Hansard - ACT Legislative Assembly

Legislative Assembly for the ACT: 2000 Week 10 Hansard (18 October) . . Page.. 3227 ..

Roadworks-Drakeford and Erindale Drives Intersection

(Question No 296)

Mr Wood asked the Minister for Urban Services, upon notice:

In relation to road works at the intersection of Drakeford and Erindale Drives:-

1) What is the cost of the Work

2) How will the new turning lanes be integrated into the proposed new four lane sections on Drakeford Drive

3) Will the four lane section follow the same alignment as the new turning lanes; and

4) What is the expected cost of the future Drakeford Drive work

Mr Smyth: The answer to Mr Wood's question is as follows:

1) The cost of the design and construction of the intersection upgrade is $847,000.

2) The design of the intersection upgrade has taken into consideration the requirements for the future duplication works.

3) Yes the duplication will follow the same alignment established as part of the intersection upgrade.

4) The current estimate for the future Drakeford Drive works is $8.0 million.