Question regarding the status of the second access road to Gracetown and the Department of Parks and Wildlife's (DPAW) alleged opposition, despite the Kelty report's recommendation. The answer deflects part of the question and acknowledges ongoing review.

AnsweredQoN 2808Legislative Council
Asked
10 March 2015
Portfolio
Environment

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(1) What is the current status of constructing a second access road to Gracetown? (2) Why is the Department of Parks and Wildlife opposing the construction of a second road when it was identified as vital by the Kelty report?

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Answered
21 April 2015
Responded by
Minister for Mental Health representing the Minister for Environment
Response time
42 days
(1) This question should be referred to the Minister for Transport.
(2) The Department of Parks and Wildlife recognises and supports the work being undertaken by the working group that is chaired by Main Roads WA to review coastal access to nominated towns and acknowledges the
Independent risk management assessment - Gracetown second access
road report undertaken by Strategen in 2013.

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