SWAN RIVER CROSSINGS PROJECT
758. Hon Dr BRAD PETTITT to the Leader of the House representing
the Minister for Transport:
I refer to Main Roads WA's ''community
update'' of 30 August 2022, which states —
We've had a busy week
briefing community groups, residents and businesses about the new concept for
the Swan River Crossings Project �
(1) Will the
minister please provide a list of the community groups that Main Roads has
given a briefing to since the new concept plans were released on 21 August
2022?
(2) Was the plan
to take Canning Highway down to the Swan River foreshore and under the new bridge
consistent with outcomes from earlier community engagement sessions?
(3) If no to (2),
why was the community not consulted about this fundamental change, particularly
given that it involves putting a road through the foreshore reserve and will
adversely impact the retention of the heritage-listed old traffic bridge?
(4) How many
square metres of the existing public open space reserve between Canning Highway
and the Swan River will need to be rezoned for roads; and will the minister
please table a map of this rezoning if one is available?
Hon SUE
ELLERY replied:
I thank the honourable member for
some notice of the question.
(1) The
alliance has continually engaged with key stakeholders, businesses, residents
and community groups on the Swan River crossings project since it began in
2019. Briefings on the final concept design for community and business groups
have commenced. A full list can be provided once all briefings and community
information sessions are complete.
(2) Yes.
(3) Not applicable.
(4) Square metreage will be
determined as detailed design progresses.