Main Roads Western Australia manages the State's road network to provide safe and efficient road access that will enhance community lifestyles and support economic prosperity. We seek to achieve balanced and sustainable outcomes for the community. Responsible environmental stewardship in developing and maintaining the road network is critical to our success.
Principles
Main Roads is committed to:
- Protecting and enhancing the environmental values of road reserves;
- Minimising the impact on the natural environment of roads and road use; and
- Conserving natural resources and minimising energy consumption and waste.
Objectives
In applying these principles, Main Roads aims to:
- Fully satisfy all environmental legislation, Government Policy and, where specific legislation is lacking, uphold the spirit of the law;
- Implement, maintain and continually improve an effective environmental management system across Main Roads planning, business, project and management processes;
- Apply an approach of "avoid, minimise and mitigate", in order of preference, to the management of environmental impacts associated with road construction projects;
- Develop awareness of environmental management processes, standards and responsibilities among Main Roads' employees and contractor partners;
- Listen and be responsive to community and stakeholder views on environmental issues; and
- Set specific environmental objectives and targets relating to the key environmental aspects of Main Roads' activities, and measure and report progress in achieving these targets.
June 2004