Question regarding the status of the Bridgetown bypass construction, which was committed to in 2006-07. The project was halted due to a negative referendum result, and the council is now focusing on main street upgrades.

AnsweredQoN 1040Legislative Council
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13 November 2007
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Planning and Infrastructure

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BRIDGETOWN BYPASS
I refer to the commitment by the government to construct a Bridgetown bypass in 2006-07. (1) Has construction of the project commenced? (2) If yes to (1), what is the anticipated completion date? (3) If no to (1), why not? Hon ADELE FARINA

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I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(3) The Bridgetown bypass proposal was subject to a public referendum conducted by the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes in September 2006. The state government gave a commitment to abide by the result of the vote. The referendum resulted in a no-vote with 56 per cent of voters voting against the construction of the proposed bypass. Given the referendum result, the council has decided to consult the local community on improvements and upgrades to the existing main street, Hampton Street. Main Roads Western Australia is assisting the council with the design process for these improvements.
(1) Has construction of the project commenced? (2) If yes to (1), what is the anticipated completion date? (3) If no to (1), why not? Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(3) The Bridgetown bypass proposal was subject to a public referendum conducted by the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes in September 2006. The state government gave a commitment to abide by the result of the vote. The referendum resulted in a no-vote with 56 per cent of voters voting against the construction of the proposed bypass. Given the referendum result, the council has decided to consult the local community on improvements and upgrades to the existing main street, Hampton Street. Main Roads Western Australia is assisting the council with the design process for these improvements.
(2) If yes to (1), what is the anticipated completion date? (3) If no to (1), why not? Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(3) The Bridgetown bypass proposal was subject to a public referendum conducted by the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes in September 2006. The state government gave a commitment to abide by the result of the vote. The referendum resulted in a no-vote with 56 per cent of voters voting against the construction of the proposed bypass. Given the referendum result, the council has decided to consult the local community on improvements and upgrades to the existing main street, Hampton Street. Main Roads Western Australia is assisting the council with the design process for these improvements.
(3) If no to (1), why not? Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(3) The Bridgetown bypass proposal was subject to a public referendum conducted by the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes in September 2006. The state government gave a commitment to abide by the result of the vote. The referendum resulted in a no-vote with 56 per cent of voters voting against the construction of the proposed bypass. Given the referendum result, the council has decided to consult the local community on improvements and upgrades to the existing main street, Hampton Street. Main Roads Western Australia is assisting the council with the design process for these improvements.
Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(3) The Bridgetown bypass proposal was subject to a public referendum conducted by the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes in September 2006. The state government gave a commitment to abide by the result of the vote. The referendum resulted in a no-vote with 56 per cent of voters voting against the construction of the proposed bypass. Given the referendum result, the council has decided to consult the local community on improvements and upgrades to the existing main street, Hampton Street. Main Roads Western Australia is assisting the council with the design process for these improvements.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(3) The Bridgetown bypass proposal was subject to a public referendum conducted by the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes in September 2006. The state government gave a commitment to abide by the result of the vote. The referendum resulted in a no-vote with 56 per cent of voters voting against the construction of the proposed bypass. Given the referendum result, the council has decided to consult the local community on improvements and upgrades to the existing main street, Hampton Street. Main Roads Western Australia is assisting the council with the design process for these improvements.
(1)-(3) The Bridgetown bypass proposal was subject to a public referendum conducted by the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes in September 2006. The state government gave a commitment to abide by the result of the vote. The referendum resulted in a no-vote with 56 per cent of voters voting against the construction of the proposed bypass. Given the referendum result, the council has decided to consult the local community on improvements and upgrades to the existing main street, Hampton Street. Main Roads Western Australia is assisting the council with the design process for these improvements.

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