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MINISTER FOR URBAN SERVICES

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION

QUESTION No 208

Roads - Line Markings

Mr Cornwell - asked the Minister for Urban Services:

(1) When is it proposed to paint out line markings in Launceston Street, Lyons and Redfern Street, Cook, originally prepared to allow children safer road crossings to Curtin and Macquarie Primary Schools.

(2) If it is not proposed to paint out these markings;-why not.

Mr Connolly - the answer to the Members question is as follows:

(1) The line markings on Launceston Street between Devonport Street and Burnie Street will not be reinstated when the street is resealed. Line markings on Launceston Street adjacent to concrete refuge islands will be maintained.

The line markings on Redfern Street will be maintained. The concrete islands and line markings provided on this street are considered effective measures for reducing vehicle speeds and assisting children cross the road. Some children from the Cook area do cross Redfern Street to reach Macquarie Primary School.

(2) Simply painting over line markings does not effectively remove them. It is necessary to sand blast line markings to eradicate them and there are substantial costs involved with this process.

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