A WA parliamentary question highlights the poor condition of the Wangkatjungka Community access road and seeks government funding for its upgrade. The response indicates limited funding and local government responsibility.

AnsweredQoN 4224Legislative Assembly
Asked
19 October 2010
Portfolio
Transport

QuestionView source ↗

(1) Is the Minister aware of the ongoing difficulties of the Wangkatjungka Community (Christmas Creek) out of Fitzroy Crossing with the poor state of their main access road from the Great Northern Highway?
(2) What steps are being taken by the State Government to secure the much needed urgent upgrade of this road?
(3) What funds have been allocated by the State Government for 2010–2011 to secure repairs and maintenance, sealing, and upgrade of this road?
(4) When will the State Government allocate funds to secure the upgrade of this road?

AnswerView source ↗

Answered
17 November 2010
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Transport
Response time
29 days
(1) This is a Local Government Road under the control and responsibility of the Shire of Derby West Kimberly.
(2) Not applicable.
(3) Main Roads WA contribution is $9 000 from the Local Roads Program under the Remote Access Road Sub Program with the Shire of Derby West Kimberley contributing (double) $18 000.
(4) There are no funds in the four year forward estimates.
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