❓ A parliamentary question addresses concerns regarding land clearing, roadwork delays, and financial pressures faced by Bernard and Sofia Rowles due to the Great Eastern Highway project, seeking clarification on communications and awareness of their situation.
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BERNARD AND SOFIA ROWLES - PROPERTY ON GREAT EASTERN HIGHWAY
(1) Were Bernard and Sofia Rowles told by Ratna Rupasinghe, project coordinator for Main Roads WA, that more land between the newly aligned Great Eastern Highway and their fruit and vegetable shop would be cleared up to the yellow streamer? (2) If yes, why has the clearing not been completed? (3) Were Mr and Mrs Rowles initially told the roadworks would be finished by mid-May 2005? (4) Was the minister aware that Mr and Mrs Rowles signed a settlement agreement in September last year because the bank was going to foreclose on their property by the end of business on the day they signed? (5) Was Main Roads WA aware that the bank had indicated it would foreclose on that day? Hon ADELE FARINA
(1) Were Bernard and Sofia Rowles told by Ratna Rupasinghe, project coordinator for Main Roads WA, that more land between the newly aligned Great Eastern Highway and their fruit and vegetable shop would be cleared up to the yellow streamer? (2) If yes, why has the clearing not been completed? (3) Were Mr and Mrs Rowles initially told the roadworks would be finished by mid-May 2005? (4) Was the minister aware that Mr and Mrs Rowles signed a settlement agreement in September last year because the bank was going to foreclose on their property by the end of business on the day they signed? (5) Was Main Roads WA aware that the bank had indicated it would foreclose on that day? Hon ADELE FARINA
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I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. Main Roads has provided the following information - (1) This area of land was not required for the roadworks and therefore was not part of the area of land approved for clearing for the roadworks. However, following discussions with Mr Rowles, CALM and Main Roads it was agreed to thin out low-lying regrowth vegetation and to remove weeds within this package of land. The western extent of this work was marked out with a yellow streamer. (2) The thinning out of the low-lying regrowth vegetation and removal of weeds within the package of land was completed in July 2005. (3) The initial completion date for the whole of the roadworks was the end of May 2005; however, the roadworks were delayed as a result of inclement weather, delays to service relocations and challenging construction problems. The upgraded highway has been completed and opened to traffic in sections during 2005 and 2006, with the final section completed and opened to traffic earlier this month. As part of the project, Main Roads has installed a number of direction service signs with “fruit and vegetables” drop tags on the Great Eastern Highway approaches to the Stonehouse service road to inform passing motorists of the location of the Rowles’ business. (4) Mr Rowles had numerous discussions with officers from Main Roads and the minister’s staff in 2005 regarding a claim for alleged impacts on his business associated with prolonged disruption caused by the works. Prior to voluntarily accepting an agreed settlement, Mr Rowles was encouraged on a number of occasions to seek independent legal advice on his predicament. (5) No.
(2) If yes, why has the clearing not been completed? (3) Were Mr and Mrs Rowles initially told the roadworks would be finished by mid-May 2005? (4) Was the minister aware that Mr and Mrs Rowles signed a settlement agreement in September last year because the bank was going to foreclose on their property by the end of business on the day they signed? (5) Was Main Roads WA aware that the bank had indicated it would foreclose on that day? Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. Main Roads has provided the following information - (1) This area of land was not required for the roadworks and therefore was not part of the area of land approved for clearing for the roadworks. However, following discussions with Mr Rowles, CALM and Main Roads it was agreed to thin out low-lying regrowth vegetation and to remove weeds within this package of land. The western extent of this work was marked out with a yellow streamer. (2) The thinning out of the low-lying regrowth vegetation and removal of weeds within the package of land was completed in July 2005. (3) The initial completion date for the whole of the roadworks was the end of May 2005; however, the roadworks were delayed as a result of inclement weather, delays to service relocations and challenging construction problems. The upgraded highway has been completed and opened to traffic in sections during 2005 and 2006, with the final section completed and opened to traffic earlier this month. As part of the project, Main Roads has installed a number of direction service signs with “fruit and vegetables” drop tags on the Great Eastern Highway approaches to the Stonehouse service road to inform passing motorists of the location of the Rowles’ business. (4) Mr Rowles had numerous discussions with officers from Main Roads and the minister’s staff in 2005 regarding a claim for alleged impacts on his business associated with prolonged disruption caused by the works. Prior to voluntarily accepting an agreed settlement, Mr Rowles was encouraged on a number of occasions to seek independent legal advice on his predicament. (5) No.
(3) Were Mr and Mrs Rowles initially told the roadworks would be finished by mid-May 2005? (4) Was the minister aware that Mr and Mrs Rowles signed a settlement agreement in September last year because the bank was going to foreclose on their property by the end of business on the day they signed? (5) Was Main Roads WA aware that the bank had indicated it would foreclose on that day? Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. Main Roads has provided the following information - (1) This area of land was not required for the roadworks and therefore was not part of the area of land approved for clearing for the roadworks. However, following discussions with Mr Rowles, CALM and Main Roads it was agreed to thin out low-lying regrowth vegetation and to remove weeds within this package of land. The western extent of this work was marked out with a yellow streamer. (2) The thinning out of the low-lying regrowth vegetation and removal of weeds within the package of land was completed in July 2005. (3) The initial completion date for the whole of the roadworks was the end of May 2005; however, the roadworks were delayed as a result of inclement weather, delays to service relocations and challenging construction problems. The upgraded highway has been completed and opened to traffic in sections during 2005 and 2006, with the final section completed and opened to traffic earlier this month. As part of the project, Main Roads has installed a number of direction service signs with “fruit and vegetables” drop tags on the Great Eastern Highway approaches to the Stonehouse service road to inform passing motorists of the location of the Rowles’ business. (4) Mr Rowles had numerous discussions with officers from Main Roads and the minister’s staff in 2005 regarding a claim for alleged impacts on his business associated with prolonged disruption caused by the works. Prior to voluntarily accepting an agreed settlement, Mr Rowles was encouraged on a number of occasions to seek independent legal advice on his predicament. (5) No.
(4) Was the minister aware that Mr and Mrs Rowles signed a settlement agreement in September last year because the bank was going to foreclose on their property by the end of business on the day they signed? (5) Was Main Roads WA aware that the bank had indicated it would foreclose on that day? Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. Main Roads has provided the following information - (1) This area of land was not required for the roadworks and therefore was not part of the area of land approved for clearing for the roadworks. However, following discussions with Mr Rowles, CALM and Main Roads it was agreed to thin out low-lying regrowth vegetation and to remove weeds within this package of land. The western extent of this work was marked out with a yellow streamer. (2) The thinning out of the low-lying regrowth vegetation and removal of weeds within the package of land was completed in July 2005. (3) The initial completion date for the whole of the roadworks was the end of May 2005; however, the roadworks were delayed as a result of inclement weather, delays to service relocations and challenging construction problems. The upgraded highway has been completed and opened to traffic in sections during 2005 and 2006, with the final section completed and opened to traffic earlier this month. As part of the project, Main Roads has installed a number of direction service signs with “fruit and vegetables” drop tags on the Great Eastern Highway approaches to the Stonehouse service road to inform passing motorists of the location of the Rowles’ business. (4) Mr Rowles had numerous discussions with officers from Main Roads and the minister’s staff in 2005 regarding a claim for alleged impacts on his business associated with prolonged disruption caused by the works. Prior to voluntarily accepting an agreed settlement, Mr Rowles was encouraged on a number of occasions to seek independent legal advice on his predicament. (5) No.
(5) Was Main Roads WA aware that the bank had indicated it would foreclose on that day? Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. Main Roads has provided the following information - (1) This area of land was not required for the roadworks and therefore was not part of the area of land approved for clearing for the roadworks. However, following discussions with Mr Rowles, CALM and Main Roads it was agreed to thin out low-lying regrowth vegetation and to remove weeds within this package of land. The western extent of this work was marked out with a yellow streamer. (2) The thinning out of the low-lying regrowth vegetation and removal of weeds within the package of land was completed in July 2005. (3) The initial completion date for the whole of the roadworks was the end of May 2005; however, the roadworks were delayed as a result of inclement weather, delays to service relocations and challenging construction problems. The upgraded highway has been completed and opened to traffic in sections during 2005 and 2006, with the final section completed and opened to traffic earlier this month. As part of the project, Main Roads has installed a number of direction service signs with “fruit and vegetables” drop tags on the Great Eastern Highway approaches to the Stonehouse service road to inform passing motorists of the location of the Rowles’ business. (4) Mr Rowles had numerous discussions with officers from Main Roads and the minister’s staff in 2005 regarding a claim for alleged impacts on his business associated with prolonged disruption caused by the works. Prior to voluntarily accepting an agreed settlement, Mr Rowles was encouraged on a number of occasions to seek independent legal advice on his predicament. (5) No.
Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. Main Roads has provided the following information - (1) This area of land was not required for the roadworks and therefore was not part of the area of land approved for clearing for the roadworks. However, following discussions with Mr Rowles, CALM and Main Roads it was agreed to thin out low-lying regrowth vegetation and to remove weeds within this package of land. The western extent of this work was marked out with a yellow streamer. (2) The thinning out of the low-lying regrowth vegetation and removal of weeds within the package of land was completed in July 2005. (3) The initial completion date for the whole of the roadworks was the end of May 2005; however, the roadworks were delayed as a result of inclement weather, delays to service relocations and challenging construction problems. The upgraded highway has been completed and opened to traffic in sections during 2005 and 2006, with the final section completed and opened to traffic earlier this month. As part of the project, Main Roads has installed a number of direction service signs with “fruit and vegetables” drop tags on the Great Eastern Highway approaches to the Stonehouse service road to inform passing motorists of the location of the Rowles’ business. (4) Mr Rowles had numerous discussions with officers from Main Roads and the minister’s staff in 2005 regarding a claim for alleged impacts on his business associated with prolonged disruption caused by the works. Prior to voluntarily accepting an agreed settlement, Mr Rowles was encouraged on a number of occasions to seek independent legal advice on his predicament. (5) No.
I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. Main Roads has provided the following information - (1) This area of land was not required for the roadworks and therefore was not part of the area of land approved for clearing for the roadworks. However, following discussions with Mr Rowles, CALM and Main Roads it was agreed to thin out low-lying regrowth vegetation and to remove weeds within this package of land. The western extent of this work was marked out with a yellow streamer. (2) The thinning out of the low-lying regrowth vegetation and removal of weeds within the package of land was completed in July 2005. (3) The initial completion date for the whole of the roadworks was the end of May 2005; however, the roadworks were delayed as a result of inclement weather, delays to service relocations and challenging construction problems. The upgraded highway has been completed and opened to traffic in sections during 2005 and 2006, with the final section completed and opened to traffic earlier this month. As part of the project, Main Roads has installed a number of direction service signs with “fruit and vegetables” drop tags on the Great Eastern Highway approaches to the Stonehouse service road to inform passing motorists of the location of the Rowles’ business. (4) Mr Rowles had numerous discussions with officers from Main Roads and the minister’s staff in 2005 regarding a claim for alleged impacts on his business associated with prolonged disruption caused by the works. Prior to voluntarily accepting an agreed settlement, Mr Rowles was encouraged on a number of occasions to seek independent legal advice on his predicament. (5) No.
(1) This area of land was not required for the roadworks and therefore was not part of the area of land approved for clearing for the roadworks. However, following discussions with Mr Rowles, CALM and Main Roads it was agreed to thin out low-lying regrowth vegetation and to remove weeds within this package of land. The western extent of this work was marked out with a yellow streamer. (2) The thinning out of the low-lying regrowth vegetation and removal of weeds within the package of land was completed in July 2005. (3) The initial completion date for the whole of the roadworks was the end of May 2005; however, the roadworks were delayed as a result of inclement weather, delays to service relocations and challenging construction problems. The upgraded highway has been completed and opened to traffic in sections during 2005 and 2006, with the final section completed and opened to traffic earlier this month. As part of the project, Main Roads has installed a number of direction service signs with “fruit and vegetables” drop tags on the Great Eastern Highway approaches to the Stonehouse service road to inform passing motorists of the location of the Rowles’ business. (4) Mr Rowles had numerous discussions with officers from Main Roads and the minister’s staff in 2005 regarding a claim for alleged impacts on his business associated with prolonged disruption caused by the works. Prior to voluntarily accepting an agreed settlement, Mr Rowles was encouraged on a number of occasions to seek independent legal advice on his predicament. (5) No.
(2) The thinning out of the low-lying regrowth vegetation and removal of weeds within the package of land was completed in July 2005. (3) The initial completion date for the whole of the roadworks was the end of May 2005; however, the roadworks were delayed as a result of inclement weather, delays to service relocations and challenging construction problems. The upgraded highway has been completed and opened to traffic in sections during 2005 and 2006, with the final section completed and opened to traffic earlier this month. As part of the project, Main Roads has installed a number of direction service signs with “fruit and vegetables” drop tags on the Great Eastern Highway approaches to the Stonehouse service road to inform passing motorists of the location of the Rowles’ business. (4) Mr Rowles had numerous discussions with officers from Main Roads and the minister’s staff in 2005 regarding a claim for alleged impacts on his business associated with prolonged disruption caused by the works. Prior to voluntarily accepting an agreed settlement, Mr Rowles was encouraged on a number of occasions to seek independent legal advice on his predicament. (5) No.
(3) The initial completion date for the whole of the roadworks was the end of May 2005; however, the roadworks were delayed as a result of inclement weather, delays to service relocations and challenging construction problems. The upgraded highway has been completed and opened to traffic in sections during 2005 and 2006, with the final section completed and opened to traffic earlier this month. As part of the project, Main Roads has installed a number of direction service signs with “fruit and vegetables” drop tags on the Great Eastern Highway approaches to the Stonehouse service road to inform passing motorists of the location of the Rowles’ business. (4) Mr Rowles had numerous discussions with officers from Main Roads and the minister’s staff in 2005 regarding a claim for alleged impacts on his business associated with prolonged disruption caused by the works. Prior to voluntarily accepting an agreed settlement, Mr Rowles was encouraged on a number of occasions to seek independent legal advice on his predicament. (5) No.
(4) Mr Rowles had numerous discussions with officers from Main Roads and the minister’s staff in 2005 regarding a claim for alleged impacts on his business associated with prolonged disruption caused by the works. Prior to voluntarily accepting an agreed settlement, Mr Rowles was encouraged on a number of occasions to seek independent legal advice on his predicament. (5) No.
(5) No.
(2) If yes, why has the clearing not been completed? (3) Were Mr and Mrs Rowles initially told the roadworks would be finished by mid-May 2005? (4) Was the minister aware that Mr and Mrs Rowles signed a settlement agreement in September last year because the bank was going to foreclose on their property by the end of business on the day they signed? (5) Was Main Roads WA aware that the bank had indicated it would foreclose on that day? Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. Main Roads has provided the following information - (1) This area of land was not required for the roadworks and therefore was not part of the area of land approved for clearing for the roadworks. However, following discussions with Mr Rowles, CALM and Main Roads it was agreed to thin out low-lying regrowth vegetation and to remove weeds within this package of land. The western extent of this work was marked out with a yellow streamer. (2) The thinning out of the low-lying regrowth vegetation and removal of weeds within the package of land was completed in July 2005. (3) The initial completion date for the whole of the roadworks was the end of May 2005; however, the roadworks were delayed as a result of inclement weather, delays to service relocations and challenging construction problems. The upgraded highway has been completed and opened to traffic in sections during 2005 and 2006, with the final section completed and opened to traffic earlier this month. As part of the project, Main Roads has installed a number of direction service signs with “fruit and vegetables” drop tags on the Great Eastern Highway approaches to the Stonehouse service road to inform passing motorists of the location of the Rowles’ business. (4) Mr Rowles had numerous discussions with officers from Main Roads and the minister’s staff in 2005 regarding a claim for alleged impacts on his business associated with prolonged disruption caused by the works. Prior to voluntarily accepting an agreed settlement, Mr Rowles was encouraged on a number of occasions to seek independent legal advice on his predicament. (5) No.
(3) Were Mr and Mrs Rowles initially told the roadworks would be finished by mid-May 2005? (4) Was the minister aware that Mr and Mrs Rowles signed a settlement agreement in September last year because the bank was going to foreclose on their property by the end of business on the day they signed? (5) Was Main Roads WA aware that the bank had indicated it would foreclose on that day? Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. Main Roads has provided the following information - (1) This area of land was not required for the roadworks and therefore was not part of the area of land approved for clearing for the roadworks. However, following discussions with Mr Rowles, CALM and Main Roads it was agreed to thin out low-lying regrowth vegetation and to remove weeds within this package of land. The western extent of this work was marked out with a yellow streamer. (2) The thinning out of the low-lying regrowth vegetation and removal of weeds within the package of land was completed in July 2005. (3) The initial completion date for the whole of the roadworks was the end of May 2005; however, the roadworks were delayed as a result of inclement weather, delays to service relocations and challenging construction problems. The upgraded highway has been completed and opened to traffic in sections during 2005 and 2006, with the final section completed and opened to traffic earlier this month. As part of the project, Main Roads has installed a number of direction service signs with “fruit and vegetables” drop tags on the Great Eastern Highway approaches to the Stonehouse service road to inform passing motorists of the location of the Rowles’ business. (4) Mr Rowles had numerous discussions with officers from Main Roads and the minister’s staff in 2005 regarding a claim for alleged impacts on his business associated with prolonged disruption caused by the works. Prior to voluntarily accepting an agreed settlement, Mr Rowles was encouraged on a number of occasions to seek independent legal advice on his predicament. (5) No.
(4) Was the minister aware that Mr and Mrs Rowles signed a settlement agreement in September last year because the bank was going to foreclose on their property by the end of business on the day they signed? (5) Was Main Roads WA aware that the bank had indicated it would foreclose on that day? Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. Main Roads has provided the following information - (1) This area of land was not required for the roadworks and therefore was not part of the area of land approved for clearing for the roadworks. However, following discussions with Mr Rowles, CALM and Main Roads it was agreed to thin out low-lying regrowth vegetation and to remove weeds within this package of land. The western extent of this work was marked out with a yellow streamer. (2) The thinning out of the low-lying regrowth vegetation and removal of weeds within the package of land was completed in July 2005. (3) The initial completion date for the whole of the roadworks was the end of May 2005; however, the roadworks were delayed as a result of inclement weather, delays to service relocations and challenging construction problems. The upgraded highway has been completed and opened to traffic in sections during 2005 and 2006, with the final section completed and opened to traffic earlier this month. As part of the project, Main Roads has installed a number of direction service signs with “fruit and vegetables” drop tags on the Great Eastern Highway approaches to the Stonehouse service road to inform passing motorists of the location of the Rowles’ business. (4) Mr Rowles had numerous discussions with officers from Main Roads and the minister’s staff in 2005 regarding a claim for alleged impacts on his business associated with prolonged disruption caused by the works. Prior to voluntarily accepting an agreed settlement, Mr Rowles was encouraged on a number of occasions to seek independent legal advice on his predicament. (5) No.
(5) Was Main Roads WA aware that the bank had indicated it would foreclose on that day? Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. Main Roads has provided the following information - (1) This area of land was not required for the roadworks and therefore was not part of the area of land approved for clearing for the roadworks. However, following discussions with Mr Rowles, CALM and Main Roads it was agreed to thin out low-lying regrowth vegetation and to remove weeds within this package of land. The western extent of this work was marked out with a yellow streamer. (2) The thinning out of the low-lying regrowth vegetation and removal of weeds within the package of land was completed in July 2005. (3) The initial completion date for the whole of the roadworks was the end of May 2005; however, the roadworks were delayed as a result of inclement weather, delays to service relocations and challenging construction problems. The upgraded highway has been completed and opened to traffic in sections during 2005 and 2006, with the final section completed and opened to traffic earlier this month. As part of the project, Main Roads has installed a number of direction service signs with “fruit and vegetables” drop tags on the Great Eastern Highway approaches to the Stonehouse service road to inform passing motorists of the location of the Rowles’ business. (4) Mr Rowles had numerous discussions with officers from Main Roads and the minister’s staff in 2005 regarding a claim for alleged impacts on his business associated with prolonged disruption caused by the works. Prior to voluntarily accepting an agreed settlement, Mr Rowles was encouraged on a number of occasions to seek independent legal advice on his predicament. (5) No.
Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. Main Roads has provided the following information - (1) This area of land was not required for the roadworks and therefore was not part of the area of land approved for clearing for the roadworks. However, following discussions with Mr Rowles, CALM and Main Roads it was agreed to thin out low-lying regrowth vegetation and to remove weeds within this package of land. The western extent of this work was marked out with a yellow streamer. (2) The thinning out of the low-lying regrowth vegetation and removal of weeds within the package of land was completed in July 2005. (3) The initial completion date for the whole of the roadworks was the end of May 2005; however, the roadworks were delayed as a result of inclement weather, delays to service relocations and challenging construction problems. The upgraded highway has been completed and opened to traffic in sections during 2005 and 2006, with the final section completed and opened to traffic earlier this month. As part of the project, Main Roads has installed a number of direction service signs with “fruit and vegetables” drop tags on the Great Eastern Highway approaches to the Stonehouse service road to inform passing motorists of the location of the Rowles’ business. (4) Mr Rowles had numerous discussions with officers from Main Roads and the minister’s staff in 2005 regarding a claim for alleged impacts on his business associated with prolonged disruption caused by the works. Prior to voluntarily accepting an agreed settlement, Mr Rowles was encouraged on a number of occasions to seek independent legal advice on his predicament. (5) No.
I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. Main Roads has provided the following information - (1) This area of land was not required for the roadworks and therefore was not part of the area of land approved for clearing for the roadworks. However, following discussions with Mr Rowles, CALM and Main Roads it was agreed to thin out low-lying regrowth vegetation and to remove weeds within this package of land. The western extent of this work was marked out with a yellow streamer. (2) The thinning out of the low-lying regrowth vegetation and removal of weeds within the package of land was completed in July 2005. (3) The initial completion date for the whole of the roadworks was the end of May 2005; however, the roadworks were delayed as a result of inclement weather, delays to service relocations and challenging construction problems. The upgraded highway has been completed and opened to traffic in sections during 2005 and 2006, with the final section completed and opened to traffic earlier this month. As part of the project, Main Roads has installed a number of direction service signs with “fruit and vegetables” drop tags on the Great Eastern Highway approaches to the Stonehouse service road to inform passing motorists of the location of the Rowles’ business. (4) Mr Rowles had numerous discussions with officers from Main Roads and the minister’s staff in 2005 regarding a claim for alleged impacts on his business associated with prolonged disruption caused by the works. Prior to voluntarily accepting an agreed settlement, Mr Rowles was encouraged on a number of occasions to seek independent legal advice on his predicament. (5) No.
(1) This area of land was not required for the roadworks and therefore was not part of the area of land approved for clearing for the roadworks. However, following discussions with Mr Rowles, CALM and Main Roads it was agreed to thin out low-lying regrowth vegetation and to remove weeds within this package of land. The western extent of this work was marked out with a yellow streamer. (2) The thinning out of the low-lying regrowth vegetation and removal of weeds within the package of land was completed in July 2005. (3) The initial completion date for the whole of the roadworks was the end of May 2005; however, the roadworks were delayed as a result of inclement weather, delays to service relocations and challenging construction problems. The upgraded highway has been completed and opened to traffic in sections during 2005 and 2006, with the final section completed and opened to traffic earlier this month. As part of the project, Main Roads has installed a number of direction service signs with “fruit and vegetables” drop tags on the Great Eastern Highway approaches to the Stonehouse service road to inform passing motorists of the location of the Rowles’ business. (4) Mr Rowles had numerous discussions with officers from Main Roads and the minister’s staff in 2005 regarding a claim for alleged impacts on his business associated with prolonged disruption caused by the works. Prior to voluntarily accepting an agreed settlement, Mr Rowles was encouraged on a number of occasions to seek independent legal advice on his predicament. (5) No.
(2) The thinning out of the low-lying regrowth vegetation and removal of weeds within the package of land was completed in July 2005. (3) The initial completion date for the whole of the roadworks was the end of May 2005; however, the roadworks were delayed as a result of inclement weather, delays to service relocations and challenging construction problems. The upgraded highway has been completed and opened to traffic in sections during 2005 and 2006, with the final section completed and opened to traffic earlier this month. As part of the project, Main Roads has installed a number of direction service signs with “fruit and vegetables” drop tags on the Great Eastern Highway approaches to the Stonehouse service road to inform passing motorists of the location of the Rowles’ business. (4) Mr Rowles had numerous discussions with officers from Main Roads and the minister’s staff in 2005 regarding a claim for alleged impacts on his business associated with prolonged disruption caused by the works. Prior to voluntarily accepting an agreed settlement, Mr Rowles was encouraged on a number of occasions to seek independent legal advice on his predicament. (5) No.
(3) The initial completion date for the whole of the roadworks was the end of May 2005; however, the roadworks were delayed as a result of inclement weather, delays to service relocations and challenging construction problems. The upgraded highway has been completed and opened to traffic in sections during 2005 and 2006, with the final section completed and opened to traffic earlier this month. As part of the project, Main Roads has installed a number of direction service signs with “fruit and vegetables” drop tags on the Great Eastern Highway approaches to the Stonehouse service road to inform passing motorists of the location of the Rowles’ business. (4) Mr Rowles had numerous discussions with officers from Main Roads and the minister’s staff in 2005 regarding a claim for alleged impacts on his business associated with prolonged disruption caused by the works. Prior to voluntarily accepting an agreed settlement, Mr Rowles was encouraged on a number of occasions to seek independent legal advice on his predicament. (5) No.
(4) Mr Rowles had numerous discussions with officers from Main Roads and the minister’s staff in 2005 regarding a claim for alleged impacts on his business associated with prolonged disruption caused by the works. Prior to voluntarily accepting an agreed settlement, Mr Rowles was encouraged on a number of occasions to seek independent legal advice on his predicament. (5) No.
(5) No.
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