Question On Notice No. 39 asked in the Legislative Assembly on 24 June 2021 by Mr R.S. Love
Question Directed to the: Minister for Transport
Parliament: 41 Session: 1
Question
I refer to Metronet, and I ask:
(a) Have any changes been made to the timelines for completion of Metronet station projects since 13 March 2021:
(i) If yes, please detail?
Answered on 4 August 2021
It is noted that the Opposition has resisted METRONET for several years. The Leader of the Opposition Mia Davies has labelled METRONET as “not the need-to-have projects” and a “vanity project” that should be pushed back. The Member must clarify which METRONET projects the Opposition wants to cancel.
The Member will know the McGowan Labor Government currently has 9 METRONET projects underway and 1 project completed.
(a) Given the record investment by the State Government in rail and road infrastructure, the forecast completion of METRONET projects is constantly reviewed, taking into account the availability of resources.
(i) N/A.