Hon Norman Moore questions the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure regarding the adequacy of $100 million in funding for the Karratha-Tom Price road, based on claims made by the Member for Burrup. The Minister confirms the funding is insufficient.

AnsweredQoN 153Legislative Council
Asked
7 August 2001
Portfolio
Planning and Infrastructure

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In his publication ‘Riebeling Report’, the Member for Burrup stated that Government has announced funding of $100 million over four years for construction of the Karratha-Tom Price road.
(1) Will the Minister give an unequivocal assurance that $100 million is sufficient funding to provide a sealed, all-weather road between Tom Price and Karratha?
(2) If not, why not?

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Answered
13 September 2001
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure
Response time
37 days
(1) As previously advised, the road described in the question cannot be built for $100 million. (2) Not applicable.
(2) Not applicable.

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