Mr. Stephens inquires about funding, maintenance, and future funding opportunities for the Munjina airstrip. The Minister provides details on allocated funds, responsible authorities, planned works, and application processes for the Regional Airstrip Development Scheme.

AnsweredQoN 3144Legislative Assembly
Asked
15 June 2010
Portfolio
Transport

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(1) What funds have been approved and allocated for the Munjina airstrip in 2010–2011?
(2) Which authority will hold these funds?
(3) What work will be done on the airstrip with these funds?
(4) Has any estimate been made of the cost of sealing the strip; and
(i) if yes, what length is involved and what cost?
(5) Will the Minister allocate the funds to Main Roads Western Australia (MRWA) for the Munjina airstrip’s maintenance so that during the regular monthly visit of the MRWA road maintenance team working on the Munjina to Nanutarra road, this team will be able to grade the airstrip at the same time; and
(i) if not, why not?
(6) When will the next round of funds be open for application under the Regional Airstrip Development Scheme?
(7) How can this funding program be accessed to help upgrade and maintain the Munjina airstrip?

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Answered
2 August 2010
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Transport
Response time
48 days
(1) $350 000 has been allocated from the 2010-2011 Regional Airports Development Scheme (RADS) for the maintenance of Munjina airstrip.
(2) The Department of Transport will hold the funds.
(3) The funds will be allocated to re-sheeting of the airstrip.
(4) No.
(i) Not applicable.
(5) The Department of Transport is currently holding discussions with Main Roads Western Australia with respect to funding for the required maintenance of the Munjina airstrip.
(i) Not applicable.
(6) The Department of Transport will advertise for RADS funding applications in late 2010.
(7) The RADS program has been used to fund the works on the Munjina airstrip.
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