❓ Question regarding the impact of vehicle speeds on wildlife in conservation areas and wetlands, specifically asking about reducing speed limits to 40 kph in these areas. The Minister's answer highlights existing mitigation strategies like fauna fencing and underpasses.
AnsweredQoN 2115Legislative Council
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I refer to the fact that there are 30 kilometres per hour (kph) and 40 kph speed limits throughout the metropolitan area to protect the lives of people and the extreme pressure on our wildlife from climate change and feral predators, and I ask: (a) is the Minister aware that many species of waterbirds, quendas and
snake-necked turtles are killed every year by motorists travelling at high
speeds through conservation areas; (b) is the Minister aware that the 40 kph speed limit in Kings Park has been
effective in reducing roadkill and protecting the lives of visitors; and (c) will the Minister reduce the
speed limits to 40 kph on roads within bushland reserves and adjacent to
wetlands?
snake-necked turtles are killed every year by motorists travelling at high
speeds through conservation areas; (b) is the Minister aware that the 40 kph speed limit in Kings Park has been
effective in reducing roadkill and protecting the lives of visitors; and (c) will the Minister reduce the
speed limits to 40 kph on roads within bushland reserves and adjacent to
wetlands?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
17 September 2024
Responded by
Minister for Emergency Services representing the Minister for Transport
Response time
9 days
(a)-(c) Main Roads works closely with the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions and installs fauna fencing and structures such as fauna overpasses, fauna underpasses and signage to protect fauna and ensure connectivity in areas with high environmental value.
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