❓ A WA parliamentary question addresses concerns about the proposed Bridgetown Bypass, focusing on traffic impacts on Steere and Bunbury Streets, rail reserve considerations, the Wesfarmers building, and traffic flow near schools under different bypass options.
AnsweredQoN 3538Legislative Council
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I refer to the plans released for the proposed Bridgetown Bypass. The pamphlets on the proposed overview do not explain clearly what is being planned, and I ask -
(1) Will the Minister provide written details on how then traffic will be affected in Steere Street on all three planned proposals?
(2) Will the Minister provide written details on how traffic will be affected in Bunbury Street on all three proposals?
(3) Will the Minister confirm that no rail reserve for future use is being considered?
(4) On the maps provided it looks as if the old Wesfarmers building which is Blackwood rural supplies is staying, when in fact the owners have been told it will have to be demolished. Will the Minister confirm if this is correct?
(5) Will the Minister confirm that on plan one, local traffic is being directed through an underpass which will put traffic past both schools?
(1) Will the Minister provide written details on how then traffic will be affected in Steere Street on all three planned proposals?
(2) Will the Minister provide written details on how traffic will be affected in Bunbury Street on all three proposals?
(3) Will the Minister confirm that no rail reserve for future use is being considered?
(4) On the maps provided it looks as if the old Wesfarmers building which is Blackwood rural supplies is staying, when in fact the owners have been told it will have to be demolished. Will the Minister confirm if this is correct?
(5) Will the Minister confirm that on plan one, local traffic is being directed through an underpass which will put traffic past both schools?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
20 June 2006
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure
Response time
27 days
One option requires traffic to turn onto the deviation with traffic accessing Hampton Street using one of the two new connections located north and south of Steere Street. It should be noted that traffic entering or exiting the deviation at the proposed T-junction with Steere Street will encounter less traffic and will be provided with better and protected turning lanes than that currently encountered / provided at the existing Steere Street / Hampton Street intersection. The second option provides a new route from Steere Street, along Roe Street (past the Catholic primary school) then along Rose Street before passing under the new deviation (with an underpass) and connecting as a T-junction with Hampton Street. It is noted that only the local portion of the current Steere Street traffic will utilise the new route with those not travelling to the main street likely to remain on Steere Street to access the new deviation. Under both options traffic can use a circuit route and travel times are not expected to be significantly affected. (2) One option connects Bunbury Street east to the deviation with a T?junction. Under this option traffic wishing to travel between Bunbury Street and Hampton Street will travel a staggered T-junction arrangement using 150 metres of the deviation. With the underpass option Bunbury Street is not connected to the deviation. Traffic from Bunbury Street east will utilise Roe Street and the underpass route to access Hampton Street. To access the deviation traffic will utilise Roe Street and Steere Street or travel north utilising Railway Terrace. Under this option traffic from Bunbury Street will travel up to 500 metres further than the existing situation. Again under both options travel times are not expected to be significantly affected. (3) It is confirmed that no alternative railway reserve or alignment is being considered at this time. The land on which the new deviation road will be constructed will however remain railway corridor land. (4) The intersection of Steere Street with the new deviation road requires that part of the Westfarmers (Elders) building be demolished to provide adequate verge and sight lines. Main Roads advises that it has had discussions with the owner and lessee of the building with the view of partial demolition. This preliminary discussion has identified that the building is suitable for partial demolition and the business can operate effectively with the loss of part of the building. It is still possible however that the building could require demolition if other options are adopted following the public consultation. (5) The underpass option will result in local traffic turning from Steere Street onto Roe Street past the Catholic primary school before travelling through the underpass on Rose Street. The underpass route from Steere Street does not pass the other primary school. Under this option a small amount of additional traffic may pass the other school from traffic redirected as a result of Bunbury Street not being connected to the deviation.
The second option provides a new route from Steere Street, along Roe Street (past the Catholic primary school) then along Rose Street before passing under the new deviation (with an underpass) and connecting as a T-junction with Hampton Street. It is noted that only the local portion of the current Steere Street traffic will utilise the new route with those not travelling to the main street likely to remain on Steere Street to access the new deviation. Under both options traffic can use a circuit route and travel times are not expected to be significantly affected. (2) One option connects Bunbury Street east to the deviation with a T?junction. Under this option traffic wishing to travel between Bunbury Street and Hampton Street will travel a staggered T-junction arrangement using 150 metres of the deviation. With the underpass option Bunbury Street is not connected to the deviation. Traffic from Bunbury Street east will utilise Roe Street and the underpass route to access Hampton Street. To access the deviation traffic will utilise Roe Street and Steere Street or travel north utilising Railway Terrace. Under this option traffic from Bunbury Street will travel up to 500 metres further than the existing situation. Again under both options travel times are not expected to be significantly affected. (3) It is confirmed that no alternative railway reserve or alignment is being considered at this time. The land on which the new deviation road will be constructed will however remain railway corridor land. (4) The intersection of Steere Street with the new deviation road requires that part of the Westfarmers (Elders) building be demolished to provide adequate verge and sight lines. Main Roads advises that it has had discussions with the owner and lessee of the building with the view of partial demolition. This preliminary discussion has identified that the building is suitable for partial demolition and the business can operate effectively with the loss of part of the building. It is still possible however that the building could require demolition if other options are adopted following the public consultation. (5) The underpass option will result in local traffic turning from Steere Street onto Roe Street past the Catholic primary school before travelling through the underpass on Rose Street. The underpass route from Steere Street does not pass the other primary school. Under this option a small amount of additional traffic may pass the other school from traffic redirected as a result of Bunbury Street not being connected to the deviation.
Under both options traffic can use a circuit route and travel times are not expected to be significantly affected. (2) One option connects Bunbury Street east to the deviation with a T?junction. Under this option traffic wishing to travel between Bunbury Street and Hampton Street will travel a staggered T-junction arrangement using 150 metres of the deviation. With the underpass option Bunbury Street is not connected to the deviation. Traffic from Bunbury Street east will utilise Roe Street and the underpass route to access Hampton Street. To access the deviation traffic will utilise Roe Street and Steere Street or travel north utilising Railway Terrace. Under this option traffic from Bunbury Street will travel up to 500 metres further than the existing situation. Again under both options travel times are not expected to be significantly affected. (3) It is confirmed that no alternative railway reserve or alignment is being considered at this time. The land on which the new deviation road will be constructed will however remain railway corridor land. (4) The intersection of Steere Street with the new deviation road requires that part of the Westfarmers (Elders) building be demolished to provide adequate verge and sight lines. Main Roads advises that it has had discussions with the owner and lessee of the building with the view of partial demolition. This preliminary discussion has identified that the building is suitable for partial demolition and the business can operate effectively with the loss of part of the building. It is still possible however that the building could require demolition if other options are adopted following the public consultation. (5) The underpass option will result in local traffic turning from Steere Street onto Roe Street past the Catholic primary school before travelling through the underpass on Rose Street. The underpass route from Steere Street does not pass the other primary school. Under this option a small amount of additional traffic may pass the other school from traffic redirected as a result of Bunbury Street not being connected to the deviation.
(2) One option connects Bunbury Street east to the deviation with a T?junction. Under this option traffic wishing to travel between Bunbury Street and Hampton Street will travel a staggered T-junction arrangement using 150 metres of the deviation. With the underpass option Bunbury Street is not connected to the deviation. Traffic from Bunbury Street east will utilise Roe Street and the underpass route to access Hampton Street. To access the deviation traffic will utilise Roe Street and Steere Street or travel north utilising Railway Terrace. Under this option traffic from Bunbury Street will travel up to 500 metres further than the existing situation. Again under both options travel times are not expected to be significantly affected. (3) It is confirmed that no alternative railway reserve or alignment is being considered at this time. The land on which the new deviation road will be constructed will however remain railway corridor land. (4) The intersection of Steere Street with the new deviation road requires that part of the Westfarmers (Elders) building be demolished to provide adequate verge and sight lines. Main Roads advises that it has had discussions with the owner and lessee of the building with the view of partial demolition. This preliminary discussion has identified that the building is suitable for partial demolition and the business can operate effectively with the loss of part of the building. It is still possible however that the building could require demolition if other options are adopted following the public consultation. (5) The underpass option will result in local traffic turning from Steere Street onto Roe Street past the Catholic primary school before travelling through the underpass on Rose Street. The underpass route from Steere Street does not pass the other primary school. Under this option a small amount of additional traffic may pass the other school from traffic redirected as a result of Bunbury Street not being connected to the deviation.
With the underpass option Bunbury Street is not connected to the deviation. Traffic from Bunbury Street east will utilise Roe Street and the underpass route to access Hampton Street. To access the deviation traffic will utilise Roe Street and Steere Street or travel north utilising Railway Terrace. Under this option traffic from Bunbury Street will travel up to 500 metres further than the existing situation. Again under both options travel times are not expected to be significantly affected. (3) It is confirmed that no alternative railway reserve or alignment is being considered at this time. The land on which the new deviation road will be constructed will however remain railway corridor land. (4) The intersection of Steere Street with the new deviation road requires that part of the Westfarmers (Elders) building be demolished to provide adequate verge and sight lines. Main Roads advises that it has had discussions with the owner and lessee of the building with the view of partial demolition. This preliminary discussion has identified that the building is suitable for partial demolition and the business can operate effectively with the loss of part of the building. It is still possible however that the building could require demolition if other options are adopted following the public consultation. (5) The underpass option will result in local traffic turning from Steere Street onto Roe Street past the Catholic primary school before travelling through the underpass on Rose Street. The underpass route from Steere Street does not pass the other primary school. Under this option a small amount of additional traffic may pass the other school from traffic redirected as a result of Bunbury Street not being connected to the deviation.
Again under both options travel times are not expected to be significantly affected. (3) It is confirmed that no alternative railway reserve or alignment is being considered at this time. The land on which the new deviation road will be constructed will however remain railway corridor land. (4) The intersection of Steere Street with the new deviation road requires that part of the Westfarmers (Elders) building be demolished to provide adequate verge and sight lines. Main Roads advises that it has had discussions with the owner and lessee of the building with the view of partial demolition. This preliminary discussion has identified that the building is suitable for partial demolition and the business can operate effectively with the loss of part of the building. It is still possible however that the building could require demolition if other options are adopted following the public consultation. (5) The underpass option will result in local traffic turning from Steere Street onto Roe Street past the Catholic primary school before travelling through the underpass on Rose Street. The underpass route from Steere Street does not pass the other primary school. Under this option a small amount of additional traffic may pass the other school from traffic redirected as a result of Bunbury Street not being connected to the deviation.
(3) It is confirmed that no alternative railway reserve or alignment is being considered at this time. The land on which the new deviation road will be constructed will however remain railway corridor land. (4) The intersection of Steere Street with the new deviation road requires that part of the Westfarmers (Elders) building be demolished to provide adequate verge and sight lines. Main Roads advises that it has had discussions with the owner and lessee of the building with the view of partial demolition. This preliminary discussion has identified that the building is suitable for partial demolition and the business can operate effectively with the loss of part of the building. It is still possible however that the building could require demolition if other options are adopted following the public consultation. (5) The underpass option will result in local traffic turning from Steere Street onto Roe Street past the Catholic primary school before travelling through the underpass on Rose Street. The underpass route from Steere Street does not pass the other primary school. Under this option a small amount of additional traffic may pass the other school from traffic redirected as a result of Bunbury Street not being connected to the deviation.
(4) The intersection of Steere Street with the new deviation road requires that part of the Westfarmers (Elders) building be demolished to provide adequate verge and sight lines. Main Roads advises that it has had discussions with the owner and lessee of the building with the view of partial demolition. This preliminary discussion has identified that the building is suitable for partial demolition and the business can operate effectively with the loss of part of the building. It is still possible however that the building could require demolition if other options are adopted following the public consultation. (5) The underpass option will result in local traffic turning from Steere Street onto Roe Street past the Catholic primary school before travelling through the underpass on Rose Street. The underpass route from Steere Street does not pass the other primary school. Under this option a small amount of additional traffic may pass the other school from traffic redirected as a result of Bunbury Street not being connected to the deviation.
(5) The underpass option will result in local traffic turning from Steere Street onto Roe Street past the Catholic primary school before travelling through the underpass on Rose Street. The underpass route from Steere Street does not pass the other primary school. Under this option a small amount of additional traffic may pass the other school from traffic redirected as a result of Bunbury Street not being connected to the deviation.
The second option provides a new route from Steere Street, along Roe Street (past the Catholic primary school) then along Rose Street before passing under the new deviation (with an underpass) and connecting as a T-junction with Hampton Street. It is noted that only the local portion of the current Steere Street traffic will utilise the new route with those not travelling to the main street likely to remain on Steere Street to access the new deviation. Under both options traffic can use a circuit route and travel times are not expected to be significantly affected. (2) One option connects Bunbury Street east to the deviation with a T?junction. Under this option traffic wishing to travel between Bunbury Street and Hampton Street will travel a staggered T-junction arrangement using 150 metres of the deviation. With the underpass option Bunbury Street is not connected to the deviation. Traffic from Bunbury Street east will utilise Roe Street and the underpass route to access Hampton Street. To access the deviation traffic will utilise Roe Street and Steere Street or travel north utilising Railway Terrace. Under this option traffic from Bunbury Street will travel up to 500 metres further than the existing situation. Again under both options travel times are not expected to be significantly affected. (3) It is confirmed that no alternative railway reserve or alignment is being considered at this time. The land on which the new deviation road will be constructed will however remain railway corridor land. (4) The intersection of Steere Street with the new deviation road requires that part of the Westfarmers (Elders) building be demolished to provide adequate verge and sight lines. Main Roads advises that it has had discussions with the owner and lessee of the building with the view of partial demolition. This preliminary discussion has identified that the building is suitable for partial demolition and the business can operate effectively with the loss of part of the building. It is still possible however that the building could require demolition if other options are adopted following the public consultation. (5) The underpass option will result in local traffic turning from Steere Street onto Roe Street past the Catholic primary school before travelling through the underpass on Rose Street. The underpass route from Steere Street does not pass the other primary school. Under this option a small amount of additional traffic may pass the other school from traffic redirected as a result of Bunbury Street not being connected to the deviation.
Under both options traffic can use a circuit route and travel times are not expected to be significantly affected. (2) One option connects Bunbury Street east to the deviation with a T?junction. Under this option traffic wishing to travel between Bunbury Street and Hampton Street will travel a staggered T-junction arrangement using 150 metres of the deviation. With the underpass option Bunbury Street is not connected to the deviation. Traffic from Bunbury Street east will utilise Roe Street and the underpass route to access Hampton Street. To access the deviation traffic will utilise Roe Street and Steere Street or travel north utilising Railway Terrace. Under this option traffic from Bunbury Street will travel up to 500 metres further than the existing situation. Again under both options travel times are not expected to be significantly affected. (3) It is confirmed that no alternative railway reserve or alignment is being considered at this time. The land on which the new deviation road will be constructed will however remain railway corridor land. (4) The intersection of Steere Street with the new deviation road requires that part of the Westfarmers (Elders) building be demolished to provide adequate verge and sight lines. Main Roads advises that it has had discussions with the owner and lessee of the building with the view of partial demolition. This preliminary discussion has identified that the building is suitable for partial demolition and the business can operate effectively with the loss of part of the building. It is still possible however that the building could require demolition if other options are adopted following the public consultation. (5) The underpass option will result in local traffic turning from Steere Street onto Roe Street past the Catholic primary school before travelling through the underpass on Rose Street. The underpass route from Steere Street does not pass the other primary school. Under this option a small amount of additional traffic may pass the other school from traffic redirected as a result of Bunbury Street not being connected to the deviation.
(2) One option connects Bunbury Street east to the deviation with a T?junction. Under this option traffic wishing to travel between Bunbury Street and Hampton Street will travel a staggered T-junction arrangement using 150 metres of the deviation. With the underpass option Bunbury Street is not connected to the deviation. Traffic from Bunbury Street east will utilise Roe Street and the underpass route to access Hampton Street. To access the deviation traffic will utilise Roe Street and Steere Street or travel north utilising Railway Terrace. Under this option traffic from Bunbury Street will travel up to 500 metres further than the existing situation. Again under both options travel times are not expected to be significantly affected. (3) It is confirmed that no alternative railway reserve or alignment is being considered at this time. The land on which the new deviation road will be constructed will however remain railway corridor land. (4) The intersection of Steere Street with the new deviation road requires that part of the Westfarmers (Elders) building be demolished to provide adequate verge and sight lines. Main Roads advises that it has had discussions with the owner and lessee of the building with the view of partial demolition. This preliminary discussion has identified that the building is suitable for partial demolition and the business can operate effectively with the loss of part of the building. It is still possible however that the building could require demolition if other options are adopted following the public consultation. (5) The underpass option will result in local traffic turning from Steere Street onto Roe Street past the Catholic primary school before travelling through the underpass on Rose Street. The underpass route from Steere Street does not pass the other primary school. Under this option a small amount of additional traffic may pass the other school from traffic redirected as a result of Bunbury Street not being connected to the deviation.
With the underpass option Bunbury Street is not connected to the deviation. Traffic from Bunbury Street east will utilise Roe Street and the underpass route to access Hampton Street. To access the deviation traffic will utilise Roe Street and Steere Street or travel north utilising Railway Terrace. Under this option traffic from Bunbury Street will travel up to 500 metres further than the existing situation. Again under both options travel times are not expected to be significantly affected. (3) It is confirmed that no alternative railway reserve or alignment is being considered at this time. The land on which the new deviation road will be constructed will however remain railway corridor land. (4) The intersection of Steere Street with the new deviation road requires that part of the Westfarmers (Elders) building be demolished to provide adequate verge and sight lines. Main Roads advises that it has had discussions with the owner and lessee of the building with the view of partial demolition. This preliminary discussion has identified that the building is suitable for partial demolition and the business can operate effectively with the loss of part of the building. It is still possible however that the building could require demolition if other options are adopted following the public consultation. (5) The underpass option will result in local traffic turning from Steere Street onto Roe Street past the Catholic primary school before travelling through the underpass on Rose Street. The underpass route from Steere Street does not pass the other primary school. Under this option a small amount of additional traffic may pass the other school from traffic redirected as a result of Bunbury Street not being connected to the deviation.
Again under both options travel times are not expected to be significantly affected. (3) It is confirmed that no alternative railway reserve or alignment is being considered at this time. The land on which the new deviation road will be constructed will however remain railway corridor land. (4) The intersection of Steere Street with the new deviation road requires that part of the Westfarmers (Elders) building be demolished to provide adequate verge and sight lines. Main Roads advises that it has had discussions with the owner and lessee of the building with the view of partial demolition. This preliminary discussion has identified that the building is suitable for partial demolition and the business can operate effectively with the loss of part of the building. It is still possible however that the building could require demolition if other options are adopted following the public consultation. (5) The underpass option will result in local traffic turning from Steere Street onto Roe Street past the Catholic primary school before travelling through the underpass on Rose Street. The underpass route from Steere Street does not pass the other primary school. Under this option a small amount of additional traffic may pass the other school from traffic redirected as a result of Bunbury Street not being connected to the deviation.
(3) It is confirmed that no alternative railway reserve or alignment is being considered at this time. The land on which the new deviation road will be constructed will however remain railway corridor land. (4) The intersection of Steere Street with the new deviation road requires that part of the Westfarmers (Elders) building be demolished to provide adequate verge and sight lines. Main Roads advises that it has had discussions with the owner and lessee of the building with the view of partial demolition. This preliminary discussion has identified that the building is suitable for partial demolition and the business can operate effectively with the loss of part of the building. It is still possible however that the building could require demolition if other options are adopted following the public consultation. (5) The underpass option will result in local traffic turning from Steere Street onto Roe Street past the Catholic primary school before travelling through the underpass on Rose Street. The underpass route from Steere Street does not pass the other primary school. Under this option a small amount of additional traffic may pass the other school from traffic redirected as a result of Bunbury Street not being connected to the deviation.
(4) The intersection of Steere Street with the new deviation road requires that part of the Westfarmers (Elders) building be demolished to provide adequate verge and sight lines. Main Roads advises that it has had discussions with the owner and lessee of the building with the view of partial demolition. This preliminary discussion has identified that the building is suitable for partial demolition and the business can operate effectively with the loss of part of the building. It is still possible however that the building could require demolition if other options are adopted following the public consultation. (5) The underpass option will result in local traffic turning from Steere Street onto Roe Street past the Catholic primary school before travelling through the underpass on Rose Street. The underpass route from Steere Street does not pass the other primary school. Under this option a small amount of additional traffic may pass the other school from traffic redirected as a result of Bunbury Street not being connected to the deviation.
(5) The underpass option will result in local traffic turning from Steere Street onto Roe Street past the Catholic primary school before travelling through the underpass on Rose Street. The underpass route from Steere Street does not pass the other primary school. Under this option a small amount of additional traffic may pass the other school from traffic redirected as a result of Bunbury Street not being connected to the deviation.
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