❓ Hon Ken Travers asks about delays in the Mitchell Freeway widening project between Hepburn Avenue and Hodges Drive, including reasons for the delay, completion dates, and penalties for delays. The response cites rain as a factor and provides updated completion timelines.
AnsweredQoN 565Legislative Council
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MITCHELL
FREEWAY—WIDENING
565. Hon KEN TRAVERS to the
parliamentary secretary representing the Minister for Transport:
I refer to the widening of Mitchell Freeway between Hepburn
Avenue and Hodges Drive.
(1) Why has
the widening taken longer than the original estimated time frame of 24 weeks?
(2) When will the widening be
completed?
(3) When will the resurfacing of the
existing lanes be completed?
(4) Does the
contract for these works have any penalties for project delays; and, if no, why
not?
FREEWAY—WIDENING
565. Hon KEN TRAVERS to the
parliamentary secretary representing the Minister for Transport:
I refer to the widening of Mitchell Freeway between Hepburn
Avenue and Hodges Drive.
(1) Why has
the widening taken longer than the original estimated time frame of 24 weeks?
(2) When will the widening be
completed?
(3) When will the resurfacing of the
existing lanes be completed?
(4) Does the
contract for these works have any penalties for project delays; and, if no, why
not?
AnswerView source ↗
On behalf of the parliamentary secretary representing the
Minister for Transport, I provide the following response —
(1) Ongoing
rain has delayed completion of the required asphalt work.
(2) The
section from Hepburn Avenue to Ocean Reef Road opened to traffic last month.
The remainder is due to be completed shortly.
(3) The
resurfacing works are scheduled for completion in early 2014.
(4) Yes.
Minister for Transport, I provide the following response —
(1) Ongoing
rain has delayed completion of the required asphalt work.
(2) The
section from Hepburn Avenue to Ocean Reef Road opened to traffic last month.
The remainder is due to be completed shortly.
(3) The
resurfacing works are scheduled for completion in early 2014.
(4) Yes.
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