❓ Question regarding the McGowan government's investment in road and rail projects, specifically the Denny Avenue level crossing removal. The Minister's answer highlights the project's importance and criticizes the opposition's stance.
AnsweredQoN 1002Legislative Assembly
QuestionView source ↗
ROAD AND RAIL PROJECTS —
DENNY AVENUE LEVEL CROSSING
1002. Mr C.J. TALLENTIRE to the Minister for Transport:
I
refer to the McGowan Labor government's massive investment in road and
rail projects across Western Australia. Can the minister outline to the house
what these projects mean for those in our outer suburbs, including the Denny Avenue
level crossing removal; and can the minister advise the house whether she is
aware of anyone who does not support the Denny Avenue level crossing and the
benefits it will bring to those in Perth's south east and the hills?
DENNY AVENUE LEVEL CROSSING
1002. Mr C.J. TALLENTIRE to the Minister for Transport:
I
refer to the McGowan Labor government's massive investment in road and
rail projects across Western Australia. Can the minister outline to the house
what these projects mean for those in our outer suburbs, including the Denny Avenue
level crossing removal; and can the minister advise the house whether she is
aware of anyone who does not support the Denny Avenue level crossing and the
benefits it will bring to those in Perth's south east and the hills?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the member for Thornlie for
that question. Today I was at Denny Avenue with the member for Armadale, with
geotechnical works commencing for the new level crossing removal. We will see
the removal of what the RAC has rated as the most dangerous black spot across
the whole network in the metropolitan area, and a new connection through Davis
Road. It is a significant project for the region, and it was great to be out
there to see the geotechnical work, and construction will commence next year.
One of the key priorities we took to the election was the removal of that level
crossing. Of course, it was on top of the member for Armadale's wish
list for what we deliver for the whole area.
I came across another wish list,
this time from the member for Darling Range. It was in an annual Christmas card
she has released. It is a very pleasant Christmas card.
Several members interjected.
The SPEAKER : Members!
Mrs A.K. Hayden : It must have
been someone else's Christmas card!
The SPEAKER : I call you to
order for the first time, member for Darling Range. We are not talking about
Christmas cards.
Ms R. SAFFIOTI : The member
for Darling Range has obviously not yet struck my family off her campaign
mailing list! She has not searched that Saffioti name quite yet!
It is really interesting to see what
is on the wish list, because Denny Avenue does not rate a mention, member for
Armadale. I remember when we were out there campaigning and the member for
Darling Range gatecrashed our press conference saying it was the number one
priority, but it does not make the list.
Mrs A.K. Hayden interjected.
The SPEAKER : Member for
Darling Range!
Mrs A.K. Hayden interjected.
The SPEAKER : Member for
Darling Range, I call you to order for the second time.
Ms R. SAFFIOTI : It does not
make the list. I know the people of Roleystone really want this project. I know
the good constituents of Clifton Hills, for example, would really, really want
it.
Mrs A.K. Hayden interjected.
The SPEAKER : Member for
Darling Range, I will call you again.
Ms R. SAFFIOTI : That does not
make the list, but what does make the list?
Ms S. Winton interjected.
The SPEAKER : Member for
Armadale; sorry, member for Wanneroo!
Mr V.A. Catania interjected.
The SPEAKER : Member for North
West Central, just be careful.
Point of Order
Mr D.T.
REDMAN : Mr Speaker, I have been very careful not to say anything and
you have just put me on the list apparently.
The
SPEAKER : No, I did not, but I can!
Mr D.T. REDMAN : My apologies,
Mr Speaker.
The SPEAKER : I said ''Armadale''
instead of ''Wanneroo'', but I can put you down if you like!
Questions without Notice Resumed
Ms R. SAFFIOTI : Denny Avenue
did not make it, but the Tonkin Highway extension did. Remember that is a project
that, over eight and a half years, the former government committed no funds to
and did no planning on. Our government is out there lobbying, we have got some
funds from the commonwealth and planning is underway. Byford station, the one
that the Leader of the Opposition said would bring criminals to Byford, is on
her list. Of course, promoting and supporting small business —
Mrs A.K. Hayden interjected.
The SPEAKER : Member for
Darling Range, I call you to order for the third time.
Ms R. SAFFIOTI : Promoting and
supporting small business is on the list, because we know her record as a Kalamunda
successful small business woman would make her well placed to know what small
businesses want!
I know Santa missed the suburbs and
the outer suburbs under the member for Darling Range's government, but
Santa is not missing the suburbs under this government. There is a record
amount of infrastructure.
Mrs A.K. Hayden interjected.
The SPEAKER : Member for
Darling Range!
Ms R. SAFFIOTI : In Wanneroo,
member for Wanneroo, there is record infrastructure. In the member for Jandakot's
electorate there are roads being constructed as we speak. There are rail lines
to Yanchep, there is the Thornlie–Cockburn line, there are the Roe and
Reid Highway duplications —
The SPEAKER : Through the
Chair, minister.
Ms R. SAFFIOTI : — the
Lord Street upgrade and Roe Highway projects. There is NorthLink WA, which was
started by federal Labor and which we are delivering. It is a very good
project. As I said, Santa forgot the suburbs under the Barnett government that
the member for Darling Range was a part of, but he will not forget the suburbs
under this government.
that question. Today I was at Denny Avenue with the member for Armadale, with
geotechnical works commencing for the new level crossing removal. We will see
the removal of what the RAC has rated as the most dangerous black spot across
the whole network in the metropolitan area, and a new connection through Davis
Road. It is a significant project for the region, and it was great to be out
there to see the geotechnical work, and construction will commence next year.
One of the key priorities we took to the election was the removal of that level
crossing. Of course, it was on top of the member for Armadale's wish
list for what we deliver for the whole area.
I came across another wish list,
this time from the member for Darling Range. It was in an annual Christmas card
she has released. It is a very pleasant Christmas card.
Several members interjected.
The SPEAKER : Members!
Mrs A.K. Hayden : It must have
been someone else's Christmas card!
The SPEAKER : I call you to
order for the first time, member for Darling Range. We are not talking about
Christmas cards.
Ms R. SAFFIOTI : The member
for Darling Range has obviously not yet struck my family off her campaign
mailing list! She has not searched that Saffioti name quite yet!
It is really interesting to see what
is on the wish list, because Denny Avenue does not rate a mention, member for
Armadale. I remember when we were out there campaigning and the member for
Darling Range gatecrashed our press conference saying it was the number one
priority, but it does not make the list.
Mrs A.K. Hayden interjected.
The SPEAKER : Member for
Darling Range!
Mrs A.K. Hayden interjected.
The SPEAKER : Member for
Darling Range, I call you to order for the second time.
Ms R. SAFFIOTI : It does not
make the list. I know the people of Roleystone really want this project. I know
the good constituents of Clifton Hills, for example, would really, really want
it.
Mrs A.K. Hayden interjected.
The SPEAKER : Member for
Darling Range, I will call you again.
Ms R. SAFFIOTI : That does not
make the list, but what does make the list?
Ms S. Winton interjected.
The SPEAKER : Member for
Armadale; sorry, member for Wanneroo!
Mr V.A. Catania interjected.
The SPEAKER : Member for North
West Central, just be careful.
Point of Order
Mr D.T.
REDMAN : Mr Speaker, I have been very careful not to say anything and
you have just put me on the list apparently.
The
SPEAKER : No, I did not, but I can!
Mr D.T. REDMAN : My apologies,
Mr Speaker.
The SPEAKER : I said ''Armadale''
instead of ''Wanneroo'', but I can put you down if you like!
Questions without Notice Resumed
Ms R. SAFFIOTI : Denny Avenue
did not make it, but the Tonkin Highway extension did. Remember that is a project
that, over eight and a half years, the former government committed no funds to
and did no planning on. Our government is out there lobbying, we have got some
funds from the commonwealth and planning is underway. Byford station, the one
that the Leader of the Opposition said would bring criminals to Byford, is on
her list. Of course, promoting and supporting small business —
Mrs A.K. Hayden interjected.
The SPEAKER : Member for
Darling Range, I call you to order for the third time.
Ms R. SAFFIOTI : Promoting and
supporting small business is on the list, because we know her record as a Kalamunda
successful small business woman would make her well placed to know what small
businesses want!
I know Santa missed the suburbs and
the outer suburbs under the member for Darling Range's government, but
Santa is not missing the suburbs under this government. There is a record
amount of infrastructure.
Mrs A.K. Hayden interjected.
The SPEAKER : Member for
Darling Range!
Ms R. SAFFIOTI : In Wanneroo,
member for Wanneroo, there is record infrastructure. In the member for Jandakot's
electorate there are roads being constructed as we speak. There are rail lines
to Yanchep, there is the Thornlie–Cockburn line, there are the Roe and
Reid Highway duplications —
The SPEAKER : Through the
Chair, minister.
Ms R. SAFFIOTI : — the
Lord Street upgrade and Roe Highway projects. There is NorthLink WA, which was
started by federal Labor and which we are delivering. It is a very good
project. As I said, Santa forgot the suburbs under the Barnett government that
the member for Darling Range was a part of, but he will not forget the suburbs
under this government.
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