❓ The parliamentary question concerns the decision to build a road bridge instead of a level crossing at Quinns Road, Neerabup, and seeks cost comparisons and justification for the decision-making process. The Minister's answer highlights community concerns and a cost-sharing arrangement with the City of Wanneroo.
AnsweredQoN 1076Legislative Assembly
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(b) if so, what was the cost of: - (i) installing a grade separation; and (ii) installing a level crossing including the associated warning signals, boom gates, flashing lights and bells; (c) if no comparative costing was prepared, how could PURD and the Minister make such a decision without this information; (d) how does the Minister respond to the community’s clear demand that the standards for safety levels at rail crossings need to be lifted beyond that afforded by a level crossing, and that all new rail crossings should be built with grade separations; and (e) how does the Minister answer criticism that in section 3.3 of the report (Vehicle visibility requirements for flashing lights) PURD does not consider the fact that Quinns Road runs east-west, and therefore visibility during peak hour traffic is significantly reduced by sun glare and is a major safety hazard that flashing lights would not overcome?
(ii) installing a level crossing including the associated warning signals, boom gates, flashing lights and bells;
(d) how does the Minister respond to the community’s clear demand that the standards for safety levels at rail crossings need to be lifted beyond that afforded by a level crossing, and that all new rail crossings should be built with grade separations; and (e) how does the Minister answer criticism that in section 3.3 of the report (Vehicle visibility requirements for flashing lights) PURD does not consider the fact that Quinns Road runs east-west, and therefore visibility during peak hour traffic is significantly reduced by sun glare and is a major safety hazard that flashing lights would not overcome?
(e) how does the Minister answer criticism that in section 3.3 of the report (Vehicle visibility requirements for flashing lights) PURD does not consider the fact that Quinns Road runs east-west, and therefore visibility during peak hour traffic is significantly reduced by sun glare and is a major safety hazard that flashing lights would not overcome?
Under the arrangement, the Government is contributing funds to the value of a level crossing, and the City of Wanneroo will provide the balance required for construction of a road bridge. When the railway is extended to Butler, the City of Wanneroo's contribution will be reimbursed. This is an outstanding example of where a process of public consultation and co-operation with the local authority has resulted in an outcome that meets the expectations of the community.
This is an outstanding example of where a process of public consultation and co-operation with the local authority has resulted in an outcome that meets the expectations of the community.
(ii) installing a level crossing including the associated warning signals, boom gates, flashing lights and bells;
(d) how does the Minister respond to the community’s clear demand that the standards for safety levels at rail crossings need to be lifted beyond that afforded by a level crossing, and that all new rail crossings should be built with grade separations; and (e) how does the Minister answer criticism that in section 3.3 of the report (Vehicle visibility requirements for flashing lights) PURD does not consider the fact that Quinns Road runs east-west, and therefore visibility during peak hour traffic is significantly reduced by sun glare and is a major safety hazard that flashing lights would not overcome?
(e) how does the Minister answer criticism that in section 3.3 of the report (Vehicle visibility requirements for flashing lights) PURD does not consider the fact that Quinns Road runs east-west, and therefore visibility during peak hour traffic is significantly reduced by sun glare and is a major safety hazard that flashing lights would not overcome?
Under the arrangement, the Government is contributing funds to the value of a level crossing, and the City of Wanneroo will provide the balance required for construction of a road bridge. When the railway is extended to Butler, the City of Wanneroo's contribution will be reimbursed. This is an outstanding example of where a process of public consultation and co-operation with the local authority has resulted in an outcome that meets the expectations of the community.
This is an outstanding example of where a process of public consultation and co-operation with the local authority has resulted in an outcome that meets the expectations of the community.
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Answered
3 June 2003
Responded by
Minister for Planning and Infrastructure
Response time
96 days
a) to (e) As the member is aware, originally, it was intended to install a level crossing at the junction where the railway extension will cross Quinns Road at Neerabup. While a level crossing at this location was considered a safe and viable option, the Government was mindful of the range of concerns expressed by the community. As a result, an arrangement was negotiated with the City of Wanneroo whereby the cost of providing a bridge at the crossing location will be shared with the City.
Under the arrangement, the Government is contributing funds to the value of a level crossing, and the City of Wanneroo will provide the balance required for construction of a road bridge. When the railway is extended to Butler, the City of Wanneroo's contribution will be reimbursed.
This is an outstanding example of where a process of public consultation and co-operation with the local authority has resulted in an outcome that meets the expectations of the community.
Under the arrangement, the Government is contributing funds to the value of a level crossing, and the City of Wanneroo will provide the balance required for construction of a road bridge. When the railway is extended to Butler, the City of Wanneroo's contribution will be reimbursed.
This is an outstanding example of where a process of public consultation and co-operation with the local authority has resulted in an outcome that meets the expectations of the community.
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