❓ A parliamentary question regarding the Roe Highway extension's cost, community consultation, and construction timeline. The government provides a cost estimate and defends its continued planning efforts despite budget constraints and delays.
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ROE HIGHWAY EXTENSION — PREFERRED CONCEPT DESIGN
I refer to the recently released Roe Highway extension preferred concept design. (1) Has Main Roads done any work on the estimated cost to construct this design; and, if yes, what is the estimated indicative cost to construct this design? (2) If no to (1), why not? (2) How is the community expected to assess this concept design without any idea of the estimated cost for construction of this design? (4) Why is the government continuing to spend money on public consultation for this project now that it has removed the construction of this project from the state budget? (5) Can the minister confirm that the government does not expect to commence construction of this project until after 1 July 2015; and, if no, when does the government expect construction to commence? Hon NORMAN MOORE
I refer to the recently released Roe Highway extension preferred concept design. (1) Has Main Roads done any work on the estimated cost to construct this design; and, if yes, what is the estimated indicative cost to construct this design? (2) If no to (1), why not? (2) How is the community expected to assess this concept design without any idea of the estimated cost for construction of this design? (4) Why is the government continuing to spend money on public consultation for this project now that it has removed the construction of this project from the state budget? (5) Can the minister confirm that the government does not expect to commence construction of this project until after 1 July 2015; and, if no, when does the government expect construction to commence? Hon NORMAN MOORE
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. On behalf of the minister representing the Minister for Transport, I provide the following response — (1) Yes; $620 million. (2) Not applicable. (3) Indicative amounts have been discussed at community workshops and in the media. (4) Unlike the previous Labor government, which had a very poor record on project management, cost and time overruns, this government looks to undertake all relevant planning work relating to projects. Hon Ken Travers : This has blown out already! Hon NORMAN MOORE : If the member wants to talk about the arena, I am happy to do that. The answer continues — The government is committed to developing the project scope and obtaining all relevant approvals so that it is in a position to commence construction once funding is identified. (5) Confirmation of the timing for construction is dependent upon obtaining the environmental approvals and funding arrangements being finalised.
(1) Has Main Roads done any work on the estimated cost to construct this design; and, if yes, what is the estimated indicative cost to construct this design? (2) If no to (1), why not? (2) How is the community expected to assess this concept design without any idea of the estimated cost for construction of this design? (4) Why is the government continuing to spend money on public consultation for this project now that it has removed the construction of this project from the state budget? (5) Can the minister confirm that the government does not expect to commence construction of this project until after 1 July 2015; and, if no, when does the government expect construction to commence? Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. On behalf of the minister representing the Minister for Transport, I provide the following response — (1) Yes; $620 million. (2) Not applicable. (3) Indicative amounts have been discussed at community workshops and in the media. (4) Unlike the previous Labor government, which had a very poor record on project management, cost and time overruns, this government looks to undertake all relevant planning work relating to projects. Hon Ken Travers : This has blown out already! Hon NORMAN MOORE : If the member wants to talk about the arena, I am happy to do that. The answer continues — The government is committed to developing the project scope and obtaining all relevant approvals so that it is in a position to commence construction once funding is identified. (5) Confirmation of the timing for construction is dependent upon obtaining the environmental approvals and funding arrangements being finalised.
(2) If no to (1), why not? (2) How is the community expected to assess this concept design without any idea of the estimated cost for construction of this design? (4) Why is the government continuing to spend money on public consultation for this project now that it has removed the construction of this project from the state budget? (5) Can the minister confirm that the government does not expect to commence construction of this project until after 1 July 2015; and, if no, when does the government expect construction to commence? Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. On behalf of the minister representing the Minister for Transport, I provide the following response — (1) Yes; $620 million. (2) Not applicable. (3) Indicative amounts have been discussed at community workshops and in the media. (4) Unlike the previous Labor government, which had a very poor record on project management, cost and time overruns, this government looks to undertake all relevant planning work relating to projects. Hon Ken Travers : This has blown out already! Hon NORMAN MOORE : If the member wants to talk about the arena, I am happy to do that. The answer continues — The government is committed to developing the project scope and obtaining all relevant approvals so that it is in a position to commence construction once funding is identified. (5) Confirmation of the timing for construction is dependent upon obtaining the environmental approvals and funding arrangements being finalised.
(2) How is the community expected to assess this concept design without any idea of the estimated cost for construction of this design? (4) Why is the government continuing to spend money on public consultation for this project now that it has removed the construction of this project from the state budget? (5) Can the minister confirm that the government does not expect to commence construction of this project until after 1 July 2015; and, if no, when does the government expect construction to commence? Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. On behalf of the minister representing the Minister for Transport, I provide the following response — (1) Yes; $620 million. (2) Not applicable. (3) Indicative amounts have been discussed at community workshops and in the media. (4) Unlike the previous Labor government, which had a very poor record on project management, cost and time overruns, this government looks to undertake all relevant planning work relating to projects. Hon Ken Travers : This has blown out already! Hon NORMAN MOORE : If the member wants to talk about the arena, I am happy to do that. The answer continues — The government is committed to developing the project scope and obtaining all relevant approvals so that it is in a position to commence construction once funding is identified. (5) Confirmation of the timing for construction is dependent upon obtaining the environmental approvals and funding arrangements being finalised.
(4) Why is the government continuing to spend money on public consultation for this project now that it has removed the construction of this project from the state budget? (5) Can the minister confirm that the government does not expect to commence construction of this project until after 1 July 2015; and, if no, when does the government expect construction to commence? Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. On behalf of the minister representing the Minister for Transport, I provide the following response — (1) Yes; $620 million. (2) Not applicable. (3) Indicative amounts have been discussed at community workshops and in the media. (4) Unlike the previous Labor government, which had a very poor record on project management, cost and time overruns, this government looks to undertake all relevant planning work relating to projects. Hon Ken Travers : This has blown out already! Hon NORMAN MOORE : If the member wants to talk about the arena, I am happy to do that. The answer continues — The government is committed to developing the project scope and obtaining all relevant approvals so that it is in a position to commence construction once funding is identified. (5) Confirmation of the timing for construction is dependent upon obtaining the environmental approvals and funding arrangements being finalised.
(5) Can the minister confirm that the government does not expect to commence construction of this project until after 1 July 2015; and, if no, when does the government expect construction to commence? Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. On behalf of the minister representing the Minister for Transport, I provide the following response — (1) Yes; $620 million. (2) Not applicable. (3) Indicative amounts have been discussed at community workshops and in the media. (4) Unlike the previous Labor government, which had a very poor record on project management, cost and time overruns, this government looks to undertake all relevant planning work relating to projects. Hon Ken Travers : This has blown out already! Hon NORMAN MOORE : If the member wants to talk about the arena, I am happy to do that. The answer continues — The government is committed to developing the project scope and obtaining all relevant approvals so that it is in a position to commence construction once funding is identified. (5) Confirmation of the timing for construction is dependent upon obtaining the environmental approvals and funding arrangements being finalised.
Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. On behalf of the minister representing the Minister for Transport, I provide the following response — (1) Yes; $620 million. (2) Not applicable. (3) Indicative amounts have been discussed at community workshops and in the media. (4) Unlike the previous Labor government, which had a very poor record on project management, cost and time overruns, this government looks to undertake all relevant planning work relating to projects. Hon Ken Travers : This has blown out already! Hon NORMAN MOORE : If the member wants to talk about the arena, I am happy to do that. The answer continues — The government is committed to developing the project scope and obtaining all relevant approvals so that it is in a position to commence construction once funding is identified. (5) Confirmation of the timing for construction is dependent upon obtaining the environmental approvals and funding arrangements being finalised.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. On behalf of the minister representing the Minister for Transport, I provide the following response — (1) Yes; $620 million. (2) Not applicable. (3) Indicative amounts have been discussed at community workshops and in the media. (4) Unlike the previous Labor government, which had a very poor record on project management, cost and time overruns, this government looks to undertake all relevant planning work relating to projects. Hon Ken Travers : This has blown out already! Hon NORMAN MOORE : If the member wants to talk about the arena, I am happy to do that. The answer continues — The government is committed to developing the project scope and obtaining all relevant approvals so that it is in a position to commence construction once funding is identified. (5) Confirmation of the timing for construction is dependent upon obtaining the environmental approvals and funding arrangements being finalised.
(1) Yes; $620 million. (2) Not applicable. (3) Indicative amounts have been discussed at community workshops and in the media. (4) Unlike the previous Labor government, which had a very poor record on project management, cost and time overruns, this government looks to undertake all relevant planning work relating to projects. Hon Ken Travers : This has blown out already! Hon NORMAN MOORE : If the member wants to talk about the arena, I am happy to do that. The answer continues — The government is committed to developing the project scope and obtaining all relevant approvals so that it is in a position to commence construction once funding is identified. (5) Confirmation of the timing for construction is dependent upon obtaining the environmental approvals and funding arrangements being finalised.
(2) Not applicable. (3) Indicative amounts have been discussed at community workshops and in the media. (4) Unlike the previous Labor government, which had a very poor record on project management, cost and time overruns, this government looks to undertake all relevant planning work relating to projects. Hon Ken Travers : This has blown out already! Hon NORMAN MOORE : If the member wants to talk about the arena, I am happy to do that. The answer continues — The government is committed to developing the project scope and obtaining all relevant approvals so that it is in a position to commence construction once funding is identified. (5) Confirmation of the timing for construction is dependent upon obtaining the environmental approvals and funding arrangements being finalised.
(3) Indicative amounts have been discussed at community workshops and in the media. (4) Unlike the previous Labor government, which had a very poor record on project management, cost and time overruns, this government looks to undertake all relevant planning work relating to projects. Hon Ken Travers : This has blown out already! Hon NORMAN MOORE : If the member wants to talk about the arena, I am happy to do that. The answer continues — The government is committed to developing the project scope and obtaining all relevant approvals so that it is in a position to commence construction once funding is identified. (5) Confirmation of the timing for construction is dependent upon obtaining the environmental approvals and funding arrangements being finalised.
(4) Unlike the previous Labor government, which had a very poor record on project management, cost and time overruns, this government looks to undertake all relevant planning work relating to projects. Hon Ken Travers : This has blown out already! Hon NORMAN MOORE : If the member wants to talk about the arena, I am happy to do that. The answer continues — The government is committed to developing the project scope and obtaining all relevant approvals so that it is in a position to commence construction once funding is identified. (5) Confirmation of the timing for construction is dependent upon obtaining the environmental approvals and funding arrangements being finalised.
Hon Ken Travers : This has blown out already! Hon NORMAN MOORE : If the member wants to talk about the arena, I am happy to do that. The answer continues — The government is committed to developing the project scope and obtaining all relevant approvals so that it is in a position to commence construction once funding is identified. (5) Confirmation of the timing for construction is dependent upon obtaining the environmental approvals and funding arrangements being finalised.
Hon NORMAN MOORE : If the member wants to talk about the arena, I am happy to do that. The answer continues — The government is committed to developing the project scope and obtaining all relevant approvals so that it is in a position to commence construction once funding is identified. (5) Confirmation of the timing for construction is dependent upon obtaining the environmental approvals and funding arrangements being finalised.
(1) Has Main Roads done any work on the estimated cost to construct this design; and, if yes, what is the estimated indicative cost to construct this design? (2) If no to (1), why not? (2) How is the community expected to assess this concept design without any idea of the estimated cost for construction of this design? (4) Why is the government continuing to spend money on public consultation for this project now that it has removed the construction of this project from the state budget? (5) Can the minister confirm that the government does not expect to commence construction of this project until after 1 July 2015; and, if no, when does the government expect construction to commence? Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. On behalf of the minister representing the Minister for Transport, I provide the following response — (1) Yes; $620 million. (2) Not applicable. (3) Indicative amounts have been discussed at community workshops and in the media. (4) Unlike the previous Labor government, which had a very poor record on project management, cost and time overruns, this government looks to undertake all relevant planning work relating to projects. Hon Ken Travers : This has blown out already! Hon NORMAN MOORE : If the member wants to talk about the arena, I am happy to do that. The answer continues — The government is committed to developing the project scope and obtaining all relevant approvals so that it is in a position to commence construction once funding is identified. (5) Confirmation of the timing for construction is dependent upon obtaining the environmental approvals and funding arrangements being finalised.
(2) If no to (1), why not? (2) How is the community expected to assess this concept design without any idea of the estimated cost for construction of this design? (4) Why is the government continuing to spend money on public consultation for this project now that it has removed the construction of this project from the state budget? (5) Can the minister confirm that the government does not expect to commence construction of this project until after 1 July 2015; and, if no, when does the government expect construction to commence? Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. On behalf of the minister representing the Minister for Transport, I provide the following response — (1) Yes; $620 million. (2) Not applicable. (3) Indicative amounts have been discussed at community workshops and in the media. (4) Unlike the previous Labor government, which had a very poor record on project management, cost and time overruns, this government looks to undertake all relevant planning work relating to projects. Hon Ken Travers : This has blown out already! Hon NORMAN MOORE : If the member wants to talk about the arena, I am happy to do that. The answer continues — The government is committed to developing the project scope and obtaining all relevant approvals so that it is in a position to commence construction once funding is identified. (5) Confirmation of the timing for construction is dependent upon obtaining the environmental approvals and funding arrangements being finalised.
(2) How is the community expected to assess this concept design without any idea of the estimated cost for construction of this design? (4) Why is the government continuing to spend money on public consultation for this project now that it has removed the construction of this project from the state budget? (5) Can the minister confirm that the government does not expect to commence construction of this project until after 1 July 2015; and, if no, when does the government expect construction to commence? Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. On behalf of the minister representing the Minister for Transport, I provide the following response — (1) Yes; $620 million. (2) Not applicable. (3) Indicative amounts have been discussed at community workshops and in the media. (4) Unlike the previous Labor government, which had a very poor record on project management, cost and time overruns, this government looks to undertake all relevant planning work relating to projects. Hon Ken Travers : This has blown out already! Hon NORMAN MOORE : If the member wants to talk about the arena, I am happy to do that. The answer continues — The government is committed to developing the project scope and obtaining all relevant approvals so that it is in a position to commence construction once funding is identified. (5) Confirmation of the timing for construction is dependent upon obtaining the environmental approvals and funding arrangements being finalised.
(4) Why is the government continuing to spend money on public consultation for this project now that it has removed the construction of this project from the state budget? (5) Can the minister confirm that the government does not expect to commence construction of this project until after 1 July 2015; and, if no, when does the government expect construction to commence? Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. On behalf of the minister representing the Minister for Transport, I provide the following response — (1) Yes; $620 million. (2) Not applicable. (3) Indicative amounts have been discussed at community workshops and in the media. (4) Unlike the previous Labor government, which had a very poor record on project management, cost and time overruns, this government looks to undertake all relevant planning work relating to projects. Hon Ken Travers : This has blown out already! Hon NORMAN MOORE : If the member wants to talk about the arena, I am happy to do that. The answer continues — The government is committed to developing the project scope and obtaining all relevant approvals so that it is in a position to commence construction once funding is identified. (5) Confirmation of the timing for construction is dependent upon obtaining the environmental approvals and funding arrangements being finalised.
(5) Can the minister confirm that the government does not expect to commence construction of this project until after 1 July 2015; and, if no, when does the government expect construction to commence? Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. On behalf of the minister representing the Minister for Transport, I provide the following response — (1) Yes; $620 million. (2) Not applicable. (3) Indicative amounts have been discussed at community workshops and in the media. (4) Unlike the previous Labor government, which had a very poor record on project management, cost and time overruns, this government looks to undertake all relevant planning work relating to projects. Hon Ken Travers : This has blown out already! Hon NORMAN MOORE : If the member wants to talk about the arena, I am happy to do that. The answer continues — The government is committed to developing the project scope and obtaining all relevant approvals so that it is in a position to commence construction once funding is identified. (5) Confirmation of the timing for construction is dependent upon obtaining the environmental approvals and funding arrangements being finalised.
Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. On behalf of the minister representing the Minister for Transport, I provide the following response — (1) Yes; $620 million. (2) Not applicable. (3) Indicative amounts have been discussed at community workshops and in the media. (4) Unlike the previous Labor government, which had a very poor record on project management, cost and time overruns, this government looks to undertake all relevant planning work relating to projects. Hon Ken Travers : This has blown out already! Hon NORMAN MOORE : If the member wants to talk about the arena, I am happy to do that. The answer continues — The government is committed to developing the project scope and obtaining all relevant approvals so that it is in a position to commence construction once funding is identified. (5) Confirmation of the timing for construction is dependent upon obtaining the environmental approvals and funding arrangements being finalised.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. On behalf of the minister representing the Minister for Transport, I provide the following response — (1) Yes; $620 million. (2) Not applicable. (3) Indicative amounts have been discussed at community workshops and in the media. (4) Unlike the previous Labor government, which had a very poor record on project management, cost and time overruns, this government looks to undertake all relevant planning work relating to projects. Hon Ken Travers : This has blown out already! Hon NORMAN MOORE : If the member wants to talk about the arena, I am happy to do that. The answer continues — The government is committed to developing the project scope and obtaining all relevant approvals so that it is in a position to commence construction once funding is identified. (5) Confirmation of the timing for construction is dependent upon obtaining the environmental approvals and funding arrangements being finalised.
(1) Yes; $620 million. (2) Not applicable. (3) Indicative amounts have been discussed at community workshops and in the media. (4) Unlike the previous Labor government, which had a very poor record on project management, cost and time overruns, this government looks to undertake all relevant planning work relating to projects. Hon Ken Travers : This has blown out already! Hon NORMAN MOORE : If the member wants to talk about the arena, I am happy to do that. The answer continues — The government is committed to developing the project scope and obtaining all relevant approvals so that it is in a position to commence construction once funding is identified. (5) Confirmation of the timing for construction is dependent upon obtaining the environmental approvals and funding arrangements being finalised.
(2) Not applicable. (3) Indicative amounts have been discussed at community workshops and in the media. (4) Unlike the previous Labor government, which had a very poor record on project management, cost and time overruns, this government looks to undertake all relevant planning work relating to projects. Hon Ken Travers : This has blown out already! Hon NORMAN MOORE : If the member wants to talk about the arena, I am happy to do that. The answer continues — The government is committed to developing the project scope and obtaining all relevant approvals so that it is in a position to commence construction once funding is identified. (5) Confirmation of the timing for construction is dependent upon obtaining the environmental approvals and funding arrangements being finalised.
(3) Indicative amounts have been discussed at community workshops and in the media. (4) Unlike the previous Labor government, which had a very poor record on project management, cost and time overruns, this government looks to undertake all relevant planning work relating to projects. Hon Ken Travers : This has blown out already! Hon NORMAN MOORE : If the member wants to talk about the arena, I am happy to do that. The answer continues — The government is committed to developing the project scope and obtaining all relevant approvals so that it is in a position to commence construction once funding is identified. (5) Confirmation of the timing for construction is dependent upon obtaining the environmental approvals and funding arrangements being finalised.
(4) Unlike the previous Labor government, which had a very poor record on project management, cost and time overruns, this government looks to undertake all relevant planning work relating to projects. Hon Ken Travers : This has blown out already! Hon NORMAN MOORE : If the member wants to talk about the arena, I am happy to do that. The answer continues — The government is committed to developing the project scope and obtaining all relevant approvals so that it is in a position to commence construction once funding is identified. (5) Confirmation of the timing for construction is dependent upon obtaining the environmental approvals and funding arrangements being finalised.
Hon Ken Travers : This has blown out already! Hon NORMAN MOORE : If the member wants to talk about the arena, I am happy to do that. The answer continues — The government is committed to developing the project scope and obtaining all relevant approvals so that it is in a position to commence construction once funding is identified. (5) Confirmation of the timing for construction is dependent upon obtaining the environmental approvals and funding arrangements being finalised.
Hon NORMAN MOORE : If the member wants to talk about the arena, I am happy to do that. The answer continues — The government is committed to developing the project scope and obtaining all relevant approvals so that it is in a position to commence construction once funding is identified. (5) Confirmation of the timing for construction is dependent upon obtaining the environmental approvals and funding arrangements being finalised.
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