Question regarding job creation estimates for the Ellenbrook Bus Rapid Transit project and the New Lord Street project, as well as details about bus stops and park and ride facilities in Henley Brook. The contract renegotiation details are withheld due to commercial confidentiality.

AnsweredQoN 600Legislative Assembly
Asked
25 May 2017
Portfolio
Transport

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I refer to the State Government’s announcement on 30 April 2017 and ask: (a) what is the MainRoads’ advice as to how many direct jobs would have been created by the planned bus transit way project; (b) what is the MainRoads’ advice as to how many indirect jobs would have been created by the planned bus transit way project; (c) what is the MainRoads’ advice as to how many direct jobs will be created by the planned new dual-carriageway road project; (d) what is the MainRoads’ advice as to how many indirect jobs will be created by the planned new dual-carriageway road project; (e) how many new bus stops will be established in Henley Brook; (f) how many car bays will be at the new park and ride facility in Henley Brook; (g) will you table the renegotiated contract; and (h) if no to (g), why not?

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Answered
27 June 2017
Responded by
Minister for Transport
Response time
7 days
(a)-(d) The Ellenbrook Bus Rapid Transit project was estimated to create approximately 385 direct and indirect jobs. The New Lord Street project is estimated to create a similar number of jobs.
(e) A bus station at Henley Brook will have 6 bus stands and 4 layover bays servicing articulated and rigid buses; the existing stop at Charlton Way will also be replaced.
(f) Provision for up to 350 cars in the park and ride facility and 18 kiss and ride bays for convenient drop-off and pick-up. There will also be secure bicycle parking facilities of the same high standard as other stations across the public transport network.
(g) No.
(h) The renegotiated contract is commercially confidential, and the renegotiated contract would not be released without contractor approval. Specific questions relating to the contract may be answered, without releasing commercially sensitive information, if requested.

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