❓ Hon Neil Thomson asks about ensuring heavy transport can continue across the Fitzroy River during the wet season, questioning the removal of the low-level crossing and its original placement. The Minister's response indicates ongoing work with industry to maintain connectivity.
AnsweredQoN 963Legislative Council
QuestionView source ↗
KIMBERLEY FLOODS —
FITZROY RIVER BRIDGE
963. Hon NEIL THOMSON to the minister representing the
Minister for Transport:
I note the dire situation facing
businesses in the East Kimberley.
(1) Can the minister guarantee that heavy transport
will continue to operate across the Fitzroy River throughout the coming
wet season?
(2) Is it true
that the sealed low-level crossing will be removed before the onset of the wet
season in order to protect the bridge from any debris that might be washed from
the low-level crossing if it were to remain in place?
(3) If yes to
(2), why was the low-level crossing built upstream in the first place?
FITZROY RIVER BRIDGE
963. Hon NEIL THOMSON to the minister representing the
Minister for Transport:
I note the dire situation facing
businesses in the East Kimberley.
(1) Can the minister guarantee that heavy transport
will continue to operate across the Fitzroy River throughout the coming
wet season?
(2) Is it true
that the sealed low-level crossing will be removed before the onset of the wet
season in order to protect the bridge from any debris that might be washed from
the low-level crossing if it were to remain in place?
(3) If yes to
(2), why was the low-level crossing built upstream in the first place?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the
honourable member for some notice of the question.
(1)–(3) Main Roads Western Australia continues to work
with industry on options to maintain connectivity during the coming wet
season.
honourable member for some notice of the question.
(1)–(3) Main Roads Western Australia continues to work
with industry on options to maintain connectivity during the coming wet
season.
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