Last week saw a group of passionate Gelorup residents voice their concerns over the Bunbury Outer Ring Road project.
Following community consultation and environmental studies, the State Government announced its plans for the Southern Section Alignment back in June.
Transport Minister Rita Saffioti confirmed that 36 property owners would be impacted by the proposal.
"Main Roads undertook significant consultation in determining the preferred alignment of the southern section of the BORR," she said.
"I understand not everybody will be happy with the proposed alignment, however a number of changes were made to the alignment following community consultation, including moving the interchange connection from Hasties Road to Centenary Avenue so not to divide the Gelorup community."
Several community members expressed their dismay by staging a protest at Main Roads Western Australia, in Davenport, on Thursday, August 29.
Braving the wintry conditions, the group stood outside the Robertson Drive premises throughout the afternoon.
Gelorup resident and Friends of the Gelorup Corridor spokesperson Terri Sharp said their voices have seemingly fallen on deaf ears.
"We wanted to get together with some other concerned residents to take a stand," she said.
"The plans will significantly impact the community, the environment, and the region's heritage.
"It seems like none of our concerns are being listened to. Our aim is to make a lot of noise and to make sure we are heard."
Fellow Gelorup resident Kieran Noonan said they were not satisfied with the current proposal.
"It's sad that the government has chosen this plan, without taking the things that have changed over time into account," he said.
The most recent community consultation session was held on Thursday, August 22, at the Gelorup Community Centre.
Main Roads project director - BORR Dominic Boyle said they aimed to "strike a balance" between the government and the community's desires.
Following further project development and design consultations, the alignment will be referred to State and Federal environmental regulators.
Construction is due to begin in late 2020.
