❓ Mr. Birney questions the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure about the $110 million cost increase in the Peel Deviation road project, specifically requesting an itemized list of costs attributed to 'more detailed planning'. The Minister provides a breakdown of cost increases due to changes in technical standards, environmental requirements, and refinement of works.
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Will the Minister provide an itemised and costed list of the ‘more detailed planning’ (as reported in
The West Australian
on 19 July 2005) that has partly resulted in the $110 million increase in the Peel Deviation road project?
The West Australian
on 19 July 2005) that has partly resulted in the $110 million increase in the Peel Deviation road project?
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Answered
15 September 2005
Responded by
Minister for Planning and Infrastructure
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30 days
At the time the preliminary estimate was provided it was made clear that this was indicative only as the project design was at a conceptual stage. In addition, the April 2004 estimate did not reflect the significant cost increases encountered throughout Australia over the past year associated with an overheated construction industry and increased oil costs. The component costs in current dollar terms are: Land acquisition $39 M Design and Construction $396 M Project Development and Management$15M About $50M of the $110M increase in the New Perth Bunbury Highway project can be attributed to "more detailed planning". Broadly, these are itemised as follows: Changes in technical standards - approx $15M Since the original cost estimates, there have been changes to the technical standards for highways (namely wider pavement formation and flatter side batters for improved road safety) and the inclusion of Intelligent Transport System infrastructure. Environmental and social "scope" requirements - approx $25M The cost estimate for the Peel Deviation section of the project assumed traditional rural highway standards, particularly with respect to environmental and social requirements. Consequently, the revised cost estimate includes substantial noise management provisions (such as noise walls and asphalt road surfaces) for populated areas, a number of fauna and stock underpasses, and an improved standard of landscaping / revegetation provisions. Refinement of works and quantities - approx $10M The balance of the difference reflects an increase for some key items, such as the quantity of imported fill and the extent of drainage infrastructure works - a reflection of the extensive low lying terrain through which the highway will cross.
The component costs in current dollar terms are: Land acquisition $39 M Design and Construction $396 M Project Development and Management$15M About $50M of the $110M increase in the New Perth Bunbury Highway project can be attributed to "more detailed planning". Broadly, these are itemised as follows: Changes in technical standards - approx $15M Since the original cost estimates, there have been changes to the technical standards for highways (namely wider pavement formation and flatter side batters for improved road safety) and the inclusion of Intelligent Transport System infrastructure. Environmental and social "scope" requirements - approx $25M The cost estimate for the Peel Deviation section of the project assumed traditional rural highway standards, particularly with respect to environmental and social requirements. Consequently, the revised cost estimate includes substantial noise management provisions (such as noise walls and asphalt road surfaces) for populated areas, a number of fauna and stock underpasses, and an improved standard of landscaping / revegetation provisions. Refinement of works and quantities - approx $10M The balance of the difference reflects an increase for some key items, such as the quantity of imported fill and the extent of drainage infrastructure works - a reflection of the extensive low lying terrain through which the highway will cross.
Land acquisition $39 M Design and Construction $396 M Project Development and Management$15M About $50M of the $110M increase in the New Perth Bunbury Highway project can be attributed to "more detailed planning". Broadly, these are itemised as follows: Changes in technical standards - approx $15M Since the original cost estimates, there have been changes to the technical standards for highways (namely wider pavement formation and flatter side batters for improved road safety) and the inclusion of Intelligent Transport System infrastructure. Environmental and social "scope" requirements - approx $25M The cost estimate for the Peel Deviation section of the project assumed traditional rural highway standards, particularly with respect to environmental and social requirements. Consequently, the revised cost estimate includes substantial noise management provisions (such as noise walls and asphalt road surfaces) for populated areas, a number of fauna and stock underpasses, and an improved standard of landscaping / revegetation provisions. Refinement of works and quantities - approx $10M The balance of the difference reflects an increase for some key items, such as the quantity of imported fill and the extent of drainage infrastructure works - a reflection of the extensive low lying terrain through which the highway will cross.
Design and Construction $396 M Project Development and Management$15M About $50M of the $110M increase in the New Perth Bunbury Highway project can be attributed to "more detailed planning". Broadly, these are itemised as follows: Changes in technical standards - approx $15M Since the original cost estimates, there have been changes to the technical standards for highways (namely wider pavement formation and flatter side batters for improved road safety) and the inclusion of Intelligent Transport System infrastructure. Environmental and social "scope" requirements - approx $25M The cost estimate for the Peel Deviation section of the project assumed traditional rural highway standards, particularly with respect to environmental and social requirements. Consequently, the revised cost estimate includes substantial noise management provisions (such as noise walls and asphalt road surfaces) for populated areas, a number of fauna and stock underpasses, and an improved standard of landscaping / revegetation provisions. Refinement of works and quantities - approx $10M The balance of the difference reflects an increase for some key items, such as the quantity of imported fill and the extent of drainage infrastructure works - a reflection of the extensive low lying terrain through which the highway will cross.
Project Development and Management$15M About $50M of the $110M increase in the New Perth Bunbury Highway project can be attributed to "more detailed planning". Broadly, these are itemised as follows: Changes in technical standards - approx $15M Since the original cost estimates, there have been changes to the technical standards for highways (namely wider pavement formation and flatter side batters for improved road safety) and the inclusion of Intelligent Transport System infrastructure. Environmental and social "scope" requirements - approx $25M The cost estimate for the Peel Deviation section of the project assumed traditional rural highway standards, particularly with respect to environmental and social requirements. Consequently, the revised cost estimate includes substantial noise management provisions (such as noise walls and asphalt road surfaces) for populated areas, a number of fauna and stock underpasses, and an improved standard of landscaping / revegetation provisions. Refinement of works and quantities - approx $10M The balance of the difference reflects an increase for some key items, such as the quantity of imported fill and the extent of drainage infrastructure works - a reflection of the extensive low lying terrain through which the highway will cross.
About $50M of the $110M increase in the New Perth Bunbury Highway project can be attributed to "more detailed planning". Broadly, these are itemised as follows: Changes in technical standards - approx $15M Since the original cost estimates, there have been changes to the technical standards for highways (namely wider pavement formation and flatter side batters for improved road safety) and the inclusion of Intelligent Transport System infrastructure. Environmental and social "scope" requirements - approx $25M The cost estimate for the Peel Deviation section of the project assumed traditional rural highway standards, particularly with respect to environmental and social requirements. Consequently, the revised cost estimate includes substantial noise management provisions (such as noise walls and asphalt road surfaces) for populated areas, a number of fauna and stock underpasses, and an improved standard of landscaping / revegetation provisions. Refinement of works and quantities - approx $10M The balance of the difference reflects an increase for some key items, such as the quantity of imported fill and the extent of drainage infrastructure works - a reflection of the extensive low lying terrain through which the highway will cross.
Changes in technical standards - approx $15M Since the original cost estimates, there have been changes to the technical standards for highways (namely wider pavement formation and flatter side batters for improved road safety) and the inclusion of Intelligent Transport System infrastructure. Environmental and social "scope" requirements - approx $25M The cost estimate for the Peel Deviation section of the project assumed traditional rural highway standards, particularly with respect to environmental and social requirements. Consequently, the revised cost estimate includes substantial noise management provisions (such as noise walls and asphalt road surfaces) for populated areas, a number of fauna and stock underpasses, and an improved standard of landscaping / revegetation provisions. Refinement of works and quantities - approx $10M The balance of the difference reflects an increase for some key items, such as the quantity of imported fill and the extent of drainage infrastructure works - a reflection of the extensive low lying terrain through which the highway will cross.
Since the original cost estimates, there have been changes to the technical standards for highways (namely wider pavement formation and flatter side batters for improved road safety) and the inclusion of Intelligent Transport System infrastructure. Environmental and social "scope" requirements - approx $25M The cost estimate for the Peel Deviation section of the project assumed traditional rural highway standards, particularly with respect to environmental and social requirements. Consequently, the revised cost estimate includes substantial noise management provisions (such as noise walls and asphalt road surfaces) for populated areas, a number of fauna and stock underpasses, and an improved standard of landscaping / revegetation provisions. Refinement of works and quantities - approx $10M The balance of the difference reflects an increase for some key items, such as the quantity of imported fill and the extent of drainage infrastructure works - a reflection of the extensive low lying terrain through which the highway will cross.
Environmental and social "scope" requirements - approx $25M The cost estimate for the Peel Deviation section of the project assumed traditional rural highway standards, particularly with respect to environmental and social requirements. Consequently, the revised cost estimate includes substantial noise management provisions (such as noise walls and asphalt road surfaces) for populated areas, a number of fauna and stock underpasses, and an improved standard of landscaping / revegetation provisions. Refinement of works and quantities - approx $10M The balance of the difference reflects an increase for some key items, such as the quantity of imported fill and the extent of drainage infrastructure works - a reflection of the extensive low lying terrain through which the highway will cross.
The cost estimate for the Peel Deviation section of the project assumed traditional rural highway standards, particularly with respect to environmental and social requirements. Consequently, the revised cost estimate includes substantial noise management provisions (such as noise walls and asphalt road surfaces) for populated areas, a number of fauna and stock underpasses, and an improved standard of landscaping / revegetation provisions. Refinement of works and quantities - approx $10M The balance of the difference reflects an increase for some key items, such as the quantity of imported fill and the extent of drainage infrastructure works - a reflection of the extensive low lying terrain through which the highway will cross.
Refinement of works and quantities - approx $10M The balance of the difference reflects an increase for some key items, such as the quantity of imported fill and the extent of drainage infrastructure works - a reflection of the extensive low lying terrain through which the highway will cross.
The balance of the difference reflects an increase for some key items, such as the quantity of imported fill and the extent of drainage infrastructure works - a reflection of the extensive low lying terrain through which the highway will cross.
The component costs in current dollar terms are: Land acquisition $39 M Design and Construction $396 M Project Development and Management$15M About $50M of the $110M increase in the New Perth Bunbury Highway project can be attributed to "more detailed planning". Broadly, these are itemised as follows: Changes in technical standards - approx $15M Since the original cost estimates, there have been changes to the technical standards for highways (namely wider pavement formation and flatter side batters for improved road safety) and the inclusion of Intelligent Transport System infrastructure. Environmental and social "scope" requirements - approx $25M The cost estimate for the Peel Deviation section of the project assumed traditional rural highway standards, particularly with respect to environmental and social requirements. Consequently, the revised cost estimate includes substantial noise management provisions (such as noise walls and asphalt road surfaces) for populated areas, a number of fauna and stock underpasses, and an improved standard of landscaping / revegetation provisions. Refinement of works and quantities - approx $10M The balance of the difference reflects an increase for some key items, such as the quantity of imported fill and the extent of drainage infrastructure works - a reflection of the extensive low lying terrain through which the highway will cross.
Land acquisition $39 M Design and Construction $396 M Project Development and Management$15M About $50M of the $110M increase in the New Perth Bunbury Highway project can be attributed to "more detailed planning". Broadly, these are itemised as follows: Changes in technical standards - approx $15M Since the original cost estimates, there have been changes to the technical standards for highways (namely wider pavement formation and flatter side batters for improved road safety) and the inclusion of Intelligent Transport System infrastructure. Environmental and social "scope" requirements - approx $25M The cost estimate for the Peel Deviation section of the project assumed traditional rural highway standards, particularly with respect to environmental and social requirements. Consequently, the revised cost estimate includes substantial noise management provisions (such as noise walls and asphalt road surfaces) for populated areas, a number of fauna and stock underpasses, and an improved standard of landscaping / revegetation provisions. Refinement of works and quantities - approx $10M The balance of the difference reflects an increase for some key items, such as the quantity of imported fill and the extent of drainage infrastructure works - a reflection of the extensive low lying terrain through which the highway will cross.
Design and Construction $396 M Project Development and Management$15M About $50M of the $110M increase in the New Perth Bunbury Highway project can be attributed to "more detailed planning". Broadly, these are itemised as follows: Changes in technical standards - approx $15M Since the original cost estimates, there have been changes to the technical standards for highways (namely wider pavement formation and flatter side batters for improved road safety) and the inclusion of Intelligent Transport System infrastructure. Environmental and social "scope" requirements - approx $25M The cost estimate for the Peel Deviation section of the project assumed traditional rural highway standards, particularly with respect to environmental and social requirements. Consequently, the revised cost estimate includes substantial noise management provisions (such as noise walls and asphalt road surfaces) for populated areas, a number of fauna and stock underpasses, and an improved standard of landscaping / revegetation provisions. Refinement of works and quantities - approx $10M The balance of the difference reflects an increase for some key items, such as the quantity of imported fill and the extent of drainage infrastructure works - a reflection of the extensive low lying terrain through which the highway will cross.
Project Development and Management$15M About $50M of the $110M increase in the New Perth Bunbury Highway project can be attributed to "more detailed planning". Broadly, these are itemised as follows: Changes in technical standards - approx $15M Since the original cost estimates, there have been changes to the technical standards for highways (namely wider pavement formation and flatter side batters for improved road safety) and the inclusion of Intelligent Transport System infrastructure. Environmental and social "scope" requirements - approx $25M The cost estimate for the Peel Deviation section of the project assumed traditional rural highway standards, particularly with respect to environmental and social requirements. Consequently, the revised cost estimate includes substantial noise management provisions (such as noise walls and asphalt road surfaces) for populated areas, a number of fauna and stock underpasses, and an improved standard of landscaping / revegetation provisions. Refinement of works and quantities - approx $10M The balance of the difference reflects an increase for some key items, such as the quantity of imported fill and the extent of drainage infrastructure works - a reflection of the extensive low lying terrain through which the highway will cross.
About $50M of the $110M increase in the New Perth Bunbury Highway project can be attributed to "more detailed planning". Broadly, these are itemised as follows: Changes in technical standards - approx $15M Since the original cost estimates, there have been changes to the technical standards for highways (namely wider pavement formation and flatter side batters for improved road safety) and the inclusion of Intelligent Transport System infrastructure. Environmental and social "scope" requirements - approx $25M The cost estimate for the Peel Deviation section of the project assumed traditional rural highway standards, particularly with respect to environmental and social requirements. Consequently, the revised cost estimate includes substantial noise management provisions (such as noise walls and asphalt road surfaces) for populated areas, a number of fauna and stock underpasses, and an improved standard of landscaping / revegetation provisions. Refinement of works and quantities - approx $10M The balance of the difference reflects an increase for some key items, such as the quantity of imported fill and the extent of drainage infrastructure works - a reflection of the extensive low lying terrain through which the highway will cross.
Changes in technical standards - approx $15M Since the original cost estimates, there have been changes to the technical standards for highways (namely wider pavement formation and flatter side batters for improved road safety) and the inclusion of Intelligent Transport System infrastructure. Environmental and social "scope" requirements - approx $25M The cost estimate for the Peel Deviation section of the project assumed traditional rural highway standards, particularly with respect to environmental and social requirements. Consequently, the revised cost estimate includes substantial noise management provisions (such as noise walls and asphalt road surfaces) for populated areas, a number of fauna and stock underpasses, and an improved standard of landscaping / revegetation provisions. Refinement of works and quantities - approx $10M The balance of the difference reflects an increase for some key items, such as the quantity of imported fill and the extent of drainage infrastructure works - a reflection of the extensive low lying terrain through which the highway will cross.
Since the original cost estimates, there have been changes to the technical standards for highways (namely wider pavement formation and flatter side batters for improved road safety) and the inclusion of Intelligent Transport System infrastructure. Environmental and social "scope" requirements - approx $25M The cost estimate for the Peel Deviation section of the project assumed traditional rural highway standards, particularly with respect to environmental and social requirements. Consequently, the revised cost estimate includes substantial noise management provisions (such as noise walls and asphalt road surfaces) for populated areas, a number of fauna and stock underpasses, and an improved standard of landscaping / revegetation provisions. Refinement of works and quantities - approx $10M The balance of the difference reflects an increase for some key items, such as the quantity of imported fill and the extent of drainage infrastructure works - a reflection of the extensive low lying terrain through which the highway will cross.
Environmental and social "scope" requirements - approx $25M The cost estimate for the Peel Deviation section of the project assumed traditional rural highway standards, particularly with respect to environmental and social requirements. Consequently, the revised cost estimate includes substantial noise management provisions (such as noise walls and asphalt road surfaces) for populated areas, a number of fauna and stock underpasses, and an improved standard of landscaping / revegetation provisions. Refinement of works and quantities - approx $10M The balance of the difference reflects an increase for some key items, such as the quantity of imported fill and the extent of drainage infrastructure works - a reflection of the extensive low lying terrain through which the highway will cross.
The cost estimate for the Peel Deviation section of the project assumed traditional rural highway standards, particularly with respect to environmental and social requirements. Consequently, the revised cost estimate includes substantial noise management provisions (such as noise walls and asphalt road surfaces) for populated areas, a number of fauna and stock underpasses, and an improved standard of landscaping / revegetation provisions. Refinement of works and quantities - approx $10M The balance of the difference reflects an increase for some key items, such as the quantity of imported fill and the extent of drainage infrastructure works - a reflection of the extensive low lying terrain through which the highway will cross.
Refinement of works and quantities - approx $10M The balance of the difference reflects an increase for some key items, such as the quantity of imported fill and the extent of drainage infrastructure works - a reflection of the extensive low lying terrain through which the highway will cross.
The balance of the difference reflects an increase for some key items, such as the quantity of imported fill and the extent of drainage infrastructure works - a reflection of the extensive low lying terrain through which the highway will cross.
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