Question seeks details on land acquisition for the northern rail line extension to Yanchep since 2011. The Minister confirms no land purchases but notes discussions about potential land surrender for future station development.

AnsweredQoN 1157Legislative Council
Asked
6 May 2014
Portfolio
Transport

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(1) Since 1 July 2011, has any agency in the Minister's portfolio purchased or acquired any land along the proposed route for the northern rail line extension to Yanchep? (2) If yes to (1), for each parcel of land: (a) what was the address of the land purchased or acquired; (b) what was the purpose of the purchase; (c) who was the land purchased or acquired from; and (d) what was the cost of the purchase? (3) Has any work been undertaken on any property since it was purchased or acquired? (4) If yes to (3), for each parcel of land: (a) what work was undertaken; (b) what was the purpose of the work; (c) what was the cost of the work undertaken; and (d) where did the funding for the work come from? (5) Has any agency held any discussions with any other party or agency about purchasing or acquiring any land along the proposed route? (6) If yes to (5), for each parcel of land: (a) what was nature of the discussions; (b) what were the addresses of any land discussed; (c) what was the intended purpose of the land discussed; and (d) what is the estimated value of any land?

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Answered
24 June 2014
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Transport
Response time
49 days
(1) No.
(2)(a)-(4)(d) Not applicable
(5) No. The Public Transport Authority has however raised the possibility that land may need to be surrendered for future station development at individual sites with developers.
(6)(a)-(d) Not applicable

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