❓ A WA parliamentary question highlights concerns about the dangerous unsealed road between Newman, Nullagine, and Marble Bar, requesting government action to upgrade it. The Minister acknowledges the issue but offers no specific timeline or funding commitment.
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(1) What is the State Government’s current target date for completing an upgraded and bitumen-sealed road between Newman, Nullagine and Marble Bar?
(2) Is the Minister aware that the narrow unsealed road between Newman, Nullagine and Marble Bar is amongst the most dangerous in the Pilbara region, and that users are driving blind due to dust from heavy traffic?
(3) Is the Minister aware that the Central Pilbara, and this road in particular, has come under enormous pressure from increasing numbers of prospecting and resource projects combined with tourist traffic and local traffic?
(4) What urgent steps will the Minister take to release funds to complete a sealed road between Newman, Nullagine and Marble Bar?
(2) Is the Minister aware that the narrow unsealed road between Newman, Nullagine and Marble Bar is amongst the most dangerous in the Pilbara region, and that users are driving blind due to dust from heavy traffic?
(3) Is the Minister aware that the Central Pilbara, and this road in particular, has come under enormous pressure from increasing numbers of prospecting and resource projects combined with tourist traffic and local traffic?
(4) What urgent steps will the Minister take to release funds to complete a sealed road between Newman, Nullagine and Marble Bar?
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Answered
18 May 2010
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Transport
Response time
27 days
(1) None.
(2) The Minister is aware that there are many unsealed roads in the Pilbara region which would benefit from upgrading. The priority for improvement works is assessed on an annual basis as part of the Budget development process with many priority projects across the State competing for limited funding. As with all roads, motorists are encouraged to drive in accordance with the prevailing road conditions to ensure the safety of all road users.
(3) Yes.
(4) Main Roads will continue to monitor and maintain the road within the constraints of limited funding.
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(2) The Minister is aware that there are many unsealed roads in the Pilbara region which would benefit from upgrading. The priority for improvement works is assessed on an annual basis as part of the Budget development process with many priority projects across the State competing for limited funding. As with all roads, motorists are encouraged to drive in accordance with the prevailing road conditions to ensure the safety of all road users.
(3) Yes.
(4) Main Roads will continue to monitor and maintain the road within the constraints of limited funding.
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