Dr. Pettitt questions the WA Government on the realignment of Roger Mackay Drive for the proposed Perth Park, focusing on processes, road specifics, budget, public access, safety, and community concerns regarding unsafe driving and bollards.

⏳ Awaiting AnswerQoN 1188Legislative Council
Asked
24 February 2026
Portfolio: Deputy Premier; Treasurer; Minister for Transport; Sport and Recreation

Question

I refer to the realignment of Roger Mackay Drive as part of the proposed Perth Park, and I ask:(a) what processes has the Western Australian (WA) Government taken to allow a new public road to be built in parklands;(b) how wide will the road be;(c) who will be responsible for maintenance of the public roads associated with the motor racing track to be built;(d) is the development of this road included in the budget for the proposed Perth Park or will it be included in the general Main Roads budget;(e) will the realigned Roger Mackay Drive built through current parkland be open to the public except when the park is closed for the proposed Supercars event;(f) how will the WA Government ensure the safety of wildlife, families and children, pedestrians and other park users remain safe to continue using the park;(g) what measures will the WA Government take to ensure that people don't use the realigned Roger Mackay Drive and adjoining Camfield Drive to have a 'racetrack experience' prompting unsafe and illegal driving; and(h) I refer to community reports that bollards were promised at a meeting regarding the proposed development on 14 May 2025 and ask will bollards be utilised to help ensure the safety of park users?

Answer

This question is awaiting a response from the Minister.

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