❓ A WA parliamentary question on notice addresses funding and planning for road infrastructure projects, specifically concerning cost reductions, federal funding contributions, and proposed road works in various regions. The answer provides details on budget allocations, project timelines, and the involvement of different stakeholders.
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(b) how has the Minister achieved a $36 million reduction; and (c) where are the savings in costs?
(c) where are the savings in costs?
(c) where are the savings in costs?
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15 August 2006
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Minister for Planning and Infrastructure
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55 days
(b) does the amount shown in the figures budgeted reflect the Federal monies contributed; (c) does Main Roads WA apply an administration cost or a percentage to the Federal money for a combined funded road project such as this; and (d) is the Federal allocation a net input amount to the project?
(c) does Main Roads WA apply an administration cost or a percentage to the Federal money for a combined funded road project such as this; and (d) is the Federal allocation a net input amount to the project?
(d) is the Federal allocation a net input amount to the project?
(b) given the Main Roads WA aims under Service 4, Page 693, why has the Minister not programmed and funded additional passing lanes in the 100 kilometre stretch, which does not have one passing lane, between Gingin and prior to Bibby Road?
(b) will the Minister give consideration to my proposal to construct a first stage gravel standard the complete distance between Lancelin and Cervantes, with a small portion sealed in the 2007-2008 Budget, and then a rolling seal program in the 2008-2009 Budget?
The total appropriation to deliver services has increased from $484.464 million in 2005/06 to $489.998 million for 2006/07. 1 (b) (c) Not applicable. 2 Relocation of the Muchea East Road intersection on Great Northern Highway has not yet been completed. The relocation of the intersection is being undertaken as part of the construction of a new access road off Great Northern Highway, 700 metres south of the Brand Highway junction, which will service the new livestock saleyards at Muchea. The Western Australian Meat Industry Authority (WAMIA) is the proponent for the Muchea Saleyards project. WAMIA's design consultants, McDowall Affleck, are currently preparing the designs for the new intersection and new access road. At the time of preparing Main Roads' input to the budget papers, WAMIA had expected to have had the new intersection works completed by June 30 th 2006. However since then WAMIA have experienced delays with completing the road design and obtaining necessary clearances. Main Roads understands that the designs will now be completed during the current winter for respective approvals from Main Roads and the Shire of Chittering, and tenders then called by WAMIA for construction of the road and intersection works during the summer of 2006/07. 2 (a) Main Roads is contributing $0.5M towards the intersection works, which is being sourced from Auslink funding provided by the Commonwealth for the Muchea to Wubin project on the Great Northern Highway. 3 The two passing lanes are complete with minor offroad works (i.e. vegetation) to be completed next financial year. Work on a further passing lane on top of Red Hill has commenced and is due for completion by the end of 2006. 4 (a) In October 2003 the Federal Government committed $14M over the three years 2004/05 - 2006/07 for priority works on sections of Great Northern Highway between Muchea and Wubin. Additionally, the Federal Government's AusLink Program announced on 7 th June 2004 committed a further $51.1M over the three year period 2006/07 - 2008/09, for upgrading the same section of highway. Great Northern Highway forms part of the AusLink National Road Network and no State funds are directly allocated to upgrade projects on the Muchea to Wubin section. However, in previous years the State Government has been required to contribute $5-6M each year to top up insufficient Federal Government allocations for maintenance on the entire National Road Network in WA. With the extension of this network under AusLink $10M of State funds will be required in 2006/07 to top up the Federal Governments AusLink funding for maintenance on the Auslink, National Road Network in WA. This is anticipated to be the ongoing requirement from State funds to maintain the network at an acceptable level. 4 (b) The amount shown in the budget reflects the anticipated expenditure of Federal funding allocation to this project in 2006/07. 4 (c) No 4 (d)The Federal allocation is applied to direct road project costs as is the case with all Federally funded road projects. 5 (a) The works undertaken in 2005/06 brought to a total 6 overtaking lanes on that section of Brand Highway. During the year one overtaking lane was constructed (15 kms north of Dongara) and a further one extended (5kms east of Dongara) as part of the $2.4M package of safety improvements identified for Brand Highway. 5 (b) In 2005/06, the design of seven (7) overtaking lanes for this section of Brand Highway was completed. Main Roads is endeavouring to commence these projects in the near future as funding and priorities are assigned. 6 The reference is incorrect. It was not stated that funds of $48.4 million were identified for the Indian Ocean drive in 2007-2008. The statement was in fact "I am advised that $48.4 M has been allocated to the forward estimates from 2007-08" 6 (a) $16M is required for the construction of the first ten kilometre section from Lancelin to Ocean Farms Estate, which is programmed to commence in 2007. 6 (b) An unsealed regional road cannot be constructed cheaply. A first stage gravel standard road would require construction of all earthworks and initial pavement layers to the final design profile to avoid wastage of resources and rework. It would require additional pavement material which is already in scarce supply and considerable construction effort under traffic prior to sealing which would increase costs. It would still have to meet Austroads National design standards for vertical and horizontal geometry. Further, such an arrangement would not meet national surfacing standards for the volume of anticipated traffic and would potentially leave the State exposed to litigation in regard to accidents on such a road. Dust control and environmental problems would also ensue and the environmental clearance did not anticipate large lengths of unsealed road being constructed. 7 The proposed new bridge over the Swan River as part of the Reid Highway extension will be some 5m higher than the existing Whiteman Bridge on Middle Swan Road and will have spans in the order of 15m as opposed to the 6m spans that exist with the current Whiteman Bridge. It is therefore, not expected that the new bridge will restrict movements of the current wine tour boats. 7 (a) Not applicable 8 The funding of the Lime Sands Cartage Routes project has not stopped. In 2006/07, $400,000 is allocated to this project and will be directed towards on-going works on Lime Sands Cartage Route 2. This is being funded from the Road Project Grants category under the State Road Funds to Local Government Agreement. The $400,000 allocation did not specifically appear in the 2006/07 Budget Papers as the Budget Papers do not individually list the projects being funded from the Road Project Grants category.
1 (b) (c) Not applicable. 2 Relocation of the Muchea East Road intersection on Great Northern Highway has not yet been completed. The relocation of the intersection is being undertaken as part of the construction of a new access road off Great Northern Highway, 700 metres south of the Brand Highway junction, which will service the new livestock saleyards at Muchea. The Western Australian Meat Industry Authority (WAMIA) is the proponent for the Muchea Saleyards project. WAMIA's design consultants, McDowall Affleck, are currently preparing the designs for the new intersection and new access road. At the time of preparing Main Roads' input to the budget papers, WAMIA had expected to have had the new intersection works completed by June 30 th 2006. However since then WAMIA have experienced delays with completing the road design and obtaining necessary clearances. Main Roads understands that the designs will now be completed during the current winter for respective approvals from Main Roads and the Shire of Chittering, and tenders then called by WAMIA for construction of the road and intersection works during the summer of 2006/07. 2 (a) Main Roads is contributing $0.5M towards the intersection works, which is being sourced from Auslink funding provided by the Commonwealth for the Muchea to Wubin project on the Great Northern Highway. 3 The two passing lanes are complete with minor offroad works (i.e. vegetation) to be completed next financial year. Work on a further passing lane on top of Red Hill has commenced and is due for completion by the end of 2006. 4 (a) In October 2003 the Federal Government committed $14M over the three years 2004/05 - 2006/07 for priority works on sections of Great Northern Highway between Muchea and Wubin. Additionally, the Federal Government's AusLink Program announced on 7 th June 2004 committed a further $51.1M over the three year period 2006/07 - 2008/09, for upgrading the same section of highway. Great Northern Highway forms part of the AusLink National Road Network and no State funds are directly allocated to upgrade projects on the Muchea to Wubin section. However, in previous years the State Government has been required to contribute $5-6M each year to top up insufficient Federal Government allocations for maintenance on the entire National Road Network in WA. With the extension of this network under AusLink $10M of State funds will be required in 2006/07 to top up the Federal Governments AusLink funding for maintenance on the Auslink, National Road Network in WA. This is anticipated to be the ongoing requirement from State funds to maintain the network at an acceptable level. 4 (b) The amount shown in the budget reflects the anticipated expenditure of Federal funding allocation to this project in 2006/07. 4 (c) No 4 (d)The Federal allocation is applied to direct road project costs as is the case with all Federally funded road projects. 5 (a) The works undertaken in 2005/06 brought to a total 6 overtaking lanes on that section of Brand Highway. During the year one overtaking lane was constructed (15 kms north of Dongara) and a further one extended (5kms east of Dongara) as part of the $2.4M package of safety improvements identified for Brand Highway. 5 (b) In 2005/06, the design of seven (7) overtaking lanes for this section of Brand Highway was completed. Main Roads is endeavouring to commence these projects in the near future as funding and priorities are assigned. 6 The reference is incorrect. It was not stated that funds of $48.4 million were identified for the Indian Ocean drive in 2007-2008. The statement was in fact "I am advised that $48.4 M has been allocated to the forward estimates from 2007-08" 6 (a) $16M is required for the construction of the first ten kilometre section from Lancelin to Ocean Farms Estate, which is programmed to commence in 2007. 6 (b) An unsealed regional road cannot be constructed cheaply. A first stage gravel standard road would require construction of all earthworks and initial pavement layers to the final design profile to avoid wastage of resources and rework. It would require additional pavement material which is already in scarce supply and considerable construction effort under traffic prior to sealing which would increase costs. It would still have to meet Austroads National design standards for vertical and horizontal geometry. Further, such an arrangement would not meet national surfacing standards for the volume of anticipated traffic and would potentially leave the State exposed to litigation in regard to accidents on such a road. Dust control and environmental problems would also ensue and the environmental clearance did not anticipate large lengths of unsealed road being constructed. 7 The proposed new bridge over the Swan River as part of the Reid Highway extension will be some 5m higher than the existing Whiteman Bridge on Middle Swan Road and will have spans in the order of 15m as opposed to the 6m spans that exist with the current Whiteman Bridge. It is therefore, not expected that the new bridge will restrict movements of the current wine tour boats. 7 (a) Not applicable 8 The funding of the Lime Sands Cartage Routes project has not stopped. In 2006/07, $400,000 is allocated to this project and will be directed towards on-going works on Lime Sands Cartage Route 2. This is being funded from the Road Project Grants category under the State Road Funds to Local Government Agreement. The $400,000 allocation did not specifically appear in the 2006/07 Budget Papers as the Budget Papers do not individually list the projects being funded from the Road Project Grants category.
2 Relocation of the Muchea East Road intersection on Great Northern Highway has not yet been completed. The relocation of the intersection is being undertaken as part of the construction of a new access road off Great Northern Highway, 700 metres south of the Brand Highway junction, which will service the new livestock saleyards at Muchea. The Western Australian Meat Industry Authority (WAMIA) is the proponent for the Muchea Saleyards project. WAMIA's design consultants, McDowall Affleck, are currently preparing the designs for the new intersection and new access road. At the time of preparing Main Roads' input to the budget papers, WAMIA had expected to have had the new intersection works completed by June 30 th 2006. However since then WAMIA have experienced delays with completing the road design and obtaining necessary clearances. Main Roads understands that the designs will now be completed during the current winter for respective approvals from Main Roads and the Shire of Chittering, and tenders then called by WAMIA for construction of the road and intersection works during the summer of 2006/07. 2 (a) Main Roads is contributing $0.5M towards the intersection works, which is being sourced from Auslink funding provided by the Commonwealth for the Muchea to Wubin project on the Great Northern Highway. 3 The two passing lanes are complete with minor offroad works (i.e. vegetation) to be completed next financial year. Work on a further passing lane on top of Red Hill has commenced and is due for completion by the end of 2006. 4 (a) In October 2003 the Federal Government committed $14M over the three years 2004/05 - 2006/07 for priority works on sections of Great Northern Highway between Muchea and Wubin. Additionally, the Federal Government's AusLink Program announced on 7 th June 2004 committed a further $51.1M over the three year period 2006/07 - 2008/09, for upgrading the same section of highway. Great Northern Highway forms part of the AusLink National Road Network and no State funds are directly allocated to upgrade projects on the Muchea to Wubin section. However, in previous years the State Government has been required to contribute $5-6M each year to top up insufficient Federal Government allocations for maintenance on the entire National Road Network in WA. With the extension of this network under AusLink $10M of State funds will be required in 2006/07 to top up the Federal Governments AusLink funding for maintenance on the Auslink, National Road Network in WA. This is anticipated to be the ongoing requirement from State funds to maintain the network at an acceptable level. 4 (b) The amount shown in the budget reflects the anticipated expenditure of Federal funding allocation to this project in 2006/07. 4 (c) No 4 (d)The Federal allocation is applied to direct road project costs as is the case with all Federally funded road projects. 5 (a) The works undertaken in 2005/06 brought to a total 6 overtaking lanes on that section of Brand Highway. During the year one overtaking lane was constructed (15 kms north of Dongara) and a further one extended (5kms east of Dongara) as part of the $2.4M package of safety improvements identified for Brand Highway. 5 (b) In 2005/06, the design of seven (7) overtaking lanes for this section of Brand Highway was completed. Main Roads is endeavouring to commence these projects in the near future as funding and priorities are assigned. 6 The reference is incorrect. It was not stated that funds of $48.4 million were identified for the Indian Ocean drive in 2007-2008. The statement was in fact "I am advised that $48.4 M has been allocated to the forward estimates from 2007-08" 6 (a) $16M is required for the construction of the first ten kilometre section from Lancelin to Ocean Farms Estate, which is programmed to commence in 2007. 6 (b) An unsealed regional road cannot be constructed cheaply. A first stage gravel standard road would require construction of all earthworks and initial pavement layers to the final design profile to avoid wastage of resources and rework. It would require additional pavement material which is already in scarce supply and considerable construction effort under traffic prior to sealing which would increase costs. It would still have to meet Austroads National design standards for vertical and horizontal geometry. Further, such an arrangement would not meet national surfacing standards for the volume of anticipated traffic and would potentially leave the State exposed to litigation in regard to accidents on such a road. Dust control and environmental problems would also ensue and the environmental clearance did not anticipate large lengths of unsealed road being constructed. 7 The proposed new bridge over the Swan River as part of the Reid Highway extension will be some 5m higher than the existing Whiteman Bridge on Middle Swan Road and will have spans in the order of 15m as opposed to the 6m spans that exist with the current Whiteman Bridge. It is therefore, not expected that the new bridge will restrict movements of the current wine tour boats. 7 (a) Not applicable 8 The funding of the Lime Sands Cartage Routes project has not stopped. In 2006/07, $400,000 is allocated to this project and will be directed towards on-going works on Lime Sands Cartage Route 2. This is being funded from the Road Project Grants category under the State Road Funds to Local Government Agreement. The $400,000 allocation did not specifically appear in the 2006/07 Budget Papers as the Budget Papers do not individually list the projects being funded from the Road Project Grants category.
The Western Australian Meat Industry Authority (WAMIA) is the proponent for the Muchea Saleyards project. WAMIA's design consultants, McDowall Affleck, are currently preparing the designs for the new intersection and new access road. At the time of preparing Main Roads' input to the budget papers, WAMIA had expected to have had the new intersection works completed by June 30 th 2006. However since then WAMIA have experienced delays with completing the road design and obtaining necessary clearances. Main Roads understands that the designs will now be completed during the current winter for respective approvals from Main Roads and the Shire of Chittering, and tenders then called by WAMIA for construction of the road and intersection works during the summer of 2006/07. 2 (a) Main Roads is contributing $0.5M towards the intersection works, which is being sourced from Auslink funding provided by the Commonwealth for the Muchea to Wubin project on the Great Northern Highway. 3 The two passing lanes are complete with minor offroad works (i.e. vegetation) to be completed next financial year. Work on a further passing lane on top of Red Hill has commenced and is due for completion by the end of 2006. 4 (a) In October 2003 the Federal Government committed $14M over the three years 2004/05 - 2006/07 for priority works on sections of Great Northern Highway between Muchea and Wubin. Additionally, the Federal Government's AusLink Program announced on 7 th June 2004 committed a further $51.1M over the three year period 2006/07 - 2008/09, for upgrading the same section of highway. Great Northern Highway forms part of the AusLink National Road Network and no State funds are directly allocated to upgrade projects on the Muchea to Wubin section. However, in previous years the State Government has been required to contribute $5-6M each year to top up insufficient Federal Government allocations for maintenance on the entire National Road Network in WA. With the extension of this network under AusLink $10M of State funds will be required in 2006/07 to top up the Federal Governments AusLink funding for maintenance on the Auslink, National Road Network in WA. This is anticipated to be the ongoing requirement from State funds to maintain the network at an acceptable level. 4 (b) The amount shown in the budget reflects the anticipated expenditure of Federal funding allocation to this project in 2006/07. 4 (c) No 4 (d)The Federal allocation is applied to direct road project costs as is the case with all Federally funded road projects. 5 (a) The works undertaken in 2005/06 brought to a total 6 overtaking lanes on that section of Brand Highway. During the year one overtaking lane was constructed (15 kms north of Dongara) and a further one extended (5kms east of Dongara) as part of the $2.4M package of safety improvements identified for Brand Highway. 5 (b) In 2005/06, the design of seven (7) overtaking lanes for this section of Brand Highway was completed. Main Roads is endeavouring to commence these projects in the near future as funding and priorities are assigned. 6 The reference is incorrect. It was not stated that funds of $48.4 million were identified for the Indian Ocean drive in 2007-2008. The statement was in fact "I am advised that $48.4 M has been allocated to the forward estimates from 2007-08" 6 (a) $16M is required for the construction of the first ten kilometre section from Lancelin to Ocean Farms Estate, which is programmed to commence in 2007. 6 (b) An unsealed regional road cannot be constructed cheaply. A first stage gravel standard road would require construction of all earthworks and initial pavement layers to the final design profile to avoid wastage of resources and rework. It would require additional pavement material which is already in scarce supply and considerable construction effort under traffic prior to sealing which would increase costs. It would still have to meet Austroads National design standards for vertical and horizontal geometry. Further, such an arrangement would not meet national surfacing standards for the volume of anticipated traffic and would potentially leave the State exposed to litigation in regard to accidents on such a road. Dust control and environmental problems would also ensue and the environmental clearance did not anticipate large lengths of unsealed road being constructed. 7 The proposed new bridge over the Swan River as part of the Reid Highway extension will be some 5m higher than the existing Whiteman Bridge on Middle Swan Road and will have spans in the order of 15m as opposed to the 6m spans that exist with the current Whiteman Bridge. It is therefore, not expected that the new bridge will restrict movements of the current wine tour boats. 7 (a) Not applicable 8 The funding of the Lime Sands Cartage Routes project has not stopped. In 2006/07, $400,000 is allocated to this project and will be directed towards on-going works on Lime Sands Cartage Route 2. This is being funded from the Road Project Grants category under the State Road Funds to Local Government Agreement. The $400,000 allocation did not specifically appear in the 2006/07 Budget Papers as the Budget Papers do not individually list the projects being funded from the Road Project Grants category.
At the time of preparing Main Roads' input to the budget papers, WAMIA had expected to have had the new intersection works completed by June 30 th 2006. However since then WAMIA have experienced delays with completing the road design and obtaining necessary clearances. Main Roads understands that the designs will now be completed during the current winter for respective approvals from Main Roads and the Shire of Chittering, and tenders then called by WAMIA for construction of the road and intersection works during the summer of 2006/07. 2 (a) Main Roads is contributing $0.5M towards the intersection works, which is being sourced from Auslink funding provided by the Commonwealth for the Muchea to Wubin project on the Great Northern Highway. 3 The two passing lanes are complete with minor offroad works (i.e. vegetation) to be completed next financial year. Work on a further passing lane on top of Red Hill has commenced and is due for completion by the end of 2006. 4 (a) In October 2003 the Federal Government committed $14M over the three years 2004/05 - 2006/07 for priority works on sections of Great Northern Highway between Muchea and Wubin. Additionally, the Federal Government's AusLink Program announced on 7 th June 2004 committed a further $51.1M over the three year period 2006/07 - 2008/09, for upgrading the same section of highway. Great Northern Highway forms part of the AusLink National Road Network and no State funds are directly allocated to upgrade projects on the Muchea to Wubin section. However, in previous years the State Government has been required to contribute $5-6M each year to top up insufficient Federal Government allocations for maintenance on the entire National Road Network in WA. With the extension of this network under AusLink $10M of State funds will be required in 2006/07 to top up the Federal Governments AusLink funding for maintenance on the Auslink, National Road Network in WA. This is anticipated to be the ongoing requirement from State funds to maintain the network at an acceptable level. 4 (b) The amount shown in the budget reflects the anticipated expenditure of Federal funding allocation to this project in 2006/07. 4 (c) No 4 (d)The Federal allocation is applied to direct road project costs as is the case with all Federally funded road projects. 5 (a) The works undertaken in 2005/06 brought to a total 6 overtaking lanes on that section of Brand Highway. During the year one overtaking lane was constructed (15 kms north of Dongara) and a further one extended (5kms east of Dongara) as part of the $2.4M package of safety improvements identified for Brand Highway. 5 (b) In 2005/06, the design of seven (7) overtaking lanes for this section of Brand Highway was completed. Main Roads is endeavouring to commence these projects in the near future as funding and priorities are assigned. 6 The reference is incorrect. It was not stated that funds of $48.4 million were identified for the Indian Ocean drive in 2007-2008. The statement was in fact "I am advised that $48.4 M has been allocated to the forward estimates from 2007-08" 6 (a) $16M is required for the construction of the first ten kilometre section from Lancelin to Ocean Farms Estate, which is programmed to commence in 2007. 6 (b) An unsealed regional road cannot be constructed cheaply. A first stage gravel standard road would require construction of all earthworks and initial pavement layers to the final design profile to avoid wastage of resources and rework. It would require additional pavement material which is already in scarce supply and considerable construction effort under traffic prior to sealing which would increase costs. It would still have to meet Austroads National design standards for vertical and horizontal geometry. Further, such an arrangement would not meet national surfacing standards for the volume of anticipated traffic and would potentially leave the State exposed to litigation in regard to accidents on such a road. Dust control and environmental problems would also ensue and the environmental clearance did not anticipate large lengths of unsealed road being constructed. 7 The proposed new bridge over the Swan River as part of the Reid Highway extension will be some 5m higher than the existing Whiteman Bridge on Middle Swan Road and will have spans in the order of 15m as opposed to the 6m spans that exist with the current Whiteman Bridge. It is therefore, not expected that the new bridge will restrict movements of the current wine tour boats. 7 (a) Not applicable 8 The funding of the Lime Sands Cartage Routes project has not stopped. In 2006/07, $400,000 is allocated to this project and will be directed towards on-going works on Lime Sands Cartage Route 2. This is being funded from the Road Project Grants category under the State Road Funds to Local Government Agreement. The $400,000 allocation did not specifically appear in the 2006/07 Budget Papers as the Budget Papers do not individually list the projects being funded from the Road Project Grants category.
2 (a) Main Roads is contributing $0.5M towards the intersection works, which is being sourced from Auslink funding provided by the Commonwealth for the Muchea to Wubin project on the Great Northern Highway. 3 The two passing lanes are complete with minor offroad works (i.e. vegetation) to be completed next financial year. Work on a further passing lane on top of Red Hill has commenced and is due for completion by the end of 2006. 4 (a) In October 2003 the Federal Government committed $14M over the three years 2004/05 - 2006/07 for priority works on sections of Great Northern Highway between Muchea and Wubin. Additionally, the Federal Government's AusLink Program announced on 7 th June 2004 committed a further $51.1M over the three year period 2006/07 - 2008/09, for upgrading the same section of highway. Great Northern Highway forms part of the AusLink National Road Network and no State funds are directly allocated to upgrade projects on the Muchea to Wubin section. However, in previous years the State Government has been required to contribute $5-6M each year to top up insufficient Federal Government allocations for maintenance on the entire National Road Network in WA. With the extension of this network under AusLink $10M of State funds will be required in 2006/07 to top up the Federal Governments AusLink funding for maintenance on the Auslink, National Road Network in WA. This is anticipated to be the ongoing requirement from State funds to maintain the network at an acceptable level. 4 (b) The amount shown in the budget reflects the anticipated expenditure of Federal funding allocation to this project in 2006/07. 4 (c) No 4 (d)The Federal allocation is applied to direct road project costs as is the case with all Federally funded road projects. 5 (a) The works undertaken in 2005/06 brought to a total 6 overtaking lanes on that section of Brand Highway. During the year one overtaking lane was constructed (15 kms north of Dongara) and a further one extended (5kms east of Dongara) as part of the $2.4M package of safety improvements identified for Brand Highway. 5 (b) In 2005/06, the design of seven (7) overtaking lanes for this section of Brand Highway was completed. Main Roads is endeavouring to commence these projects in the near future as funding and priorities are assigned. 6 The reference is incorrect. It was not stated that funds of $48.4 million were identified for the Indian Ocean drive in 2007-2008. The statement was in fact "I am advised that $48.4 M has been allocated to the forward estimates from 2007-08" 6 (a) $16M is required for the construction of the first ten kilometre section from Lancelin to Ocean Farms Estate, which is programmed to commence in 2007. 6 (b) An unsealed regional road cannot be constructed cheaply. A first stage gravel standard road would require construction of all earthworks and initial pavement layers to the final design profile to avoid wastage of resources and rework. It would require additional pavement material which is already in scarce supply and considerable construction effort under traffic prior to sealing which would increase costs. It would still have to meet Austroads National design standards for vertical and horizontal geometry. Further, such an arrangement would not meet national surfacing standards for the volume of anticipated traffic and would potentially leave the State exposed to litigation in regard to accidents on such a road. Dust control and environmental problems would also ensue and the environmental clearance did not anticipate large lengths of unsealed road being constructed. 7 The proposed new bridge over the Swan River as part of the Reid Highway extension will be some 5m higher than the existing Whiteman Bridge on Middle Swan Road and will have spans in the order of 15m as opposed to the 6m spans that exist with the current Whiteman Bridge. It is therefore, not expected that the new bridge will restrict movements of the current wine tour boats. 7 (a) Not applicable 8 The funding of the Lime Sands Cartage Routes project has not stopped. In 2006/07, $400,000 is allocated to this project and will be directed towards on-going works on Lime Sands Cartage Route 2. This is being funded from the Road Project Grants category under the State Road Funds to Local Government Agreement. The $400,000 allocation did not specifically appear in the 2006/07 Budget Papers as the Budget Papers do not individually list the projects being funded from the Road Project Grants category.
3 The two passing lanes are complete with minor offroad works (i.e. vegetation) to be completed next financial year. Work on a further passing lane on top of Red Hill has commenced and is due for completion by the end of 2006. 4 (a) In October 2003 the Federal Government committed $14M over the three years 2004/05 - 2006/07 for priority works on sections of Great Northern Highway between Muchea and Wubin. Additionally, the Federal Government's AusLink Program announced on 7 th June 2004 committed a further $51.1M over the three year period 2006/07 - 2008/09, for upgrading the same section of highway. Great Northern Highway forms part of the AusLink National Road Network and no State funds are directly allocated to upgrade projects on the Muchea to Wubin section. However, in previous years the State Government has been required to contribute $5-6M each year to top up insufficient Federal Government allocations for maintenance on the entire National Road Network in WA. With the extension of this network under AusLink $10M of State funds will be required in 2006/07 to top up the Federal Governments AusLink funding for maintenance on the Auslink, National Road Network in WA. This is anticipated to be the ongoing requirement from State funds to maintain the network at an acceptable level. 4 (b) The amount shown in the budget reflects the anticipated expenditure of Federal funding allocation to this project in 2006/07. 4 (c) No 4 (d)The Federal allocation is applied to direct road project costs as is the case with all Federally funded road projects. 5 (a) The works undertaken in 2005/06 brought to a total 6 overtaking lanes on that section of Brand Highway. During the year one overtaking lane was constructed (15 kms north of Dongara) and a further one extended (5kms east of Dongara) as part of the $2.4M package of safety improvements identified for Brand Highway. 5 (b) In 2005/06, the design of seven (7) overtaking lanes for this section of Brand Highway was completed. Main Roads is endeavouring to commence these projects in the near future as funding and priorities are assigned. 6 The reference is incorrect. It was not stated that funds of $48.4 million were identified for the Indian Ocean drive in 2007-2008. The statement was in fact "I am advised that $48.4 M has been allocated to the forward estimates from 2007-08" 6 (a) $16M is required for the construction of the first ten kilometre section from Lancelin to Ocean Farms Estate, which is programmed to commence in 2007. 6 (b) An unsealed regional road cannot be constructed cheaply. A first stage gravel standard road would require construction of all earthworks and initial pavement layers to the final design profile to avoid wastage of resources and rework. It would require additional pavement material which is already in scarce supply and considerable construction effort under traffic prior to sealing which would increase costs. It would still have to meet Austroads National design standards for vertical and horizontal geometry. Further, such an arrangement would not meet national surfacing standards for the volume of anticipated traffic and would potentially leave the State exposed to litigation in regard to accidents on such a road. Dust control and environmental problems would also ensue and the environmental clearance did not anticipate large lengths of unsealed road being constructed. 7 The proposed new bridge over the Swan River as part of the Reid Highway extension will be some 5m higher than the existing Whiteman Bridge on Middle Swan Road and will have spans in the order of 15m as opposed to the 6m spans that exist with the current Whiteman Bridge. It is therefore, not expected that the new bridge will restrict movements of the current wine tour boats. 7 (a) Not applicable 8 The funding of the Lime Sands Cartage Routes project has not stopped. In 2006/07, $400,000 is allocated to this project and will be directed towards on-going works on Lime Sands Cartage Route 2. This is being funded from the Road Project Grants category under the State Road Funds to Local Government Agreement. The $400,000 allocation did not specifically appear in the 2006/07 Budget Papers as the Budget Papers do not individually list the projects being funded from the Road Project Grants category.
4 (a) In October 2003 the Federal Government committed $14M over the three years 2004/05 - 2006/07 for priority works on sections of Great Northern Highway between Muchea and Wubin. Additionally, the Federal Government's AusLink Program announced on 7 th June 2004 committed a further $51.1M over the three year period 2006/07 - 2008/09, for upgrading the same section of highway. Great Northern Highway forms part of the AusLink National Road Network and no State funds are directly allocated to upgrade projects on the Muchea to Wubin section. However, in previous years the State Government has been required to contribute $5-6M each year to top up insufficient Federal Government allocations for maintenance on the entire National Road Network in WA. With the extension of this network under AusLink $10M of State funds will be required in 2006/07 to top up the Federal Governments AusLink funding for maintenance on the Auslink, National Road Network in WA. This is anticipated to be the ongoing requirement from State funds to maintain the network at an acceptable level. 4 (b) The amount shown in the budget reflects the anticipated expenditure of Federal funding allocation to this project in 2006/07. 4 (c) No 4 (d)The Federal allocation is applied to direct road project costs as is the case with all Federally funded road projects. 5 (a) The works undertaken in 2005/06 brought to a total 6 overtaking lanes on that section of Brand Highway. During the year one overtaking lane was constructed (15 kms north of Dongara) and a further one extended (5kms east of Dongara) as part of the $2.4M package of safety improvements identified for Brand Highway. 5 (b) In 2005/06, the design of seven (7) overtaking lanes for this section of Brand Highway was completed. Main Roads is endeavouring to commence these projects in the near future as funding and priorities are assigned. 6 The reference is incorrect. It was not stated that funds of $48.4 million were identified for the Indian Ocean drive in 2007-2008. The statement was in fact "I am advised that $48.4 M has been allocated to the forward estimates from 2007-08" 6 (a) $16M is required for the construction of the first ten kilometre section from Lancelin to Ocean Farms Estate, which is programmed to commence in 2007. 6 (b) An unsealed regional road cannot be constructed cheaply. A first stage gravel standard road would require construction of all earthworks and initial pavement layers to the final design profile to avoid wastage of resources and rework. It would require additional pavement material which is already in scarce supply and considerable construction effort under traffic prior to sealing which would increase costs. It would still have to meet Austroads National design standards for vertical and horizontal geometry. Further, such an arrangement would not meet national surfacing standards for the volume of anticipated traffic and would potentially leave the State exposed to litigation in regard to accidents on such a road. Dust control and environmental problems would also ensue and the environmental clearance did not anticipate large lengths of unsealed road being constructed. 7 The proposed new bridge over the Swan River as part of the Reid Highway extension will be some 5m higher than the existing Whiteman Bridge on Middle Swan Road and will have spans in the order of 15m as opposed to the 6m spans that exist with the current Whiteman Bridge. It is therefore, not expected that the new bridge will restrict movements of the current wine tour boats. 7 (a) Not applicable 8 The funding of the Lime Sands Cartage Routes project has not stopped. In 2006/07, $400,000 is allocated to this project and will be directed towards on-going works on Lime Sands Cartage Route 2. This is being funded from the Road Project Grants category under the State Road Funds to Local Government Agreement. The $400,000 allocation did not specifically appear in the 2006/07 Budget Papers as the Budget Papers do not individually list the projects being funded from the Road Project Grants category.
Great Northern Highway forms part of the AusLink National Road Network and no State funds are directly allocated to upgrade projects on the Muchea to Wubin section. However, in previous years the State Government has been required to contribute $5-6M each year to top up insufficient Federal Government allocations for maintenance on the entire National Road Network in WA. With the extension of this network under AusLink $10M of State funds will be required in 2006/07 to top up the Federal Governments AusLink funding for maintenance on the Auslink, National Road Network in WA. This is anticipated to be the ongoing requirement from State funds to maintain the network at an acceptable level. 4 (b) The amount shown in the budget reflects the anticipated expenditure of Federal funding allocation to this project in 2006/07. 4 (c) No 4 (d)The Federal allocation is applied to direct road project costs as is the case with all Federally funded road projects. 5 (a) The works undertaken in 2005/06 brought to a total 6 overtaking lanes on that section of Brand Highway. During the year one overtaking lane was constructed (15 kms north of Dongara) and a further one extended (5kms east of Dongara) as part of the $2.4M package of safety improvements identified for Brand Highway. 5 (b) In 2005/06, the design of seven (7) overtaking lanes for this section of Brand Highway was completed. Main Roads is endeavouring to commence these projects in the near future as funding and priorities are assigned. 6 The reference is incorrect. It was not stated that funds of $48.4 million were identified for the Indian Ocean drive in 2007-2008. The statement was in fact "I am advised that $48.4 M has been allocated to the forward estimates from 2007-08" 6 (a) $16M is required for the construction of the first ten kilometre section from Lancelin to Ocean Farms Estate, which is programmed to commence in 2007. 6 (b) An unsealed regional road cannot be constructed cheaply. A first stage gravel standard road would require construction of all earthworks and initial pavement layers to the final design profile to avoid wastage of resources and rework. It would require additional pavement material which is already in scarce supply and considerable construction effort under traffic prior to sealing which would increase costs. It would still have to meet Austroads National design standards for vertical and horizontal geometry. Further, such an arrangement would not meet national surfacing standards for the volume of anticipated traffic and would potentially leave the State exposed to litigation in regard to accidents on such a road. Dust control and environmental problems would also ensue and the environmental clearance did not anticipate large lengths of unsealed road being constructed. 7 The proposed new bridge over the Swan River as part of the Reid Highway extension will be some 5m higher than the existing Whiteman Bridge on Middle Swan Road and will have spans in the order of 15m as opposed to the 6m spans that exist with the current Whiteman Bridge. It is therefore, not expected that the new bridge will restrict movements of the current wine tour boats. 7 (a) Not applicable 8 The funding of the Lime Sands Cartage Routes project has not stopped. In 2006/07, $400,000 is allocated to this project and will be directed towards on-going works on Lime Sands Cartage Route 2. This is being funded from the Road Project Grants category under the State Road Funds to Local Government Agreement. The $400,000 allocation did not specifically appear in the 2006/07 Budget Papers as the Budget Papers do not individually list the projects being funded from the Road Project Grants category.
4 (b) The amount shown in the budget reflects the anticipated expenditure of Federal funding allocation to this project in 2006/07. 4 (c) No 4 (d)The Federal allocation is applied to direct road project costs as is the case with all Federally funded road projects. 5 (a) The works undertaken in 2005/06 brought to a total 6 overtaking lanes on that section of Brand Highway. During the year one overtaking lane was constructed (15 kms north of Dongara) and a further one extended (5kms east of Dongara) as part of the $2.4M package of safety improvements identified for Brand Highway. 5 (b) In 2005/06, the design of seven (7) overtaking lanes for this section of Brand Highway was completed. Main Roads is endeavouring to commence these projects in the near future as funding and priorities are assigned. 6 The reference is incorrect. It was not stated that funds of $48.4 million were identified for the Indian Ocean drive in 2007-2008. The statement was in fact "I am advised that $48.4 M has been allocated to the forward estimates from 2007-08" 6 (a) $16M is required for the construction of the first ten kilometre section from Lancelin to Ocean Farms Estate, which is programmed to commence in 2007. 6 (b) An unsealed regional road cannot be constructed cheaply. A first stage gravel standard road would require construction of all earthworks and initial pavement layers to the final design profile to avoid wastage of resources and rework. It would require additional pavement material which is already in scarce supply and considerable construction effort under traffic prior to sealing which would increase costs. It would still have to meet Austroads National design standards for vertical and horizontal geometry. Further, such an arrangement would not meet national surfacing standards for the volume of anticipated traffic and would potentially leave the State exposed to litigation in regard to accidents on such a road. Dust control and environmental problems would also ensue and the environmental clearance did not anticipate large lengths of unsealed road being constructed. 7 The proposed new bridge over the Swan River as part of the Reid Highway extension will be some 5m higher than the existing Whiteman Bridge on Middle Swan Road and will have spans in the order of 15m as opposed to the 6m spans that exist with the current Whiteman Bridge. It is therefore, not expected that the new bridge will restrict movements of the current wine tour boats. 7 (a) Not applicable 8 The funding of the Lime Sands Cartage Routes project has not stopped. In 2006/07, $400,000 is allocated to this project and will be directed towards on-going works on Lime Sands Cartage Route 2. This is being funded from the Road Project Grants category under the State Road Funds to Local Government Agreement. The $400,000 allocation did not specifically appear in the 2006/07 Budget Papers as the Budget Papers do not individually list the projects being funded from the Road Project Grants category.
4 (b) The amount shown in the budget reflects the anticipated expenditure of Federal funding allocation to this project in 2006/07. 4 (c) No 4 (d)The Federal allocation is applied to direct road project costs as is the case with all Federally funded road projects. 5 (a) The works undertaken in 2005/06 brought to a total 6 overtaking lanes on that section of Brand Highway. During the year one overtaking lane was constructed (15 kms north of Dongara) and a further one extended (5kms east of Dongara) as part of the $2.4M package of safety improvements identified for Brand Highway. 5 (b) In 2005/06, the design of seven (7) overtaking lanes for this section of Brand Highway was completed. Main Roads is endeavouring to commence these projects in the near future as funding and priorities are assigned. 6 The reference is incorrect. It was not stated that funds of $48.4 million were identified for the Indian Ocean drive in 2007-2008. The statement was in fact "I am advised that $48.4 M has been allocated to the forward estimates from 2007-08" 6 (a) $16M is required for the construction of the first ten kilometre section from Lancelin to Ocean Farms Estate, which is programmed to commence in 2007. 6 (b) An unsealed regional road cannot be constructed cheaply. A first stage gravel standard road would require construction of all earthworks and initial pavement layers to the final design profile to avoid wastage of resources and rework. It would require additional pavement material which is already in scarce supply and considerable construction effort under traffic prior to sealing which would increase costs. It would still have to meet Austroads National design standards for vertical and horizontal geometry. Further, such an arrangement would not meet national surfacing standards for the volume of anticipated traffic and would potentially leave the State exposed to litigation in regard to accidents on such a road. Dust control and environmental problems would also ensue and the environmental clearance did not anticipate large lengths of unsealed road being constructed. 7 The proposed new bridge over the Swan River as part of the Reid Highway extension will be some 5m higher than the existing Whiteman Bridge on Middle Swan Road and will have spans in the order of 15m as opposed to the 6m spans that exist with the current Whiteman Bridge. It is therefore, not expected that the new bridge will restrict movements of the current wine tour boats. 7 (a) Not applicable 8 The funding of the Lime Sands Cartage Routes project has not stopped. In 2006/07, $400,000 is allocated to this project and will be directed towards on-going works on Lime Sands Cartage Route 2. This is being funded from the Road Project Grants category under the State Road Funds to Local Government Agreement. The $400,000 allocation did not specifically appear in the 2006/07 Budget Papers as the Budget Papers do not individually list the projects being funded from the Road Project Grants category.
4 (c) No 4 (d)The Federal allocation is applied to direct road project costs as is the case with all Federally funded road projects. 5 (a) The works undertaken in 2005/06 brought to a total 6 overtaking lanes on that section of Brand Highway. During the year one overtaking lane was constructed (15 kms north of Dongara) and a further one extended (5kms east of Dongara) as part of the $2.4M package of safety improvements identified for Brand Highway. 5 (b) In 2005/06, the design of seven (7) overtaking lanes for this section of Brand Highway was completed. Main Roads is endeavouring to commence these projects in the near future as funding and priorities are assigned. 6 The reference is incorrect. It was not stated that funds of $48.4 million were identified for the Indian Ocean drive in 2007-2008. The statement was in fact "I am advised that $48.4 M has been allocated to the forward estimates from 2007-08" 6 (a) $16M is required for the construction of the first ten kilometre section from Lancelin to Ocean Farms Estate, which is programmed to commence in 2007. 6 (b) An unsealed regional road cannot be constructed cheaply. A first stage gravel standard road would require construction of all earthworks and initial pavement layers to the final design profile to avoid wastage of resources and rework. It would require additional pavement material which is already in scarce supply and considerable construction effort under traffic prior to sealing which would increase costs. It would still have to meet Austroads National design standards for vertical and horizontal geometry. Further, such an arrangement would not meet national surfacing standards for the volume of anticipated traffic and would potentially leave the State exposed to litigation in regard to accidents on such a road. Dust control and environmental problems would also ensue and the environmental clearance did not anticipate large lengths of unsealed road being constructed. 7 The proposed new bridge over the Swan River as part of the Reid Highway extension will be some 5m higher than the existing Whiteman Bridge on Middle Swan Road and will have spans in the order of 15m as opposed to the 6m spans that exist with the current Whiteman Bridge. It is therefore, not expected that the new bridge will restrict movements of the current wine tour boats. 7 (a) Not applicable 8 The funding of the Lime Sands Cartage Routes project has not stopped. In 2006/07, $400,000 is allocated to this project and will be directed towards on-going works on Lime Sands Cartage Route 2. This is being funded from the Road Project Grants category under the State Road Funds to Local Government Agreement. The $400,000 allocation did not specifically appear in the 2006/07 Budget Papers as the Budget Papers do not individually list the projects being funded from the Road Project Grants category.
4 (d)The Federal allocation is applied to direct road project costs as is the case with all Federally funded road projects. 5 (a) The works undertaken in 2005/06 brought to a total 6 overtaking lanes on that section of Brand Highway. During the year one overtaking lane was constructed (15 kms north of Dongara) and a further one extended (5kms east of Dongara) as part of the $2.4M package of safety improvements identified for Brand Highway. 5 (b) In 2005/06, the design of seven (7) overtaking lanes for this section of Brand Highway was completed. Main Roads is endeavouring to commence these projects in the near future as funding and priorities are assigned. 6 The reference is incorrect. It was not stated that funds of $48.4 million were identified for the Indian Ocean drive in 2007-2008. The statement was in fact "I am advised that $48.4 M has been allocated to the forward estimates from 2007-08" 6 (a) $16M is required for the construction of the first ten kilometre section from Lancelin to Ocean Farms Estate, which is programmed to commence in 2007. 6 (b) An unsealed regional road cannot be constructed cheaply. A first stage gravel standard road would require construction of all earthworks and initial pavement layers to the final design profile to avoid wastage of resources and rework. It would require additional pavement material which is already in scarce supply and considerable construction effort under traffic prior to sealing which would increase costs. It would still have to meet Austroads National design standards for vertical and horizontal geometry. Further, such an arrangement would not meet national surfacing standards for the volume of anticipated traffic and would potentially leave the State exposed to litigation in regard to accidents on such a road. Dust control and environmental problems would also ensue and the environmental clearance did not anticipate large lengths of unsealed road being constructed. 7 The proposed new bridge over the Swan River as part of the Reid Highway extension will be some 5m higher than the existing Whiteman Bridge on Middle Swan Road and will have spans in the order of 15m as opposed to the 6m spans that exist with the current Whiteman Bridge. It is therefore, not expected that the new bridge will restrict movements of the current wine tour boats. 7 (a) Not applicable 8 The funding of the Lime Sands Cartage Routes project has not stopped. In 2006/07, $400,000 is allocated to this project and will be directed towards on-going works on Lime Sands Cartage Route 2. This is being funded from the Road Project Grants category under the State Road Funds to Local Government Agreement. The $400,000 allocation did not specifically appear in the 2006/07 Budget Papers as the Budget Papers do not individually list the projects being funded from the Road Project Grants category.
with all Federally funded road projects. 5 (a) The works undertaken in 2005/06 brought to a total 6 overtaking lanes on that section of Brand Highway. During the year one overtaking lane was constructed (15 kms north of Dongara) and a further one extended (5kms east of Dongara) as part of the $2.4M package of safety improvements identified for Brand Highway. 5 (b) In 2005/06, the design of seven (7) overtaking lanes for this section of Brand Highway was completed. Main Roads is endeavouring to commence these projects in the near future as funding and priorities are assigned. 6 The reference is incorrect. It was not stated that funds of $48.4 million were identified for the Indian Ocean drive in 2007-2008. The statement was in fact "I am advised that $48.4 M has been allocated to the forward estimates from 2007-08" 6 (a) $16M is required for the construction of the first ten kilometre section from Lancelin to Ocean Farms Estate, which is programmed to commence in 2007. 6 (b) An unsealed regional road cannot be constructed cheaply. A first stage gravel standard road would require construction of all earthworks and initial pavement layers to the final design profile to avoid wastage of resources and rework. It would require additional pavement material which is already in scarce supply and considerable construction effort under traffic prior to sealing which would increase costs. It would still have to meet Austroads National design standards for vertical and horizontal geometry. Further, such an arrangement would not meet national surfacing standards for the volume of anticipated traffic and would potentially leave the State exposed to litigation in regard to accidents on such a road. Dust control and environmental problems would also ensue and the environmental clearance did not anticipate large lengths of unsealed road being constructed. 7 The proposed new bridge over the Swan River as part of the Reid Highway extension will be some 5m higher than the existing Whiteman Bridge on Middle Swan Road and will have spans in the order of 15m as opposed to the 6m spans that exist with the current Whiteman Bridge. It is therefore, not expected that the new bridge will restrict movements of the current wine tour boats. 7 (a) Not applicable 8 The funding of the Lime Sands Cartage Routes project has not stopped. In 2006/07, $400,000 is allocated to this project and will be directed towards on-going works on Lime Sands Cartage Route 2. This is being funded from the Road Project Grants category under the State Road Funds to Local Government Agreement. The $400,000 allocation did not specifically appear in the 2006/07 Budget Papers as the Budget Papers do not individually list the projects being funded from the Road Project Grants category.
5 (a) The works undertaken in 2005/06 brought to a total 6 overtaking lanes on that section of Brand Highway. During the year one overtaking lane was constructed (15 kms north of Dongara) and a further one extended (5kms east of Dongara) as part of the $2.4M package of safety improvements identified for Brand Highway. 5 (b) In 2005/06, the design of seven (7) overtaking lanes for this section of Brand Highway was completed. Main Roads is endeavouring to commence these projects in the near future as funding and priorities are assigned. 6 The reference is incorrect. It was not stated that funds of $48.4 million were identified for the Indian Ocean drive in 2007-2008. The statement was in fact "I am advised that $48.4 M has been allocated to the forward estimates from 2007-08" 6 (a) $16M is required for the construction of the first ten kilometre section from Lancelin to Ocean Farms Estate, which is programmed to commence in 2007. 6 (b) An unsealed regional road cannot be constructed cheaply. A first stage gravel standard road would require construction of all earthworks and initial pavement layers to the final design profile to avoid wastage of resources and rework. It would require additional pavement material which is already in scarce supply and considerable construction effort under traffic prior to sealing which would increase costs. It would still have to meet Austroads National design standards for vertical and horizontal geometry. Further, such an arrangement would not meet national surfacing standards for the volume of anticipated traffic and would potentially leave the State exposed to litigation in regard to accidents on such a road. Dust control and environmental problems would also ensue and the environmental clearance did not anticipate large lengths of unsealed road being constructed. 7 The proposed new bridge over the Swan River as part of the Reid Highway extension will be some 5m higher than the existing Whiteman Bridge on Middle Swan Road and will have spans in the order of 15m as opposed to the 6m spans that exist with the current Whiteman Bridge. It is therefore, not expected that the new bridge will restrict movements of the current wine tour boats. 7 (a) Not applicable 8 The funding of the Lime Sands Cartage Routes project has not stopped. In 2006/07, $400,000 is allocated to this project and will be directed towards on-going works on Lime Sands Cartage Route 2. This is being funded from the Road Project Grants category under the State Road Funds to Local Government Agreement. The $400,000 allocation did not specifically appear in the 2006/07 Budget Papers as the Budget Papers do not individually list the projects being funded from the Road Project Grants category.
5 (b) In 2005/06, the design of seven (7) overtaking lanes for this section of Brand Highway was completed. Main Roads is endeavouring to commence these projects in the near future as funding and priorities are assigned. 6 The reference is incorrect. It was not stated that funds of $48.4 million were identified for the Indian Ocean drive in 2007-2008. The statement was in fact "I am advised that $48.4 M has been allocated to the forward estimates from 2007-08" 6 (a) $16M is required for the construction of the first ten kilometre section from Lancelin to Ocean Farms Estate, which is programmed to commence in 2007. 6 (b) An unsealed regional road cannot be constructed cheaply. A first stage gravel standard road would require construction of all earthworks and initial pavement layers to the final design profile to avoid wastage of resources and rework. It would require additional pavement material which is already in scarce supply and considerable construction effort under traffic prior to sealing which would increase costs. It would still have to meet Austroads National design standards for vertical and horizontal geometry. Further, such an arrangement would not meet national surfacing standards for the volume of anticipated traffic and would potentially leave the State exposed to litigation in regard to accidents on such a road. Dust control and environmental problems would also ensue and the environmental clearance did not anticipate large lengths of unsealed road being constructed. 7 The proposed new bridge over the Swan River as part of the Reid Highway extension will be some 5m higher than the existing Whiteman Bridge on Middle Swan Road and will have spans in the order of 15m as opposed to the 6m spans that exist with the current Whiteman Bridge. It is therefore, not expected that the new bridge will restrict movements of the current wine tour boats. 7 (a) Not applicable 8 The funding of the Lime Sands Cartage Routes project has not stopped. In 2006/07, $400,000 is allocated to this project and will be directed towards on-going works on Lime Sands Cartage Route 2. This is being funded from the Road Project Grants category under the State Road Funds to Local Government Agreement. The $400,000 allocation did not specifically appear in the 2006/07 Budget Papers as the Budget Papers do not individually list the projects being funded from the Road Project Grants category.
6 The reference is incorrect. It was not stated that funds of $48.4 million were identified for the Indian Ocean drive in 2007-2008. The statement was in fact "I am advised that $48.4 M has been allocated to the forward estimates from 2007-08" 6 (a) $16M is required for the construction of the first ten kilometre section from Lancelin to Ocean Farms Estate, which is programmed to commence in 2007. 6 (b) An unsealed regional road cannot be constructed cheaply. A first stage gravel standard road would require construction of all earthworks and initial pavement layers to the final design profile to avoid wastage of resources and rework. It would require additional pavement material which is already in scarce supply and considerable construction effort under traffic prior to sealing which would increase costs. It would still have to meet Austroads National design standards for vertical and horizontal geometry. Further, such an arrangement would not meet national surfacing standards for the volume of anticipated traffic and would potentially leave the State exposed to litigation in regard to accidents on such a road. Dust control and environmental problems would also ensue and the environmental clearance did not anticipate large lengths of unsealed road being constructed. 7 The proposed new bridge over the Swan River as part of the Reid Highway extension will be some 5m higher than the existing Whiteman Bridge on Middle Swan Road and will have spans in the order of 15m as opposed to the 6m spans that exist with the current Whiteman Bridge. It is therefore, not expected that the new bridge will restrict movements of the current wine tour boats. 7 (a) Not applicable 8 The funding of the Lime Sands Cartage Routes project has not stopped. In 2006/07, $400,000 is allocated to this project and will be directed towards on-going works on Lime Sands Cartage Route 2. This is being funded from the Road Project Grants category under the State Road Funds to Local Government Agreement. The $400,000 allocation did not specifically appear in the 2006/07 Budget Papers as the Budget Papers do not individually list the projects being funded from the Road Project Grants category.
6 (a) $16M is required for the construction of the first ten kilometre section from Lancelin to Ocean Farms Estate, which is programmed to commence in 2007. 6 (b) An unsealed regional road cannot be constructed cheaply. A first stage gravel standard road would require construction of all earthworks and initial pavement layers to the final design profile to avoid wastage of resources and rework. It would require additional pavement material which is already in scarce supply and considerable construction effort under traffic prior to sealing which would increase costs. It would still have to meet Austroads National design standards for vertical and horizontal geometry. Further, such an arrangement would not meet national surfacing standards for the volume of anticipated traffic and would potentially leave the State exposed to litigation in regard to accidents on such a road. Dust control and environmental problems would also ensue and the environmental clearance did not anticipate large lengths of unsealed road being constructed. 7 The proposed new bridge over the Swan River as part of the Reid Highway extension will be some 5m higher than the existing Whiteman Bridge on Middle Swan Road and will have spans in the order of 15m as opposed to the 6m spans that exist with the current Whiteman Bridge. It is therefore, not expected that the new bridge will restrict movements of the current wine tour boats. 7 (a) Not applicable 8 The funding of the Lime Sands Cartage Routes project has not stopped. In 2006/07, $400,000 is allocated to this project and will be directed towards on-going works on Lime Sands Cartage Route 2. This is being funded from the Road Project Grants category under the State Road Funds to Local Government Agreement. The $400,000 allocation did not specifically appear in the 2006/07 Budget Papers as the Budget Papers do not individually list the projects being funded from the Road Project Grants category.
6 (b) An unsealed regional road cannot be constructed cheaply. A first stage gravel standard road would require construction of all earthworks and initial pavement layers to the final design profile to avoid wastage of resources and rework. It would require additional pavement material which is already in scarce supply and considerable construction effort under traffic prior to sealing which would increase costs. It would still have to meet Austroads National design standards for vertical and horizontal geometry. Further, such an arrangement would not meet national surfacing standards for the volume of anticipated traffic and would potentially leave the State exposed to litigation in regard to accidents on such a road. Dust control and environmental problems would also ensue and the environmental clearance did not anticipate large lengths of unsealed road being constructed. 7 The proposed new bridge over the Swan River as part of the Reid Highway extension will be some 5m higher than the existing Whiteman Bridge on Middle Swan Road and will have spans in the order of 15m as opposed to the 6m spans that exist with the current Whiteman Bridge. It is therefore, not expected that the new bridge will restrict movements of the current wine tour boats. 7 (a) Not applicable 8 The funding of the Lime Sands Cartage Routes project has not stopped. In 2006/07, $400,000 is allocated to this project and will be directed towards on-going works on Lime Sands Cartage Route 2. This is being funded from the Road Project Grants category under the State Road Funds to Local Government Agreement. The $400,000 allocation did not specifically appear in the 2006/07 Budget Papers as the Budget Papers do not individually list the projects being funded from the Road Project Grants category.
7 The proposed new bridge over the Swan River as part of the Reid Highway extension will be some 5m higher than the existing Whiteman Bridge on Middle Swan Road and will have spans in the order of 15m as opposed to the 6m spans that exist with the current Whiteman Bridge. It is therefore, not expected that the new bridge will restrict movements of the current wine tour boats. 7 (a) Not applicable 8 The funding of the Lime Sands Cartage Routes project has not stopped. In 2006/07, $400,000 is allocated to this project and will be directed towards on-going works on Lime Sands Cartage Route 2. This is being funded from the Road Project Grants category under the State Road Funds to Local Government Agreement. The $400,000 allocation did not specifically appear in the 2006/07 Budget Papers as the Budget Papers do not individually list the projects being funded from the Road Project Grants category.
7 (a) Not applicable 8 The funding of the Lime Sands Cartage Routes project has not stopped. In 2006/07, $400,000 is allocated to this project and will be directed towards on-going works on Lime Sands Cartage Route 2. This is being funded from the Road Project Grants category under the State Road Funds to Local Government Agreement. The $400,000 allocation did not specifically appear in the 2006/07 Budget Papers as the Budget Papers do not individually list the projects being funded from the Road Project Grants category.
8 The funding of the Lime Sands Cartage Routes project has not stopped. In 2006/07, $400,000 is allocated to this project and will be directed towards on-going works on Lime Sands Cartage Route 2. This is being funded from the Road Project Grants category under the State Road Funds to Local Government Agreement. The $400,000 allocation did not specifically appear in the 2006/07 Budget Papers as the Budget Papers do not individually list the projects being funded from the Road Project Grants category.
(c) does Main Roads WA apply an administration cost or a percentage to the Federal money for a combined funded road project such as this; and (d) is the Federal allocation a net input amount to the project?
(d) is the Federal allocation a net input amount to the project?
(b) given the Main Roads WA aims under Service 4, Page 693, why has the Minister not programmed and funded additional passing lanes in the 100 kilometre stretch, which does not have one passing lane, between Gingin and prior to Bibby Road?
(b) will the Minister give consideration to my proposal to construct a first stage gravel standard the complete distance between Lancelin and Cervantes, with a small portion sealed in the 2007-2008 Budget, and then a rolling seal program in the 2008-2009 Budget?
The total appropriation to deliver services has increased from $484.464 million in 2005/06 to $489.998 million for 2006/07. 1 (b) (c) Not applicable. 2 Relocation of the Muchea East Road intersection on Great Northern Highway has not yet been completed. The relocation of the intersection is being undertaken as part of the construction of a new access road off Great Northern Highway, 700 metres south of the Brand Highway junction, which will service the new livestock saleyards at Muchea. The Western Australian Meat Industry Authority (WAMIA) is the proponent for the Muchea Saleyards project. WAMIA's design consultants, McDowall Affleck, are currently preparing the designs for the new intersection and new access road. At the time of preparing Main Roads' input to the budget papers, WAMIA had expected to have had the new intersection works completed by June 30 th 2006. However since then WAMIA have experienced delays with completing the road design and obtaining necessary clearances. Main Roads understands that the designs will now be completed during the current winter for respective approvals from Main Roads and the Shire of Chittering, and tenders then called by WAMIA for construction of the road and intersection works during the summer of 2006/07. 2 (a) Main Roads is contributing $0.5M towards the intersection works, which is being sourced from Auslink funding provided by the Commonwealth for the Muchea to Wubin project on the Great Northern Highway. 3 The two passing lanes are complete with minor offroad works (i.e. vegetation) to be completed next financial year. Work on a further passing lane on top of Red Hill has commenced and is due for completion by the end of 2006. 4 (a) In October 2003 the Federal Government committed $14M over the three years 2004/05 - 2006/07 for priority works on sections of Great Northern Highway between Muchea and Wubin. Additionally, the Federal Government's AusLink Program announced on 7 th June 2004 committed a further $51.1M over the three year period 2006/07 - 2008/09, for upgrading the same section of highway. Great Northern Highway forms part of the AusLink National Road Network and no State funds are directly allocated to upgrade projects on the Muchea to Wubin section. However, in previous years the State Government has been required to contribute $5-6M each year to top up insufficient Federal Government allocations for maintenance on the entire National Road Network in WA. With the extension of this network under AusLink $10M of State funds will be required in 2006/07 to top up the Federal Governments AusLink funding for maintenance on the Auslink, National Road Network in WA. This is anticipated to be the ongoing requirement from State funds to maintain the network at an acceptable level. 4 (b) The amount shown in the budget reflects the anticipated expenditure of Federal funding allocation to this project in 2006/07. 4 (c) No 4 (d)The Federal allocation is applied to direct road project costs as is the case with all Federally funded road projects. 5 (a) The works undertaken in 2005/06 brought to a total 6 overtaking lanes on that section of Brand Highway. During the year one overtaking lane was constructed (15 kms north of Dongara) and a further one extended (5kms east of Dongara) as part of the $2.4M package of safety improvements identified for Brand Highway. 5 (b) In 2005/06, the design of seven (7) overtaking lanes for this section of Brand Highway was completed. Main Roads is endeavouring to commence these projects in the near future as funding and priorities are assigned. 6 The reference is incorrect. It was not stated that funds of $48.4 million were identified for the Indian Ocean drive in 2007-2008. The statement was in fact "I am advised that $48.4 M has been allocated to the forward estimates from 2007-08" 6 (a) $16M is required for the construction of the first ten kilometre section from Lancelin to Ocean Farms Estate, which is programmed to commence in 2007. 6 (b) An unsealed regional road cannot be constructed cheaply. A first stage gravel standard road would require construction of all earthworks and initial pavement layers to the final design profile to avoid wastage of resources and rework. It would require additional pavement material which is already in scarce supply and considerable construction effort under traffic prior to sealing which would increase costs. It would still have to meet Austroads National design standards for vertical and horizontal geometry. Further, such an arrangement would not meet national surfacing standards for the volume of anticipated traffic and would potentially leave the State exposed to litigation in regard to accidents on such a road. Dust control and environmental problems would also ensue and the environmental clearance did not anticipate large lengths of unsealed road being constructed. 7 The proposed new bridge over the Swan River as part of the Reid Highway extension will be some 5m higher than the existing Whiteman Bridge on Middle Swan Road and will have spans in the order of 15m as opposed to the 6m spans that exist with the current Whiteman Bridge. It is therefore, not expected that the new bridge will restrict movements of the current wine tour boats. 7 (a) Not applicable 8 The funding of the Lime Sands Cartage Routes project has not stopped. In 2006/07, $400,000 is allocated to this project and will be directed towards on-going works on Lime Sands Cartage Route 2. This is being funded from the Road Project Grants category under the State Road Funds to Local Government Agreement. The $400,000 allocation did not specifically appear in the 2006/07 Budget Papers as the Budget Papers do not individually list the projects being funded from the Road Project Grants category.
1 (b) (c) Not applicable. 2 Relocation of the Muchea East Road intersection on Great Northern Highway has not yet been completed. The relocation of the intersection is being undertaken as part of the construction of a new access road off Great Northern Highway, 700 metres south of the Brand Highway junction, which will service the new livestock saleyards at Muchea. The Western Australian Meat Industry Authority (WAMIA) is the proponent for the Muchea Saleyards project. WAMIA's design consultants, McDowall Affleck, are currently preparing the designs for the new intersection and new access road. At the time of preparing Main Roads' input to the budget papers, WAMIA had expected to have had the new intersection works completed by June 30 th 2006. However since then WAMIA have experienced delays with completing the road design and obtaining necessary clearances. Main Roads understands that the designs will now be completed during the current winter for respective approvals from Main Roads and the Shire of Chittering, and tenders then called by WAMIA for construction of the road and intersection works during the summer of 2006/07. 2 (a) Main Roads is contributing $0.5M towards the intersection works, which is being sourced from Auslink funding provided by the Commonwealth for the Muchea to Wubin project on the Great Northern Highway. 3 The two passing lanes are complete with minor offroad works (i.e. vegetation) to be completed next financial year. Work on a further passing lane on top of Red Hill has commenced and is due for completion by the end of 2006. 4 (a) In October 2003 the Federal Government committed $14M over the three years 2004/05 - 2006/07 for priority works on sections of Great Northern Highway between Muchea and Wubin. Additionally, the Federal Government's AusLink Program announced on 7 th June 2004 committed a further $51.1M over the three year period 2006/07 - 2008/09, for upgrading the same section of highway. Great Northern Highway forms part of the AusLink National Road Network and no State funds are directly allocated to upgrade projects on the Muchea to Wubin section. However, in previous years the State Government has been required to contribute $5-6M each year to top up insufficient Federal Government allocations for maintenance on the entire National Road Network in WA. With the extension of this network under AusLink $10M of State funds will be required in 2006/07 to top up the Federal Governments AusLink funding for maintenance on the Auslink, National Road Network in WA. This is anticipated to be the ongoing requirement from State funds to maintain the network at an acceptable level. 4 (b) The amount shown in the budget reflects the anticipated expenditure of Federal funding allocation to this project in 2006/07. 4 (c) No 4 (d)The Federal allocation is applied to direct road project costs as is the case with all Federally funded road projects. 5 (a) The works undertaken in 2005/06 brought to a total 6 overtaking lanes on that section of Brand Highway. During the year one overtaking lane was constructed (15 kms north of Dongara) and a further one extended (5kms east of Dongara) as part of the $2.4M package of safety improvements identified for Brand Highway. 5 (b) In 2005/06, the design of seven (7) overtaking lanes for this section of Brand Highway was completed. Main Roads is endeavouring to commence these projects in the near future as funding and priorities are assigned. 6 The reference is incorrect. It was not stated that funds of $48.4 million were identified for the Indian Ocean drive in 2007-2008. The statement was in fact "I am advised that $48.4 M has been allocated to the forward estimates from 2007-08" 6 (a) $16M is required for the construction of the first ten kilometre section from Lancelin to Ocean Farms Estate, which is programmed to commence in 2007. 6 (b) An unsealed regional road cannot be constructed cheaply. A first stage gravel standard road would require construction of all earthworks and initial pavement layers to the final design profile to avoid wastage of resources and rework. It would require additional pavement material which is already in scarce supply and considerable construction effort under traffic prior to sealing which would increase costs. It would still have to meet Austroads National design standards for vertical and horizontal geometry. Further, such an arrangement would not meet national surfacing standards for the volume of anticipated traffic and would potentially leave the State exposed to litigation in regard to accidents on such a road. Dust control and environmental problems would also ensue and the environmental clearance did not anticipate large lengths of unsealed road being constructed. 7 The proposed new bridge over the Swan River as part of the Reid Highway extension will be some 5m higher than the existing Whiteman Bridge on Middle Swan Road and will have spans in the order of 15m as opposed to the 6m spans that exist with the current Whiteman Bridge. It is therefore, not expected that the new bridge will restrict movements of the current wine tour boats. 7 (a) Not applicable 8 The funding of the Lime Sands Cartage Routes project has not stopped. In 2006/07, $400,000 is allocated to this project and will be directed towards on-going works on Lime Sands Cartage Route 2. This is being funded from the Road Project Grants category under the State Road Funds to Local Government Agreement. The $400,000 allocation did not specifically appear in the 2006/07 Budget Papers as the Budget Papers do not individually list the projects being funded from the Road Project Grants category.
2 Relocation of the Muchea East Road intersection on Great Northern Highway has not yet been completed. The relocation of the intersection is being undertaken as part of the construction of a new access road off Great Northern Highway, 700 metres south of the Brand Highway junction, which will service the new livestock saleyards at Muchea. The Western Australian Meat Industry Authority (WAMIA) is the proponent for the Muchea Saleyards project. WAMIA's design consultants, McDowall Affleck, are currently preparing the designs for the new intersection and new access road. At the time of preparing Main Roads' input to the budget papers, WAMIA had expected to have had the new intersection works completed by June 30 th 2006. However since then WAMIA have experienced delays with completing the road design and obtaining necessary clearances. Main Roads understands that the designs will now be completed during the current winter for respective approvals from Main Roads and the Shire of Chittering, and tenders then called by WAMIA for construction of the road and intersection works during the summer of 2006/07. 2 (a) Main Roads is contributing $0.5M towards the intersection works, which is being sourced from Auslink funding provided by the Commonwealth for the Muchea to Wubin project on the Great Northern Highway. 3 The two passing lanes are complete with minor offroad works (i.e. vegetation) to be completed next financial year. Work on a further passing lane on top of Red Hill has commenced and is due for completion by the end of 2006. 4 (a) In October 2003 the Federal Government committed $14M over the three years 2004/05 - 2006/07 for priority works on sections of Great Northern Highway between Muchea and Wubin. Additionally, the Federal Government's AusLink Program announced on 7 th June 2004 committed a further $51.1M over the three year period 2006/07 - 2008/09, for upgrading the same section of highway. Great Northern Highway forms part of the AusLink National Road Network and no State funds are directly allocated to upgrade projects on the Muchea to Wubin section. However, in previous years the State Government has been required to contribute $5-6M each year to top up insufficient Federal Government allocations for maintenance on the entire National Road Network in WA. With the extension of this network under AusLink $10M of State funds will be required in 2006/07 to top up the Federal Governments AusLink funding for maintenance on the Auslink, National Road Network in WA. This is anticipated to be the ongoing requirement from State funds to maintain the network at an acceptable level. 4 (b) The amount shown in the budget reflects the anticipated expenditure of Federal funding allocation to this project in 2006/07. 4 (c) No 4 (d)The Federal allocation is applied to direct road project costs as is the case with all Federally funded road projects. 5 (a) The works undertaken in 2005/06 brought to a total 6 overtaking lanes on that section of Brand Highway. During the year one overtaking lane was constructed (15 kms north of Dongara) and a further one extended (5kms east of Dongara) as part of the $2.4M package of safety improvements identified for Brand Highway. 5 (b) In 2005/06, the design of seven (7) overtaking lanes for this section of Brand Highway was completed. Main Roads is endeavouring to commence these projects in the near future as funding and priorities are assigned. 6 The reference is incorrect. It was not stated that funds of $48.4 million were identified for the Indian Ocean drive in 2007-2008. The statement was in fact "I am advised that $48.4 M has been allocated to the forward estimates from 2007-08" 6 (a) $16M is required for the construction of the first ten kilometre section from Lancelin to Ocean Farms Estate, which is programmed to commence in 2007. 6 (b) An unsealed regional road cannot be constructed cheaply. A first stage gravel standard road would require construction of all earthworks and initial pavement layers to the final design profile to avoid wastage of resources and rework. It would require additional pavement material which is already in scarce supply and considerable construction effort under traffic prior to sealing which would increase costs. It would still have to meet Austroads National design standards for vertical and horizontal geometry. Further, such an arrangement would not meet national surfacing standards for the volume of anticipated traffic and would potentially leave the State exposed to litigation in regard to accidents on such a road. Dust control and environmental problems would also ensue and the environmental clearance did not anticipate large lengths of unsealed road being constructed. 7 The proposed new bridge over the Swan River as part of the Reid Highway extension will be some 5m higher than the existing Whiteman Bridge on Middle Swan Road and will have spans in the order of 15m as opposed to the 6m spans that exist with the current Whiteman Bridge. It is therefore, not expected that the new bridge will restrict movements of the current wine tour boats. 7 (a) Not applicable 8 The funding of the Lime Sands Cartage Routes project has not stopped. In 2006/07, $400,000 is allocated to this project and will be directed towards on-going works on Lime Sands Cartage Route 2. This is being funded from the Road Project Grants category under the State Road Funds to Local Government Agreement. The $400,000 allocation did not specifically appear in the 2006/07 Budget Papers as the Budget Papers do not individually list the projects being funded from the Road Project Grants category.
The Western Australian Meat Industry Authority (WAMIA) is the proponent for the Muchea Saleyards project. WAMIA's design consultants, McDowall Affleck, are currently preparing the designs for the new intersection and new access road. At the time of preparing Main Roads' input to the budget papers, WAMIA had expected to have had the new intersection works completed by June 30 th 2006. However since then WAMIA have experienced delays with completing the road design and obtaining necessary clearances. Main Roads understands that the designs will now be completed during the current winter for respective approvals from Main Roads and the Shire of Chittering, and tenders then called by WAMIA for construction of the road and intersection works during the summer of 2006/07. 2 (a) Main Roads is contributing $0.5M towards the intersection works, which is being sourced from Auslink funding provided by the Commonwealth for the Muchea to Wubin project on the Great Northern Highway. 3 The two passing lanes are complete with minor offroad works (i.e. vegetation) to be completed next financial year. Work on a further passing lane on top of Red Hill has commenced and is due for completion by the end of 2006. 4 (a) In October 2003 the Federal Government committed $14M over the three years 2004/05 - 2006/07 for priority works on sections of Great Northern Highway between Muchea and Wubin. Additionally, the Federal Government's AusLink Program announced on 7 th June 2004 committed a further $51.1M over the three year period 2006/07 - 2008/09, for upgrading the same section of highway. Great Northern Highway forms part of the AusLink National Road Network and no State funds are directly allocated to upgrade projects on the Muchea to Wubin section. However, in previous years the State Government has been required to contribute $5-6M each year to top up insufficient Federal Government allocations for maintenance on the entire National Road Network in WA. With the extension of this network under AusLink $10M of State funds will be required in 2006/07 to top up the Federal Governments AusLink funding for maintenance on the Auslink, National Road Network in WA. This is anticipated to be the ongoing requirement from State funds to maintain the network at an acceptable level. 4 (b) The amount shown in the budget reflects the anticipated expenditure of Federal funding allocation to this project in 2006/07. 4 (c) No 4 (d)The Federal allocation is applied to direct road project costs as is the case with all Federally funded road projects. 5 (a) The works undertaken in 2005/06 brought to a total 6 overtaking lanes on that section of Brand Highway. During the year one overtaking lane was constructed (15 kms north of Dongara) and a further one extended (5kms east of Dongara) as part of the $2.4M package of safety improvements identified for Brand Highway. 5 (b) In 2005/06, the design of seven (7) overtaking lanes for this section of Brand Highway was completed. Main Roads is endeavouring to commence these projects in the near future as funding and priorities are assigned. 6 The reference is incorrect. It was not stated that funds of $48.4 million were identified for the Indian Ocean drive in 2007-2008. The statement was in fact "I am advised that $48.4 M has been allocated to the forward estimates from 2007-08" 6 (a) $16M is required for the construction of the first ten kilometre section from Lancelin to Ocean Farms Estate, which is programmed to commence in 2007. 6 (b) An unsealed regional road cannot be constructed cheaply. A first stage gravel standard road would require construction of all earthworks and initial pavement layers to the final design profile to avoid wastage of resources and rework. It would require additional pavement material which is already in scarce supply and considerable construction effort under traffic prior to sealing which would increase costs. It would still have to meet Austroads National design standards for vertical and horizontal geometry. Further, such an arrangement would not meet national surfacing standards for the volume of anticipated traffic and would potentially leave the State exposed to litigation in regard to accidents on such a road. Dust control and environmental problems would also ensue and the environmental clearance did not anticipate large lengths of unsealed road being constructed. 7 The proposed new bridge over the Swan River as part of the Reid Highway extension will be some 5m higher than the existing Whiteman Bridge on Middle Swan Road and will have spans in the order of 15m as opposed to the 6m spans that exist with the current Whiteman Bridge. It is therefore, not expected that the new bridge will restrict movements of the current wine tour boats. 7 (a) Not applicable 8 The funding of the Lime Sands Cartage Routes project has not stopped. In 2006/07, $400,000 is allocated to this project and will be directed towards on-going works on Lime Sands Cartage Route 2. This is being funded from the Road Project Grants category under the State Road Funds to Local Government Agreement. The $400,000 allocation did not specifically appear in the 2006/07 Budget Papers as the Budget Papers do not individually list the projects being funded from the Road Project Grants category.
At the time of preparing Main Roads' input to the budget papers, WAMIA had expected to have had the new intersection works completed by June 30 th 2006. However since then WAMIA have experienced delays with completing the road design and obtaining necessary clearances. Main Roads understands that the designs will now be completed during the current winter for respective approvals from Main Roads and the Shire of Chittering, and tenders then called by WAMIA for construction of the road and intersection works during the summer of 2006/07. 2 (a) Main Roads is contributing $0.5M towards the intersection works, which is being sourced from Auslink funding provided by the Commonwealth for the Muchea to Wubin project on the Great Northern Highway. 3 The two passing lanes are complete with minor offroad works (i.e. vegetation) to be completed next financial year. Work on a further passing lane on top of Red Hill has commenced and is due for completion by the end of 2006. 4 (a) In October 2003 the Federal Government committed $14M over the three years 2004/05 - 2006/07 for priority works on sections of Great Northern Highway between Muchea and Wubin. Additionally, the Federal Government's AusLink Program announced on 7 th June 2004 committed a further $51.1M over the three year period 2006/07 - 2008/09, for upgrading the same section of highway. Great Northern Highway forms part of the AusLink National Road Network and no State funds are directly allocated to upgrade projects on the Muchea to Wubin section. However, in previous years the State Government has been required to contribute $5-6M each year to top up insufficient Federal Government allocations for maintenance on the entire National Road Network in WA. With the extension of this network under AusLink $10M of State funds will be required in 2006/07 to top up the Federal Governments AusLink funding for maintenance on the Auslink, National Road Network in WA. This is anticipated to be the ongoing requirement from State funds to maintain the network at an acceptable level. 4 (b) The amount shown in the budget reflects the anticipated expenditure of Federal funding allocation to this project in 2006/07. 4 (c) No 4 (d)The Federal allocation is applied to direct road project costs as is the case with all Federally funded road projects. 5 (a) The works undertaken in 2005/06 brought to a total 6 overtaking lanes on that section of Brand Highway. During the year one overtaking lane was constructed (15 kms north of Dongara) and a further one extended (5kms east of Dongara) as part of the $2.4M package of safety improvements identified for Brand Highway. 5 (b) In 2005/06, the design of seven (7) overtaking lanes for this section of Brand Highway was completed. Main Roads is endeavouring to commence these projects in the near future as funding and priorities are assigned. 6 The reference is incorrect. It was not stated that funds of $48.4 million were identified for the Indian Ocean drive in 2007-2008. The statement was in fact "I am advised that $48.4 M has been allocated to the forward estimates from 2007-08" 6 (a) $16M is required for the construction of the first ten kilometre section from Lancelin to Ocean Farms Estate, which is programmed to commence in 2007. 6 (b) An unsealed regional road cannot be constructed cheaply. A first stage gravel standard road would require construction of all earthworks and initial pavement layers to the final design profile to avoid wastage of resources and rework. It would require additional pavement material which is already in scarce supply and considerable construction effort under traffic prior to sealing which would increase costs. It would still have to meet Austroads National design standards for vertical and horizontal geometry. Further, such an arrangement would not meet national surfacing standards for the volume of anticipated traffic and would potentially leave the State exposed to litigation in regard to accidents on such a road. Dust control and environmental problems would also ensue and the environmental clearance did not anticipate large lengths of unsealed road being constructed. 7 The proposed new bridge over the Swan River as part of the Reid Highway extension will be some 5m higher than the existing Whiteman Bridge on Middle Swan Road and will have spans in the order of 15m as opposed to the 6m spans that exist with the current Whiteman Bridge. It is therefore, not expected that the new bridge will restrict movements of the current wine tour boats. 7 (a) Not applicable 8 The funding of the Lime Sands Cartage Routes project has not stopped. In 2006/07, $400,000 is allocated to this project and will be directed towards on-going works on Lime Sands Cartage Route 2. This is being funded from the Road Project Grants category under the State Road Funds to Local Government Agreement. The $400,000 allocation did not specifically appear in the 2006/07 Budget Papers as the Budget Papers do not individually list the projects being funded from the Road Project Grants category.
2 (a) Main Roads is contributing $0.5M towards the intersection works, which is being sourced from Auslink funding provided by the Commonwealth for the Muchea to Wubin project on the Great Northern Highway. 3 The two passing lanes are complete with minor offroad works (i.e. vegetation) to be completed next financial year. Work on a further passing lane on top of Red Hill has commenced and is due for completion by the end of 2006. 4 (a) In October 2003 the Federal Government committed $14M over the three years 2004/05 - 2006/07 for priority works on sections of Great Northern Highway between Muchea and Wubin. Additionally, the Federal Government's AusLink Program announced on 7 th June 2004 committed a further $51.1M over the three year period 2006/07 - 2008/09, for upgrading the same section of highway. Great Northern Highway forms part of the AusLink National Road Network and no State funds are directly allocated to upgrade projects on the Muchea to Wubin section. However, in previous years the State Government has been required to contribute $5-6M each year to top up insufficient Federal Government allocations for maintenance on the entire National Road Network in WA. With the extension of this network under AusLink $10M of State funds will be required in 2006/07 to top up the Federal Governments AusLink funding for maintenance on the Auslink, National Road Network in WA. This is anticipated to be the ongoing requirement from State funds to maintain the network at an acceptable level. 4 (b) The amount shown in the budget reflects the anticipated expenditure of Federal funding allocation to this project in 2006/07. 4 (c) No 4 (d)The Federal allocation is applied to direct road project costs as is the case with all Federally funded road projects. 5 (a) The works undertaken in 2005/06 brought to a total 6 overtaking lanes on that section of Brand Highway. During the year one overtaking lane was constructed (15 kms north of Dongara) and a further one extended (5kms east of Dongara) as part of the $2.4M package of safety improvements identified for Brand Highway. 5 (b) In 2005/06, the design of seven (7) overtaking lanes for this section of Brand Highway was completed. Main Roads is endeavouring to commence these projects in the near future as funding and priorities are assigned. 6 The reference is incorrect. It was not stated that funds of $48.4 million were identified for the Indian Ocean drive in 2007-2008. The statement was in fact "I am advised that $48.4 M has been allocated to the forward estimates from 2007-08" 6 (a) $16M is required for the construction of the first ten kilometre section from Lancelin to Ocean Farms Estate, which is programmed to commence in 2007. 6 (b) An unsealed regional road cannot be constructed cheaply. A first stage gravel standard road would require construction of all earthworks and initial pavement layers to the final design profile to avoid wastage of resources and rework. It would require additional pavement material which is already in scarce supply and considerable construction effort under traffic prior to sealing which would increase costs. It would still have to meet Austroads National design standards for vertical and horizontal geometry. Further, such an arrangement would not meet national surfacing standards for the volume of anticipated traffic and would potentially leave the State exposed to litigation in regard to accidents on such a road. Dust control and environmental problems would also ensue and the environmental clearance did not anticipate large lengths of unsealed road being constructed. 7 The proposed new bridge over the Swan River as part of the Reid Highway extension will be some 5m higher than the existing Whiteman Bridge on Middle Swan Road and will have spans in the order of 15m as opposed to the 6m spans that exist with the current Whiteman Bridge. It is therefore, not expected that the new bridge will restrict movements of the current wine tour boats. 7 (a) Not applicable 8 The funding of the Lime Sands Cartage Routes project has not stopped. In 2006/07, $400,000 is allocated to this project and will be directed towards on-going works on Lime Sands Cartage Route 2. This is being funded from the Road Project Grants category under the State Road Funds to Local Government Agreement. The $400,000 allocation did not specifically appear in the 2006/07 Budget Papers as the Budget Papers do not individually list the projects being funded from the Road Project Grants category.
3 The two passing lanes are complete with minor offroad works (i.e. vegetation) to be completed next financial year. Work on a further passing lane on top of Red Hill has commenced and is due for completion by the end of 2006. 4 (a) In October 2003 the Federal Government committed $14M over the three years 2004/05 - 2006/07 for priority works on sections of Great Northern Highway between Muchea and Wubin. Additionally, the Federal Government's AusLink Program announced on 7 th June 2004 committed a further $51.1M over the three year period 2006/07 - 2008/09, for upgrading the same section of highway. Great Northern Highway forms part of the AusLink National Road Network and no State funds are directly allocated to upgrade projects on the Muchea to Wubin section. However, in previous years the State Government has been required to contribute $5-6M each year to top up insufficient Federal Government allocations for maintenance on the entire National Road Network in WA. With the extension of this network under AusLink $10M of State funds will be required in 2006/07 to top up the Federal Governments AusLink funding for maintenance on the Auslink, National Road Network in WA. This is anticipated to be the ongoing requirement from State funds to maintain the network at an acceptable level. 4 (b) The amount shown in the budget reflects the anticipated expenditure of Federal funding allocation to this project in 2006/07. 4 (c) No 4 (d)The Federal allocation is applied to direct road project costs as is the case with all Federally funded road projects. 5 (a) The works undertaken in 2005/06 brought to a total 6 overtaking lanes on that section of Brand Highway. During the year one overtaking lane was constructed (15 kms north of Dongara) and a further one extended (5kms east of Dongara) as part of the $2.4M package of safety improvements identified for Brand Highway. 5 (b) In 2005/06, the design of seven (7) overtaking lanes for this section of Brand Highway was completed. Main Roads is endeavouring to commence these projects in the near future as funding and priorities are assigned. 6 The reference is incorrect. It was not stated that funds of $48.4 million were identified for the Indian Ocean drive in 2007-2008. The statement was in fact "I am advised that $48.4 M has been allocated to the forward estimates from 2007-08" 6 (a) $16M is required for the construction of the first ten kilometre section from Lancelin to Ocean Farms Estate, which is programmed to commence in 2007. 6 (b) An unsealed regional road cannot be constructed cheaply. A first stage gravel standard road would require construction of all earthworks and initial pavement layers to the final design profile to avoid wastage of resources and rework. It would require additional pavement material which is already in scarce supply and considerable construction effort under traffic prior to sealing which would increase costs. It would still have to meet Austroads National design standards for vertical and horizontal geometry. Further, such an arrangement would not meet national surfacing standards for the volume of anticipated traffic and would potentially leave the State exposed to litigation in regard to accidents on such a road. Dust control and environmental problems would also ensue and the environmental clearance did not anticipate large lengths of unsealed road being constructed. 7 The proposed new bridge over the Swan River as part of the Reid Highway extension will be some 5m higher than the existing Whiteman Bridge on Middle Swan Road and will have spans in the order of 15m as opposed to the 6m spans that exist with the current Whiteman Bridge. It is therefore, not expected that the new bridge will restrict movements of the current wine tour boats. 7 (a) Not applicable 8 The funding of the Lime Sands Cartage Routes project has not stopped. In 2006/07, $400,000 is allocated to this project and will be directed towards on-going works on Lime Sands Cartage Route 2. This is being funded from the Road Project Grants category under the State Road Funds to Local Government Agreement. The $400,000 allocation did not specifically appear in the 2006/07 Budget Papers as the Budget Papers do not individually list the projects being funded from the Road Project Grants category.
4 (a) In October 2003 the Federal Government committed $14M over the three years 2004/05 - 2006/07 for priority works on sections of Great Northern Highway between Muchea and Wubin. Additionally, the Federal Government's AusLink Program announced on 7 th June 2004 committed a further $51.1M over the three year period 2006/07 - 2008/09, for upgrading the same section of highway. Great Northern Highway forms part of the AusLink National Road Network and no State funds are directly allocated to upgrade projects on the Muchea to Wubin section. However, in previous years the State Government has been required to contribute $5-6M each year to top up insufficient Federal Government allocations for maintenance on the entire National Road Network in WA. With the extension of this network under AusLink $10M of State funds will be required in 2006/07 to top up the Federal Governments AusLink funding for maintenance on the Auslink, National Road Network in WA. This is anticipated to be the ongoing requirement from State funds to maintain the network at an acceptable level. 4 (b) The amount shown in the budget reflects the anticipated expenditure of Federal funding allocation to this project in 2006/07. 4 (c) No 4 (d)The Federal allocation is applied to direct road project costs as is the case with all Federally funded road projects. 5 (a) The works undertaken in 2005/06 brought to a total 6 overtaking lanes on that section of Brand Highway. During the year one overtaking lane was constructed (15 kms north of Dongara) and a further one extended (5kms east of Dongara) as part of the $2.4M package of safety improvements identified for Brand Highway. 5 (b) In 2005/06, the design of seven (7) overtaking lanes for this section of Brand Highway was completed. Main Roads is endeavouring to commence these projects in the near future as funding and priorities are assigned. 6 The reference is incorrect. It was not stated that funds of $48.4 million were identified for the Indian Ocean drive in 2007-2008. The statement was in fact "I am advised that $48.4 M has been allocated to the forward estimates from 2007-08" 6 (a) $16M is required for the construction of the first ten kilometre section from Lancelin to Ocean Farms Estate, which is programmed to commence in 2007. 6 (b) An unsealed regional road cannot be constructed cheaply. A first stage gravel standard road would require construction of all earthworks and initial pavement layers to the final design profile to avoid wastage of resources and rework. It would require additional pavement material which is already in scarce supply and considerable construction effort under traffic prior to sealing which would increase costs. It would still have to meet Austroads National design standards for vertical and horizontal geometry. Further, such an arrangement would not meet national surfacing standards for the volume of anticipated traffic and would potentially leave the State exposed to litigation in regard to accidents on such a road. Dust control and environmental problems would also ensue and the environmental clearance did not anticipate large lengths of unsealed road being constructed. 7 The proposed new bridge over the Swan River as part of the Reid Highway extension will be some 5m higher than the existing Whiteman Bridge on Middle Swan Road and will have spans in the order of 15m as opposed to the 6m spans that exist with the current Whiteman Bridge. It is therefore, not expected that the new bridge will restrict movements of the current wine tour boats. 7 (a) Not applicable 8 The funding of the Lime Sands Cartage Routes project has not stopped. In 2006/07, $400,000 is allocated to this project and will be directed towards on-going works on Lime Sands Cartage Route 2. This is being funded from the Road Project Grants category under the State Road Funds to Local Government Agreement. The $400,000 allocation did not specifically appear in the 2006/07 Budget Papers as the Budget Papers do not individually list the projects being funded from the Road Project Grants category.
Great Northern Highway forms part of the AusLink National Road Network and no State funds are directly allocated to upgrade projects on the Muchea to Wubin section. However, in previous years the State Government has been required to contribute $5-6M each year to top up insufficient Federal Government allocations for maintenance on the entire National Road Network in WA. With the extension of this network under AusLink $10M of State funds will be required in 2006/07 to top up the Federal Governments AusLink funding for maintenance on the Auslink, National Road Network in WA. This is anticipated to be the ongoing requirement from State funds to maintain the network at an acceptable level. 4 (b) The amount shown in the budget reflects the anticipated expenditure of Federal funding allocation to this project in 2006/07. 4 (c) No 4 (d)The Federal allocation is applied to direct road project costs as is the case with all Federally funded road projects. 5 (a) The works undertaken in 2005/06 brought to a total 6 overtaking lanes on that section of Brand Highway. During the year one overtaking lane was constructed (15 kms north of Dongara) and a further one extended (5kms east of Dongara) as part of the $2.4M package of safety improvements identified for Brand Highway. 5 (b) In 2005/06, the design of seven (7) overtaking lanes for this section of Brand Highway was completed. Main Roads is endeavouring to commence these projects in the near future as funding and priorities are assigned. 6 The reference is incorrect. It was not stated that funds of $48.4 million were identified for the Indian Ocean drive in 2007-2008. The statement was in fact "I am advised that $48.4 M has been allocated to the forward estimates from 2007-08" 6 (a) $16M is required for the construction of the first ten kilometre section from Lancelin to Ocean Farms Estate, which is programmed to commence in 2007. 6 (b) An unsealed regional road cannot be constructed cheaply. A first stage gravel standard road would require construction of all earthworks and initial pavement layers to the final design profile to avoid wastage of resources and rework. It would require additional pavement material which is already in scarce supply and considerable construction effort under traffic prior to sealing which would increase costs. It would still have to meet Austroads National design standards for vertical and horizontal geometry. Further, such an arrangement would not meet national surfacing standards for the volume of anticipated traffic and would potentially leave the State exposed to litigation in regard to accidents on such a road. Dust control and environmental problems would also ensue and the environmental clearance did not anticipate large lengths of unsealed road being constructed. 7 The proposed new bridge over the Swan River as part of the Reid Highway extension will be some 5m higher than the existing Whiteman Bridge on Middle Swan Road and will have spans in the order of 15m as opposed to the 6m spans that exist with the current Whiteman Bridge. It is therefore, not expected that the new bridge will restrict movements of the current wine tour boats. 7 (a) Not applicable 8 The funding of the Lime Sands Cartage Routes project has not stopped. In 2006/07, $400,000 is allocated to this project and will be directed towards on-going works on Lime Sands Cartage Route 2. This is being funded from the Road Project Grants category under the State Road Funds to Local Government Agreement. The $400,000 allocation did not specifically appear in the 2006/07 Budget Papers as the Budget Papers do not individually list the projects being funded from the Road Project Grants category.
4 (b) The amount shown in the budget reflects the anticipated expenditure of Federal funding allocation to this project in 2006/07. 4 (c) No 4 (d)The Federal allocation is applied to direct road project costs as is the case with all Federally funded road projects. 5 (a) The works undertaken in 2005/06 brought to a total 6 overtaking lanes on that section of Brand Highway. During the year one overtaking lane was constructed (15 kms north of Dongara) and a further one extended (5kms east of Dongara) as part of the $2.4M package of safety improvements identified for Brand Highway. 5 (b) In 2005/06, the design of seven (7) overtaking lanes for this section of Brand Highway was completed. Main Roads is endeavouring to commence these projects in the near future as funding and priorities are assigned. 6 The reference is incorrect. It was not stated that funds of $48.4 million were identified for the Indian Ocean drive in 2007-2008. The statement was in fact "I am advised that $48.4 M has been allocated to the forward estimates from 2007-08" 6 (a) $16M is required for the construction of the first ten kilometre section from Lancelin to Ocean Farms Estate, which is programmed to commence in 2007. 6 (b) An unsealed regional road cannot be constructed cheaply. A first stage gravel standard road would require construction of all earthworks and initial pavement layers to the final design profile to avoid wastage of resources and rework. It would require additional pavement material which is already in scarce supply and considerable construction effort under traffic prior to sealing which would increase costs. It would still have to meet Austroads National design standards for vertical and horizontal geometry. Further, such an arrangement would not meet national surfacing standards for the volume of anticipated traffic and would potentially leave the State exposed to litigation in regard to accidents on such a road. Dust control and environmental problems would also ensue and the environmental clearance did not anticipate large lengths of unsealed road being constructed. 7 The proposed new bridge over the Swan River as part of the Reid Highway extension will be some 5m higher than the existing Whiteman Bridge on Middle Swan Road and will have spans in the order of 15m as opposed to the 6m spans that exist with the current Whiteman Bridge. It is therefore, not expected that the new bridge will restrict movements of the current wine tour boats. 7 (a) Not applicable 8 The funding of the Lime Sands Cartage Routes project has not stopped. In 2006/07, $400,000 is allocated to this project and will be directed towards on-going works on Lime Sands Cartage Route 2. This is being funded from the Road Project Grants category under the State Road Funds to Local Government Agreement. The $400,000 allocation did not specifically appear in the 2006/07 Budget Papers as the Budget Papers do not individually list the projects being funded from the Road Project Grants category.
4 (b) The amount shown in the budget reflects the anticipated expenditure of Federal funding allocation to this project in 2006/07. 4 (c) No 4 (d)The Federal allocation is applied to direct road project costs as is the case with all Federally funded road projects. 5 (a) The works undertaken in 2005/06 brought to a total 6 overtaking lanes on that section of Brand Highway. During the year one overtaking lane was constructed (15 kms north of Dongara) and a further one extended (5kms east of Dongara) as part of the $2.4M package of safety improvements identified for Brand Highway. 5 (b) In 2005/06, the design of seven (7) overtaking lanes for this section of Brand Highway was completed. Main Roads is endeavouring to commence these projects in the near future as funding and priorities are assigned. 6 The reference is incorrect. It was not stated that funds of $48.4 million were identified for the Indian Ocean drive in 2007-2008. The statement was in fact "I am advised that $48.4 M has been allocated to the forward estimates from 2007-08" 6 (a) $16M is required for the construction of the first ten kilometre section from Lancelin to Ocean Farms Estate, which is programmed to commence in 2007. 6 (b) An unsealed regional road cannot be constructed cheaply. A first stage gravel standard road would require construction of all earthworks and initial pavement layers to the final design profile to avoid wastage of resources and rework. It would require additional pavement material which is already in scarce supply and considerable construction effort under traffic prior to sealing which would increase costs. It would still have to meet Austroads National design standards for vertical and horizontal geometry. Further, such an arrangement would not meet national surfacing standards for the volume of anticipated traffic and would potentially leave the State exposed to litigation in regard to accidents on such a road. Dust control and environmental problems would also ensue and the environmental clearance did not anticipate large lengths of unsealed road being constructed. 7 The proposed new bridge over the Swan River as part of the Reid Highway extension will be some 5m higher than the existing Whiteman Bridge on Middle Swan Road and will have spans in the order of 15m as opposed to the 6m spans that exist with the current Whiteman Bridge. It is therefore, not expected that the new bridge will restrict movements of the current wine tour boats. 7 (a) Not applicable 8 The funding of the Lime Sands Cartage Routes project has not stopped. In 2006/07, $400,000 is allocated to this project and will be directed towards on-going works on Lime Sands Cartage Route 2. This is being funded from the Road Project Grants category under the State Road Funds to Local Government Agreement. The $400,000 allocation did not specifically appear in the 2006/07 Budget Papers as the Budget Papers do not individually list the projects being funded from the Road Project Grants category.
4 (c) No 4 (d)The Federal allocation is applied to direct road project costs as is the case with all Federally funded road projects. 5 (a) The works undertaken in 2005/06 brought to a total 6 overtaking lanes on that section of Brand Highway. During the year one overtaking lane was constructed (15 kms north of Dongara) and a further one extended (5kms east of Dongara) as part of the $2.4M package of safety improvements identified for Brand Highway. 5 (b) In 2005/06, the design of seven (7) overtaking lanes for this section of Brand Highway was completed. Main Roads is endeavouring to commence these projects in the near future as funding and priorities are assigned. 6 The reference is incorrect. It was not stated that funds of $48.4 million were identified for the Indian Ocean drive in 2007-2008. The statement was in fact "I am advised that $48.4 M has been allocated to the forward estimates from 2007-08" 6 (a) $16M is required for the construction of the first ten kilometre section from Lancelin to Ocean Farms Estate, which is programmed to commence in 2007. 6 (b) An unsealed regional road cannot be constructed cheaply. A first stage gravel standard road would require construction of all earthworks and initial pavement layers to the final design profile to avoid wastage of resources and rework. It would require additional pavement material which is already in scarce supply and considerable construction effort under traffic prior to sealing which would increase costs. It would still have to meet Austroads National design standards for vertical and horizontal geometry. Further, such an arrangement would not meet national surfacing standards for the volume of anticipated traffic and would potentially leave the State exposed to litigation in regard to accidents on such a road. Dust control and environmental problems would also ensue and the environmental clearance did not anticipate large lengths of unsealed road being constructed. 7 The proposed new bridge over the Swan River as part of the Reid Highway extension will be some 5m higher than the existing Whiteman Bridge on Middle Swan Road and will have spans in the order of 15m as opposed to the 6m spans that exist with the current Whiteman Bridge. It is therefore, not expected that the new bridge will restrict movements of the current wine tour boats. 7 (a) Not applicable 8 The funding of the Lime Sands Cartage Routes project has not stopped. In 2006/07, $400,000 is allocated to this project and will be directed towards on-going works on Lime Sands Cartage Route 2. This is being funded from the Road Project Grants category under the State Road Funds to Local Government Agreement. The $400,000 allocation did not specifically appear in the 2006/07 Budget Papers as the Budget Papers do not individually list the projects being funded from the Road Project Grants category.
4 (d)The Federal allocation is applied to direct road project costs as is the case with all Federally funded road projects. 5 (a) The works undertaken in 2005/06 brought to a total 6 overtaking lanes on that section of Brand Highway. During the year one overtaking lane was constructed (15 kms north of Dongara) and a further one extended (5kms east of Dongara) as part of the $2.4M package of safety improvements identified for Brand Highway. 5 (b) In 2005/06, the design of seven (7) overtaking lanes for this section of Brand Highway was completed. Main Roads is endeavouring to commence these projects in the near future as funding and priorities are assigned. 6 The reference is incorrect. It was not stated that funds of $48.4 million were identified for the Indian Ocean drive in 2007-2008. The statement was in fact "I am advised that $48.4 M has been allocated to the forward estimates from 2007-08" 6 (a) $16M is required for the construction of the first ten kilometre section from Lancelin to Ocean Farms Estate, which is programmed to commence in 2007. 6 (b) An unsealed regional road cannot be constructed cheaply. A first stage gravel standard road would require construction of all earthworks and initial pavement layers to the final design profile to avoid wastage of resources and rework. It would require additional pavement material which is already in scarce supply and considerable construction effort under traffic prior to sealing which would increase costs. It would still have to meet Austroads National design standards for vertical and horizontal geometry. Further, such an arrangement would not meet national surfacing standards for the volume of anticipated traffic and would potentially leave the State exposed to litigation in regard to accidents on such a road. Dust control and environmental problems would also ensue and the environmental clearance did not anticipate large lengths of unsealed road being constructed. 7 The proposed new bridge over the Swan River as part of the Reid Highway extension will be some 5m higher than the existing Whiteman Bridge on Middle Swan Road and will have spans in the order of 15m as opposed to the 6m spans that exist with the current Whiteman Bridge. It is therefore, not expected that the new bridge will restrict movements of the current wine tour boats. 7 (a) Not applicable 8 The funding of the Lime Sands Cartage Routes project has not stopped. In 2006/07, $400,000 is allocated to this project and will be directed towards on-going works on Lime Sands Cartage Route 2. This is being funded from the Road Project Grants category under the State Road Funds to Local Government Agreement. The $400,000 allocation did not specifically appear in the 2006/07 Budget Papers as the Budget Papers do not individually list the projects being funded from the Road Project Grants category.
with all Federally funded road projects. 5 (a) The works undertaken in 2005/06 brought to a total 6 overtaking lanes on that section of Brand Highway. During the year one overtaking lane was constructed (15 kms north of Dongara) and a further one extended (5kms east of Dongara) as part of the $2.4M package of safety improvements identified for Brand Highway. 5 (b) In 2005/06, the design of seven (7) overtaking lanes for this section of Brand Highway was completed. Main Roads is endeavouring to commence these projects in the near future as funding and priorities are assigned. 6 The reference is incorrect. It was not stated that funds of $48.4 million were identified for the Indian Ocean drive in 2007-2008. The statement was in fact "I am advised that $48.4 M has been allocated to the forward estimates from 2007-08" 6 (a) $16M is required for the construction of the first ten kilometre section from Lancelin to Ocean Farms Estate, which is programmed to commence in 2007. 6 (b) An unsealed regional road cannot be constructed cheaply. A first stage gravel standard road would require construction of all earthworks and initial pavement layers to the final design profile to avoid wastage of resources and rework. It would require additional pavement material which is already in scarce supply and considerable construction effort under traffic prior to sealing which would increase costs. It would still have to meet Austroads National design standards for vertical and horizontal geometry. Further, such an arrangement would not meet national surfacing standards for the volume of anticipated traffic and would potentially leave the State exposed to litigation in regard to accidents on such a road. Dust control and environmental problems would also ensue and the environmental clearance did not anticipate large lengths of unsealed road being constructed. 7 The proposed new bridge over the Swan River as part of the Reid Highway extension will be some 5m higher than the existing Whiteman Bridge on Middle Swan Road and will have spans in the order of 15m as opposed to the 6m spans that exist with the current Whiteman Bridge. It is therefore, not expected that the new bridge will restrict movements of the current wine tour boats. 7 (a) Not applicable 8 The funding of the Lime Sands Cartage Routes project has not stopped. In 2006/07, $400,000 is allocated to this project and will be directed towards on-going works on Lime Sands Cartage Route 2. This is being funded from the Road Project Grants category under the State Road Funds to Local Government Agreement. The $400,000 allocation did not specifically appear in the 2006/07 Budget Papers as the Budget Papers do not individually list the projects being funded from the Road Project Grants category.
5 (a) The works undertaken in 2005/06 brought to a total 6 overtaking lanes on that section of Brand Highway. During the year one overtaking lane was constructed (15 kms north of Dongara) and a further one extended (5kms east of Dongara) as part of the $2.4M package of safety improvements identified for Brand Highway. 5 (b) In 2005/06, the design of seven (7) overtaking lanes for this section of Brand Highway was completed. Main Roads is endeavouring to commence these projects in the near future as funding and priorities are assigned. 6 The reference is incorrect. It was not stated that funds of $48.4 million were identified for the Indian Ocean drive in 2007-2008. The statement was in fact "I am advised that $48.4 M has been allocated to the forward estimates from 2007-08" 6 (a) $16M is required for the construction of the first ten kilometre section from Lancelin to Ocean Farms Estate, which is programmed to commence in 2007. 6 (b) An unsealed regional road cannot be constructed cheaply. A first stage gravel standard road would require construction of all earthworks and initial pavement layers to the final design profile to avoid wastage of resources and rework. It would require additional pavement material which is already in scarce supply and considerable construction effort under traffic prior to sealing which would increase costs. It would still have to meet Austroads National design standards for vertical and horizontal geometry. Further, such an arrangement would not meet national surfacing standards for the volume of anticipated traffic and would potentially leave the State exposed to litigation in regard to accidents on such a road. Dust control and environmental problems would also ensue and the environmental clearance did not anticipate large lengths of unsealed road being constructed. 7 The proposed new bridge over the Swan River as part of the Reid Highway extension will be some 5m higher than the existing Whiteman Bridge on Middle Swan Road and will have spans in the order of 15m as opposed to the 6m spans that exist with the current Whiteman Bridge. It is therefore, not expected that the new bridge will restrict movements of the current wine tour boats. 7 (a) Not applicable 8 The funding of the Lime Sands Cartage Routes project has not stopped. In 2006/07, $400,000 is allocated to this project and will be directed towards on-going works on Lime Sands Cartage Route 2. This is being funded from the Road Project Grants category under the State Road Funds to Local Government Agreement. The $400,000 allocation did not specifically appear in the 2006/07 Budget Papers as the Budget Papers do not individually list the projects being funded from the Road Project Grants category.
5 (b) In 2005/06, the design of seven (7) overtaking lanes for this section of Brand Highway was completed. Main Roads is endeavouring to commence these projects in the near future as funding and priorities are assigned. 6 The reference is incorrect. It was not stated that funds of $48.4 million were identified for the Indian Ocean drive in 2007-2008. The statement was in fact "I am advised that $48.4 M has been allocated to the forward estimates from 2007-08" 6 (a) $16M is required for the construction of the first ten kilometre section from Lancelin to Ocean Farms Estate, which is programmed to commence in 2007. 6 (b) An unsealed regional road cannot be constructed cheaply. A first stage gravel standard road would require construction of all earthworks and initial pavement layers to the final design profile to avoid wastage of resources and rework. It would require additional pavement material which is already in scarce supply and considerable construction effort under traffic prior to sealing which would increase costs. It would still have to meet Austroads National design standards for vertical and horizontal geometry. Further, such an arrangement would not meet national surfacing standards for the volume of anticipated traffic and would potentially leave the State exposed to litigation in regard to accidents on such a road. Dust control and environmental problems would also ensue and the environmental clearance did not anticipate large lengths of unsealed road being constructed. 7 The proposed new bridge over the Swan River as part of the Reid Highway extension will be some 5m higher than the existing Whiteman Bridge on Middle Swan Road and will have spans in the order of 15m as opposed to the 6m spans that exist with the current Whiteman Bridge. It is therefore, not expected that the new bridge will restrict movements of the current wine tour boats. 7 (a) Not applicable 8 The funding of the Lime Sands Cartage Routes project has not stopped. In 2006/07, $400,000 is allocated to this project and will be directed towards on-going works on Lime Sands Cartage Route 2. This is being funded from the Road Project Grants category under the State Road Funds to Local Government Agreement. The $400,000 allocation did not specifically appear in the 2006/07 Budget Papers as the Budget Papers do not individually list the projects being funded from the Road Project Grants category.
6 The reference is incorrect. It was not stated that funds of $48.4 million were identified for the Indian Ocean drive in 2007-2008. The statement was in fact "I am advised that $48.4 M has been allocated to the forward estimates from 2007-08" 6 (a) $16M is required for the construction of the first ten kilometre section from Lancelin to Ocean Farms Estate, which is programmed to commence in 2007. 6 (b) An unsealed regional road cannot be constructed cheaply. A first stage gravel standard road would require construction of all earthworks and initial pavement layers to the final design profile to avoid wastage of resources and rework. It would require additional pavement material which is already in scarce supply and considerable construction effort under traffic prior to sealing which would increase costs. It would still have to meet Austroads National design standards for vertical and horizontal geometry. Further, such an arrangement would not meet national surfacing standards for the volume of anticipated traffic and would potentially leave the State exposed to litigation in regard to accidents on such a road. Dust control and environmental problems would also ensue and the environmental clearance did not anticipate large lengths of unsealed road being constructed. 7 The proposed new bridge over the Swan River as part of the Reid Highway extension will be some 5m higher than the existing Whiteman Bridge on Middle Swan Road and will have spans in the order of 15m as opposed to the 6m spans that exist with the current Whiteman Bridge. It is therefore, not expected that the new bridge will restrict movements of the current wine tour boats. 7 (a) Not applicable 8 The funding of the Lime Sands Cartage Routes project has not stopped. In 2006/07, $400,000 is allocated to this project and will be directed towards on-going works on Lime Sands Cartage Route 2. This is being funded from the Road Project Grants category under the State Road Funds to Local Government Agreement. The $400,000 allocation did not specifically appear in the 2006/07 Budget Papers as the Budget Papers do not individually list the projects being funded from the Road Project Grants category.
6 (a) $16M is required for the construction of the first ten kilometre section from Lancelin to Ocean Farms Estate, which is programmed to commence in 2007. 6 (b) An unsealed regional road cannot be constructed cheaply. A first stage gravel standard road would require construction of all earthworks and initial pavement layers to the final design profile to avoid wastage of resources and rework. It would require additional pavement material which is already in scarce supply and considerable construction effort under traffic prior to sealing which would increase costs. It would still have to meet Austroads National design standards for vertical and horizontal geometry. Further, such an arrangement would not meet national surfacing standards for the volume of anticipated traffic and would potentially leave the State exposed to litigation in regard to accidents on such a road. Dust control and environmental problems would also ensue and the environmental clearance did not anticipate large lengths of unsealed road being constructed. 7 The proposed new bridge over the Swan River as part of the Reid Highway extension will be some 5m higher than the existing Whiteman Bridge on Middle Swan Road and will have spans in the order of 15m as opposed to the 6m spans that exist with the current Whiteman Bridge. It is therefore, not expected that the new bridge will restrict movements of the current wine tour boats. 7 (a) Not applicable 8 The funding of the Lime Sands Cartage Routes project has not stopped. In 2006/07, $400,000 is allocated to this project and will be directed towards on-going works on Lime Sands Cartage Route 2. This is being funded from the Road Project Grants category under the State Road Funds to Local Government Agreement. The $400,000 allocation did not specifically appear in the 2006/07 Budget Papers as the Budget Papers do not individually list the projects being funded from the Road Project Grants category.
6 (b) An unsealed regional road cannot be constructed cheaply. A first stage gravel standard road would require construction of all earthworks and initial pavement layers to the final design profile to avoid wastage of resources and rework. It would require additional pavement material which is already in scarce supply and considerable construction effort under traffic prior to sealing which would increase costs. It would still have to meet Austroads National design standards for vertical and horizontal geometry. Further, such an arrangement would not meet national surfacing standards for the volume of anticipated traffic and would potentially leave the State exposed to litigation in regard to accidents on such a road. Dust control and environmental problems would also ensue and the environmental clearance did not anticipate large lengths of unsealed road being constructed. 7 The proposed new bridge over the Swan River as part of the Reid Highway extension will be some 5m higher than the existing Whiteman Bridge on Middle Swan Road and will have spans in the order of 15m as opposed to the 6m spans that exist with the current Whiteman Bridge. It is therefore, not expected that the new bridge will restrict movements of the current wine tour boats. 7 (a) Not applicable 8 The funding of the Lime Sands Cartage Routes project has not stopped. In 2006/07, $400,000 is allocated to this project and will be directed towards on-going works on Lime Sands Cartage Route 2. This is being funded from the Road Project Grants category under the State Road Funds to Local Government Agreement. The $400,000 allocation did not specifically appear in the 2006/07 Budget Papers as the Budget Papers do not individually list the projects being funded from the Road Project Grants category.
7 The proposed new bridge over the Swan River as part of the Reid Highway extension will be some 5m higher than the existing Whiteman Bridge on Middle Swan Road and will have spans in the order of 15m as opposed to the 6m spans that exist with the current Whiteman Bridge. It is therefore, not expected that the new bridge will restrict movements of the current wine tour boats. 7 (a) Not applicable 8 The funding of the Lime Sands Cartage Routes project has not stopped. In 2006/07, $400,000 is allocated to this project and will be directed towards on-going works on Lime Sands Cartage Route 2. This is being funded from the Road Project Grants category under the State Road Funds to Local Government Agreement. The $400,000 allocation did not specifically appear in the 2006/07 Budget Papers as the Budget Papers do not individually list the projects being funded from the Road Project Grants category.
7 (a) Not applicable 8 The funding of the Lime Sands Cartage Routes project has not stopped. In 2006/07, $400,000 is allocated to this project and will be directed towards on-going works on Lime Sands Cartage Route 2. This is being funded from the Road Project Grants category under the State Road Funds to Local Government Agreement. The $400,000 allocation did not specifically appear in the 2006/07 Budget Papers as the Budget Papers do not individually list the projects being funded from the Road Project Grants category.
8 The funding of the Lime Sands Cartage Routes project has not stopped. In 2006/07, $400,000 is allocated to this project and will be directed towards on-going works on Lime Sands Cartage Route 2. This is being funded from the Road Project Grants category under the State Road Funds to Local Government Agreement. The $400,000 allocation did not specifically appear in the 2006/07 Budget Papers as the Budget Papers do not individually list the projects being funded from the Road Project Grants category.
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