❓ This parliamentary question seeks information about plans to extend Tonkin Highway south of Thomas Road, including the scope, cost, and land reservation. The answer confirms plans exist and a business case has been completed, but costs are not yet finalised.
AnsweredQoN 4398Legislative Assembly
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(1) Are there any plans to extend Tonkin Highway south of Thomas Road? (2) If yes to (1): (a) what is the scope of the planned extension to Tonkin Highway; and (b) what is the estimated cost of the planned extension? (3) Has any land been set aside or reserved for any possible extension of Tonkin Highway?
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Answered
15 September 2015
Responded by
Minister for Transport
Response time
35 days
As at 11 August 2015:
(1)-(2) Yes Hon Tony Simpson MLA has been a strong local advocate for the progression of the Tonkin Highway extension on behalf of his community and Chaired the Tonkin Highway Extension Community Working Group (CWG) until early 2013 when he was appointed a Minister. Cr Bruce Moore was formally appointed chair in April 2013 and continued to progress the great work of this community committee.
The Strategic Business Case was completed and provided to Government for further progression through the budgetary process.
Cost have not yet been finalised. The Metropolitan Region Scheme includes a reservation to extend Tonkin Highway.
(3) Yes, refer to (1).
(1)-(2) Yes Hon Tony Simpson MLA has been a strong local advocate for the progression of the Tonkin Highway extension on behalf of his community and Chaired the Tonkin Highway Extension Community Working Group (CWG) until early 2013 when he was appointed a Minister. Cr Bruce Moore was formally appointed chair in April 2013 and continued to progress the great work of this community committee.
The Strategic Business Case was completed and provided to Government for further progression through the budgetary process.
Cost have not yet been finalised. The Metropolitan Region Scheme includes a reservation to extend Tonkin Highway.
(3) Yes, refer to (1).
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