by Main Roads WA for the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road. These improvements are required regardless of whether or not a woodchip mill is located in Donnybrook.
(4) What will the total cost be? Hon G.T. GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The South West Woodchip Mill Strategic Site Assessment Study identified the following road improvements to accommodate the predicted blue gum road traffic associated with a Donnybrook option - (i) Modification of the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road and South Western Highway intersection - estimated cost, $400 000. (ii) Partial realignment of Donnybrook-Kojonup Road through Boyup Brook - estimated cost, $600 000. (iii) Construction of one set of overtaking lanes on the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road through Preston Valley - estimated cost, $800 000. (iv) Construction of a slipway on three major intersections along the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road through Preston Valley - estimated cost, $300 000. The scope of the works for the study was determined by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure in close consultation with Main Roads WA. (2) The timing of the work is dependent on the adoption of Donnybrook as the mill location. If Donnybrook is selected, it is envisaged that a more detailed assessment would be undertaken by Main Roads WA in consultation with the mill proponent and the Donnybrook-Balingup Shire Council. This assessment will provide a more accurate definition of road improvement requirements and project timings. (3) If Donnybrook were selected, it is expected that blue gum traffic through Preston Valley would gradually increase, to plateau around 2006. The timing of required road improvements would be subject to a more detailed assessment. (4) It is estimated that the total cost of the road improvements associated with a Donnybrook option will be $2.1 million. The $12.5 million referred to in the preamble to this question relates to the medium to long-term improvements identified by Main Roads WA for the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road. These improvements are required regardless of whether or not a woodchip mill is located in Donnybrook.
Hon G.T. GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The South West Woodchip Mill Strategic Site Assessment Study identified the following road improvements to accommodate the predicted blue gum road traffic associated with a Donnybrook option - (i) Modification of the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road and South Western Highway intersection - estimated cost, $400 000. (ii) Partial realignment of Donnybrook-Kojonup Road through Boyup Brook - estimated cost, $600 000. (iii) Construction of one set of overtaking lanes on the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road through Preston Valley - estimated cost, $800 000. (iv) Construction of a slipway on three major intersections along the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road through Preston Valley - estimated cost, $300 000. The scope of the works for the study was determined by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure in close consultation with Main Roads WA. (2) The timing of the work is dependent on the adoption of Donnybrook as the mill location. If Donnybrook is selected, it is envisaged that a more detailed assessment would be undertaken by Main Roads WA in consultation with the mill proponent and the Donnybrook-Balingup Shire Council. This assessment will provide a more accurate definition of road improvement requirements and project timings. (3) If Donnybrook were selected, it is expected that blue gum traffic through Preston Valley would gradually increase, to plateau around 2006. The timing of required road improvements would be subject to a more detailed assessment. (4) It is estimated that the total cost of the road improvements associated with a Donnybrook option will be $2.1 million. The $12.5 million referred to in the preamble to this question relates to the medium to long-term improvements identified by Main Roads WA for the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road. These improvements are required regardless of whether or not a woodchip mill is located in Donnybrook.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The South West Woodchip Mill Strategic Site Assessment Study identified the following road improvements to accommodate the predicted blue gum road traffic associated with a Donnybrook option - (i) Modification of the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road and South Western Highway intersection - estimated cost, $400 000. (ii) Partial realignment of Donnybrook-Kojonup Road through Boyup Brook - estimated cost, $600 000. (iii) Construction of one set of overtaking lanes on the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road through Preston Valley - estimated cost, $800 000. (iv) Construction of a slipway on three major intersections along the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road through Preston Valley - estimated cost, $300 000. The scope of the works for the study was determined by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure in close consultation with Main Roads WA. (2) The timing of the work is dependent on the adoption of Donnybrook as the mill location. If Donnybrook is selected, it is envisaged that a more detailed assessment would be undertaken by Main Roads WA in consultation with the mill proponent and the Donnybrook-Balingup Shire Council. This assessment will provide a more accurate definition of road improvement requirements and project timings. (3) If Donnybrook were selected, it is expected that blue gum traffic through Preston Valley would gradually increase, to plateau around 2006. The timing of required road improvements would be subject to a more detailed assessment. (4) It is estimated that the total cost of the road improvements associated with a Donnybrook option will be $2.1 million. The $12.5 million referred to in the preamble to this question relates to the medium to long-term improvements identified by Main Roads WA for the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road. These improvements are required regardless of whether or not a woodchip mill is located in Donnybrook.
(1) The South West Woodchip Mill Strategic Site Assessment Study identified the following road improvements to accommodate the predicted blue gum road traffic associated with a Donnybrook option - (i) Modification of the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road and South Western Highway intersection - estimated cost, $400 000. (ii) Partial realignment of Donnybrook-Kojonup Road through Boyup Brook - estimated cost, $600 000. (iii) Construction of one set of overtaking lanes on the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road through Preston Valley - estimated cost, $800 000. (iv) Construction of a slipway on three major intersections along the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road through Preston Valley - estimated cost, $300 000. The scope of the works for the study was determined by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure in close consultation with Main Roads WA. (2) The timing of the work is dependent on the adoption of Donnybrook as the mill location. If Donnybrook is selected, it is envisaged that a more detailed assessment would be undertaken by Main Roads WA in consultation with the mill proponent and the Donnybrook-Balingup Shire Council. This assessment will provide a more accurate definition of road improvement requirements and project timings. (3) If Donnybrook were selected, it is expected that blue gum traffic through Preston Valley would gradually increase, to plateau around 2006. The timing of required road improvements would be subject to a more detailed assessment. (4) It is estimated that the total cost of the road improvements associated with a Donnybrook option will be $2.1 million. The $12.5 million referred to in the preamble to this question relates to the medium to long-term improvements identified by Main Roads WA for the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road. These improvements are required regardless of whether or not a woodchip mill is located in Donnybrook.
(ii) Partial realignment of Donnybrook-Kojonup Road through Boyup Brook - estimated cost, $600 000. (iii) Construction of one set of overtaking lanes on the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road through Preston Valley - estimated cost, $800 000. (iv) Construction of a slipway on three major intersections along the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road through Preston Valley - estimated cost, $300 000. The scope of the works for the study was determined by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure in close consultation with Main Roads WA.
(iii) Construction of one set of overtaking lanes on the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road through Preston Valley - estimated cost, $800 000. (iv) Construction of a slipway on three major intersections along the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road through Preston Valley - estimated cost, $300 000. The scope of the works for the study was determined by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure in close consultation with Main Roads WA.
(iv) Construction of a slipway on three major intersections along the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road through Preston Valley - estimated cost, $300 000. The scope of the works for the study was determined by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure in close consultation with Main Roads WA.
The scope of the works for the study was determined by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure in close consultation with Main Roads WA.
(3) If Donnybrook were selected, it is expected that blue gum traffic through Preston Valley would gradually increase, to plateau around 2006. The timing of required road improvements would be subject to a more detailed assessment. (4) It is estimated that the total cost of the road improvements associated with a Donnybrook option will be $2.1 million. The $12.5 million referred to in the preamble to this question relates to the medium to long-term improvements identified by Main Roads WA for the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road. These improvements are required regardless of whether or not a woodchip mill is located in Donnybrook.
(4) It is estimated that the total cost of the road improvements associated with a Donnybrook option will be $2.1 million. The $12.5 million referred to in the preamble to this question relates to the medium to long-term improvements identified by Main Roads WA for the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road. These improvements are required regardless of whether or not a woodchip mill is located in Donnybrook.
(1) What is the nature of the works planned for this road to accommodate the blue gum road freight task to a Donnybrook site? (2) When will this work begin? (3) How long will it take? (4) What will the total cost be? Hon G.T. GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The South West Woodchip Mill Strategic Site Assessment Study identified the following road improvements to accommodate the predicted blue gum road traffic associated with a Donnybrook option - (i) Modification of the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road and South Western Highway intersection - estimated cost, $400 000. (ii) Partial realignment of Donnybrook-Kojonup Road through Boyup Brook - estimated cost, $600 000. (iii) Construction of one set of overtaking lanes on the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road through Preston Valley - estimated cost, $800 000. (iv) Construction of a slipway on three major intersections along the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road through Preston Valley - estimated cost, $300 000. The scope of the works for the study was determined by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure in close consultation with Main Roads WA. (2) The timing of the work is dependent on the adoption of Donnybrook as the mill location. If Donnybrook is selected, it is envisaged that a more detailed assessment would be undertaken by Main Roads WA in consultation with the mill proponent and the Donnybrook-Balingup Shire Council. This assessment will provide a more accurate definition of road improvement requirements and project timings. (3) If Donnybrook were selected, it is expected that blue gum traffic through Preston Valley would gradually increase, to plateau around 2006. The timing of required road improvements would be subject to a more detailed assessment. (4) It is estimated that the total cost of the road improvements associated with a Donnybrook option will be $2.1 million. The $12.5 million referred to in the preamble to this question relates to the medium to long-term improvements identified by Main Roads WA for the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road. These improvements are required regardless of whether or not a woodchip mill is located in Donnybrook.
(2) When will this work begin? (3) How long will it take? (4) What will the total cost be? Hon G.T. GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The South West Woodchip Mill Strategic Site Assessment Study identified the following road improvements to accommodate the predicted blue gum road traffic associated with a Donnybrook option - (i) Modification of the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road and South Western Highway intersection - estimated cost, $400 000. (ii) Partial realignment of Donnybrook-Kojonup Road through Boyup Brook - estimated cost, $600 000. (iii) Construction of one set of overtaking lanes on the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road through Preston Valley - estimated cost, $800 000. (iv) Construction of a slipway on three major intersections along the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road through Preston Valley - estimated cost, $300 000. The scope of the works for the study was determined by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure in close consultation with Main Roads WA. (2) The timing of the work is dependent on the adoption of Donnybrook as the mill location. If Donnybrook is selected, it is envisaged that a more detailed assessment would be undertaken by Main Roads WA in consultation with the mill proponent and the Donnybrook-Balingup Shire Council. This assessment will provide a more accurate definition of road improvement requirements and project timings. (3) If Donnybrook were selected, it is expected that blue gum traffic through Preston Valley would gradually increase, to plateau around 2006. The timing of required road improvements would be subject to a more detailed assessment. (4) It is estimated that the total cost of the road improvements associated with a Donnybrook option will be $2.1 million. The $12.5 million referred to in the preamble to this question relates to the medium to long-term improvements identified by Main Roads WA for the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road. These improvements are required regardless of whether or not a woodchip mill is located in Donnybrook.
(3) How long will it take? (4) What will the total cost be? Hon G.T. GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The South West Woodchip Mill Strategic Site Assessment Study identified the following road improvements to accommodate the predicted blue gum road traffic associated with a Donnybrook option - (i) Modification of the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road and South Western Highway intersection - estimated cost, $400 000. (ii) Partial realignment of Donnybrook-Kojonup Road through Boyup Brook - estimated cost, $600 000. (iii) Construction of one set of overtaking lanes on the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road through Preston Valley - estimated cost, $800 000. (iv) Construction of a slipway on three major intersections along the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road through Preston Valley - estimated cost, $300 000. The scope of the works for the study was determined by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure in close consultation with Main Roads WA. (2) The timing of the work is dependent on the adoption of Donnybrook as the mill location. If Donnybrook is selected, it is envisaged that a more detailed assessment would be undertaken by Main Roads WA in consultation with the mill proponent and the Donnybrook-Balingup Shire Council. This assessment will provide a more accurate definition of road improvement requirements and project timings. (3) If Donnybrook were selected, it is expected that blue gum traffic through Preston Valley would gradually increase, to plateau around 2006. The timing of required road improvements would be subject to a more detailed assessment. (4) It is estimated that the total cost of the road improvements associated with a Donnybrook option will be $2.1 million. The $12.5 million referred to in the preamble to this question relates to the medium to long-term improvements identified by Main Roads WA for the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road. These improvements are required regardless of whether or not a woodchip mill is located in Donnybrook.
(4) What will the total cost be? Hon G.T. GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The South West Woodchip Mill Strategic Site Assessment Study identified the following road improvements to accommodate the predicted blue gum road traffic associated with a Donnybrook option - (i) Modification of the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road and South Western Highway intersection - estimated cost, $400 000. (ii) Partial realignment of Donnybrook-Kojonup Road through Boyup Brook - estimated cost, $600 000. (iii) Construction of one set of overtaking lanes on the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road through Preston Valley - estimated cost, $800 000. (iv) Construction of a slipway on three major intersections along the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road through Preston Valley - estimated cost, $300 000. The scope of the works for the study was determined by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure in close consultation with Main Roads WA. (2) The timing of the work is dependent on the adoption of Donnybrook as the mill location. If Donnybrook is selected, it is envisaged that a more detailed assessment would be undertaken by Main Roads WA in consultation with the mill proponent and the Donnybrook-Balingup Shire Council. This assessment will provide a more accurate definition of road improvement requirements and project timings. (3) If Donnybrook were selected, it is expected that blue gum traffic through Preston Valley would gradually increase, to plateau around 2006. The timing of required road improvements would be subject to a more detailed assessment. (4) It is estimated that the total cost of the road improvements associated with a Donnybrook option will be $2.1 million. The $12.5 million referred to in the preamble to this question relates to the medium to long-term improvements identified by Main Roads WA for the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road. These improvements are required regardless of whether or not a woodchip mill is located in Donnybrook.
Hon G.T. GIFFARD replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The South West Woodchip Mill Strategic Site Assessment Study identified the following road improvements to accommodate the predicted blue gum road traffic associated with a Donnybrook option - (i) Modification of the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road and South Western Highway intersection - estimated cost, $400 000. (ii) Partial realignment of Donnybrook-Kojonup Road through Boyup Brook - estimated cost, $600 000. (iii) Construction of one set of overtaking lanes on the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road through Preston Valley - estimated cost, $800 000. (iv) Construction of a slipway on three major intersections along the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road through Preston Valley - estimated cost, $300 000. The scope of the works for the study was determined by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure in close consultation with Main Roads WA. (2) The timing of the work is dependent on the adoption of Donnybrook as the mill location. If Donnybrook is selected, it is envisaged that a more detailed assessment would be undertaken by Main Roads WA in consultation with the mill proponent and the Donnybrook-Balingup Shire Council. This assessment will provide a more accurate definition of road improvement requirements and project timings. (3) If Donnybrook were selected, it is expected that blue gum traffic through Preston Valley would gradually increase, to plateau around 2006. The timing of required road improvements would be subject to a more detailed assessment. (4) It is estimated that the total cost of the road improvements associated with a Donnybrook option will be $2.1 million. The $12.5 million referred to in the preamble to this question relates to the medium to long-term improvements identified by Main Roads WA for the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road. These improvements are required regardless of whether or not a woodchip mill is located in Donnybrook.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The South West Woodchip Mill Strategic Site Assessment Study identified the following road improvements to accommodate the predicted blue gum road traffic associated with a Donnybrook option - (i) Modification of the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road and South Western Highway intersection - estimated cost, $400 000. (ii) Partial realignment of Donnybrook-Kojonup Road through Boyup Brook - estimated cost, $600 000. (iii) Construction of one set of overtaking lanes on the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road through Preston Valley - estimated cost, $800 000. (iv) Construction of a slipway on three major intersections along the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road through Preston Valley - estimated cost, $300 000. The scope of the works for the study was determined by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure in close consultation with Main Roads WA. (2) The timing of the work is dependent on the adoption of Donnybrook as the mill location. If Donnybrook is selected, it is envisaged that a more detailed assessment would be undertaken by Main Roads WA in consultation with the mill proponent and the Donnybrook-Balingup Shire Council. This assessment will provide a more accurate definition of road improvement requirements and project timings. (3) If Donnybrook were selected, it is expected that blue gum traffic through Preston Valley would gradually increase, to plateau around 2006. The timing of required road improvements would be subject to a more detailed assessment. (4) It is estimated that the total cost of the road improvements associated with a Donnybrook option will be $2.1 million. The $12.5 million referred to in the preamble to this question relates to the medium to long-term improvements identified by Main Roads WA for the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road. These improvements are required regardless of whether or not a woodchip mill is located in Donnybrook.
(1) The South West Woodchip Mill Strategic Site Assessment Study identified the following road improvements to accommodate the predicted blue gum road traffic associated with a Donnybrook option - (i) Modification of the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road and South Western Highway intersection - estimated cost, $400 000. (ii) Partial realignment of Donnybrook-Kojonup Road through Boyup Brook - estimated cost, $600 000. (iii) Construction of one set of overtaking lanes on the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road through Preston Valley - estimated cost, $800 000. (iv) Construction of a slipway on three major intersections along the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road through Preston Valley - estimated cost, $300 000. The scope of the works for the study was determined by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure in close consultation with Main Roads WA. (2) The timing of the work is dependent on the adoption of Donnybrook as the mill location. If Donnybrook is selected, it is envisaged that a more detailed assessment would be undertaken by Main Roads WA in consultation with the mill proponent and the Donnybrook-Balingup Shire Council. This assessment will provide a more accurate definition of road improvement requirements and project timings. (3) If Donnybrook were selected, it is expected that blue gum traffic through Preston Valley would gradually increase, to plateau around 2006. The timing of required road improvements would be subject to a more detailed assessment. (4) It is estimated that the total cost of the road improvements associated with a Donnybrook option will be $2.1 million. The $12.5 million referred to in the preamble to this question relates to the medium to long-term improvements identified by Main Roads WA for the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road. These improvements are required regardless of whether or not a woodchip mill is located in Donnybrook.
(ii) Partial realignment of Donnybrook-Kojonup Road through Boyup Brook - estimated cost, $600 000. (iii) Construction of one set of overtaking lanes on the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road through Preston Valley - estimated cost, $800 000. (iv) Construction of a slipway on three major intersections along the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road through Preston Valley - estimated cost, $300 000. The scope of the works for the study was determined by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure in close consultation with Main Roads WA.
(iii) Construction of one set of overtaking lanes on the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road through Preston Valley - estimated cost, $800 000. (iv) Construction of a slipway on three major intersections along the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road through Preston Valley - estimated cost, $300 000. The scope of the works for the study was determined by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure in close consultation with Main Roads WA.
(iv) Construction of a slipway on three major intersections along the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road through Preston Valley - estimated cost, $300 000. The scope of the works for the study was determined by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure in close consultation with Main Roads WA.
The scope of the works for the study was determined by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure in close consultation with Main Roads WA.
(3) If Donnybrook were selected, it is expected that blue gum traffic through Preston Valley would gradually increase, to plateau around 2006. The timing of required road improvements would be subject to a more detailed assessment. (4) It is estimated that the total cost of the road improvements associated with a Donnybrook option will be $2.1 million. The $12.5 million referred to in the preamble to this question relates to the medium to long-term improvements identified by Main Roads WA for the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road. These improvements are required regardless of whether or not a woodchip mill is located in Donnybrook.
(4) It is estimated that the total cost of the road improvements associated with a Donnybrook option will be $2.1 million. The $12.5 million referred to in the preamble to this question relates to the medium to long-term improvements identified by Main Roads WA for the Donnybrook-Kojonup Road. These improvements are required regardless of whether or not a woodchip mill is located in Donnybrook.
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