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Mrs JUDY HOPWOOD: My question without notice is directed to the Minister for Transport. Given that he failed to deliver on his commitment to build an additional platform at Berowra railway station in 2004, will he now admit that, despite his claims in this place yesterday, the Clearways Program is in a shambles and is a further slap in the face to long-suffering rail commuters?
Mr JOHN WATKINS: As I outlined to the House yesterday, the $1 billion set aside for the Clearways Program will untangle the network in Sydney and ensure more reliable services for all commuters in New South Wales. Clearways will remove bottlenecks at junctions, reduce congestion and delays, and allow for a simpler timetable. The first Clearways project became operational in September 2004, which was the commissioning of the Macdonaldtown turnback. Construction for the Bondi turnback is under way and is scheduled for completion by the end of this year.
Mr John Brogden: Point of order: My point of order is relevance. The honourable member for Hornsby specifically asked the Minister why the Berowra platform, due to be built in 2004, has not been built.
Mr SPEAKER: Order! The Leader of the Opposition will resume his seat. The Minister is answering the question, which related to the Clearways Program.
Mr JOHN WATKINS: Planning approval has been received for the Berowra platform with work scheduled to commence in June for completion next year. Environmental assessment is under way for the Cronulla line amplification and for the Hornsby platform. Tenders have been received from planning consultants from the Lidcombe, Homebush, Revesby and McDonaldtown stabling project.
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