New access road to Kalgoorlie Explosives Reserve

2/6/06
Kalgoorlie's residential streets will now be safer, following the construction of a new access road to the Kalgoorlie Explosives Reserve.
Resources Minister John Bowler today officially opened the new route which will divert trucks from the Piccadilly residential area.
"Safety fears by residents over trucks travelling on Piccadilly Street will be a thing of the past with this new access," the Minister said.
"Considering three or four trucks travel to and from the explosives depot each hour, most of the concerns of residents will be resolved with the completion of this new access route."
The construction of the new road cost more that $300,000 and included the filling in of sewerage treatment ponds, road sealing and the relocation of security gates.
"The resources boom has emphasised the importance of such a facility and it is pleasing to see the Government working with the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder to minimise the effect on the community," Mr Bowler said.
"The Carpenter Government recognises the need for safe storage and handling of explosives and has also provided funding for the upgrading of facilities at both the Kalgoorlie and Baldivis Explosive Reserves.
"I understand further upgrades are planned at the Kalgoorlie reserve to ensure even higher levels of security and safety."
The historic explosives reserve, the largest in the State, was gazetted in March 1903, and has been in continual use ever since.
The Minister congratulated all involved in what was a joint project between the Resources Safety Division of the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection and the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder.
Minister's office: 9222 9699