❓ Ms. Saffioti questions the Minister for Transport on the change in plans regarding light rail on Fitzgerald Street, citing a previous commitment. The Minister deflects, blaming the City of Vincent's unrealistic expectations and touting a 'better solution'.
AnsweredQoN 257Legislative Assembly
QuestionView source ↗
METRO AREA
EXPRESS LIGHT RAIL — SAFETY CONCERNS
257. Ms R. SAFFIOTI to the Minister for
Transport:
I ask a supplementary question.
Given that the minister was committed to sending light rail down Fitzgerald Street
in 2013 and now that road is too narrow, apparently, what has changed in
relation to the width of that road?
EXPRESS LIGHT RAIL — SAFETY CONCERNS
257. Ms R. SAFFIOTI to the Minister for
Transport:
I ask a supplementary question.
Given that the minister was committed to sending light rail down Fitzgerald Street
in 2013 and now that road is too narrow, apparently, what has changed in
relation to the width of that road?
AnswerView source ↗
There was a recommendation that
suggested light rail. We have a lot of other things —
Several members interjected.
Mr
D.C. NALDER : They do not want to listen, Mr Speaker. The City of Vincent
was quite critical when I raised concerns about light rail; it wanted to
explore options. I sat down with the City of Vincent—I have said this
over and over in Parliament—and spoke about this whole theory around
light rail delivering an urbanisation uplift. Included in that was a mass rapid
transit solution. The City of Vincent's brochures and belief was like
Bourke Street mall, where the tram travels through at five kilometres an hour
and little Johnny is skipping around the tram line while mum has a cappuccino
on the sidewalk. That was the City of Vincent's view.
Mr
D.J. Kelly interjected.
The
SPEAKER : Member for Bassendean, I call you to order for the first time.
Mr
D.C. NALDER : The City of Vincent had an incorrect perception of what was
being delivered. I started to raise concerns.
Several members interjected.
The
SPEAKER : That is enough!
Mr
D.C. NALDER : Those opposite would like to replicate what is in Melbourne
with a light rail solution. That is what they keep talking about. I have taken
the opportunity to review it —
Mr
P. Papalia interjected.
The
SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, I call you to order for the first time. A
short answer, please.
Mr
D.C. NALDER : In looking at current innovative practices, we believe that we
can deliver a far better solution into the northern suburbs than what was put
forward back in 2012–13.
suggested light rail. We have a lot of other things —
Several members interjected.
Mr
D.C. NALDER : They do not want to listen, Mr Speaker. The City of Vincent
was quite critical when I raised concerns about light rail; it wanted to
explore options. I sat down with the City of Vincent—I have said this
over and over in Parliament—and spoke about this whole theory around
light rail delivering an urbanisation uplift. Included in that was a mass rapid
transit solution. The City of Vincent's brochures and belief was like
Bourke Street mall, where the tram travels through at five kilometres an hour
and little Johnny is skipping around the tram line while mum has a cappuccino
on the sidewalk. That was the City of Vincent's view.
Mr
D.J. Kelly interjected.
The
SPEAKER : Member for Bassendean, I call you to order for the first time.
Mr
D.C. NALDER : The City of Vincent had an incorrect perception of what was
being delivered. I started to raise concerns.
Several members interjected.
The
SPEAKER : That is enough!
Mr
D.C. NALDER : Those opposite would like to replicate what is in Melbourne
with a light rail solution. That is what they keep talking about. I have taken
the opportunity to review it —
Mr
P. Papalia interjected.
The
SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, I call you to order for the first time. A
short answer, please.
Mr
D.C. NALDER : In looking at current innovative practices, we believe that we
can deliver a far better solution into the northern suburbs than what was put
forward back in 2012–13.
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