❓ Question regarding the commencement, funding, contractors, and timeline of the AUKUS-linked Garden Island Highway feasibility study in Rockingham. The answer indicates preliminary assessments are underway, coordinated with the federal government and Department of Defence.
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Garden Island Highway feasibility study422.Hon Steve Martinto
the parliamentary secretary to the Minister for Transport:I refer to the
AUKUS-linked Garden Island Highway feasibility study to be conducted by Main
Roads Western Australia, announced by the member for Rockingham.(1) Has the study officially commenced; and, if
so, on what date?(2) Have the Commonwealth and Western Australian Governments
completed a formal agreement outlining the cost-sharing or funding arrangements
for the study, including the $2 million annual budget allocation?(3) Which consulting firm or contractor has been
appointed to conduct the environmental, heritage, constraint mapping and road
infrastructure components of the study?(4) According to the member for Rockingham, the
study was to begin in early 2025, with completion expected around late 2025; is
the project still on track to meet that timeline?(5) If any delays have occurred, what are the causes
and revised expected completion dates?
the parliamentary secretary to the Minister for Transport:I refer to the
AUKUS-linked Garden Island Highway feasibility study to be conducted by Main
Roads Western Australia, announced by the member for Rockingham.(1) Has the study officially commenced; and, if
so, on what date?(2) Have the Commonwealth and Western Australian Governments
completed a formal agreement outlining the cost-sharing or funding arrangements
for the study, including the $2 million annual budget allocation?(3) Which consulting firm or contractor has been
appointed to conduct the environmental, heritage, constraint mapping and road
infrastructure components of the study?(4) According to the member for Rockingham, the
study was to begin in early 2025, with completion expected around late 2025; is
the project still on track to meet that timeline?(5) If any delays have occurred, what are the causes
and revised expected completion dates?
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Answered
24 June 2025
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Hon Samantha Rowe replied:I thank the
honourable member for some notice of the question. I provide the following
answer on behalf of the Minister for Transport.(1)–(5) Main Roads Western Australia, as
requested by the federal government, is undertaking preliminary assessments of
the road network in Rockingham and is currently liaising with the commonwealth
Department of Defence and providing input, as required, to the studies relating
to the future access requirements for HMASStirling.
Garden Island Highway feasibility study
honourable member for some notice of the question. I provide the following
answer on behalf of the Minister for Transport.(1)–(5) Main Roads Western Australia, as
requested by the federal government, is undertaking preliminary assessments of
the road network in Rockingham and is currently liaising with the commonwealth
Department of Defence and providing input, as required, to the studies relating
to the future access requirements for HMASStirling.
Garden Island Highway feasibility study
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