❓ Hon Ken Travers asks about road infrastructure upgrades required for the James Price Point development, including costs and timelines. The response details the scope of work, estimated costs, and construction plans, noting approvals are in place and work isn't contingent on individual company decisions.
AnsweredQoN 4711Legislative Council
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(1) Does the James Price Point development require an upgrade to existing road infrastructure or an entirely new road built?
(2) If yes to (1), what is required and what is the estimated cost?
(3) When is construction expected to commence and be completed?
(4) Will construction commence prior to all final government approvals and private sector final investment decisions?
(2) If yes to (1), what is required and what is the estimated cost?
(3) When is construction expected to commence and be completed?
(4) Will construction commence prior to all final government approvals and private sector final investment decisions?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
9 November 2011
Responded by
Leader of the House representing the Minister for State Development
Response time
48 days
The Department of State Development Advises:
(1) Yes. The establishment of the Browse LNG Precinct includes the upgrade of 25 kilometres of the Broome-Cape Leveque Road and the construction of a 19 kilometre access road from the Broome-Cape Leveque Road to the Precinct gate.
(2) The combined cost to upgrade the Broome-Cape Leveque Road and to construct the access road is approximately $120 million. The Broome-Cape Leveque Road upgrade is part of Government's planned future works program and will be brought forward to help facilitate the Browse LNG Precinct.
(3-4) The Browse LNG Precinct is being established by the Government to accommodate a minimum of two proponents for the purpose of processing Browse Basin gas reserves. Therefore, the State's decision to commence works is not reliant upon any individual company making a final investment decision. Main Roads Western Australia has the necessary approvals in place to commence construction once funding has been finalised and conditions are suitable. Construction is anticipated to take up to 24 months to complete.
The road upgrades were referred to the Western Australia Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) which determined that the works did not require assessment and the Commonwealth Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities which found that the road construction was not a controlled action.
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(1) Yes. The establishment of the Browse LNG Precinct includes the upgrade of 25 kilometres of the Broome-Cape Leveque Road and the construction of a 19 kilometre access road from the Broome-Cape Leveque Road to the Precinct gate.
(2) The combined cost to upgrade the Broome-Cape Leveque Road and to construct the access road is approximately $120 million. The Broome-Cape Leveque Road upgrade is part of Government's planned future works program and will be brought forward to help facilitate the Browse LNG Precinct.
(3-4) The Browse LNG Precinct is being established by the Government to accommodate a minimum of two proponents for the purpose of processing Browse Basin gas reserves. Therefore, the State's decision to commence works is not reliant upon any individual company making a final investment decision. Main Roads Western Australia has the necessary approvals in place to commence construction once funding has been finalised and conditions are suitable. Construction is anticipated to take up to 24 months to complete.
The road upgrades were referred to the Western Australia Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) which determined that the works did not require assessment and the Commonwealth Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities which found that the road construction was not a controlled action.
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