Ms. Saffioti asks about the government's commitment to noise barriers along the Perth-Darwin National Highway (Northlink) project. The government confirms its commitment, but details regarding specific locations and barrier types will be determined after a noise impact assessment.

AnsweredQoN 1646Legislative Assembly
Asked
5 December 2013
Portfolio
Transport

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I refer to planning for the Perth-Darwin National Highway (Northlink) project, and ask: (a) is the Government committed to building appropriate noise barriers along Perth-Darwin Highway; (b) if yes to (a), along what sections is the Government planning these noise barriers; and (c) if yes to (a), what type of noise barriers will be constructed?

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Answered
19 February 2014
Responded by
Minister for Transport
Response time
76 days
Main Roads Western Australia
advises:
(a) Yes
(b) - (c)  Sections and the type of barriers will be determined following assessment for potential noise impacts in accordance with the Western Australian Planning Commission policy on road and rail noise.  Such an assessment will be undertaken as part of the project development works.

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