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❓ Question regarding the impact of a proposed roundabout at the intersection of Wanneroo and Camberwell Roads in Hamersley/Balga, related to a commercial development. The answer indicates the development application, including the roundabout, was rejected.

AnsweredQoN 3192Legislative Assembly

Asked

19 November 2014

Member

Ms M.M. Quirk

Portfolio

Transport

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I refer to a proposal to construct commercial premises at 601 Wanneroo Road, Hamersley (DA14/2483) and consequent proposed changes to the road alignment to accommodate that development, and I ask: (a) what will the effect be of the roundabout planned on the intersection of Wanneroo and Camberwell Roads Hamersley/Balga; (b) what is the number of deaths and serious injuries at this intersection for the last four financial years; (c) what are the current vehicle counts for each hour of the week; (d) what are the average vehicle speeds at this intersection; (e) what is the predicted increase in the crash rate through the use of a roundabout on this main road at that location; and (f) what is the predicted time take to get around this intersection both for Northbound as well as Southbound on Wanneroo Rd with a roundabout?

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Answered

17 February 2015

Responded by

Minister for Transport

Response time

90 days

(a)-(f) A commercial development has been proposed for vacant land at 601 Wanneroo Road, Balga.
An application for planning approval for the proposed development, including the roundabout, was rejected at a Joint Development Assessment Panel meeting in January.

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