❓ A parliamentary question addresses funding, safety concerns, and environmental impacts related to the proposed Geraldton Southern Transport Corridor (GSTC), specifically regarding bicycle paths and overpasses. The minister's response provides details on existing provisions, community input, and future considerations.
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I refer to the proposed Geraldton southern transport corridor. (1) Can the minister confirm that there is no funding in the current budget for the GSTC for a bicycle path and at least one overpass? (2) Is the minister aware that the local community is very concerned about the safety risk of the absence of an overpass and a bicycle path in the current project design and is attempting to raise funds to construct a bicycle path? (3) Given the fact that the GSTC involves the removal of the current bicycle path, will a dual-use pathway from Separation Point to Point Moore be constructed at the same time as the GSTC? (4) Are the beaches from Separation Point and Point Moore considered to be accreting or eroding, and what is the physical evidence of these classifications? (5) If an independent dual-use pathway was included in the design proposal, does the minister consider there would be a reduction or increase in accumulative environmental impact on the coastline near Greys Beach? Hon KEN TRAVERS
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. The minister advises as follows - (1) The project budget currently provides for a network of shared paths, which have been provided as a result of consultation with the City of Geraldton. Road overpasses, which include separate shared paths, have been provided at the Brand Highway-Cathedral Avenue intersection and at Highbury and Waverley Streets. Several other path crossings at grade have been provided. There is no provision in the budget for an additional shared path overpass. However, as a result of recent additional community input, Main Roads Western Australia is designing an additional crossing point in the vicinity of Bradley Street. (2) Safety concerns have been raised by the local community, in particular the absence of an overpass in the Beachlands area. An overpass is not considered warranted at this stage. All level crossings will be constructed in accordance with the relevant safety standards and will be approved by the railway crossing protection committee. (3) The City of Geraldton has indicated that it could build the path, subject to environmental approvals, and we have encouraged the council to make a submission seeking funding under the 2005-06 Western Australian Government country pathways program. (4) Expert advice based on a review of historical aerial photographs by Rogers in 1996 suggests that Greys Beach, which connects Separation Point and Point Moore, is currently going through a period of accretion, following a period of retreat until 1975. (5) An independent pathway would have some environmental impact in itself, but it would effectively replace some informal access tracks through the dune system, which could then be rehabilitated. There could possibly be a net overall reduction in environmental impact, but this would have to be confirmed upon closer examination of the existing conditions.
(1) Can the minister confirm that there is no funding in the current budget for the GSTC for a bicycle path and at least one overpass? (2) Is the minister aware that the local community is very concerned about the safety risk of the absence of an overpass and a bicycle path in the current project design and is attempting to raise funds to construct a bicycle path? (3) Given the fact that the GSTC involves the removal of the current bicycle path, will a dual-use pathway from Separation Point to Point Moore be constructed at the same time as the GSTC? (4) Are the beaches from Separation Point and Point Moore considered to be accreting or eroding, and what is the physical evidence of these classifications? (5) If an independent dual-use pathway was included in the design proposal, does the minister consider there would be a reduction or increase in accumulative environmental impact on the coastline near Greys Beach? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The minister advises as follows - (1) The project budget currently provides for a network of shared paths, which have been provided as a result of consultation with the City of Geraldton. Road overpasses, which include separate shared paths, have been provided at the Brand Highway-Cathedral Avenue intersection and at Highbury and Waverley Streets. Several other path crossings at grade have been provided. There is no provision in the budget for an additional shared path overpass. However, as a result of recent additional community input, Main Roads Western Australia is designing an additional crossing point in the vicinity of Bradley Street. (2) Safety concerns have been raised by the local community, in particular the absence of an overpass in the Beachlands area. An overpass is not considered warranted at this stage. All level crossings will be constructed in accordance with the relevant safety standards and will be approved by the railway crossing protection committee. (3) The City of Geraldton has indicated that it could build the path, subject to environmental approvals, and we have encouraged the council to make a submission seeking funding under the 2005-06 Western Australian Government country pathways program. (4) Expert advice based on a review of historical aerial photographs by Rogers in 1996 suggests that Greys Beach, which connects Separation Point and Point Moore, is currently going through a period of accretion, following a period of retreat until 1975. (5) An independent pathway would have some environmental impact in itself, but it would effectively replace some informal access tracks through the dune system, which could then be rehabilitated. There could possibly be a net overall reduction in environmental impact, but this would have to be confirmed upon closer examination of the existing conditions.
(2) Is the minister aware that the local community is very concerned about the safety risk of the absence of an overpass and a bicycle path in the current project design and is attempting to raise funds to construct a bicycle path? (3) Given the fact that the GSTC involves the removal of the current bicycle path, will a dual-use pathway from Separation Point to Point Moore be constructed at the same time as the GSTC? (4) Are the beaches from Separation Point and Point Moore considered to be accreting or eroding, and what is the physical evidence of these classifications? (5) If an independent dual-use pathway was included in the design proposal, does the minister consider there would be a reduction or increase in accumulative environmental impact on the coastline near Greys Beach? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The minister advises as follows - (1) The project budget currently provides for a network of shared paths, which have been provided as a result of consultation with the City of Geraldton. Road overpasses, which include separate shared paths, have been provided at the Brand Highway-Cathedral Avenue intersection and at Highbury and Waverley Streets. Several other path crossings at grade have been provided. There is no provision in the budget for an additional shared path overpass. However, as a result of recent additional community input, Main Roads Western Australia is designing an additional crossing point in the vicinity of Bradley Street. (2) Safety concerns have been raised by the local community, in particular the absence of an overpass in the Beachlands area. An overpass is not considered warranted at this stage. All level crossings will be constructed in accordance with the relevant safety standards and will be approved by the railway crossing protection committee. (3) The City of Geraldton has indicated that it could build the path, subject to environmental approvals, and we have encouraged the council to make a submission seeking funding under the 2005-06 Western Australian Government country pathways program. (4) Expert advice based on a review of historical aerial photographs by Rogers in 1996 suggests that Greys Beach, which connects Separation Point and Point Moore, is currently going through a period of accretion, following a period of retreat until 1975. (5) An independent pathway would have some environmental impact in itself, but it would effectively replace some informal access tracks through the dune system, which could then be rehabilitated. There could possibly be a net overall reduction in environmental impact, but this would have to be confirmed upon closer examination of the existing conditions.
(3) Given the fact that the GSTC involves the removal of the current bicycle path, will a dual-use pathway from Separation Point to Point Moore be constructed at the same time as the GSTC? (4) Are the beaches from Separation Point and Point Moore considered to be accreting or eroding, and what is the physical evidence of these classifications? (5) If an independent dual-use pathway was included in the design proposal, does the minister consider there would be a reduction or increase in accumulative environmental impact on the coastline near Greys Beach? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The minister advises as follows - (1) The project budget currently provides for a network of shared paths, which have been provided as a result of consultation with the City of Geraldton. Road overpasses, which include separate shared paths, have been provided at the Brand Highway-Cathedral Avenue intersection and at Highbury and Waverley Streets. Several other path crossings at grade have been provided. There is no provision in the budget for an additional shared path overpass. However, as a result of recent additional community input, Main Roads Western Australia is designing an additional crossing point in the vicinity of Bradley Street. (2) Safety concerns have been raised by the local community, in particular the absence of an overpass in the Beachlands area. An overpass is not considered warranted at this stage. All level crossings will be constructed in accordance with the relevant safety standards and will be approved by the railway crossing protection committee. (3) The City of Geraldton has indicated that it could build the path, subject to environmental approvals, and we have encouraged the council to make a submission seeking funding under the 2005-06 Western Australian Government country pathways program. (4) Expert advice based on a review of historical aerial photographs by Rogers in 1996 suggests that Greys Beach, which connects Separation Point and Point Moore, is currently going through a period of accretion, following a period of retreat until 1975. (5) An independent pathway would have some environmental impact in itself, but it would effectively replace some informal access tracks through the dune system, which could then be rehabilitated. There could possibly be a net overall reduction in environmental impact, but this would have to be confirmed upon closer examination of the existing conditions.
(4) Are the beaches from Separation Point and Point Moore considered to be accreting or eroding, and what is the physical evidence of these classifications? (5) If an independent dual-use pathway was included in the design proposal, does the minister consider there would be a reduction or increase in accumulative environmental impact on the coastline near Greys Beach? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The minister advises as follows - (1) The project budget currently provides for a network of shared paths, which have been provided as a result of consultation with the City of Geraldton. Road overpasses, which include separate shared paths, have been provided at the Brand Highway-Cathedral Avenue intersection and at Highbury and Waverley Streets. Several other path crossings at grade have been provided. There is no provision in the budget for an additional shared path overpass. However, as a result of recent additional community input, Main Roads Western Australia is designing an additional crossing point in the vicinity of Bradley Street. (2) Safety concerns have been raised by the local community, in particular the absence of an overpass in the Beachlands area. An overpass is not considered warranted at this stage. All level crossings will be constructed in accordance with the relevant safety standards and will be approved by the railway crossing protection committee. (3) The City of Geraldton has indicated that it could build the path, subject to environmental approvals, and we have encouraged the council to make a submission seeking funding under the 2005-06 Western Australian Government country pathways program. (4) Expert advice based on a review of historical aerial photographs by Rogers in 1996 suggests that Greys Beach, which connects Separation Point and Point Moore, is currently going through a period of accretion, following a period of retreat until 1975. (5) An independent pathway would have some environmental impact in itself, but it would effectively replace some informal access tracks through the dune system, which could then be rehabilitated. There could possibly be a net overall reduction in environmental impact, but this would have to be confirmed upon closer examination of the existing conditions.
(5) If an independent dual-use pathway was included in the design proposal, does the minister consider there would be a reduction or increase in accumulative environmental impact on the coastline near Greys Beach? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The minister advises as follows - (1) The project budget currently provides for a network of shared paths, which have been provided as a result of consultation with the City of Geraldton. Road overpasses, which include separate shared paths, have been provided at the Brand Highway-Cathedral Avenue intersection and at Highbury and Waverley Streets. Several other path crossings at grade have been provided. There is no provision in the budget for an additional shared path overpass. However, as a result of recent additional community input, Main Roads Western Australia is designing an additional crossing point in the vicinity of Bradley Street. (2) Safety concerns have been raised by the local community, in particular the absence of an overpass in the Beachlands area. An overpass is not considered warranted at this stage. All level crossings will be constructed in accordance with the relevant safety standards and will be approved by the railway crossing protection committee. (3) The City of Geraldton has indicated that it could build the path, subject to environmental approvals, and we have encouraged the council to make a submission seeking funding under the 2005-06 Western Australian Government country pathways program. (4) Expert advice based on a review of historical aerial photographs by Rogers in 1996 suggests that Greys Beach, which connects Separation Point and Point Moore, is currently going through a period of accretion, following a period of retreat until 1975. (5) An independent pathway would have some environmental impact in itself, but it would effectively replace some informal access tracks through the dune system, which could then be rehabilitated. There could possibly be a net overall reduction in environmental impact, but this would have to be confirmed upon closer examination of the existing conditions.
Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The minister advises as follows - (1) The project budget currently provides for a network of shared paths, which have been provided as a result of consultation with the City of Geraldton. Road overpasses, which include separate shared paths, have been provided at the Brand Highway-Cathedral Avenue intersection and at Highbury and Waverley Streets. Several other path crossings at grade have been provided. There is no provision in the budget for an additional shared path overpass. However, as a result of recent additional community input, Main Roads Western Australia is designing an additional crossing point in the vicinity of Bradley Street. (2) Safety concerns have been raised by the local community, in particular the absence of an overpass in the Beachlands area. An overpass is not considered warranted at this stage. All level crossings will be constructed in accordance with the relevant safety standards and will be approved by the railway crossing protection committee. (3) The City of Geraldton has indicated that it could build the path, subject to environmental approvals, and we have encouraged the council to make a submission seeking funding under the 2005-06 Western Australian Government country pathways program. (4) Expert advice based on a review of historical aerial photographs by Rogers in 1996 suggests that Greys Beach, which connects Separation Point and Point Moore, is currently going through a period of accretion, following a period of retreat until 1975. (5) An independent pathway would have some environmental impact in itself, but it would effectively replace some informal access tracks through the dune system, which could then be rehabilitated. There could possibly be a net overall reduction in environmental impact, but this would have to be confirmed upon closer examination of the existing conditions.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. The minister advises as follows - (1) The project budget currently provides for a network of shared paths, which have been provided as a result of consultation with the City of Geraldton. Road overpasses, which include separate shared paths, have been provided at the Brand Highway-Cathedral Avenue intersection and at Highbury and Waverley Streets. Several other path crossings at grade have been provided. There is no provision in the budget for an additional shared path overpass. However, as a result of recent additional community input, Main Roads Western Australia is designing an additional crossing point in the vicinity of Bradley Street. (2) Safety concerns have been raised by the local community, in particular the absence of an overpass in the Beachlands area. An overpass is not considered warranted at this stage. All level crossings will be constructed in accordance with the relevant safety standards and will be approved by the railway crossing protection committee. (3) The City of Geraldton has indicated that it could build the path, subject to environmental approvals, and we have encouraged the council to make a submission seeking funding under the 2005-06 Western Australian Government country pathways program. (4) Expert advice based on a review of historical aerial photographs by Rogers in 1996 suggests that Greys Beach, which connects Separation Point and Point Moore, is currently going through a period of accretion, following a period of retreat until 1975. (5) An independent pathway would have some environmental impact in itself, but it would effectively replace some informal access tracks through the dune system, which could then be rehabilitated. There could possibly be a net overall reduction in environmental impact, but this would have to be confirmed upon closer examination of the existing conditions.
(1) The project budget currently provides for a network of shared paths, which have been provided as a result of consultation with the City of Geraldton. Road overpasses, which include separate shared paths, have been provided at the Brand Highway-Cathedral Avenue intersection and at Highbury and Waverley Streets. Several other path crossings at grade have been provided. There is no provision in the budget for an additional shared path overpass. However, as a result of recent additional community input, Main Roads Western Australia is designing an additional crossing point in the vicinity of Bradley Street. (2) Safety concerns have been raised by the local community, in particular the absence of an overpass in the Beachlands area. An overpass is not considered warranted at this stage. All level crossings will be constructed in accordance with the relevant safety standards and will be approved by the railway crossing protection committee. (3) The City of Geraldton has indicated that it could build the path, subject to environmental approvals, and we have encouraged the council to make a submission seeking funding under the 2005-06 Western Australian Government country pathways program. (4) Expert advice based on a review of historical aerial photographs by Rogers in 1996 suggests that Greys Beach, which connects Separation Point and Point Moore, is currently going through a period of accretion, following a period of retreat until 1975. (5) An independent pathway would have some environmental impact in itself, but it would effectively replace some informal access tracks through the dune system, which could then be rehabilitated. There could possibly be a net overall reduction in environmental impact, but this would have to be confirmed upon closer examination of the existing conditions.
(2) Safety concerns have been raised by the local community, in particular the absence of an overpass in the Beachlands area. An overpass is not considered warranted at this stage. All level crossings will be constructed in accordance with the relevant safety standards and will be approved by the railway crossing protection committee. (3) The City of Geraldton has indicated that it could build the path, subject to environmental approvals, and we have encouraged the council to make a submission seeking funding under the 2005-06 Western Australian Government country pathways program. (4) Expert advice based on a review of historical aerial photographs by Rogers in 1996 suggests that Greys Beach, which connects Separation Point and Point Moore, is currently going through a period of accretion, following a period of retreat until 1975. (5) An independent pathway would have some environmental impact in itself, but it would effectively replace some informal access tracks through the dune system, which could then be rehabilitated. There could possibly be a net overall reduction in environmental impact, but this would have to be confirmed upon closer examination of the existing conditions.
(3) The City of Geraldton has indicated that it could build the path, subject to environmental approvals, and we have encouraged the council to make a submission seeking funding under the 2005-06 Western Australian Government country pathways program. (4) Expert advice based on a review of historical aerial photographs by Rogers in 1996 suggests that Greys Beach, which connects Separation Point and Point Moore, is currently going through a period of accretion, following a period of retreat until 1975. (5) An independent pathway would have some environmental impact in itself, but it would effectively replace some informal access tracks through the dune system, which could then be rehabilitated. There could possibly be a net overall reduction in environmental impact, but this would have to be confirmed upon closer examination of the existing conditions.
(4) Expert advice based on a review of historical aerial photographs by Rogers in 1996 suggests that Greys Beach, which connects Separation Point and Point Moore, is currently going through a period of accretion, following a period of retreat until 1975. (5) An independent pathway would have some environmental impact in itself, but it would effectively replace some informal access tracks through the dune system, which could then be rehabilitated. There could possibly be a net overall reduction in environmental impact, but this would have to be confirmed upon closer examination of the existing conditions.
(5) An independent pathway would have some environmental impact in itself, but it would effectively replace some informal access tracks through the dune system, which could then be rehabilitated. There could possibly be a net overall reduction in environmental impact, but this would have to be confirmed upon closer examination of the existing conditions.
(1) Can the minister confirm that there is no funding in the current budget for the GSTC for a bicycle path and at least one overpass? (2) Is the minister aware that the local community is very concerned about the safety risk of the absence of an overpass and a bicycle path in the current project design and is attempting to raise funds to construct a bicycle path? (3) Given the fact that the GSTC involves the removal of the current bicycle path, will a dual-use pathway from Separation Point to Point Moore be constructed at the same time as the GSTC? (4) Are the beaches from Separation Point and Point Moore considered to be accreting or eroding, and what is the physical evidence of these classifications? (5) If an independent dual-use pathway was included in the design proposal, does the minister consider there would be a reduction or increase in accumulative environmental impact on the coastline near Greys Beach? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The minister advises as follows - (1) The project budget currently provides for a network of shared paths, which have been provided as a result of consultation with the City of Geraldton. Road overpasses, which include separate shared paths, have been provided at the Brand Highway-Cathedral Avenue intersection and at Highbury and Waverley Streets. Several other path crossings at grade have been provided. There is no provision in the budget for an additional shared path overpass. However, as a result of recent additional community input, Main Roads Western Australia is designing an additional crossing point in the vicinity of Bradley Street. (2) Safety concerns have been raised by the local community, in particular the absence of an overpass in the Beachlands area. An overpass is not considered warranted at this stage. All level crossings will be constructed in accordance with the relevant safety standards and will be approved by the railway crossing protection committee. (3) The City of Geraldton has indicated that it could build the path, subject to environmental approvals, and we have encouraged the council to make a submission seeking funding under the 2005-06 Western Australian Government country pathways program. (4) Expert advice based on a review of historical aerial photographs by Rogers in 1996 suggests that Greys Beach, which connects Separation Point and Point Moore, is currently going through a period of accretion, following a period of retreat until 1975. (5) An independent pathway would have some environmental impact in itself, but it would effectively replace some informal access tracks through the dune system, which could then be rehabilitated. There could possibly be a net overall reduction in environmental impact, but this would have to be confirmed upon closer examination of the existing conditions.
(2) Is the minister aware that the local community is very concerned about the safety risk of the absence of an overpass and a bicycle path in the current project design and is attempting to raise funds to construct a bicycle path? (3) Given the fact that the GSTC involves the removal of the current bicycle path, will a dual-use pathway from Separation Point to Point Moore be constructed at the same time as the GSTC? (4) Are the beaches from Separation Point and Point Moore considered to be accreting or eroding, and what is the physical evidence of these classifications? (5) If an independent dual-use pathway was included in the design proposal, does the minister consider there would be a reduction or increase in accumulative environmental impact on the coastline near Greys Beach? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The minister advises as follows - (1) The project budget currently provides for a network of shared paths, which have been provided as a result of consultation with the City of Geraldton. Road overpasses, which include separate shared paths, have been provided at the Brand Highway-Cathedral Avenue intersection and at Highbury and Waverley Streets. Several other path crossings at grade have been provided. There is no provision in the budget for an additional shared path overpass. However, as a result of recent additional community input, Main Roads Western Australia is designing an additional crossing point in the vicinity of Bradley Street. (2) Safety concerns have been raised by the local community, in particular the absence of an overpass in the Beachlands area. An overpass is not considered warranted at this stage. All level crossings will be constructed in accordance with the relevant safety standards and will be approved by the railway crossing protection committee. (3) The City of Geraldton has indicated that it could build the path, subject to environmental approvals, and we have encouraged the council to make a submission seeking funding under the 2005-06 Western Australian Government country pathways program. (4) Expert advice based on a review of historical aerial photographs by Rogers in 1996 suggests that Greys Beach, which connects Separation Point and Point Moore, is currently going through a period of accretion, following a period of retreat until 1975. (5) An independent pathway would have some environmental impact in itself, but it would effectively replace some informal access tracks through the dune system, which could then be rehabilitated. There could possibly be a net overall reduction in environmental impact, but this would have to be confirmed upon closer examination of the existing conditions.
(3) Given the fact that the GSTC involves the removal of the current bicycle path, will a dual-use pathway from Separation Point to Point Moore be constructed at the same time as the GSTC? (4) Are the beaches from Separation Point and Point Moore considered to be accreting or eroding, and what is the physical evidence of these classifications? (5) If an independent dual-use pathway was included in the design proposal, does the minister consider there would be a reduction or increase in accumulative environmental impact on the coastline near Greys Beach? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The minister advises as follows - (1) The project budget currently provides for a network of shared paths, which have been provided as a result of consultation with the City of Geraldton. Road overpasses, which include separate shared paths, have been provided at the Brand Highway-Cathedral Avenue intersection and at Highbury and Waverley Streets. Several other path crossings at grade have been provided. There is no provision in the budget for an additional shared path overpass. However, as a result of recent additional community input, Main Roads Western Australia is designing an additional crossing point in the vicinity of Bradley Street. (2) Safety concerns have been raised by the local community, in particular the absence of an overpass in the Beachlands area. An overpass is not considered warranted at this stage. All level crossings will be constructed in accordance with the relevant safety standards and will be approved by the railway crossing protection committee. (3) The City of Geraldton has indicated that it could build the path, subject to environmental approvals, and we have encouraged the council to make a submission seeking funding under the 2005-06 Western Australian Government country pathways program. (4) Expert advice based on a review of historical aerial photographs by Rogers in 1996 suggests that Greys Beach, which connects Separation Point and Point Moore, is currently going through a period of accretion, following a period of retreat until 1975. (5) An independent pathway would have some environmental impact in itself, but it would effectively replace some informal access tracks through the dune system, which could then be rehabilitated. There could possibly be a net overall reduction in environmental impact, but this would have to be confirmed upon closer examination of the existing conditions.
(4) Are the beaches from Separation Point and Point Moore considered to be accreting or eroding, and what is the physical evidence of these classifications? (5) If an independent dual-use pathway was included in the design proposal, does the minister consider there would be a reduction or increase in accumulative environmental impact on the coastline near Greys Beach? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The minister advises as follows - (1) The project budget currently provides for a network of shared paths, which have been provided as a result of consultation with the City of Geraldton. Road overpasses, which include separate shared paths, have been provided at the Brand Highway-Cathedral Avenue intersection and at Highbury and Waverley Streets. Several other path crossings at grade have been provided. There is no provision in the budget for an additional shared path overpass. However, as a result of recent additional community input, Main Roads Western Australia is designing an additional crossing point in the vicinity of Bradley Street. (2) Safety concerns have been raised by the local community, in particular the absence of an overpass in the Beachlands area. An overpass is not considered warranted at this stage. All level crossings will be constructed in accordance with the relevant safety standards and will be approved by the railway crossing protection committee. (3) The City of Geraldton has indicated that it could build the path, subject to environmental approvals, and we have encouraged the council to make a submission seeking funding under the 2005-06 Western Australian Government country pathways program. (4) Expert advice based on a review of historical aerial photographs by Rogers in 1996 suggests that Greys Beach, which connects Separation Point and Point Moore, is currently going through a period of accretion, following a period of retreat until 1975. (5) An independent pathway would have some environmental impact in itself, but it would effectively replace some informal access tracks through the dune system, which could then be rehabilitated. There could possibly be a net overall reduction in environmental impact, but this would have to be confirmed upon closer examination of the existing conditions.
(5) If an independent dual-use pathway was included in the design proposal, does the minister consider there would be a reduction or increase in accumulative environmental impact on the coastline near Greys Beach? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The minister advises as follows - (1) The project budget currently provides for a network of shared paths, which have been provided as a result of consultation with the City of Geraldton. Road overpasses, which include separate shared paths, have been provided at the Brand Highway-Cathedral Avenue intersection and at Highbury and Waverley Streets. Several other path crossings at grade have been provided. There is no provision in the budget for an additional shared path overpass. However, as a result of recent additional community input, Main Roads Western Australia is designing an additional crossing point in the vicinity of Bradley Street. (2) Safety concerns have been raised by the local community, in particular the absence of an overpass in the Beachlands area. An overpass is not considered warranted at this stage. All level crossings will be constructed in accordance with the relevant safety standards and will be approved by the railway crossing protection committee. (3) The City of Geraldton has indicated that it could build the path, subject to environmental approvals, and we have encouraged the council to make a submission seeking funding under the 2005-06 Western Australian Government country pathways program. (4) Expert advice based on a review of historical aerial photographs by Rogers in 1996 suggests that Greys Beach, which connects Separation Point and Point Moore, is currently going through a period of accretion, following a period of retreat until 1975. (5) An independent pathway would have some environmental impact in itself, but it would effectively replace some informal access tracks through the dune system, which could then be rehabilitated. There could possibly be a net overall reduction in environmental impact, but this would have to be confirmed upon closer examination of the existing conditions.
Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The minister advises as follows - (1) The project budget currently provides for a network of shared paths, which have been provided as a result of consultation with the City of Geraldton. Road overpasses, which include separate shared paths, have been provided at the Brand Highway-Cathedral Avenue intersection and at Highbury and Waverley Streets. Several other path crossings at grade have been provided. There is no provision in the budget for an additional shared path overpass. However, as a result of recent additional community input, Main Roads Western Australia is designing an additional crossing point in the vicinity of Bradley Street. (2) Safety concerns have been raised by the local community, in particular the absence of an overpass in the Beachlands area. An overpass is not considered warranted at this stage. All level crossings will be constructed in accordance with the relevant safety standards and will be approved by the railway crossing protection committee. (3) The City of Geraldton has indicated that it could build the path, subject to environmental approvals, and we have encouraged the council to make a submission seeking funding under the 2005-06 Western Australian Government country pathways program. (4) Expert advice based on a review of historical aerial photographs by Rogers in 1996 suggests that Greys Beach, which connects Separation Point and Point Moore, is currently going through a period of accretion, following a period of retreat until 1975. (5) An independent pathway would have some environmental impact in itself, but it would effectively replace some informal access tracks through the dune system, which could then be rehabilitated. There could possibly be a net overall reduction in environmental impact, but this would have to be confirmed upon closer examination of the existing conditions.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. The minister advises as follows - (1) The project budget currently provides for a network of shared paths, which have been provided as a result of consultation with the City of Geraldton. Road overpasses, which include separate shared paths, have been provided at the Brand Highway-Cathedral Avenue intersection and at Highbury and Waverley Streets. Several other path crossings at grade have been provided. There is no provision in the budget for an additional shared path overpass. However, as a result of recent additional community input, Main Roads Western Australia is designing an additional crossing point in the vicinity of Bradley Street. (2) Safety concerns have been raised by the local community, in particular the absence of an overpass in the Beachlands area. An overpass is not considered warranted at this stage. All level crossings will be constructed in accordance with the relevant safety standards and will be approved by the railway crossing protection committee. (3) The City of Geraldton has indicated that it could build the path, subject to environmental approvals, and we have encouraged the council to make a submission seeking funding under the 2005-06 Western Australian Government country pathways program. (4) Expert advice based on a review of historical aerial photographs by Rogers in 1996 suggests that Greys Beach, which connects Separation Point and Point Moore, is currently going through a period of accretion, following a period of retreat until 1975. (5) An independent pathway would have some environmental impact in itself, but it would effectively replace some informal access tracks through the dune system, which could then be rehabilitated. There could possibly be a net overall reduction in environmental impact, but this would have to be confirmed upon closer examination of the existing conditions.
(1) The project budget currently provides for a network of shared paths, which have been provided as a result of consultation with the City of Geraldton. Road overpasses, which include separate shared paths, have been provided at the Brand Highway-Cathedral Avenue intersection and at Highbury and Waverley Streets. Several other path crossings at grade have been provided. There is no provision in the budget for an additional shared path overpass. However, as a result of recent additional community input, Main Roads Western Australia is designing an additional crossing point in the vicinity of Bradley Street. (2) Safety concerns have been raised by the local community, in particular the absence of an overpass in the Beachlands area. An overpass is not considered warranted at this stage. All level crossings will be constructed in accordance with the relevant safety standards and will be approved by the railway crossing protection committee. (3) The City of Geraldton has indicated that it could build the path, subject to environmental approvals, and we have encouraged the council to make a submission seeking funding under the 2005-06 Western Australian Government country pathways program. (4) Expert advice based on a review of historical aerial photographs by Rogers in 1996 suggests that Greys Beach, which connects Separation Point and Point Moore, is currently going through a period of accretion, following a period of retreat until 1975. (5) An independent pathway would have some environmental impact in itself, but it would effectively replace some informal access tracks through the dune system, which could then be rehabilitated. There could possibly be a net overall reduction in environmental impact, but this would have to be confirmed upon closer examination of the existing conditions.
(2) Safety concerns have been raised by the local community, in particular the absence of an overpass in the Beachlands area. An overpass is not considered warranted at this stage. All level crossings will be constructed in accordance with the relevant safety standards and will be approved by the railway crossing protection committee. (3) The City of Geraldton has indicated that it could build the path, subject to environmental approvals, and we have encouraged the council to make a submission seeking funding under the 2005-06 Western Australian Government country pathways program. (4) Expert advice based on a review of historical aerial photographs by Rogers in 1996 suggests that Greys Beach, which connects Separation Point and Point Moore, is currently going through a period of accretion, following a period of retreat until 1975. (5) An independent pathway would have some environmental impact in itself, but it would effectively replace some informal access tracks through the dune system, which could then be rehabilitated. There could possibly be a net overall reduction in environmental impact, but this would have to be confirmed upon closer examination of the existing conditions.
(3) The City of Geraldton has indicated that it could build the path, subject to environmental approvals, and we have encouraged the council to make a submission seeking funding under the 2005-06 Western Australian Government country pathways program. (4) Expert advice based on a review of historical aerial photographs by Rogers in 1996 suggests that Greys Beach, which connects Separation Point and Point Moore, is currently going through a period of accretion, following a period of retreat until 1975. (5) An independent pathway would have some environmental impact in itself, but it would effectively replace some informal access tracks through the dune system, which could then be rehabilitated. There could possibly be a net overall reduction in environmental impact, but this would have to be confirmed upon closer examination of the existing conditions.
(4) Expert advice based on a review of historical aerial photographs by Rogers in 1996 suggests that Greys Beach, which connects Separation Point and Point Moore, is currently going through a period of accretion, following a period of retreat until 1975. (5) An independent pathway would have some environmental impact in itself, but it would effectively replace some informal access tracks through the dune system, which could then be rehabilitated. There could possibly be a net overall reduction in environmental impact, but this would have to be confirmed upon closer examination of the existing conditions.
(5) An independent pathway would have some environmental impact in itself, but it would effectively replace some informal access tracks through the dune system, which could then be rehabilitated. There could possibly be a net overall reduction in environmental impact, but this would have to be confirmed upon closer examination of the existing conditions.
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