The "Outback Way" between WA and QLD
Submitted: Wednesday, Jul 12, 2006 at 08:26
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Pajman Pete (SA)
I saw this article on the ABC site this morning about a new all weather highway linking WA to QLD. Does anyone know what the proposed route is?
Reply By: Member No 1- Wednesday, Jul 12, 2006 at 08:32
Wednesday, Jul 12, 2006 at 08:32
The development council has been lobbying since 1997 for an all-weather road from
Laverton WA to
Winton Qld, via
Alice Springs.
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Reply By: Member - Davoe (Nullagine) - Wednesday, Jul 12, 2006 at 09:21
Wednesday, Jul 12, 2006 at 09:21
Yawn Are they bringing this up again? been round for a while and is a good idea except.
1) governments wont spend money on it. i thing around 3 mill was pledged for this year which sounds like alot but in reality might get it a grade and a few dodgy spots sheeted.
2) you need 2 permits currently to drive along it which i think is a disgrace for such a majour route. at the most you should be able to get the permits at either
laverton or
yulara just like you can get them at tourist beuros for the Moorine loop road
3) Did i mention GVTS wont spend money on it. Vast majority of road money in last budget went to improving eastern States roadsa
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Follow Up By: Member No 1- Wednesday, Jul 12, 2006 at 10:16
Wednesday, Jul 12, 2006 at 10:16
will still be dirt i reckon?
and if a national highway one might not have to get permits?
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Reply By: Member Boroma 604 - Wednesday, Jul 12, 2006 at 11:12
Wednesday, Jul 12, 2006 at 11:12
Gooday,
Yes & when you drive it as I did Aug 2005, the only part the Govt spends money on are signs as you go along saying Funding Roads to Recovery, or such like tripe.
Cheers,
Boroma604.
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Reply By: Pajman Pete (SA) - Wednesday, Jul 12, 2006 at 12:05
Wednesday, Jul 12, 2006 at 12:05
Yes, now that I read the announcement in greater detail it is only announcing a new
sign! Silly me.
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Reply By: Member - Eric R (WA) - Wednesday, Jul 12, 2006 at 18:48
Wednesday, Jul 12, 2006 at 18:48
Dont hold your breath,we will all be long gone.
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Follow Up By: RedGibber - Wednesday, Jul 12, 2006 at 19:34
Wednesday, Jul 12, 2006 at 19:34
Good, so I don't need to swap my BFG ATs for HTs just yet then?? LOL!!
Cheers
Red
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Reply By: Richard Kovac - Thursday, Jul 13, 2006 at 01:00
Thursday, Jul 13, 2006 at 01:00
GOOD
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Reply By: Richard Kovac - Thursday, Jul 13, 2006 at 01:03
Thursday, Jul 13, 2006 at 01:03
About time the LIb's got off there ass and did something (or is that the NAT's?)
Richard
A proud lefty
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