BYFORD RAIL EXTENSION
849. Hon Dr STEVE THOMAS to the Leader of the House
representing the Minister for Transport:
I believe the Minister for Mental
Health has the answer to this question. I refer to the Byford rail extension
project.
(1) What was the
total original cost and project time line, from commencement to completion of
the project, at the time that the first contracts were signed?
(2) What works of the project have
been initiated and completed to date?
(3) What
changes of scope have been applied to the project since the McGowan government
was elected to power in March 2017, and what is the proposed cost of each of
those changes in scope?
(4) Have there
been any cost overruns on the original scope of work during construction of the
project; and, if so, what are they?
(5) What is the current expected total cost and
project time line for commencement to completion of the project?
Hon
STEPHEN DAWSON replied:
I thank the Leader of the Opposition
for some notice of the question. The following answer is provided on behalf of
the Minister for Transport.
(1)–(5) The Byford rail extension project is currently in
the competitive tender phase. At contract award, the project cost, scope
and expected time line will be confirmed. Works have started on the Thomas Road
Bridge Over Rail project, which is required for the Byford rail extension.