❓ A parliamentary question regarding the proposed heavy vehicle road bypass in Kununurra, focusing on the potential impact on Riverfarm Road residents and the consultation process. The government defends its chosen route and consultation efforts.
AnsweredQoN 4302Legislative Assembly
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In relation to the Government’s proposal for a heavy vehicle road to by-pass Kununurra, I ask:
(a) does the State Government accept that the residents and owners of the horticultural blocks along Riverfarm Road are the group most likely to be affected by the construction of the proposed road and bridge on the alignment that is now designated as being the preferred option;
(b) why has the Government failed to formally consult this group;
(c) will the Minister give an urgent undertaking to find an alternative route to the south of the current proposal, so that this heavy vehicle road haulage route does not come so close to the homes and horticultural farms that were all part of some of the earliest horticultural development of this region; and
(d) if not, why not?
(a) does the State Government accept that the residents and owners of the horticultural blocks along Riverfarm Road are the group most likely to be affected by the construction of the proposed road and bridge on the alignment that is now designated as being the preferred option;
(b) why has the Government failed to formally consult this group;
(c) will the Minister give an urgent undertaking to find an alternative route to the south of the current proposal, so that this heavy vehicle road haulage route does not come so close to the homes and horticultural farms that were all part of some of the earliest horticultural development of this region; and
(d) if not, why not?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
17 February 2011
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Transport
Response time
99 days
(a) No. There will be minimal visual impact at Riverfarm Road as a result of the project. The residents are located between 830 m and 3200 m from the proposed road and bridge alignment. No land resumption of these properties is required and recent noise assessments surrounding Riverfarm Road have confirmed that noise levels are expected to be significantly below the limits defined by the State Government.
(b) An extensive public consultation process has been completed for the project with the local community, Traditional Owners and key stakeholders over a number of years. This consultation confirmed that the majority of the community and stakeholders support the project and current alignment. In addition to this all Riverfarm Road residents were personally written to by Main Roads in August 2010 seeking input and comments into the project. Four responses were received. Main Roads has continued to consult closely and have completed several visits to properties at Riverfarm Road as well as held a public meeting at Riverfarm Road on Sunday 17 October to ensure the location, extent and potential impacts of the project are clearly understood. All impacts identified to date are manageable.
(c) No
(d) Extensive assessments of all available alignment options have been completed over a 25 to 30 year period. These processes have ensured the most suitable alignment option has been selected.
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(b) An extensive public consultation process has been completed for the project with the local community, Traditional Owners and key stakeholders over a number of years. This consultation confirmed that the majority of the community and stakeholders support the project and current alignment. In addition to this all Riverfarm Road residents were personally written to by Main Roads in August 2010 seeking input and comments into the project. Four responses were received. Main Roads has continued to consult closely and have completed several visits to properties at Riverfarm Road as well as held a public meeting at Riverfarm Road on Sunday 17 October to ensure the location, extent and potential impacts of the project are clearly understood. All impacts identified to date are manageable.
(c) No
(d) Extensive assessments of all available alignment options have been completed over a 25 to 30 year period. These processes have ensured the most suitable alignment option has been selected.
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