2016-02-09
4723. MS DUNN — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety): In relation to the Chandler Highway widening and bridge duplication project proposed by VicRoads:
(1) What process is VicRoads using to informing the community in relation to the location of the Chandler project.
(2) What evidence supports the Chandler project being the preferred option.
(3) What is the rationale for the design and location of the Chandler project and what documentation supports this rationale.
(4) What traffic assessments and modelling have been conducted to result in a recommendation for the widening of the Chandler project to six lanes to account for future growth.
(5) How was the impact of the Chandler project on existing Alphington residents assessed.
(6) Will the Minister consider an alternative route for the Chandler project which does not impact so heavily on Alphington residents.
(7) What assessment, research and/or planning has been conducted on the public transport integration of the Chandler project.
(8) If the answer to (7) is 'none', why has public transport integration not been considered.
(9) Why is there no provision, planning or integration with any future Doncaster railway line.
(10) Will the Minister consider an alternative route and design which better reflects the public transport integration of the area, including any future Doncaster Rail project.
(11) Has there been an evaluation of the social, environmental and economic impacts of the Chandler project.
(12) Will the Minister consider an alternative route and design which better reflects the environmental requirements of the area.
(13) Why is the Chandler project being managed separately to the proposed development of the former Amcor site.
(14) How will the Minister and VicRoads address the many concerns of residents on the western side of the Chandler project.
ANSWER:
All information in relation to the Chandler Highway widening and bridge duplication project can be found at:
www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/planning-and-projects/Melbourne-road-projects/Ch...
Hon Luke Donnellan MP
Minister for Roads and Road Safety