Page 4802 - Week 13 - Wednesday, 11 November 2009
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proposed road alignment and the location of its intersection with Horse Park Drive. I think we can draw from that that the government’s intention to build this road in its current location has been clearly documented since 2003.
Coming to the point that Mr Coe raised about the role this place has in setting planning policy and setting those guidelines, in mid-2004 ACTPLA released for public consultation a draft variation to the territory plan No 231, east Gungahlin, which proposed a number of zoning changes for Kenny and Throsby as well as establishing—I always have trouble with this, but I will try—Goorooyarroo nature reserve. I think that is how you say it. The draft variation also included south Harrison, the undeveloped area south of Well Station homestead and Well Station Drive extension.
It should be noted that during this variation no change to the road alignment was proposed, and the variation, including the road alignment, was subsequently approved by this place in 2006. Accordingly, based on all the freely available current and documented information on Well Station Drive extension and the proposed development in adjacent areas, all prospective purchasers were able to make fully informed decisions about the purchase of their properties.
I acknowledge residents’ concerns over noise and traffic safety and understand that these matters are receiving thorough consideration in the current road detail design. I have been advised that the road design will ensure that any adverse impacts on nearby residents from traffic and noise not only in Harrison but, importantly, for the future residents of Kenny are appropriately minimised to meet required standards. This road and its intersections with Horse Park Drive and Nullarbor Avenue will also need to meet all relevant design and safety standards. In this context, landscaping will be an important component, and it is incorporated into the design.
Furthermore, the intersection of Well Station Drive and Horse Park Drive will, in the future, be extended into the new suburb of Throsby. This will permit a centrally located major collector road into the eastern side of Throsby. The resultant four-way intersection will be signalised and provide the best traffic and transport outcome for motorists and, importantly, for public transport. The number of intersections with Horse Park Drive needs to be limited to ensure efficient traffic movement along that road.
The government announced the construction of the Well Station Drive extension road as part of the 2009-10 capital works budget with an estimated cost of $7 million over two years. This is part of a $52 million investment over two years in Gungahlin’s arterial road network. This is clearly a very high priority for Gungahlin residents. The Planning and Land Authority is responsible for progressing the road design to final document-ready stage, which will be used for the development application and for calling of construction tenders. Roads ACT within Territory and Municipal Services will then take responsibility for constructing the road.
The road is not only required to complete a critical missing component of the Gungahlin arterial road network but also to facilitate the release of more affordable housing as part of the Harrison 4 residential estate between Well Station homestead
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