❓ A WA parliamentary question addresses concerns of Riverside Gardens Estate residents in Gosnells regarding the Tonkin Highway construction, focusing on dust control, noise mitigation via a wall, and community communication. The Minister's response indicates measures are in place to address these concerns.
AnsweredQoN 1962Legislative Council
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The residents of the Riverside Gardens Estate which is situated on Albany Highway in Gosnells are being adversely affected by the construction of the Tonkin Highway. Can the Minister please advise -
(1) What measures are being taken to minimise the dispersal of sand and debris into the Riverside Gardens Estate?
(2) Is watering being undertaken to ensure the area is stabilised including weekends?
(3) If not, why not?
(4) Can the Minister categorically state that a wall will be constructed to provide protection to the residents of the Riverside Gardens Estate from noise emanating from the Tonkin Highway?
(5) If not, why not?
(6) If a wall is to be constructed, would the Minister please advise what the height of that wall will be?
(7) Are the residents of the Riverside Gardens Estate being kept fully informed on issues affecting them by the construction of the Tonkin Highway?
(8) If not, why not?
(1) What measures are being taken to minimise the dispersal of sand and debris into the Riverside Gardens Estate?
(2) Is watering being undertaken to ensure the area is stabilised including weekends?
(3) If not, why not?
(4) Can the Minister categorically state that a wall will be constructed to provide protection to the residents of the Riverside Gardens Estate from noise emanating from the Tonkin Highway?
(5) If not, why not?
(6) If a wall is to be constructed, would the Minister please advise what the height of that wall will be?
(7) Are the residents of the Riverside Gardens Estate being kept fully informed on issues affecting them by the construction of the Tonkin Highway?
(8) If not, why not?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
3 June 2004
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure
Response time
30 days
(2) Yes. Management of dust over the weekends is being monitored and appropriate measures, such as the use of water carts, are undertaken when necessary. (3) Not applicable. (4) Yes. A 3 metre high wall will be constructed along the Highway adjacent to the Riverside Gardens Estate. (5) Not applicable. (6) The height is 3 metres. (7) Yes. Information is being provided through newsletters, several public meetings and direct contact with John Holland Macmahon Joint Venture Community Relations Officer and Main Roads Community Relations Consultant. In addition, the residents of the Riverside Gardens Estate have two representatives on the Community Representative Group for the Tonkin Highway Extension project. (8) Not applicable.
(3) Not applicable. (4) Yes. A 3 metre high wall will be constructed along the Highway adjacent to the Riverside Gardens Estate. (5) Not applicable. (6) The height is 3 metres. (7) Yes. Information is being provided through newsletters, several public meetings and direct contact with John Holland Macmahon Joint Venture Community Relations Officer and Main Roads Community Relations Consultant. In addition, the residents of the Riverside Gardens Estate have two representatives on the Community Representative Group for the Tonkin Highway Extension project. (8) Not applicable.
(4) Yes. A 3 metre high wall will be constructed along the Highway adjacent to the Riverside Gardens Estate. (5) Not applicable. (6) The height is 3 metres. (7) Yes. Information is being provided through newsletters, several public meetings and direct contact with John Holland Macmahon Joint Venture Community Relations Officer and Main Roads Community Relations Consultant. In addition, the residents of the Riverside Gardens Estate have two representatives on the Community Representative Group for the Tonkin Highway Extension project. (8) Not applicable.
(5) Not applicable. (6) The height is 3 metres. (7) Yes. Information is being provided through newsletters, several public meetings and direct contact with John Holland Macmahon Joint Venture Community Relations Officer and Main Roads Community Relations Consultant. In addition, the residents of the Riverside Gardens Estate have two representatives on the Community Representative Group for the Tonkin Highway Extension project. (8) Not applicable.
(6) The height is 3 metres. (7) Yes. Information is being provided through newsletters, several public meetings and direct contact with John Holland Macmahon Joint Venture Community Relations Officer and Main Roads Community Relations Consultant. In addition, the residents of the Riverside Gardens Estate have two representatives on the Community Representative Group for the Tonkin Highway Extension project. (8) Not applicable.
(7) Yes. Information is being provided through newsletters, several public meetings and direct contact with John Holland Macmahon Joint Venture Community Relations Officer and Main Roads Community Relations Consultant. In addition, the residents of the Riverside Gardens Estate have two representatives on the Community Representative Group for the Tonkin Highway Extension project. (8) Not applicable.
(8) Not applicable.
(3) Not applicable. (4) Yes. A 3 metre high wall will be constructed along the Highway adjacent to the Riverside Gardens Estate. (5) Not applicable. (6) The height is 3 metres. (7) Yes. Information is being provided through newsletters, several public meetings and direct contact with John Holland Macmahon Joint Venture Community Relations Officer and Main Roads Community Relations Consultant. In addition, the residents of the Riverside Gardens Estate have two representatives on the Community Representative Group for the Tonkin Highway Extension project. (8) Not applicable.
(4) Yes. A 3 metre high wall will be constructed along the Highway adjacent to the Riverside Gardens Estate. (5) Not applicable. (6) The height is 3 metres. (7) Yes. Information is being provided through newsletters, several public meetings and direct contact with John Holland Macmahon Joint Venture Community Relations Officer and Main Roads Community Relations Consultant. In addition, the residents of the Riverside Gardens Estate have two representatives on the Community Representative Group for the Tonkin Highway Extension project. (8) Not applicable.
(5) Not applicable. (6) The height is 3 metres. (7) Yes. Information is being provided through newsletters, several public meetings and direct contact with John Holland Macmahon Joint Venture Community Relations Officer and Main Roads Community Relations Consultant. In addition, the residents of the Riverside Gardens Estate have two representatives on the Community Representative Group for the Tonkin Highway Extension project. (8) Not applicable.
(6) The height is 3 metres. (7) Yes. Information is being provided through newsletters, several public meetings and direct contact with John Holland Macmahon Joint Venture Community Relations Officer and Main Roads Community Relations Consultant. In addition, the residents of the Riverside Gardens Estate have two representatives on the Community Representative Group for the Tonkin Highway Extension project. (8) Not applicable.
(7) Yes. Information is being provided through newsletters, several public meetings and direct contact with John Holland Macmahon Joint Venture Community Relations Officer and Main Roads Community Relations Consultant. In addition, the residents of the Riverside Gardens Estate have two representatives on the Community Representative Group for the Tonkin Highway Extension project. (8) Not applicable.
(8) Not applicable.
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