Mr Omodei questions the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure regarding funding for the Jalbarragup Road Crossing bridge in Nannup, highlighting a funding shortfall. The Minister acknowledges the issue and outlines the State Government's commitment to exploring lower-cost options and contributing to a study.

AnsweredQoN 622Legislative Assembly
Asked
9 March 2006
Portfolio
Planning and Infrastructure

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I refer the Minister to the Jalbarragup Road Crossing of the Blackwood River within the Shire of Nannup and ask -
(1) Is the Minister aware that consultation undertaken by the Shire of Nannup has concluded that the construction cost of the Jalbarragup Bridge has been projected at no less than $1.4 million?
(2) Given the State Government’s commitment of up to $500,000 for the project, is the Minister aware that the Shire of Nannup is unable to meet the shortfall in completing the project?
(3) Will the Minister reconsider the State’s current position and commit to the immediate full funding of a new bridge within the Shire of Nannup?
(4) Will the Minister formally respond to an official request from the Shire of Nannup to utilise some of the funding pledged to explore options relating to, and effecting subsequent works, to complete entry points to the river crossing and stabilising the crossing itself?

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Answered
28 March 2006
Responded by
Minister for Planning and Infrastructure
Response time
19 days
(1) Yes.
(2) Yes.
(3) The Shire has asked us to consider lower cost options, such as raising the level of the flood way and we have agreed to consider these options.
(4) A response was provided to Council on 3 March 2006 confirming that the State Government would contribute 50 per cent towards the cost of a study to identify options to make the crossing safer. Main Roads is liaising with Council to progress this matter. The remainder of the $500 000.00 will be available to fund any other options on a 50 - 50 basis.

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