Shadow Transport Minister Shane Love says Labor’s proposed Geraldton bypass must ensure the Moonyoonooka Store and homes and businesses in the area are not destroyed. Mr Love said the site had been the home of the Moonyoonooka Store for more than 100 years. “Located on the Geraldton – Mt Magnet Road, the store is an…
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney is once again calling on the Minister for Transport to meet with local residents who will be affected if the preferred Dongara-Geraldton bypass route was to go ahead, to aid her understanding of how it would affect the local community. Having met with the owners of the Moonyoonooka Store last…
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney is calling on the Labor Government to seek more consultation with residents affected by the Dongara-Geraldton Bypass given the proposed route will cut through properties, effectively rendering the land unusable. Having been contacted by many concerned residents since Option 1 was announced as the preferred route earlier this year, Mr…
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney is hopeful that progress will soon be made regarding the Dongara to Northampton coastal route but is concerned proposed routes will not result in the best outcome for Geraldton businesses or the local economy. “With Labor having had considerable time to determine the best route, it’s about time they finally…
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney has again called on the Labor Government to accelerate the Alignment Selection Study for the Dongara to Northampton Coastal Route Corridor to prevent further disappointment to Mid West residents who have already had to wait too long for results. “Landholders and other stakeholders need to know when a preferred alignment…
Photo credit: Main Roads WA Local Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney is calling on the State Government to make both the Geraldton and the Northampton bypasses top priorities to boost local economies reeling from the impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak. “The project can be built in stages so it makes sense to start in Northampton,…