Page 3228 - Week 11 - Wednesday, 21 September 1994
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It would, obviously, need a great deal of public debate about that part of that particular issue; I believe that something that we also need to bear in mind is that quite often, as a person ages, their reflex times and their conditioning change, and that affects the way in which they drive.
Traffic Control Measures - McKellar
MR STEFANIAK: My question is also directed to the Minister for Urban Services, and it has to do with a road. Minister, residents of McKellar have complained to me about a dangerous intersection at Dumas Street and William Slim Drive, McKellar. I understand that one fatality has occurred there already, and residents indicate to me that during busy traffic periods it is almost impossible to turn right into William Slim Drive from Dumas Street. With the continued development of Gungahlin, William Slim Drive is only going to get busier, and there is no form of traffic control at that particular intersection. Will you indicate whether you intend to install an appropriate form of traffic control, perhaps even a roundabout? If not, why not?
MR LAMONT: I thank the member for his question. Yes, I am aware of the issues associated with the intersection that you refer to, and so is my department. The traffic control measures that are being investigated for that area will, I believe, satisfactorily answer that particular concern. However, there is a wider concern that you have outlined, which is the traffic volume increase as a result of the development and expansion of Gungahlin. There are planned works, which have been outlined, for the entire corridor leading into and out of Gungahlin, particularly on that north-south axis, through and across the highway.
I will undertake, Mr Stefaniak, to give you the detailed implementation dates, and make arrangements to provide you with a personal briefing from the department, should you so choose, and indeed make the same offer available to any of the constituents that may have raised the matter with you. If you are able to contact my office to indicate a time that is convenient, I will attempt to ensure that we have those officers there for you.
Sporting Facilities - South Tuggeranong
MS ELLIS: Madam Speaker, my question is directed to the Deputy Chief Minister in his capacity as Minister for Sport. I preface this by reminding the Minister that again Tuggeranong has made the rating as the fastest urban growth area in Australia in terms of population in the most recent report I read in the press this morning or yesterday, I think it was. The need for facilities, and specifically sporting facilities, in an area like that is very important. I would be very pleased if the Minister could explain to us what sorts of sporting facilities the Government is providing, particularly in the Tuggeranong suburbs of Conder and Gordon.
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