❓ The question concerns funding consideration for the Kununurra Heavy Vehicle Bypass and the East Kimberley Regional Airport runway lengthening. The answer details investment in Moonamang Road and general infrastructure spending, without directly addressing the specific projects.
AnsweredQoN 6435Legislative Assembly
Asked
8 October 2020
Member
Portfolio
Regional Development; Agriculture and Food; Ports; Minister Assisting the Minister for State Development, Jobs and Trade
QuestionView source ↗
I
refer to the Minister's media release on 8 September 2020 titled
‘Investment paves way to better industry access in East Kimberley’ and the
intended transport upgrades for the region, and I ask: (a) was
consideration for funding given to the Kununurra Heavy Vehicle Bypass: (i) if not, why not; and (b) was consideration for funding given to the lengthening of the East Kimberley Regional Airport runway: (i) if not, why not?
refer to the Minister's media release on 8 September 2020 titled
‘Investment paves way to better industry access in East Kimberley’ and the
intended transport upgrades for the region, and I ask: (a) was
consideration for funding given to the Kununurra Heavy Vehicle Bypass: (i) if not, why not; and (b) was consideration for funding given to the lengthening of the East Kimberley Regional Airport runway: (i) if not, why not?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
12 November 2020
Responded by
Minister representing the Minister for Regional Development; Agriculture and Food; Ports; Minister Assisting the Minister for State Development, Jobs and Trade
Response time
12 days
The $18.3 million sealing of Moonamang Road was brought forward to support the Knox Plain development of Ord Stage 2 and allow for the expansion of cotton production in the East Kimberley. The project will also support aquaculture and mining projects.
Construction over the next two dry seasons will create jobs for locals and support the East Kimberley economy which has been significantly impacted by COVID-19.
The McGowan Government considers competing infrastructure priorities across the State.
We are investing a record $27 billion in infrastructure over the next four years including more than $7.5 billion in regional WA.
Construction over the next two dry seasons will create jobs for locals and support the East Kimberley economy which has been significantly impacted by COVID-19.
The McGowan Government considers competing infrastructure priorities across the State.
We are investing a record $27 billion in infrastructure over the next four years including more than $7.5 billion in regional WA.
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