A parliamentary question regarding noise and air quality impacts of the High Street-Stirling Highway upgrade project, specifically concerning the Duke Street area and potential noise wall construction. The response indicates ongoing assessments and limited prior data.

AnsweredQoN 510Legislative Assembly
Asked
12 June 2013
Portfolio
Transport

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I refer to the High Street-Stirling Highway upgrade project and the subsequent noise testing in the area undertaken as part of this project and I ask: (a) what is the data from the most recent noise testing completed for the Duke Street area; (b) can the Minister please detail any previous data collected from noise testing in the Duke Street area; (c) will the Department of Transport undertake air quality monitoring to measure the level of emissions from diesel trucks; and (d) does the Minister plan to construct noise walls along Stirling Highway, in the section from Canning Highway to High Street, as part of the upgrade project?

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Answered
6 August 2013
Responded by
Minister for Transport
Response time
55 days
Main Roads WA
advises:
(a)  Main Roads is awaiting the results from its acoustic consultant.
(b)  Main Roads has not conducted nor is it aware of any previous monitoring or modelling at the Duke Street area.
(c)  Main Roads has engaged a consultant to conduct an air quality assessment and Main Roads is awaiting the results.
(d)  The section of Stirling Highway between Marmion Street and Canning Highway is not included in the project scope.

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