Ms. Mettam questions the McGowan Government about integrating a fast train to Bunbury with the Bunbury Outer Ring Road (BORR) project. The Minister's response indicates no provision was made and future details are pending.

AnsweredQoN 6009Legislative Assembly
Asked
10 March 2020
Portfolio
Transport

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I refer to the McGowan Government's long-term plan for a fast train from Perth to Bunbury, and I ask: (a) Has the provision for a fast train to Bunbury been included in the final design of the Bunbury Outer Ring Road (BORR): (i) If not, why not; and (ii) If yes, how does the final route for a fast train to Bunbury tie into the BORR? Can the Minister please table a diagram or map showing this; (b) What works will be required in the future at or around the BORR to construct a fast train to Bunbury; and (c) What is the estimated cost of the works in (b)?

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Answered
15 April 2020
Responded by
Minister for Transport
Response time
9 days
(a) Provision for a rail alignment was not required as part of the Bunbury Outer Ring Road project.
(b)-(c) These details will be determined as planning progresses.

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