❓ Hon Neil Thomson asks about cost increases for the Causeway pedestrian and cycle bridges project, referencing comments by the City of Perth Lord Mayor. The Minister's response indicates a lack of awareness regarding the referenced comments.
AnsweredQoN 94Legislative Council
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CAUSEWAY PEDESTRIAN AND
CYCLE BRIDGES
94. Hon NEIL THOMSON to the minister representing the
Minister for Transport:
I refer to comments made by City of
Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas concerning the cost of the Causeway pedestrian
and cycle bridges.
(1) Was the budget $50 million in
2020?
(2) Did that increase to $100 million
in August 2022?
(3) Did the budget increase to $140
million in December 2023?
(4) Has the Treasurer received
advice to account for the massive cost blowout?
(5) If yes to (4), please table
that advice.
(6) If no to (4), why not?
CYCLE BRIDGES
94. Hon NEIL THOMSON to the minister representing the
Minister for Transport:
I refer to comments made by City of
Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas concerning the cost of the Causeway pedestrian
and cycle bridges.
(1) Was the budget $50 million in
2020?
(2) Did that increase to $100 million
in August 2022?
(3) Did the budget increase to $140
million in December 2023?
(4) Has the Treasurer received
advice to account for the massive cost blowout?
(5) If yes to (4), please table
that advice.
(6) If no to (4), why not?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the honourable member for
some notice of the question. I am providing the answer on behalf of the
Minister for Emergency Services representing the Minister for Transport.
(1)–(6) I am not sure what
comments the member is referring to.
some notice of the question. I am providing the answer on behalf of the
Minister for Emergency Services representing the Minister for Transport.
(1)–(6) I am not sure what
comments the member is referring to.
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