QUESTIONS IN WRITING - Roe Highway - Dr Dennis Jensen MP

Dr Jensen» (Tangney) asked the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, in writing, on 4 December 2008:
In respect of the construction of Roe Highway Stage 8, west of Kwinana Freeway: (a) does the Government strongly support this project; (b) what level of funding will the Government provide for this vital transport link; and (c) are there any other actions, proposals or decisions of the Government relating to this project, especially any environmental restrictions on the use of land reserved for the project.

Mr Albanese (Grayndler) (Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government) —The answer to the honourable member’s question is as follows:
(a) (b) (c) The Government has made no funding commitment to the extension of the Roe Highway beyond the Kwinana Freeway. The Government is aware that there is a range of community, environmental and economic issues that would need to be addressed by the Western Australia Government in the planning and development of such a project.