A WA parliamentary question regarding the Fawcett Road widening project near Lake Coogee, focusing on environmental approvals, community consultation, and mitigation measures. The Minister deflects some questions to the City of Cockburn.

AnsweredQoN 78Legislative Council
Asked
21 May 2013
Portfolio
Environment

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(1) Refering to the road widening of Fawcett Road currently underway along the edge of Lake Coogee, will the Minister please confirm that Lake Coogee is a C class reserve for recreational purposes?
(2) Was Environmental Protection Authority approval obtained for the widening of the road?
(3) If yes to (2), will the Minister please table that approval?
(4) What consultation was carried out with the community affected by the widening of the road prior to the commencement of the works?
(5) What measures have been taken to mitigate the effects of the road widening on the fringe vegetation and fragile ecosystem of the lake?
(6) Will the road include traffic calming measures to slow the flow of the increased traffic along Fawcett Road?

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Answered
11 June 2013
Responded by
Minister for Mental Health representing the Minister for Environment
Response time
21 days
The Minister for Environment has provided the following response.
(1) Lake Coogee is located within the Beeliar Regional Park and is zoned
'Parks and Recreation' under the Metropolitan Region Scheme.
(2)-(3) The Environmental Protection Authority has not received a referral
for a proposal to widen Fawcett Road.
(4) I am advised that the City of Cockburn has undertaken consultation with
land owners along Fawcett Road, prior to the works occurring.
(5) I am advised that Fawcett Road has been widened by approximately 0.5
metres on both sides of the road, within the existing road
reserve. Further information should be sought from the City of
Cockburn.
(6) This question is best directed to the City of Cockburn.

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