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Tuesday, 9 May 2000
Page: 16108


Mr Mossfield asked the Minister for Transport and Regional Services, upon notice, on 9 March 2000:

(1) Has his attention been drawn to a new report called “Western Sydney Orbital Travel Time Survey” prepared by the NRMA in NSW in relation to the need for the proposed construction of the Western Sydney Orbital Road System.

(2) Will the report be given full consideration when making decisions on the construction timetable for the Western Sydney Orbital Road System.

(3) When will he announce a decision to commence construction of the Western Sydney Orbital Road System.


Mr Anderson (Deputy Prime Minister) —The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows:

(1) Yes, I am aware of the report.

(2) The Government is taking all factors into account in the consideration of the possible construction of the road, including the issues raised in the NRMA report.

(3) The Government's decision on the Western Sydney Orbital will be announced when it has considered all the factors relevant to such a major project, including those relating to funding.