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(2) What work will need to be carried out to construct the light rail stop at Sandford Street.
(3) When is it expected that construction will begin on the Sandford Street stop.
(4) When is it expected that commuters will be able to use the light rail stop at Sandford Street.
(5) Which roads along the light rail corridor has the speed limit for vehicles been changed.
(6) Will the speed limit along Flemington Road be returned to 70km/h as per the limit pre-light rail.
Mr Steel: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
(1) The arrangement of light rail tracks, intersection works at Flemington Road and Sandford Street-Morisset Road and trunk services works were designed to allow for a future light rail stop on the south of this intersection.
(2) In addition to detail design and construction of the stop platform, canopy and facilities, the stop requires services connections, signalling and communications infrastructure.
(3) Negotiations with Canberra Metro for delivery of the Sandford Street light rail stop will determine timing of works.
(4) Negotiations with Canberra Metro for delivery of the Sandford Street light rail stop will determine timing of works.
(5) A section of Federal Highway has reduced from 80km/h to 70 km/h. Part of Hibberson Street closed to general traffic and other works around Gungahlin Town Centre have included changes to speed limits.
(6) Yes. Flemington Road will have a 70km/h speed limit between Randwick Road and Manning Clark Crescent and remaining sections will have a 60km/h speed limit, as was in place prior to light rail.
Municipal services—Gungahlin
(Question No 2595)
Mr Milligan asked the Minister for Transport and City Services, upon notice, on 2 August 2019 (redirected to the Minister for City Services):
(1) What is the source of funding for the Government’s recent $1 million commitment to a new playground and green space in the Gungahlin Town Centre.
(2) If this project has been under consideration for several years, can the Minister explain why no allocation of funding was included in the 2019-20 ACT Budget or previous ACT Budgets.
(3) Were local businesses consulted about this project;
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