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(3) What arrangements will be made to ensure that there is sufficient parking at the Palmerston shops during construction.

(4) What measures will be taken to ensure that businesses located at Palmerston shops will not be negatively affected by implementation of the proposed changes to car parking arrangements.

Mr Steel: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:

(1) Following the consultation to improve parking at the Palmerston shops, a proposal has been identified for consideration. Dates for the commencement of construction have not yet been identified.

(2) The exact details of the changes are subject to final design.

(3) The details of temporary parking, and the impacts during construction will be documented in the final design process. Temporary additional parking will be investigated at this time.

(4) Consultation with the businesses at the Palmerston shops will be undertaken to confirm the most appropriate timing for the works and include the consideration of temporary parking provisions to ensure the impacts of the construction is minimised.

Roads—William Slim Drive
(Question No 2396)

Mr Milligan asked the Minister for Roads, upon notice, on 22 March 2019:

(1) Will noise barriers will be included as part of the duplication project of William Slim Drive.

(2) What is the expected commencement and completion dates for the duplication project of William Slim Drive.

(3) What communication mechanisms are in place to inform residents about roadworks and road closures during the construction period for the duplication project of William Slim Drive.

(4) What modelling has been completed to understand the impact on surrounding suburban streets for the duplication project of William Slim Drive.

Mr Steel: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:

(1) The requirements for noise walls are currently being assessed according to Roads ACT Noise Management Guidelines.

(2) The timing of construction is subject to a number of factors including planning approvals, the profile of funding from the Commonwealth Government and finalisation of the scope of works associated with the adjacent CSIRO development.

(3) A communication plan for informing residents will be developed in advance of construction commencement.


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