❓ Hon. Sophia Moermond raises concerns about road safety in Cowaramup due to population and traffic increases. The Minister acknowledges the issue and states Main Roads is exploring long-term improvements and consulting with the shire.
AnsweredQoN 1109Legislative Council
QuestionView source ↗
ROAD SAFETY — COWARAMUP
1109. Hon SOPHIA MOERMOND to the minister representing the
Minister for Transport:
I refer to the increase in the
population of Cowaramup since 2021 from 395 to 2 400, as well as the increase
in traffic on Bussell Highway in recent years.
(1) Is the government
aware that road safety has become a major issue for children and adults in
Cowaramup?
(2) What steps is the government
taking to improve road safety in Cowaramup?
1109. Hon SOPHIA MOERMOND to the minister representing the
Minister for Transport:
I refer to the increase in the
population of Cowaramup since 2021 from 395 to 2 400, as well as the increase
in traffic on Bussell Highway in recent years.
(1) Is the government
aware that road safety has become a major issue for children and adults in
Cowaramup?
(2) What steps is the government
taking to improve road safety in Cowaramup?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the honourable member for
some notice of the question.
(1)–(2) Main
Roads is exploring long-term improvements for pedestrian and road safety in
Cowaramup and has been consulting with the shire accordingly.
some notice of the question.
(1)–(2) Main
Roads is exploring long-term improvements for pedestrian and road safety in
Cowaramup and has been consulting with the shire accordingly.
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