❓ A WA parliamentary question regarding the removal of trees on South Western Highway. Main Roads considered the trees a traffic hazard and consulted with adjacent landowners and the Shire Council.
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(b) when was it first proposed to remove the trees; (c) were any other options considered; and (i) if so, what were they; (d) what community consultations occurred, with whom and when; and (e) are there any Main Roads Department guidelines in place regarding community consultation on such matters?
(c) were any other options considered; and (i) if so, what were they; (d) what community consultations occurred, with whom and when; and (e) are there any Main Roads Department guidelines in place regarding community consultation on such matters?
(e) are there any Main Roads Department guidelines in place regarding community consultation on such matters?
There was no opportunity to move the road away from these trees without impacting on other vegetation (including native vegetation), private land and houses located on the opposite side of the road. The trees were planted by an adjacent land owner in the road reserve without the permission of Main Roads. The land owner had approached Main Roads concerned with the size and hazard that the trees had become and his potential liability in the event of a vehicle crash involving a tree. (b) Plans were first considered in 2000. (c)-(d) The final design was based on consideration of the impact on all roadside vegetation, the need to provide the necessary clear zones for road safety, and minimising the impact on adjacent land and housing. (e) Discussion occurred with the adjacent landowners, in particular the owner who planted the trees. Main Roads also advised the Shire Council of the requirement to remove the trees. (f) Main Roads WA policy is to consult with stakeholders. The extent and level of consultation is dependent on the level of impact and the availability of options for consideration.
There was no opportunity to move the road away from these trees without impacting on other vegetation (including native vegetation), private land and houses located on the opposite side of the road. The trees were planted by an adjacent land owner in the road reserve without the permission of Main Roads. The land owner had approached Main Roads concerned with the size and hazard that the trees had become and his potential liability in the event of a vehicle crash involving a tree. (b) Plans were first considered in 2000. (c)-(d) The final design was based on consideration of the impact on all roadside vegetation, the need to provide the necessary clear zones for road safety, and minimising the impact on adjacent land and housing. (e) Discussion occurred with the adjacent landowners, in particular the owner who planted the trees. Main Roads also advised the Shire Council of the requirement to remove the trees. (f) Main Roads WA policy is to consult with stakeholders. The extent and level of consultation is dependent on the level of impact and the availability of options for consideration.
The trees were planted by an adjacent land owner in the road reserve without the permission of Main Roads. The land owner had approached Main Roads concerned with the size and hazard that the trees had become and his potential liability in the event of a vehicle crash involving a tree. (b) Plans were first considered in 2000. (c)-(d) The final design was based on consideration of the impact on all roadside vegetation, the need to provide the necessary clear zones for road safety, and minimising the impact on adjacent land and housing. (e) Discussion occurred with the adjacent landowners, in particular the owner who planted the trees. Main Roads also advised the Shire Council of the requirement to remove the trees. (f) Main Roads WA policy is to consult with stakeholders. The extent and level of consultation is dependent on the level of impact and the availability of options for consideration.
The trees were planted by an adjacent land owner in the road reserve without the permission of Main Roads. The land owner had approached Main Roads concerned with the size and hazard that the trees had become and his potential liability in the event of a vehicle crash involving a tree. (b) Plans were first considered in 2000. (c)-(d) The final design was based on consideration of the impact on all roadside vegetation, the need to provide the necessary clear zones for road safety, and minimising the impact on adjacent land and housing. (e) Discussion occurred with the adjacent landowners, in particular the owner who planted the trees. Main Roads also advised the Shire Council of the requirement to remove the trees. (f) Main Roads WA policy is to consult with stakeholders. The extent and level of consultation is dependent on the level of impact and the availability of options for consideration.
(b) Plans were first considered in 2000. (c)-(d) The final design was based on consideration of the impact on all roadside vegetation, the need to provide the necessary clear zones for road safety, and minimising the impact on adjacent land and housing. (e) Discussion occurred with the adjacent landowners, in particular the owner who planted the trees. Main Roads also advised the Shire Council of the requirement to remove the trees. (f) Main Roads WA policy is to consult with stakeholders. The extent and level of consultation is dependent on the level of impact and the availability of options for consideration.
(b) Plans were first considered in 2000. (c)-(d) The final design was based on consideration of the impact on all roadside vegetation, the need to provide the necessary clear zones for road safety, and minimising the impact on adjacent land and housing. (e) Discussion occurred with the adjacent landowners, in particular the owner who planted the trees. Main Roads also advised the Shire Council of the requirement to remove the trees. (f) Main Roads WA policy is to consult with stakeholders. The extent and level of consultation is dependent on the level of impact and the availability of options for consideration.
(c)-(d) The final design was based on consideration of the impact on all roadside vegetation, the need to provide the necessary clear zones for road safety, and minimising the impact on adjacent land and housing. (e) Discussion occurred with the adjacent landowners, in particular the owner who planted the trees. Main Roads also advised the Shire Council of the requirement to remove the trees. (f) Main Roads WA policy is to consult with stakeholders. The extent and level of consultation is dependent on the level of impact and the availability of options for consideration.
(c)-(d) The final design was based on consideration of the impact on all roadside vegetation, the need to provide the necessary clear zones for road safety, and minimising the impact on adjacent land and housing. (e) Discussion occurred with the adjacent landowners, in particular the owner who planted the trees. Main Roads also advised the Shire Council of the requirement to remove the trees. (f) Main Roads WA policy is to consult with stakeholders. The extent and level of consultation is dependent on the level of impact and the availability of options for consideration.
(e) Discussion occurred with the adjacent landowners, in particular the owner who planted the trees. Main Roads also advised the Shire Council of the requirement to remove the trees. (f) Main Roads WA policy is to consult with stakeholders. The extent and level of consultation is dependent on the level of impact and the availability of options for consideration.
(e) Discussion occurred with the adjacent landowners, in particular the owner who planted the trees. Main Roads also advised the Shire Council of the requirement to remove the trees. (f) Main Roads WA policy is to consult with stakeholders. The extent and level of consultation is dependent on the level of impact and the availability of options for consideration.
(f) Main Roads WA policy is to consult with stakeholders. The extent and level of consultation is dependent on the level of impact and the availability of options for consideration.
(f) Main Roads WA policy is to consult with stakeholders. The extent and level of consultation is dependent on the level of impact and the availability of options for consideration.
(f) Main Roads WA policy is to consult with stakeholders. The extent and level of consultation is dependent on the level of impact and the availability of options for consideration.
(c) were any other options considered; and (i) if so, what were they; (d) what community consultations occurred, with whom and when; and (e) are there any Main Roads Department guidelines in place regarding community consultation on such matters?
(e) are there any Main Roads Department guidelines in place regarding community consultation on such matters?
There was no opportunity to move the road away from these trees without impacting on other vegetation (including native vegetation), private land and houses located on the opposite side of the road. The trees were planted by an adjacent land owner in the road reserve without the permission of Main Roads. The land owner had approached Main Roads concerned with the size and hazard that the trees had become and his potential liability in the event of a vehicle crash involving a tree. (b) Plans were first considered in 2000. (c)-(d) The final design was based on consideration of the impact on all roadside vegetation, the need to provide the necessary clear zones for road safety, and minimising the impact on adjacent land and housing. (e) Discussion occurred with the adjacent landowners, in particular the owner who planted the trees. Main Roads also advised the Shire Council of the requirement to remove the trees. (f) Main Roads WA policy is to consult with stakeholders. The extent and level of consultation is dependent on the level of impact and the availability of options for consideration.
There was no opportunity to move the road away from these trees without impacting on other vegetation (including native vegetation), private land and houses located on the opposite side of the road. The trees were planted by an adjacent land owner in the road reserve without the permission of Main Roads. The land owner had approached Main Roads concerned with the size and hazard that the trees had become and his potential liability in the event of a vehicle crash involving a tree. (b) Plans were first considered in 2000. (c)-(d) The final design was based on consideration of the impact on all roadside vegetation, the need to provide the necessary clear zones for road safety, and minimising the impact on adjacent land and housing. (e) Discussion occurred with the adjacent landowners, in particular the owner who planted the trees. Main Roads also advised the Shire Council of the requirement to remove the trees. (f) Main Roads WA policy is to consult with stakeholders. The extent and level of consultation is dependent on the level of impact and the availability of options for consideration.
The trees were planted by an adjacent land owner in the road reserve without the permission of Main Roads. The land owner had approached Main Roads concerned with the size and hazard that the trees had become and his potential liability in the event of a vehicle crash involving a tree. (b) Plans were first considered in 2000. (c)-(d) The final design was based on consideration of the impact on all roadside vegetation, the need to provide the necessary clear zones for road safety, and minimising the impact on adjacent land and housing. (e) Discussion occurred with the adjacent landowners, in particular the owner who planted the trees. Main Roads also advised the Shire Council of the requirement to remove the trees. (f) Main Roads WA policy is to consult with stakeholders. The extent and level of consultation is dependent on the level of impact and the availability of options for consideration.
The trees were planted by an adjacent land owner in the road reserve without the permission of Main Roads. The land owner had approached Main Roads concerned with the size and hazard that the trees had become and his potential liability in the event of a vehicle crash involving a tree. (b) Plans were first considered in 2000. (c)-(d) The final design was based on consideration of the impact on all roadside vegetation, the need to provide the necessary clear zones for road safety, and minimising the impact on adjacent land and housing. (e) Discussion occurred with the adjacent landowners, in particular the owner who planted the trees. Main Roads also advised the Shire Council of the requirement to remove the trees. (f) Main Roads WA policy is to consult with stakeholders. The extent and level of consultation is dependent on the level of impact and the availability of options for consideration.
(b) Plans were first considered in 2000. (c)-(d) The final design was based on consideration of the impact on all roadside vegetation, the need to provide the necessary clear zones for road safety, and minimising the impact on adjacent land and housing. (e) Discussion occurred with the adjacent landowners, in particular the owner who planted the trees. Main Roads also advised the Shire Council of the requirement to remove the trees. (f) Main Roads WA policy is to consult with stakeholders. The extent and level of consultation is dependent on the level of impact and the availability of options for consideration.
(b) Plans were first considered in 2000. (c)-(d) The final design was based on consideration of the impact on all roadside vegetation, the need to provide the necessary clear zones for road safety, and minimising the impact on adjacent land and housing. (e) Discussion occurred with the adjacent landowners, in particular the owner who planted the trees. Main Roads also advised the Shire Council of the requirement to remove the trees. (f) Main Roads WA policy is to consult with stakeholders. The extent and level of consultation is dependent on the level of impact and the availability of options for consideration.
(c)-(d) The final design was based on consideration of the impact on all roadside vegetation, the need to provide the necessary clear zones for road safety, and minimising the impact on adjacent land and housing. (e) Discussion occurred with the adjacent landowners, in particular the owner who planted the trees. Main Roads also advised the Shire Council of the requirement to remove the trees. (f) Main Roads WA policy is to consult with stakeholders. The extent and level of consultation is dependent on the level of impact and the availability of options for consideration.
(c)-(d) The final design was based on consideration of the impact on all roadside vegetation, the need to provide the necessary clear zones for road safety, and minimising the impact on adjacent land and housing. (e) Discussion occurred with the adjacent landowners, in particular the owner who planted the trees. Main Roads also advised the Shire Council of the requirement to remove the trees. (f) Main Roads WA policy is to consult with stakeholders. The extent and level of consultation is dependent on the level of impact and the availability of options for consideration.
(e) Discussion occurred with the adjacent landowners, in particular the owner who planted the trees. Main Roads also advised the Shire Council of the requirement to remove the trees. (f) Main Roads WA policy is to consult with stakeholders. The extent and level of consultation is dependent on the level of impact and the availability of options for consideration.
(e) Discussion occurred with the adjacent landowners, in particular the owner who planted the trees. Main Roads also advised the Shire Council of the requirement to remove the trees. (f) Main Roads WA policy is to consult with stakeholders. The extent and level of consultation is dependent on the level of impact and the availability of options for consideration.
(f) Main Roads WA policy is to consult with stakeholders. The extent and level of consultation is dependent on the level of impact and the availability of options for consideration.
(f) Main Roads WA policy is to consult with stakeholders. The extent and level of consultation is dependent on the level of impact and the availability of options for consideration.
(f) Main Roads WA policy is to consult with stakeholders. The extent and level of consultation is dependent on the level of impact and the availability of options for consideration.
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Answered
30 March 2006
Responded by
Minister for Planning and Infrastructure
Response time
23 days
a) Main Roads considered the trees were a traffic hazard, too close to the road and growing larger. The South Western Hwy at this location requires widening and reconstruction and was a priority section selected by the transport industry and the Shire of Donnybrook Balingup.
There was no opportunity to move the road away from these trees without impacting on other vegetation (including native vegetation), private land and houses located on the opposite side of the road.
The trees were planted by an adjacent land owner in the road reserve without the permission of Main Roads. The land owner had approached Main Roads concerned with the size and hazard that the trees had become and his potential liability in the event of a vehicle crash involving a tree.
(b) Plans were first considered in 2000.
(c)-(d) The final design was based on consideration of the impact on all roadside vegetation, the need to provide the necessary clear zones for road safety, and minimising the impact on adjacent land and housing.
(e) Discussion occurred with the adjacent landowners, in particular the owner who planted the trees. Main Roads also advised the Shire Council of the requirement to remove the trees.
(f) Main Roads WA policy is to consult with stakeholders. The extent and level of consultation is dependent on the level of impact and the availability of options for consideration.
There was no opportunity to move the road away from these trees without impacting on other vegetation (including native vegetation), private land and houses located on the opposite side of the road.
The trees were planted by an adjacent land owner in the road reserve without the permission of Main Roads. The land owner had approached Main Roads concerned with the size and hazard that the trees had become and his potential liability in the event of a vehicle crash involving a tree.
(b) Plans were first considered in 2000.
(c)-(d) The final design was based on consideration of the impact on all roadside vegetation, the need to provide the necessary clear zones for road safety, and minimising the impact on adjacent land and housing.
(e) Discussion occurred with the adjacent landowners, in particular the owner who planted the trees. Main Roads also advised the Shire Council of the requirement to remove the trees.
(f) Main Roads WA policy is to consult with stakeholders. The extent and level of consultation is dependent on the level of impact and the availability of options for consideration.
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