❓ A WA parliamentary question on notice regarding the Muchea Saleyard project, covering budget, costs, environmental concerns, transport, and revenue projections. The Minister's response addresses these points, citing commercial confidentiality for some financial details.
AnsweredQoN 1664Legislative Assembly
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I refer to question on notice 1613, and ask –
(1) Has the saleyard project at Muchea been defined from the Capital Expenditure Budget?
(2) Why was question on notice 1613 not reasonably answered?
(3) Who was the individual who drafted the response?
(a) If the Minister will not supply the name of that individual, under what statute does the Minister withhold the name?
(4) Is the figure of $32 Million as quoted in
The
West Australian
newspaper on 29 November a reasonable estimate of current construction and associated costs?
(a) if not, has a recent costing been done and what was the latest estimate?
(5) Has the Muchea Saleyard Project been affected by any Treasury statement?
(a) if so will the Minister supply those statements?
(6) Has the Minister announced any delay in the project?
(7) Have any concerns been raised by any Council, agency or individual regarding surface or subterranean water problems?
(8) Is the site on or adjacent to water tables of any public note?
(9) Has a transport plan accessing problems been conducted?
(10) What is the estimated number of sheep to be sold through the yards per annum?
(a) what is the estimated revenue for the sale of sheep per annum?
(11) What is the estimated number of cattle to be sold through the yards per annum?
(a) what is the estimated revenue for the sale of cattle per annum?
(12) What are the estimated running costs of the Muchea saleyards, including all associated costs such as interest?
(13) Has the Minister or any of the Minister’s staff discussed the road access problems of the Town of Toodyay with the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure or the Minister’s staff?
(a) if not, why not?
(1) Has the saleyard project at Muchea been defined from the Capital Expenditure Budget?
(2) Why was question on notice 1613 not reasonably answered?
(3) Who was the individual who drafted the response?
(a) If the Minister will not supply the name of that individual, under what statute does the Minister withhold the name?
(4) Is the figure of $32 Million as quoted in
The
West Australian
newspaper on 29 November a reasonable estimate of current construction and associated costs?
(a) if not, has a recent costing been done and what was the latest estimate?
(5) Has the Muchea Saleyard Project been affected by any Treasury statement?
(a) if so will the Minister supply those statements?
(6) Has the Minister announced any delay in the project?
(7) Have any concerns been raised by any Council, agency or individual regarding surface or subterranean water problems?
(8) Is the site on or adjacent to water tables of any public note?
(9) Has a transport plan accessing problems been conducted?
(10) What is the estimated number of sheep to be sold through the yards per annum?
(a) what is the estimated revenue for the sale of sheep per annum?
(11) What is the estimated number of cattle to be sold through the yards per annum?
(a) what is the estimated revenue for the sale of cattle per annum?
(12) What are the estimated running costs of the Muchea saleyards, including all associated costs such as interest?
(13) Has the Minister or any of the Minister’s staff discussed the road access problems of the Town of Toodyay with the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure or the Minister’s staff?
(a) if not, why not?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
26 February 2007
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Agriculture and Food
Response time
76 days
2 Question on Notice 1613 was answered appropriately given that it was based on a false premise - that the Muchea Saleyard project had been terminated. As the Member is no doubt aware, no such decision has been taken. This Government consistently monitors and reviews performance of capital works projects such as the Midland Saleyard Relocation Project and I can assure the Member that stakeholders would be informed should any decision be made to terminate this project. 3 and 3a. As the Member should understand, it is my responsibility to ensure answers given in this place are accurate and appropriate and all answers are approved by the Minister for Agriculture and Food. Answers are not the responsibility of any other individual. 4 and 5. As the project is about to go to tender and it is not appropriate at this time to provide cost estimates. 6 No delay has been annouced as such but the Minister has acknowledged that the project has been delayed beyond it's original scheduled conclusion of 2007. 7 All environmental issues have been considered. Works approval is currently being sought from the Department of Environment and Conservation. 8 Any potential impacts on any ground water systems will be addressed though the approvals process. 9 A traffic management plan has been prepared for the site and lead up roads. This will remove an existing black spot intersection at the junction of Brand Highway and Muchea East Road. In March 2002 the Department for Planning and Infrastructure DPI) prepared a Position Paper on the "Proposed Relocation of Midland Saleyard to Muchea". The report highlighted that largely the transport routes used to and from the Midland Saleyard will continue to be used with the Muchea location. The most significant transport issue for the Muchea site is the possibility that livestock trucks accessing the site from the east will seek to take a shorter route and deviate through Toodyay. Julimar Road from Toodyay to Muchea offers the greatest distance saving for transporters moving stock from some eastern areas. However, permit vehicles are not allowed to use routes such as Julimar Road, so only "as?of?right" stock vehicles should deviate through Toodyay Shire. The report suggested this could amount to an extra seven vehicles per day through Toodyay during peak stock movements. 10 It is expected that 800,000 sheep per annum will be handled through the Muchea facility. (a) The State Government considers this information on revenue forecasts to be of a confidential commercial nature and have requested that this information is not made publicly available at this time. The Authority will continue to consult closely with industry and Treasury in relation to fee structures. 11 It is expected that 90,000 head of cattle will be handled through the Muchea facility. (a) The State Government considers these income forecasts are of a confidential commercial nature. 12 This information is also not publicly available at this time as the Authority considers its projections are of a confidential commercial nature. The trading performance of the Midland Saleyard is currently provided in the Authority's annual report. The trading position of the Muchea facility will likewise be provided in future annual reports. 13 Yes. The Toodyay issues have however been considered as I outlined in my answer to question 9. (a) The 2002 Planning and Infrastructure report identified that there should be a very small increase in the traffic impact on the Toodyay community.
This Government consistently monitors and reviews performance of capital works projects such as the Midland Saleyard Relocation Project and I can assure the Member that stakeholders would be informed should any decision be made to terminate this project. 3 and 3a. As the Member should understand, it is my responsibility to ensure answers given in this place are accurate and appropriate and all answers are approved by the Minister for Agriculture and Food. Answers are not the responsibility of any other individual. 4 and 5. As the project is about to go to tender and it is not appropriate at this time to provide cost estimates. 6 No delay has been annouced as such but the Minister has acknowledged that the project has been delayed beyond it's original scheduled conclusion of 2007. 7 All environmental issues have been considered. Works approval is currently being sought from the Department of Environment and Conservation. 8 Any potential impacts on any ground water systems will be addressed though the approvals process. 9 A traffic management plan has been prepared for the site and lead up roads. This will remove an existing black spot intersection at the junction of Brand Highway and Muchea East Road. In March 2002 the Department for Planning and Infrastructure DPI) prepared a Position Paper on the "Proposed Relocation of Midland Saleyard to Muchea". The report highlighted that largely the transport routes used to and from the Midland Saleyard will continue to be used with the Muchea location. The most significant transport issue for the Muchea site is the possibility that livestock trucks accessing the site from the east will seek to take a shorter route and deviate through Toodyay. Julimar Road from Toodyay to Muchea offers the greatest distance saving for transporters moving stock from some eastern areas. However, permit vehicles are not allowed to use routes such as Julimar Road, so only "as?of?right" stock vehicles should deviate through Toodyay Shire. The report suggested this could amount to an extra seven vehicles per day through Toodyay during peak stock movements. 10 It is expected that 800,000 sheep per annum will be handled through the Muchea facility. (a) The State Government considers this information on revenue forecasts to be of a confidential commercial nature and have requested that this information is not made publicly available at this time. The Authority will continue to consult closely with industry and Treasury in relation to fee structures. 11 It is expected that 90,000 head of cattle will be handled through the Muchea facility. (a) The State Government considers these income forecasts are of a confidential commercial nature. 12 This information is also not publicly available at this time as the Authority considers its projections are of a confidential commercial nature. The trading performance of the Midland Saleyard is currently provided in the Authority's annual report. The trading position of the Muchea facility will likewise be provided in future annual reports. 13 Yes. The Toodyay issues have however been considered as I outlined in my answer to question 9. (a) The 2002 Planning and Infrastructure report identified that there should be a very small increase in the traffic impact on the Toodyay community.
3 and 3a. As the Member should understand, it is my responsibility to ensure answers given in this place are accurate and appropriate and all answers are approved by the Minister for Agriculture and Food. Answers are not the responsibility of any other individual. 4 and 5. As the project is about to go to tender and it is not appropriate at this time to provide cost estimates. 6 No delay has been annouced as such but the Minister has acknowledged that the project has been delayed beyond it's original scheduled conclusion of 2007. 7 All environmental issues have been considered. Works approval is currently being sought from the Department of Environment and Conservation. 8 Any potential impacts on any ground water systems will be addressed though the approvals process. 9 A traffic management plan has been prepared for the site and lead up roads. This will remove an existing black spot intersection at the junction of Brand Highway and Muchea East Road. In March 2002 the Department for Planning and Infrastructure DPI) prepared a Position Paper on the "Proposed Relocation of Midland Saleyard to Muchea". The report highlighted that largely the transport routes used to and from the Midland Saleyard will continue to be used with the Muchea location. The most significant transport issue for the Muchea site is the possibility that livestock trucks accessing the site from the east will seek to take a shorter route and deviate through Toodyay. Julimar Road from Toodyay to Muchea offers the greatest distance saving for transporters moving stock from some eastern areas. However, permit vehicles are not allowed to use routes such as Julimar Road, so only "as?of?right" stock vehicles should deviate through Toodyay Shire. The report suggested this could amount to an extra seven vehicles per day through Toodyay during peak stock movements. 10 It is expected that 800,000 sheep per annum will be handled through the Muchea facility. (a) The State Government considers this information on revenue forecasts to be of a confidential commercial nature and have requested that this information is not made publicly available at this time. The Authority will continue to consult closely with industry and Treasury in relation to fee structures. 11 It is expected that 90,000 head of cattle will be handled through the Muchea facility. (a) The State Government considers these income forecasts are of a confidential commercial nature. 12 This information is also not publicly available at this time as the Authority considers its projections are of a confidential commercial nature. The trading performance of the Midland Saleyard is currently provided in the Authority's annual report. The trading position of the Muchea facility will likewise be provided in future annual reports. 13 Yes. The Toodyay issues have however been considered as I outlined in my answer to question 9. (a) The 2002 Planning and Infrastructure report identified that there should be a very small increase in the traffic impact on the Toodyay community.
4 and 5. As the project is about to go to tender and it is not appropriate at this time to provide cost estimates. 6 No delay has been annouced as such but the Minister has acknowledged that the project has been delayed beyond it's original scheduled conclusion of 2007. 7 All environmental issues have been considered. Works approval is currently being sought from the Department of Environment and Conservation. 8 Any potential impacts on any ground water systems will be addressed though the approvals process. 9 A traffic management plan has been prepared for the site and lead up roads. This will remove an existing black spot intersection at the junction of Brand Highway and Muchea East Road. In March 2002 the Department for Planning and Infrastructure DPI) prepared a Position Paper on the "Proposed Relocation of Midland Saleyard to Muchea". The report highlighted that largely the transport routes used to and from the Midland Saleyard will continue to be used with the Muchea location. The most significant transport issue for the Muchea site is the possibility that livestock trucks accessing the site from the east will seek to take a shorter route and deviate through Toodyay. Julimar Road from Toodyay to Muchea offers the greatest distance saving for transporters moving stock from some eastern areas. However, permit vehicles are not allowed to use routes such as Julimar Road, so only "as?of?right" stock vehicles should deviate through Toodyay Shire. The report suggested this could amount to an extra seven vehicles per day through Toodyay during peak stock movements. 10 It is expected that 800,000 sheep per annum will be handled through the Muchea facility. (a) The State Government considers this information on revenue forecasts to be of a confidential commercial nature and have requested that this information is not made publicly available at this time. The Authority will continue to consult closely with industry and Treasury in relation to fee structures. 11 It is expected that 90,000 head of cattle will be handled through the Muchea facility. (a) The State Government considers these income forecasts are of a confidential commercial nature. 12 This information is also not publicly available at this time as the Authority considers its projections are of a confidential commercial nature. The trading performance of the Midland Saleyard is currently provided in the Authority's annual report. The trading position of the Muchea facility will likewise be provided in future annual reports. 13 Yes. The Toodyay issues have however been considered as I outlined in my answer to question 9. (a) The 2002 Planning and Infrastructure report identified that there should be a very small increase in the traffic impact on the Toodyay community.
6 No delay has been annouced as such but the Minister has acknowledged that the project has been delayed beyond it's original scheduled conclusion of 2007. 7 All environmental issues have been considered. Works approval is currently being sought from the Department of Environment and Conservation. 8 Any potential impacts on any ground water systems will be addressed though the approvals process. 9 A traffic management plan has been prepared for the site and lead up roads. This will remove an existing black spot intersection at the junction of Brand Highway and Muchea East Road. In March 2002 the Department for Planning and Infrastructure DPI) prepared a Position Paper on the "Proposed Relocation of Midland Saleyard to Muchea". The report highlighted that largely the transport routes used to and from the Midland Saleyard will continue to be used with the Muchea location. The most significant transport issue for the Muchea site is the possibility that livestock trucks accessing the site from the east will seek to take a shorter route and deviate through Toodyay. Julimar Road from Toodyay to Muchea offers the greatest distance saving for transporters moving stock from some eastern areas. However, permit vehicles are not allowed to use routes such as Julimar Road, so only "as?of?right" stock vehicles should deviate through Toodyay Shire. The report suggested this could amount to an extra seven vehicles per day through Toodyay during peak stock movements. 10 It is expected that 800,000 sheep per annum will be handled through the Muchea facility. (a) The State Government considers this information on revenue forecasts to be of a confidential commercial nature and have requested that this information is not made publicly available at this time. The Authority will continue to consult closely with industry and Treasury in relation to fee structures. 11 It is expected that 90,000 head of cattle will be handled through the Muchea facility. (a) The State Government considers these income forecasts are of a confidential commercial nature. 12 This information is also not publicly available at this time as the Authority considers its projections are of a confidential commercial nature. The trading performance of the Midland Saleyard is currently provided in the Authority's annual report. The trading position of the Muchea facility will likewise be provided in future annual reports. 13 Yes. The Toodyay issues have however been considered as I outlined in my answer to question 9. (a) The 2002 Planning and Infrastructure report identified that there should be a very small increase in the traffic impact on the Toodyay community.
7 All environmental issues have been considered. Works approval is currently being sought from the Department of Environment and Conservation. 8 Any potential impacts on any ground water systems will be addressed though the approvals process. 9 A traffic management plan has been prepared for the site and lead up roads. This will remove an existing black spot intersection at the junction of Brand Highway and Muchea East Road. In March 2002 the Department for Planning and Infrastructure DPI) prepared a Position Paper on the "Proposed Relocation of Midland Saleyard to Muchea". The report highlighted that largely the transport routes used to and from the Midland Saleyard will continue to be used with the Muchea location. The most significant transport issue for the Muchea site is the possibility that livestock trucks accessing the site from the east will seek to take a shorter route and deviate through Toodyay. Julimar Road from Toodyay to Muchea offers the greatest distance saving for transporters moving stock from some eastern areas. However, permit vehicles are not allowed to use routes such as Julimar Road, so only "as?of?right" stock vehicles should deviate through Toodyay Shire. The report suggested this could amount to an extra seven vehicles per day through Toodyay during peak stock movements. 10 It is expected that 800,000 sheep per annum will be handled through the Muchea facility. (a) The State Government considers this information on revenue forecasts to be of a confidential commercial nature and have requested that this information is not made publicly available at this time. The Authority will continue to consult closely with industry and Treasury in relation to fee structures. 11 It is expected that 90,000 head of cattle will be handled through the Muchea facility. (a) The State Government considers these income forecasts are of a confidential commercial nature. 12 This information is also not publicly available at this time as the Authority considers its projections are of a confidential commercial nature. The trading performance of the Midland Saleyard is currently provided in the Authority's annual report. The trading position of the Muchea facility will likewise be provided in future annual reports. 13 Yes. The Toodyay issues have however been considered as I outlined in my answer to question 9. (a) The 2002 Planning and Infrastructure report identified that there should be a very small increase in the traffic impact on the Toodyay community.
8 Any potential impacts on any ground water systems will be addressed though the approvals process. 9 A traffic management plan has been prepared for the site and lead up roads. This will remove an existing black spot intersection at the junction of Brand Highway and Muchea East Road. In March 2002 the Department for Planning and Infrastructure DPI) prepared a Position Paper on the "Proposed Relocation of Midland Saleyard to Muchea". The report highlighted that largely the transport routes used to and from the Midland Saleyard will continue to be used with the Muchea location. The most significant transport issue for the Muchea site is the possibility that livestock trucks accessing the site from the east will seek to take a shorter route and deviate through Toodyay. Julimar Road from Toodyay to Muchea offers the greatest distance saving for transporters moving stock from some eastern areas. However, permit vehicles are not allowed to use routes such as Julimar Road, so only "as?of?right" stock vehicles should deviate through Toodyay Shire. The report suggested this could amount to an extra seven vehicles per day through Toodyay during peak stock movements. 10 It is expected that 800,000 sheep per annum will be handled through the Muchea facility. (a) The State Government considers this information on revenue forecasts to be of a confidential commercial nature and have requested that this information is not made publicly available at this time. The Authority will continue to consult closely with industry and Treasury in relation to fee structures. 11 It is expected that 90,000 head of cattle will be handled through the Muchea facility. (a) The State Government considers these income forecasts are of a confidential commercial nature. 12 This information is also not publicly available at this time as the Authority considers its projections are of a confidential commercial nature. The trading performance of the Midland Saleyard is currently provided in the Authority's annual report. The trading position of the Muchea facility will likewise be provided in future annual reports. 13 Yes. The Toodyay issues have however been considered as I outlined in my answer to question 9. (a) The 2002 Planning and Infrastructure report identified that there should be a very small increase in the traffic impact on the Toodyay community.
9 A traffic management plan has been prepared for the site and lead up roads. This will remove an existing black spot intersection at the junction of Brand Highway and Muchea East Road. In March 2002 the Department for Planning and Infrastructure DPI) prepared a Position Paper on the "Proposed Relocation of Midland Saleyard to Muchea". The report highlighted that largely the transport routes used to and from the Midland Saleyard will continue to be used with the Muchea location. The most significant transport issue for the Muchea site is the possibility that livestock trucks accessing the site from the east will seek to take a shorter route and deviate through Toodyay. Julimar Road from Toodyay to Muchea offers the greatest distance saving for transporters moving stock from some eastern areas. However, permit vehicles are not allowed to use routes such as Julimar Road, so only "as?of?right" stock vehicles should deviate through Toodyay Shire. The report suggested this could amount to an extra seven vehicles per day through Toodyay during peak stock movements. 10 It is expected that 800,000 sheep per annum will be handled through the Muchea facility. (a) The State Government considers this information on revenue forecasts to be of a confidential commercial nature and have requested that this information is not made publicly available at this time. The Authority will continue to consult closely with industry and Treasury in relation to fee structures. 11 It is expected that 90,000 head of cattle will be handled through the Muchea facility. (a) The State Government considers these income forecasts are of a confidential commercial nature. 12 This information is also not publicly available at this time as the Authority considers its projections are of a confidential commercial nature. The trading performance of the Midland Saleyard is currently provided in the Authority's annual report. The trading position of the Muchea facility will likewise be provided in future annual reports. 13 Yes. The Toodyay issues have however been considered as I outlined in my answer to question 9. (a) The 2002 Planning and Infrastructure report identified that there should be a very small increase in the traffic impact on the Toodyay community.
In March 2002 the Department for Planning and Infrastructure DPI) prepared a Position Paper on the "Proposed Relocation of Midland Saleyard to Muchea". The report highlighted that largely the transport routes used to and from the Midland Saleyard will continue to be used with the Muchea location. The most significant transport issue for the Muchea site is the possibility that livestock trucks accessing the site from the east will seek to take a shorter route and deviate through Toodyay. Julimar Road from Toodyay to Muchea offers the greatest distance saving for transporters moving stock from some eastern areas. However, permit vehicles are not allowed to use routes such as Julimar Road, so only "as?of?right" stock vehicles should deviate through Toodyay Shire. The report suggested this could amount to an extra seven vehicles per day through Toodyay during peak stock movements. 10 It is expected that 800,000 sheep per annum will be handled through the Muchea facility. (a) The State Government considers this information on revenue forecasts to be of a confidential commercial nature and have requested that this information is not made publicly available at this time. The Authority will continue to consult closely with industry and Treasury in relation to fee structures. 11 It is expected that 90,000 head of cattle will be handled through the Muchea facility. (a) The State Government considers these income forecasts are of a confidential commercial nature. 12 This information is also not publicly available at this time as the Authority considers its projections are of a confidential commercial nature. The trading performance of the Midland Saleyard is currently provided in the Authority's annual report. The trading position of the Muchea facility will likewise be provided in future annual reports. 13 Yes. The Toodyay issues have however been considered as I outlined in my answer to question 9. (a) The 2002 Planning and Infrastructure report identified that there should be a very small increase in the traffic impact on the Toodyay community.
The most significant transport issue for the Muchea site is the possibility that livestock trucks accessing the site from the east will seek to take a shorter route and deviate through Toodyay. Julimar Road from Toodyay to Muchea offers the greatest distance saving for transporters moving stock from some eastern areas. However, permit vehicles are not allowed to use routes such as Julimar Road, so only "as?of?right" stock vehicles should deviate through Toodyay Shire. The report suggested this could amount to an extra seven vehicles per day through Toodyay during peak stock movements. 10 It is expected that 800,000 sheep per annum will be handled through the Muchea facility. (a) The State Government considers this information on revenue forecasts to be of a confidential commercial nature and have requested that this information is not made publicly available at this time. The Authority will continue to consult closely with industry and Treasury in relation to fee structures. 11 It is expected that 90,000 head of cattle will be handled through the Muchea facility. (a) The State Government considers these income forecasts are of a confidential commercial nature. 12 This information is also not publicly available at this time as the Authority considers its projections are of a confidential commercial nature. The trading performance of the Midland Saleyard is currently provided in the Authority's annual report. The trading position of the Muchea facility will likewise be provided in future annual reports. 13 Yes. The Toodyay issues have however been considered as I outlined in my answer to question 9. (a) The 2002 Planning and Infrastructure report identified that there should be a very small increase in the traffic impact on the Toodyay community.
10 It is expected that 800,000 sheep per annum will be handled through the Muchea facility. (a) The State Government considers this information on revenue forecasts to be of a confidential commercial nature and have requested that this information is not made publicly available at this time. The Authority will continue to consult closely with industry and Treasury in relation to fee structures. 11 It is expected that 90,000 head of cattle will be handled through the Muchea facility. (a) The State Government considers these income forecasts are of a confidential commercial nature. 12 This information is also not publicly available at this time as the Authority considers its projections are of a confidential commercial nature. The trading performance of the Midland Saleyard is currently provided in the Authority's annual report. The trading position of the Muchea facility will likewise be provided in future annual reports. 13 Yes. The Toodyay issues have however been considered as I outlined in my answer to question 9. (a) The 2002 Planning and Infrastructure report identified that there should be a very small increase in the traffic impact on the Toodyay community.
(a) The State Government considers this information on revenue forecasts to be of a confidential commercial nature and have requested that this information is not made publicly available at this time. The Authority will continue to consult closely with industry and Treasury in relation to fee structures. 11 It is expected that 90,000 head of cattle will be handled through the Muchea facility. (a) The State Government considers these income forecasts are of a confidential commercial nature. 12 This information is also not publicly available at this time as the Authority considers its projections are of a confidential commercial nature. The trading performance of the Midland Saleyard is currently provided in the Authority's annual report. The trading position of the Muchea facility will likewise be provided in future annual reports. 13 Yes. The Toodyay issues have however been considered as I outlined in my answer to question 9. (a) The 2002 Planning and Infrastructure report identified that there should be a very small increase in the traffic impact on the Toodyay community.
11 It is expected that 90,000 head of cattle will be handled through the Muchea facility. (a) The State Government considers these income forecasts are of a confidential commercial nature. 12 This information is also not publicly available at this time as the Authority considers its projections are of a confidential commercial nature. The trading performance of the Midland Saleyard is currently provided in the Authority's annual report. The trading position of the Muchea facility will likewise be provided in future annual reports. 13 Yes. The Toodyay issues have however been considered as I outlined in my answer to question 9. (a) The 2002 Planning and Infrastructure report identified that there should be a very small increase in the traffic impact on the Toodyay community.
(a) The State Government considers these income forecasts are of a confidential commercial nature. 12 This information is also not publicly available at this time as the Authority considers its projections are of a confidential commercial nature. The trading performance of the Midland Saleyard is currently provided in the Authority's annual report. The trading position of the Muchea facility will likewise be provided in future annual reports. 13 Yes. The Toodyay issues have however been considered as I outlined in my answer to question 9. (a) The 2002 Planning and Infrastructure report identified that there should be a very small increase in the traffic impact on the Toodyay community.
12 This information is also not publicly available at this time as the Authority considers its projections are of a confidential commercial nature. The trading performance of the Midland Saleyard is currently provided in the Authority's annual report. The trading position of the Muchea facility will likewise be provided in future annual reports. 13 Yes. The Toodyay issues have however been considered as I outlined in my answer to question 9. (a) The 2002 Planning and Infrastructure report identified that there should be a very small increase in the traffic impact on the Toodyay community.
The trading performance of the Midland Saleyard is currently provided in the Authority's annual report. The trading position of the Muchea facility will likewise be provided in future annual reports. 13 Yes. The Toodyay issues have however been considered as I outlined in my answer to question 9. (a) The 2002 Planning and Infrastructure report identified that there should be a very small increase in the traffic impact on the Toodyay community.
13 Yes. The Toodyay issues have however been considered as I outlined in my answer to question 9. (a) The 2002 Planning and Infrastructure report identified that there should be a very small increase in the traffic impact on the Toodyay community.
(a) The 2002 Planning and Infrastructure report identified that there should be a very small increase in the traffic impact on the Toodyay community.
This Government consistently monitors and reviews performance of capital works projects such as the Midland Saleyard Relocation Project and I can assure the Member that stakeholders would be informed should any decision be made to terminate this project. 3 and 3a. As the Member should understand, it is my responsibility to ensure answers given in this place are accurate and appropriate and all answers are approved by the Minister for Agriculture and Food. Answers are not the responsibility of any other individual. 4 and 5. As the project is about to go to tender and it is not appropriate at this time to provide cost estimates. 6 No delay has been annouced as such but the Minister has acknowledged that the project has been delayed beyond it's original scheduled conclusion of 2007. 7 All environmental issues have been considered. Works approval is currently being sought from the Department of Environment and Conservation. 8 Any potential impacts on any ground water systems will be addressed though the approvals process. 9 A traffic management plan has been prepared for the site and lead up roads. This will remove an existing black spot intersection at the junction of Brand Highway and Muchea East Road. In March 2002 the Department for Planning and Infrastructure DPI) prepared a Position Paper on the "Proposed Relocation of Midland Saleyard to Muchea". The report highlighted that largely the transport routes used to and from the Midland Saleyard will continue to be used with the Muchea location. The most significant transport issue for the Muchea site is the possibility that livestock trucks accessing the site from the east will seek to take a shorter route and deviate through Toodyay. Julimar Road from Toodyay to Muchea offers the greatest distance saving for transporters moving stock from some eastern areas. However, permit vehicles are not allowed to use routes such as Julimar Road, so only "as?of?right" stock vehicles should deviate through Toodyay Shire. The report suggested this could amount to an extra seven vehicles per day through Toodyay during peak stock movements. 10 It is expected that 800,000 sheep per annum will be handled through the Muchea facility. (a) The State Government considers this information on revenue forecasts to be of a confidential commercial nature and have requested that this information is not made publicly available at this time. The Authority will continue to consult closely with industry and Treasury in relation to fee structures. 11 It is expected that 90,000 head of cattle will be handled through the Muchea facility. (a) The State Government considers these income forecasts are of a confidential commercial nature. 12 This information is also not publicly available at this time as the Authority considers its projections are of a confidential commercial nature. The trading performance of the Midland Saleyard is currently provided in the Authority's annual report. The trading position of the Muchea facility will likewise be provided in future annual reports. 13 Yes. The Toodyay issues have however been considered as I outlined in my answer to question 9. (a) The 2002 Planning and Infrastructure report identified that there should be a very small increase in the traffic impact on the Toodyay community.
3 and 3a. As the Member should understand, it is my responsibility to ensure answers given in this place are accurate and appropriate and all answers are approved by the Minister for Agriculture and Food. Answers are not the responsibility of any other individual. 4 and 5. As the project is about to go to tender and it is not appropriate at this time to provide cost estimates. 6 No delay has been annouced as such but the Minister has acknowledged that the project has been delayed beyond it's original scheduled conclusion of 2007. 7 All environmental issues have been considered. Works approval is currently being sought from the Department of Environment and Conservation. 8 Any potential impacts on any ground water systems will be addressed though the approvals process. 9 A traffic management plan has been prepared for the site and lead up roads. This will remove an existing black spot intersection at the junction of Brand Highway and Muchea East Road. In March 2002 the Department for Planning and Infrastructure DPI) prepared a Position Paper on the "Proposed Relocation of Midland Saleyard to Muchea". The report highlighted that largely the transport routes used to and from the Midland Saleyard will continue to be used with the Muchea location. The most significant transport issue for the Muchea site is the possibility that livestock trucks accessing the site from the east will seek to take a shorter route and deviate through Toodyay. Julimar Road from Toodyay to Muchea offers the greatest distance saving for transporters moving stock from some eastern areas. However, permit vehicles are not allowed to use routes such as Julimar Road, so only "as?of?right" stock vehicles should deviate through Toodyay Shire. The report suggested this could amount to an extra seven vehicles per day through Toodyay during peak stock movements. 10 It is expected that 800,000 sheep per annum will be handled through the Muchea facility. (a) The State Government considers this information on revenue forecasts to be of a confidential commercial nature and have requested that this information is not made publicly available at this time. The Authority will continue to consult closely with industry and Treasury in relation to fee structures. 11 It is expected that 90,000 head of cattle will be handled through the Muchea facility. (a) The State Government considers these income forecasts are of a confidential commercial nature. 12 This information is also not publicly available at this time as the Authority considers its projections are of a confidential commercial nature. The trading performance of the Midland Saleyard is currently provided in the Authority's annual report. The trading position of the Muchea facility will likewise be provided in future annual reports. 13 Yes. The Toodyay issues have however been considered as I outlined in my answer to question 9. (a) The 2002 Planning and Infrastructure report identified that there should be a very small increase in the traffic impact on the Toodyay community.
4 and 5. As the project is about to go to tender and it is not appropriate at this time to provide cost estimates. 6 No delay has been annouced as such but the Minister has acknowledged that the project has been delayed beyond it's original scheduled conclusion of 2007. 7 All environmental issues have been considered. Works approval is currently being sought from the Department of Environment and Conservation. 8 Any potential impacts on any ground water systems will be addressed though the approvals process. 9 A traffic management plan has been prepared for the site and lead up roads. This will remove an existing black spot intersection at the junction of Brand Highway and Muchea East Road. In March 2002 the Department for Planning and Infrastructure DPI) prepared a Position Paper on the "Proposed Relocation of Midland Saleyard to Muchea". The report highlighted that largely the transport routes used to and from the Midland Saleyard will continue to be used with the Muchea location. The most significant transport issue for the Muchea site is the possibility that livestock trucks accessing the site from the east will seek to take a shorter route and deviate through Toodyay. Julimar Road from Toodyay to Muchea offers the greatest distance saving for transporters moving stock from some eastern areas. However, permit vehicles are not allowed to use routes such as Julimar Road, so only "as?of?right" stock vehicles should deviate through Toodyay Shire. The report suggested this could amount to an extra seven vehicles per day through Toodyay during peak stock movements. 10 It is expected that 800,000 sheep per annum will be handled through the Muchea facility. (a) The State Government considers this information on revenue forecasts to be of a confidential commercial nature and have requested that this information is not made publicly available at this time. The Authority will continue to consult closely with industry and Treasury in relation to fee structures. 11 It is expected that 90,000 head of cattle will be handled through the Muchea facility. (a) The State Government considers these income forecasts are of a confidential commercial nature. 12 This information is also not publicly available at this time as the Authority considers its projections are of a confidential commercial nature. The trading performance of the Midland Saleyard is currently provided in the Authority's annual report. The trading position of the Muchea facility will likewise be provided in future annual reports. 13 Yes. The Toodyay issues have however been considered as I outlined in my answer to question 9. (a) The 2002 Planning and Infrastructure report identified that there should be a very small increase in the traffic impact on the Toodyay community.
6 No delay has been annouced as such but the Minister has acknowledged that the project has been delayed beyond it's original scheduled conclusion of 2007. 7 All environmental issues have been considered. Works approval is currently being sought from the Department of Environment and Conservation. 8 Any potential impacts on any ground water systems will be addressed though the approvals process. 9 A traffic management plan has been prepared for the site and lead up roads. This will remove an existing black spot intersection at the junction of Brand Highway and Muchea East Road. In March 2002 the Department for Planning and Infrastructure DPI) prepared a Position Paper on the "Proposed Relocation of Midland Saleyard to Muchea". The report highlighted that largely the transport routes used to and from the Midland Saleyard will continue to be used with the Muchea location. The most significant transport issue for the Muchea site is the possibility that livestock trucks accessing the site from the east will seek to take a shorter route and deviate through Toodyay. Julimar Road from Toodyay to Muchea offers the greatest distance saving for transporters moving stock from some eastern areas. However, permit vehicles are not allowed to use routes such as Julimar Road, so only "as?of?right" stock vehicles should deviate through Toodyay Shire. The report suggested this could amount to an extra seven vehicles per day through Toodyay during peak stock movements. 10 It is expected that 800,000 sheep per annum will be handled through the Muchea facility. (a) The State Government considers this information on revenue forecasts to be of a confidential commercial nature and have requested that this information is not made publicly available at this time. The Authority will continue to consult closely with industry and Treasury in relation to fee structures. 11 It is expected that 90,000 head of cattle will be handled through the Muchea facility. (a) The State Government considers these income forecasts are of a confidential commercial nature. 12 This information is also not publicly available at this time as the Authority considers its projections are of a confidential commercial nature. The trading performance of the Midland Saleyard is currently provided in the Authority's annual report. The trading position of the Muchea facility will likewise be provided in future annual reports. 13 Yes. The Toodyay issues have however been considered as I outlined in my answer to question 9. (a) The 2002 Planning and Infrastructure report identified that there should be a very small increase in the traffic impact on the Toodyay community.
7 All environmental issues have been considered. Works approval is currently being sought from the Department of Environment and Conservation. 8 Any potential impacts on any ground water systems will be addressed though the approvals process. 9 A traffic management plan has been prepared for the site and lead up roads. This will remove an existing black spot intersection at the junction of Brand Highway and Muchea East Road. In March 2002 the Department for Planning and Infrastructure DPI) prepared a Position Paper on the "Proposed Relocation of Midland Saleyard to Muchea". The report highlighted that largely the transport routes used to and from the Midland Saleyard will continue to be used with the Muchea location. The most significant transport issue for the Muchea site is the possibility that livestock trucks accessing the site from the east will seek to take a shorter route and deviate through Toodyay. Julimar Road from Toodyay to Muchea offers the greatest distance saving for transporters moving stock from some eastern areas. However, permit vehicles are not allowed to use routes such as Julimar Road, so only "as?of?right" stock vehicles should deviate through Toodyay Shire. The report suggested this could amount to an extra seven vehicles per day through Toodyay during peak stock movements. 10 It is expected that 800,000 sheep per annum will be handled through the Muchea facility. (a) The State Government considers this information on revenue forecasts to be of a confidential commercial nature and have requested that this information is not made publicly available at this time. The Authority will continue to consult closely with industry and Treasury in relation to fee structures. 11 It is expected that 90,000 head of cattle will be handled through the Muchea facility. (a) The State Government considers these income forecasts are of a confidential commercial nature. 12 This information is also not publicly available at this time as the Authority considers its projections are of a confidential commercial nature. The trading performance of the Midland Saleyard is currently provided in the Authority's annual report. The trading position of the Muchea facility will likewise be provided in future annual reports. 13 Yes. The Toodyay issues have however been considered as I outlined in my answer to question 9. (a) The 2002 Planning and Infrastructure report identified that there should be a very small increase in the traffic impact on the Toodyay community.
8 Any potential impacts on any ground water systems will be addressed though the approvals process. 9 A traffic management plan has been prepared for the site and lead up roads. This will remove an existing black spot intersection at the junction of Brand Highway and Muchea East Road. In March 2002 the Department for Planning and Infrastructure DPI) prepared a Position Paper on the "Proposed Relocation of Midland Saleyard to Muchea". The report highlighted that largely the transport routes used to and from the Midland Saleyard will continue to be used with the Muchea location. The most significant transport issue for the Muchea site is the possibility that livestock trucks accessing the site from the east will seek to take a shorter route and deviate through Toodyay. Julimar Road from Toodyay to Muchea offers the greatest distance saving for transporters moving stock from some eastern areas. However, permit vehicles are not allowed to use routes such as Julimar Road, so only "as?of?right" stock vehicles should deviate through Toodyay Shire. The report suggested this could amount to an extra seven vehicles per day through Toodyay during peak stock movements. 10 It is expected that 800,000 sheep per annum will be handled through the Muchea facility. (a) The State Government considers this information on revenue forecasts to be of a confidential commercial nature and have requested that this information is not made publicly available at this time. The Authority will continue to consult closely with industry and Treasury in relation to fee structures. 11 It is expected that 90,000 head of cattle will be handled through the Muchea facility. (a) The State Government considers these income forecasts are of a confidential commercial nature. 12 This information is also not publicly available at this time as the Authority considers its projections are of a confidential commercial nature. The trading performance of the Midland Saleyard is currently provided in the Authority's annual report. The trading position of the Muchea facility will likewise be provided in future annual reports. 13 Yes. The Toodyay issues have however been considered as I outlined in my answer to question 9. (a) The 2002 Planning and Infrastructure report identified that there should be a very small increase in the traffic impact on the Toodyay community.
9 A traffic management plan has been prepared for the site and lead up roads. This will remove an existing black spot intersection at the junction of Brand Highway and Muchea East Road. In March 2002 the Department for Planning and Infrastructure DPI) prepared a Position Paper on the "Proposed Relocation of Midland Saleyard to Muchea". The report highlighted that largely the transport routes used to and from the Midland Saleyard will continue to be used with the Muchea location. The most significant transport issue for the Muchea site is the possibility that livestock trucks accessing the site from the east will seek to take a shorter route and deviate through Toodyay. Julimar Road from Toodyay to Muchea offers the greatest distance saving for transporters moving stock from some eastern areas. However, permit vehicles are not allowed to use routes such as Julimar Road, so only "as?of?right" stock vehicles should deviate through Toodyay Shire. The report suggested this could amount to an extra seven vehicles per day through Toodyay during peak stock movements. 10 It is expected that 800,000 sheep per annum will be handled through the Muchea facility. (a) The State Government considers this information on revenue forecasts to be of a confidential commercial nature and have requested that this information is not made publicly available at this time. The Authority will continue to consult closely with industry and Treasury in relation to fee structures. 11 It is expected that 90,000 head of cattle will be handled through the Muchea facility. (a) The State Government considers these income forecasts are of a confidential commercial nature. 12 This information is also not publicly available at this time as the Authority considers its projections are of a confidential commercial nature. The trading performance of the Midland Saleyard is currently provided in the Authority's annual report. The trading position of the Muchea facility will likewise be provided in future annual reports. 13 Yes. The Toodyay issues have however been considered as I outlined in my answer to question 9. (a) The 2002 Planning and Infrastructure report identified that there should be a very small increase in the traffic impact on the Toodyay community.
In March 2002 the Department for Planning and Infrastructure DPI) prepared a Position Paper on the "Proposed Relocation of Midland Saleyard to Muchea". The report highlighted that largely the transport routes used to and from the Midland Saleyard will continue to be used with the Muchea location. The most significant transport issue for the Muchea site is the possibility that livestock trucks accessing the site from the east will seek to take a shorter route and deviate through Toodyay. Julimar Road from Toodyay to Muchea offers the greatest distance saving for transporters moving stock from some eastern areas. However, permit vehicles are not allowed to use routes such as Julimar Road, so only "as?of?right" stock vehicles should deviate through Toodyay Shire. The report suggested this could amount to an extra seven vehicles per day through Toodyay during peak stock movements. 10 It is expected that 800,000 sheep per annum will be handled through the Muchea facility. (a) The State Government considers this information on revenue forecasts to be of a confidential commercial nature and have requested that this information is not made publicly available at this time. The Authority will continue to consult closely with industry and Treasury in relation to fee structures. 11 It is expected that 90,000 head of cattle will be handled through the Muchea facility. (a) The State Government considers these income forecasts are of a confidential commercial nature. 12 This information is also not publicly available at this time as the Authority considers its projections are of a confidential commercial nature. The trading performance of the Midland Saleyard is currently provided in the Authority's annual report. The trading position of the Muchea facility will likewise be provided in future annual reports. 13 Yes. The Toodyay issues have however been considered as I outlined in my answer to question 9. (a) The 2002 Planning and Infrastructure report identified that there should be a very small increase in the traffic impact on the Toodyay community.
The most significant transport issue for the Muchea site is the possibility that livestock trucks accessing the site from the east will seek to take a shorter route and deviate through Toodyay. Julimar Road from Toodyay to Muchea offers the greatest distance saving for transporters moving stock from some eastern areas. However, permit vehicles are not allowed to use routes such as Julimar Road, so only "as?of?right" stock vehicles should deviate through Toodyay Shire. The report suggested this could amount to an extra seven vehicles per day through Toodyay during peak stock movements. 10 It is expected that 800,000 sheep per annum will be handled through the Muchea facility. (a) The State Government considers this information on revenue forecasts to be of a confidential commercial nature and have requested that this information is not made publicly available at this time. The Authority will continue to consult closely with industry and Treasury in relation to fee structures. 11 It is expected that 90,000 head of cattle will be handled through the Muchea facility. (a) The State Government considers these income forecasts are of a confidential commercial nature. 12 This information is also not publicly available at this time as the Authority considers its projections are of a confidential commercial nature. The trading performance of the Midland Saleyard is currently provided in the Authority's annual report. The trading position of the Muchea facility will likewise be provided in future annual reports. 13 Yes. The Toodyay issues have however been considered as I outlined in my answer to question 9. (a) The 2002 Planning and Infrastructure report identified that there should be a very small increase in the traffic impact on the Toodyay community.
10 It is expected that 800,000 sheep per annum will be handled through the Muchea facility. (a) The State Government considers this information on revenue forecasts to be of a confidential commercial nature and have requested that this information is not made publicly available at this time. The Authority will continue to consult closely with industry and Treasury in relation to fee structures. 11 It is expected that 90,000 head of cattle will be handled through the Muchea facility. (a) The State Government considers these income forecasts are of a confidential commercial nature. 12 This information is also not publicly available at this time as the Authority considers its projections are of a confidential commercial nature. The trading performance of the Midland Saleyard is currently provided in the Authority's annual report. The trading position of the Muchea facility will likewise be provided in future annual reports. 13 Yes. The Toodyay issues have however been considered as I outlined in my answer to question 9. (a) The 2002 Planning and Infrastructure report identified that there should be a very small increase in the traffic impact on the Toodyay community.
(a) The State Government considers this information on revenue forecasts to be of a confidential commercial nature and have requested that this information is not made publicly available at this time. The Authority will continue to consult closely with industry and Treasury in relation to fee structures. 11 It is expected that 90,000 head of cattle will be handled through the Muchea facility. (a) The State Government considers these income forecasts are of a confidential commercial nature. 12 This information is also not publicly available at this time as the Authority considers its projections are of a confidential commercial nature. The trading performance of the Midland Saleyard is currently provided in the Authority's annual report. The trading position of the Muchea facility will likewise be provided in future annual reports. 13 Yes. The Toodyay issues have however been considered as I outlined in my answer to question 9. (a) The 2002 Planning and Infrastructure report identified that there should be a very small increase in the traffic impact on the Toodyay community.
11 It is expected that 90,000 head of cattle will be handled through the Muchea facility. (a) The State Government considers these income forecasts are of a confidential commercial nature. 12 This information is also not publicly available at this time as the Authority considers its projections are of a confidential commercial nature. The trading performance of the Midland Saleyard is currently provided in the Authority's annual report. The trading position of the Muchea facility will likewise be provided in future annual reports. 13 Yes. The Toodyay issues have however been considered as I outlined in my answer to question 9. (a) The 2002 Planning and Infrastructure report identified that there should be a very small increase in the traffic impact on the Toodyay community.
(a) The State Government considers these income forecasts are of a confidential commercial nature. 12 This information is also not publicly available at this time as the Authority considers its projections are of a confidential commercial nature. The trading performance of the Midland Saleyard is currently provided in the Authority's annual report. The trading position of the Muchea facility will likewise be provided in future annual reports. 13 Yes. The Toodyay issues have however been considered as I outlined in my answer to question 9. (a) The 2002 Planning and Infrastructure report identified that there should be a very small increase in the traffic impact on the Toodyay community.
12 This information is also not publicly available at this time as the Authority considers its projections are of a confidential commercial nature. The trading performance of the Midland Saleyard is currently provided in the Authority's annual report. The trading position of the Muchea facility will likewise be provided in future annual reports. 13 Yes. The Toodyay issues have however been considered as I outlined in my answer to question 9. (a) The 2002 Planning and Infrastructure report identified that there should be a very small increase in the traffic impact on the Toodyay community.
The trading performance of the Midland Saleyard is currently provided in the Authority's annual report. The trading position of the Muchea facility will likewise be provided in future annual reports. 13 Yes. The Toodyay issues have however been considered as I outlined in my answer to question 9. (a) The 2002 Planning and Infrastructure report identified that there should be a very small increase in the traffic impact on the Toodyay community.
13 Yes. The Toodyay issues have however been considered as I outlined in my answer to question 9. (a) The 2002 Planning and Infrastructure report identified that there should be a very small increase in the traffic impact on the Toodyay community.
(a) The 2002 Planning and Infrastructure report identified that there should be a very small increase in the traffic impact on the Toodyay community.
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