Question regarding the cost, scope, and funding of the proposed Mandurah train station multi-storey car park, including potential land acquisition and Commonwealth Government contribution. The Minister provides cost estimates, bay numbers, and funding details, but avoids committing to the project without Commonwealth funding.

AnsweredQoN 2107Legislative Assembly
Asked
10 October 2017
Portfolio
Transport; Planning; Lands

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(1) What is the expected cost for the Mandurah train station multi-storey car park? (2) How many new bays will be created? (3) How many stories is the car park expected to be? (4) What is the matching funding contribution being sought from the Commonwealth Government for this project? (5) Has the business case been submitted to the Commonwealth Government and if so when? (6) Should the Commonwealth Government not provide matching funding for this project, will the project proceed? (7) Does any privately held land need to be acquired to accommodate the new car park? (8) If yes, which entity/entities owns the privately held land and what is its current value?

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Answered
22 November 2017
Responded by
Minister for Transport; Planning; Lands
Response time
13 days
(1) $32.2 million (budget figure)
(2) There will be approximately 600 to 800 additional car parking bays provided, with the final number subject to completion of the required concept designs.
(3) The multi-storey car park will be 3 or 4 storeys, with the final number subject to completion of the required concept designs.
(4) 50 per cent ($16.1m).
(5) The submission is planned for early 2018.
(6) The member should re-submit her question if and when her hypothetical scenario eventuates. I would hope the Member would lobby the Commonwealth Government for funds for such an important project.
(7) Not at this stage.
(8) Not applicable

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