Luke Simpkins (Cowan, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I would like to thank the Assistant Minister for Infrastructure, Minister Briggs, and the government for recognising the needs of the motorists in and around the Cowan electorate because $330,000 has been provided to upgrade the intersection and install a traffic light system at Alexander Drive and Illawarra Crescent North, Ballajura. This is an intersection which has unfortunately in the past claimed life and many people have been injured as a result of vehicle accidents in this area.

Local residents have had cars through their front walls. They have heard the accidents occurring at, in and around the intersection. There has been much damage. This funding is a good thing. This is exactly what black spot funding and taxpayer's money should be providing. It is good to see that the safety of people using that intersection will be considerably enhanced and it will be safer when traffic lights control the flow of traffic.

Once again, I thank the minister for his due consideration and this is a great example of a black spot program which will help the people of Ballajura, Alexander Heights and those passing by.