A parliamentary question regarding government funding for the Kalgoorlie Eastern Bypass realignment due to changes in the mining environment, specifically KCGM's operations. The Minister confirms Main Roads is not contributing and will table the relevant file note.

AnsweredQoN 270Legislative Council
Asked
13 November 2002
Portfolio
Planning and Infrastructure

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I refer to a file note dated June 23 2000 signed by M D Wallwork, Executive Director Rural Roads addressed to the Commissioner, subject title ‘Kalgoorlie Eastern Bypass Road-KCGM Realignment Proposal’ -
(1) Is it correct that part of this file note states ‘In view of the foregoing it is difficult to sustain the argument that it is a Government responsibility to partially fund (50%) of the cost of realigning the bypass. The alignment selected for the bypass was appropriate at the time. Because circumstances have now changed in the mining environment since that time it does not appear to justify the contribution of Government funds to what is clearly a commercial project’?
(2) If no to (1), what does it in part state?
(3) Will the Minister table a full complete copy of the file note dated June 23 2000?
(4) If no to (3), why not?

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Answered
11 December 2002
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure
Response time
28 days
Given the reasons for the proposed realignment, the view expressed from Main Roads' perspective is legitimate and indeed, Main Roads is not contributing to the project. (2) Not applicable (3) Yes (4) Not applicable
(2) Not applicable (3) Yes (4) Not applicable
(3) Yes (4) Not applicable
(4) Not applicable

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