A WA parliamentary question seeks information on the cost, funding, and timeline for widening the Great Northern Highway north of Halls Creek, specifically regarding federal government contributions. The response indicates no funding allocated at the time and highlights the need for reconstruction rather than widening.

AnsweredQoN 544Legislative Council
Asked
23 November 2000
Portfolio
Transport

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(1) What is the total cost of widening of the Great Northern Highway north of Halls Creek? (2) What funding is allocated to be used between now and 2004 for the project? (3) What funding is allocated to be used beyond 2004 for the project? (4) What is the anticipated completion date for this project? (5) Has the Federal Government committed funds to this project; if yes, how much? Hon M.J. CRIDDLE

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(1) The majority of the highway within the Halls Creek to Bow River section is 30 years old and is unsuitable for a widening process. The widening of the road would require some pavement reconstruction or rehabilitation. The estimated cost of this work, excluding the upgrade of the floodway crossings and bridges, is $102m. (2)-(3) No funding for this project has been allocated at this stage. (4) The anticipated completion date of the project will depend upon funding. (5) The Great Northern Highway forms part of the national highway and as such is the responsibility of the Commonwealth Government. No funds have been committed at this stage.
(2) What funding is allocated to be used between now and 2004 for the project? (3) What funding is allocated to be used beyond 2004 for the project? (4) What is the anticipated completion date for this project? (5) Has the Federal Government committed funds to this project; if yes, how much? Hon M.J. CRIDDLE replied: (1) The majority of the highway within the Halls Creek to Bow River section is 30 years old and is unsuitable for a widening process. The widening of the road would require some pavement reconstruction or rehabilitation. The estimated cost of this work, excluding the upgrade of the floodway crossings and bridges, is $102m. (2)-(3) No funding for this project has been allocated at this stage. (4) The anticipated completion date of the project will depend upon funding. (5) The Great Northern Highway forms part of the national highway and as such is the responsibility of the Commonwealth Government. No funds have been committed at this stage.
(3) What funding is allocated to be used beyond 2004 for the project? (4) What is the anticipated completion date for this project? (5) Has the Federal Government committed funds to this project; if yes, how much? Hon M.J. CRIDDLE replied: (1) The majority of the highway within the Halls Creek to Bow River section is 30 years old and is unsuitable for a widening process. The widening of the road would require some pavement reconstruction or rehabilitation. The estimated cost of this work, excluding the upgrade of the floodway crossings and bridges, is $102m. (2)-(3) No funding for this project has been allocated at this stage. (4) The anticipated completion date of the project will depend upon funding. (5) The Great Northern Highway forms part of the national highway and as such is the responsibility of the Commonwealth Government. No funds have been committed at this stage.
(4) What is the anticipated completion date for this project? (5) Has the Federal Government committed funds to this project; if yes, how much? Hon M.J. CRIDDLE replied: (1) The majority of the highway within the Halls Creek to Bow River section is 30 years old and is unsuitable for a widening process. The widening of the road would require some pavement reconstruction or rehabilitation. The estimated cost of this work, excluding the upgrade of the floodway crossings and bridges, is $102m. (2)-(3) No funding for this project has been allocated at this stage. (4) The anticipated completion date of the project will depend upon funding. (5) The Great Northern Highway forms part of the national highway and as such is the responsibility of the Commonwealth Government. No funds have been committed at this stage.
(5) Has the Federal Government committed funds to this project; if yes, how much? Hon M.J. CRIDDLE replied: (1) The majority of the highway within the Halls Creek to Bow River section is 30 years old and is unsuitable for a widening process. The widening of the road would require some pavement reconstruction or rehabilitation. The estimated cost of this work, excluding the upgrade of the floodway crossings and bridges, is $102m. (2)-(3) No funding for this project has been allocated at this stage. (4) The anticipated completion date of the project will depend upon funding. (5) The Great Northern Highway forms part of the national highway and as such is the responsibility of the Commonwealth Government. No funds have been committed at this stage.
Hon M.J. CRIDDLE replied: (1) The majority of the highway within the Halls Creek to Bow River section is 30 years old and is unsuitable for a widening process. The widening of the road would require some pavement reconstruction or rehabilitation. The estimated cost of this work, excluding the upgrade of the floodway crossings and bridges, is $102m. (2)-(3) No funding for this project has been allocated at this stage. (4) The anticipated completion date of the project will depend upon funding. (5) The Great Northern Highway forms part of the national highway and as such is the responsibility of the Commonwealth Government. No funds have been committed at this stage.
(1) The majority of the highway within the Halls Creek to Bow River section is 30 years old and is unsuitable for a widening process. The widening of the road would require some pavement reconstruction or rehabilitation. The estimated cost of this work, excluding the upgrade of the floodway crossings and bridges, is $102m. (2)-(3) No funding for this project has been allocated at this stage. (4) The anticipated completion date of the project will depend upon funding. (5) The Great Northern Highway forms part of the national highway and as such is the responsibility of the Commonwealth Government. No funds have been committed at this stage.
(2)-(3) No funding for this project has been allocated at this stage. (4) The anticipated completion date of the project will depend upon funding. (5) The Great Northern Highway forms part of the national highway and as such is the responsibility of the Commonwealth Government. No funds have been committed at this stage.
(4) The anticipated completion date of the project will depend upon funding. (5) The Great Northern Highway forms part of the national highway and as such is the responsibility of the Commonwealth Government. No funds have been committed at this stage.
(5) The Great Northern Highway forms part of the national highway and as such is the responsibility of the Commonwealth Government. No funds have been committed at this stage.

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