❓ A WA parliamentary question probes the composition, impartiality, and costs of the Local Impacts Committee, focusing on potential conflicts of interest related to the Roe Highway and Fremantle Eastern Bypass projects. The answer defends the committee's selection process and scope, while providing cost and timeline information.
AnsweredQoN 2331Legislative Assembly
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(1) Why were no Non-Government members of Parliament appointed to the Local Impacts Committee set up by the Government to address issues associated with freight movement and other transport issues in Perth’s southern suburbs?
(2) How were the other members of the committee selected and what expertise does each of them bring to the committee?
(3) Have any of the committee’s members been actively involved in public lobbying or community-based action to prevent either or both of Roe Highway Stage 8 or the Fremantle Eastern Bypass projects from proceeding?
(4) Do any members of the committee have financial or other pecuniary interests in any aspect of the issues being considered by the committee and, if yes, who are the members and what are their interests?
(5) Does the Minister believe it would be appropriate for a person who owns land that would be likely to increase in value, should either of these road construction projects not proceed remain as a member of the committee and, if yes, why?
(6) When did the committee commence deliberations, what has been its costs to date, are its minutes available to the public and, if yes, how can its minutes be accessed, what is the expected life of the committee and what is the expected total cost of the committee to the taxpayers of Western Australia?
(2) How were the other members of the committee selected and what expertise does each of them bring to the committee?
(3) Have any of the committee’s members been actively involved in public lobbying or community-based action to prevent either or both of Roe Highway Stage 8 or the Fremantle Eastern Bypass projects from proceeding?
(4) Do any members of the committee have financial or other pecuniary interests in any aspect of the issues being considered by the committee and, if yes, who are the members and what are their interests?
(5) Does the Minister believe it would be appropriate for a person who owns land that would be likely to increase in value, should either of these road construction projects not proceed remain as a member of the committee and, if yes, why?
(6) When did the committee commence deliberations, what has been its costs to date, are its minutes available to the public and, if yes, how can its minutes be accessed, what is the expected life of the committee and what is the expected total cost of the committee to the taxpayers of Western Australia?
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Answered
2 March 2004
Responded by
Minister for Planning and Infrastructure
Response time
91 days
(1-2) Representatives were selected from attendees of the Freight Network Congress and represent the community, industry, and local government. The Committee is supported by Planning and Infrastructure agency officers. (3) Yes, both for and against. (4-5) The terms of reference of the Committee are not related to consideration of either of the two road projects. The main tasks of the committee are: 1. Recommend the preferred alignment for Roe Highway Stage 7, based on a strategic overview of the highly ranked options in the multi criteria analysis. 2. Develop a strategy for managing traffic on the major roads in the south west metropolitan corridor, focussing on Leach Highway, South Street, High Street and Stock Road; and prepare a preliminary road development plan for these roads. 3. Determine measures to protect local communities from the impact of freight and general traffic. (6) The Local Impacts Committee commenced in August 2002. The cost of carrying out the work associated with the terms of reference for the Local Impacts Committee has been $346,000, and current plans could see a further similar amount expended to complete the work. Internal costs to the portfolio agencies are not included in these amounts. Much of the work would eventually have been done in any case. Investigations into issues such as noise, congestion, access and safety is work that Planning and Infrastructure agencies undertake in the normal course of their management and planning for the transport network. Final reports from each of the terms of reference will be available on completion of the work. The report from Terms of Reference No. 1 is available from the Department for Planning and Infrastructure. Other related information is available on the Department for Planning & Infrastructure website under the Freight Network Review. The Local Impacts Committee is expected to complete its work towards the end of 2004.
(3) Yes, both for and against. (4-5) The terms of reference of the Committee are not related to consideration of either of the two road projects. The main tasks of the committee are: 1. Recommend the preferred alignment for Roe Highway Stage 7, based on a strategic overview of the highly ranked options in the multi criteria analysis. 2. Develop a strategy for managing traffic on the major roads in the south west metropolitan corridor, focussing on Leach Highway, South Street, High Street and Stock Road; and prepare a preliminary road development plan for these roads. 3. Determine measures to protect local communities from the impact of freight and general traffic. (6) The Local Impacts Committee commenced in August 2002. The cost of carrying out the work associated with the terms of reference for the Local Impacts Committee has been $346,000, and current plans could see a further similar amount expended to complete the work. Internal costs to the portfolio agencies are not included in these amounts. Much of the work would eventually have been done in any case. Investigations into issues such as noise, congestion, access and safety is work that Planning and Infrastructure agencies undertake in the normal course of their management and planning for the transport network. Final reports from each of the terms of reference will be available on completion of the work. The report from Terms of Reference No. 1 is available from the Department for Planning and Infrastructure. Other related information is available on the Department for Planning & Infrastructure website under the Freight Network Review. The Local Impacts Committee is expected to complete its work towards the end of 2004.
(4-5) The terms of reference of the Committee are not related to consideration of either of the two road projects. The main tasks of the committee are: 1. Recommend the preferred alignment for Roe Highway Stage 7, based on a strategic overview of the highly ranked options in the multi criteria analysis. 2. Develop a strategy for managing traffic on the major roads in the south west metropolitan corridor, focussing on Leach Highway, South Street, High Street and Stock Road; and prepare a preliminary road development plan for these roads. 3. Determine measures to protect local communities from the impact of freight and general traffic. (6) The Local Impacts Committee commenced in August 2002. The cost of carrying out the work associated with the terms of reference for the Local Impacts Committee has been $346,000, and current plans could see a further similar amount expended to complete the work. Internal costs to the portfolio agencies are not included in these amounts. Much of the work would eventually have been done in any case. Investigations into issues such as noise, congestion, access and safety is work that Planning and Infrastructure agencies undertake in the normal course of their management and planning for the transport network. Final reports from each of the terms of reference will be available on completion of the work. The report from Terms of Reference No. 1 is available from the Department for Planning and Infrastructure. Other related information is available on the Department for Planning & Infrastructure website under the Freight Network Review. The Local Impacts Committee is expected to complete its work towards the end of 2004.
1. Recommend the preferred alignment for Roe Highway Stage 7, based on a strategic overview of the highly ranked options in the multi criteria analysis. 2. Develop a strategy for managing traffic on the major roads in the south west metropolitan corridor, focussing on Leach Highway, South Street, High Street and Stock Road; and prepare a preliminary road development plan for these roads. 3. Determine measures to protect local communities from the impact of freight and general traffic. (6) The Local Impacts Committee commenced in August 2002. The cost of carrying out the work associated with the terms of reference for the Local Impacts Committee has been $346,000, and current plans could see a further similar amount expended to complete the work. Internal costs to the portfolio agencies are not included in these amounts. Much of the work would eventually have been done in any case. Investigations into issues such as noise, congestion, access and safety is work that Planning and Infrastructure agencies undertake in the normal course of their management and planning for the transport network. Final reports from each of the terms of reference will be available on completion of the work. The report from Terms of Reference No. 1 is available from the Department for Planning and Infrastructure. Other related information is available on the Department for Planning & Infrastructure website under the Freight Network Review. The Local Impacts Committee is expected to complete its work towards the end of 2004.
2. Develop a strategy for managing traffic on the major roads in the south west metropolitan corridor, focussing on Leach Highway, South Street, High Street and Stock Road; and prepare a preliminary road development plan for these roads. 3. Determine measures to protect local communities from the impact of freight and general traffic. (6) The Local Impacts Committee commenced in August 2002. The cost of carrying out the work associated with the terms of reference for the Local Impacts Committee has been $346,000, and current plans could see a further similar amount expended to complete the work. Internal costs to the portfolio agencies are not included in these amounts. Much of the work would eventually have been done in any case. Investigations into issues such as noise, congestion, access and safety is work that Planning and Infrastructure agencies undertake in the normal course of their management and planning for the transport network. Final reports from each of the terms of reference will be available on completion of the work. The report from Terms of Reference No. 1 is available from the Department for Planning and Infrastructure. Other related information is available on the Department for Planning & Infrastructure website under the Freight Network Review. The Local Impacts Committee is expected to complete its work towards the end of 2004.
3. Determine measures to protect local communities from the impact of freight and general traffic. (6) The Local Impacts Committee commenced in August 2002. The cost of carrying out the work associated with the terms of reference for the Local Impacts Committee has been $346,000, and current plans could see a further similar amount expended to complete the work. Internal costs to the portfolio agencies are not included in these amounts. Much of the work would eventually have been done in any case. Investigations into issues such as noise, congestion, access and safety is work that Planning and Infrastructure agencies undertake in the normal course of their management and planning for the transport network. Final reports from each of the terms of reference will be available on completion of the work. The report from Terms of Reference No. 1 is available from the Department for Planning and Infrastructure. Other related information is available on the Department for Planning & Infrastructure website under the Freight Network Review. The Local Impacts Committee is expected to complete its work towards the end of 2004.
(6) The Local Impacts Committee commenced in August 2002. The cost of carrying out the work associated with the terms of reference for the Local Impacts Committee has been $346,000, and current plans could see a further similar amount expended to complete the work. Internal costs to the portfolio agencies are not included in these amounts. Much of the work would eventually have been done in any case. Investigations into issues such as noise, congestion, access and safety is work that Planning and Infrastructure agencies undertake in the normal course of their management and planning for the transport network. Final reports from each of the terms of reference will be available on completion of the work. The report from Terms of Reference No. 1 is available from the Department for Planning and Infrastructure. Other related information is available on the Department for Planning & Infrastructure website under the Freight Network Review. The Local Impacts Committee is expected to complete its work towards the end of 2004.
Much of the work would eventually have been done in any case. Investigations into issues such as noise, congestion, access and safety is work that Planning and Infrastructure agencies undertake in the normal course of their management and planning for the transport network. Final reports from each of the terms of reference will be available on completion of the work. The report from Terms of Reference No. 1 is available from the Department for Planning and Infrastructure. Other related information is available on the Department for Planning & Infrastructure website under the Freight Network Review. The Local Impacts Committee is expected to complete its work towards the end of 2004.
Final reports from each of the terms of reference will be available on completion of the work. The report from Terms of Reference No. 1 is available from the Department for Planning and Infrastructure. Other related information is available on the Department for Planning & Infrastructure website under the Freight Network Review. The Local Impacts Committee is expected to complete its work towards the end of 2004.
The Local Impacts Committee is expected to complete its work towards the end of 2004.
(3) Yes, both for and against. (4-5) The terms of reference of the Committee are not related to consideration of either of the two road projects. The main tasks of the committee are: 1. Recommend the preferred alignment for Roe Highway Stage 7, based on a strategic overview of the highly ranked options in the multi criteria analysis. 2. Develop a strategy for managing traffic on the major roads in the south west metropolitan corridor, focussing on Leach Highway, South Street, High Street and Stock Road; and prepare a preliminary road development plan for these roads. 3. Determine measures to protect local communities from the impact of freight and general traffic. (6) The Local Impacts Committee commenced in August 2002. The cost of carrying out the work associated with the terms of reference for the Local Impacts Committee has been $346,000, and current plans could see a further similar amount expended to complete the work. Internal costs to the portfolio agencies are not included in these amounts. Much of the work would eventually have been done in any case. Investigations into issues such as noise, congestion, access and safety is work that Planning and Infrastructure agencies undertake in the normal course of their management and planning for the transport network. Final reports from each of the terms of reference will be available on completion of the work. The report from Terms of Reference No. 1 is available from the Department for Planning and Infrastructure. Other related information is available on the Department for Planning & Infrastructure website under the Freight Network Review. The Local Impacts Committee is expected to complete its work towards the end of 2004.
(4-5) The terms of reference of the Committee are not related to consideration of either of the two road projects. The main tasks of the committee are: 1. Recommend the preferred alignment for Roe Highway Stage 7, based on a strategic overview of the highly ranked options in the multi criteria analysis. 2. Develop a strategy for managing traffic on the major roads in the south west metropolitan corridor, focussing on Leach Highway, South Street, High Street and Stock Road; and prepare a preliminary road development plan for these roads. 3. Determine measures to protect local communities from the impact of freight and general traffic. (6) The Local Impacts Committee commenced in August 2002. The cost of carrying out the work associated with the terms of reference for the Local Impacts Committee has been $346,000, and current plans could see a further similar amount expended to complete the work. Internal costs to the portfolio agencies are not included in these amounts. Much of the work would eventually have been done in any case. Investigations into issues such as noise, congestion, access and safety is work that Planning and Infrastructure agencies undertake in the normal course of their management and planning for the transport network. Final reports from each of the terms of reference will be available on completion of the work. The report from Terms of Reference No. 1 is available from the Department for Planning and Infrastructure. Other related information is available on the Department for Planning & Infrastructure website under the Freight Network Review. The Local Impacts Committee is expected to complete its work towards the end of 2004.
1. Recommend the preferred alignment for Roe Highway Stage 7, based on a strategic overview of the highly ranked options in the multi criteria analysis. 2. Develop a strategy for managing traffic on the major roads in the south west metropolitan corridor, focussing on Leach Highway, South Street, High Street and Stock Road; and prepare a preliminary road development plan for these roads. 3. Determine measures to protect local communities from the impact of freight and general traffic. (6) The Local Impacts Committee commenced in August 2002. The cost of carrying out the work associated with the terms of reference for the Local Impacts Committee has been $346,000, and current plans could see a further similar amount expended to complete the work. Internal costs to the portfolio agencies are not included in these amounts. Much of the work would eventually have been done in any case. Investigations into issues such as noise, congestion, access and safety is work that Planning and Infrastructure agencies undertake in the normal course of their management and planning for the transport network. Final reports from each of the terms of reference will be available on completion of the work. The report from Terms of Reference No. 1 is available from the Department for Planning and Infrastructure. Other related information is available on the Department for Planning & Infrastructure website under the Freight Network Review. The Local Impacts Committee is expected to complete its work towards the end of 2004.
2. Develop a strategy for managing traffic on the major roads in the south west metropolitan corridor, focussing on Leach Highway, South Street, High Street and Stock Road; and prepare a preliminary road development plan for these roads. 3. Determine measures to protect local communities from the impact of freight and general traffic. (6) The Local Impacts Committee commenced in August 2002. The cost of carrying out the work associated with the terms of reference for the Local Impacts Committee has been $346,000, and current plans could see a further similar amount expended to complete the work. Internal costs to the portfolio agencies are not included in these amounts. Much of the work would eventually have been done in any case. Investigations into issues such as noise, congestion, access and safety is work that Planning and Infrastructure agencies undertake in the normal course of their management and planning for the transport network. Final reports from each of the terms of reference will be available on completion of the work. The report from Terms of Reference No. 1 is available from the Department for Planning and Infrastructure. Other related information is available on the Department for Planning & Infrastructure website under the Freight Network Review. The Local Impacts Committee is expected to complete its work towards the end of 2004.
3. Determine measures to protect local communities from the impact of freight and general traffic. (6) The Local Impacts Committee commenced in August 2002. The cost of carrying out the work associated with the terms of reference for the Local Impacts Committee has been $346,000, and current plans could see a further similar amount expended to complete the work. Internal costs to the portfolio agencies are not included in these amounts. Much of the work would eventually have been done in any case. Investigations into issues such as noise, congestion, access and safety is work that Planning and Infrastructure agencies undertake in the normal course of their management and planning for the transport network. Final reports from each of the terms of reference will be available on completion of the work. The report from Terms of Reference No. 1 is available from the Department for Planning and Infrastructure. Other related information is available on the Department for Planning & Infrastructure website under the Freight Network Review. The Local Impacts Committee is expected to complete its work towards the end of 2004.
(6) The Local Impacts Committee commenced in August 2002. The cost of carrying out the work associated with the terms of reference for the Local Impacts Committee has been $346,000, and current plans could see a further similar amount expended to complete the work. Internal costs to the portfolio agencies are not included in these amounts. Much of the work would eventually have been done in any case. Investigations into issues such as noise, congestion, access and safety is work that Planning and Infrastructure agencies undertake in the normal course of their management and planning for the transport network. Final reports from each of the terms of reference will be available on completion of the work. The report from Terms of Reference No. 1 is available from the Department for Planning and Infrastructure. Other related information is available on the Department for Planning & Infrastructure website under the Freight Network Review. The Local Impacts Committee is expected to complete its work towards the end of 2004.
Much of the work would eventually have been done in any case. Investigations into issues such as noise, congestion, access and safety is work that Planning and Infrastructure agencies undertake in the normal course of their management and planning for the transport network. Final reports from each of the terms of reference will be available on completion of the work. The report from Terms of Reference No. 1 is available from the Department for Planning and Infrastructure. Other related information is available on the Department for Planning & Infrastructure website under the Freight Network Review. The Local Impacts Committee is expected to complete its work towards the end of 2004.
Final reports from each of the terms of reference will be available on completion of the work. The report from Terms of Reference No. 1 is available from the Department for Planning and Infrastructure. Other related information is available on the Department for Planning & Infrastructure website under the Freight Network Review. The Local Impacts Committee is expected to complete its work towards the end of 2004.
The Local Impacts Committee is expected to complete its work towards the end of 2004.
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