WA Parliamentary Question on Notice regarding the number, washing, and detailing arrangements for vehicles allocated to departments and agencies within the Minister's portfolios. The response provides details for several agencies, often referring to previous answers for earlier periods.

AnsweredQoN 4556Legislative Assembly
Asked
25 November 2010
Portfolio
Regional Development; Lands; Minister Assisting the Minister for State Development; Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport

QuestionView source ↗

For each department and agency within the Minister’s portfolios, I ask:
(a) as at 23
November 2010, how many vehicles are allocated to the department or agency;
(b) what washing arrangements are provided for each vehicle;
(c) if any vehicle was commercially cleaned since 23 September 2008, please provide:
(i) the cost breakdown for each vehicle and cleaning bill;
(ii) how often each vehicle is booked in to be commercially cleaned;
(iii) the address where the vehicle is cleaned; and
(iv) advise whether vehicles are cleaned during office hours; and
(d) what detailing arrangements are provided for each vehicle;
(e) if any vehicle was commercially detailed since 23 September 2008, please provide:
(i) the cost breakdown for each vehicle and detailing bill;
(ii) how often each vehicle is booked in to be commercially detailed;
(iii) the address where the vehicle is detailed; and
(iv) advise whether vehicles are detailed during office hours; and
(f) please provide a subtotal of a vehicle’s cleaning costs for each department or agency since 23 September 2008?

AnswerView source ↗

Answered
15 February 2011
Responded by
Minister for Regional Development; Lands; Minister Assisting the Minister for State Development; Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport
Response time
82 days
Due to the Cabinet re-shuffle, as of 14 December 2010 the portfolio of 'Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport' no longer exists.
Pilbara Development Commission:
a)      Six.
b)      None.
c)      For the period of 23 September 2008 - 20 April 2010 please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 2429 - 2445.  From 21 April 2010 - 23 November 2010 please find the answer below:
Not applicable.
d)     None.
e)      For the period of 23 September 2008 - 20 April 2010 please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 2429 - 2445.  From 21 April 2010 - 23 November 2010 please find the answer below:
Not applicable.
f)       For the period of 23 September 2008 - 20 April 2010 please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 2429 - 2445.  From 21 April 2010 - 23 November 2010 please find the answer below:
Nil.
Peel Development Commission:
a)      Four.
b)      Staff housing vehicles are responsible for car washing at their own expense, other than the CEO.
c)      For the period of 23 September 2008 - 20 April 2010 please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 2429 - 2445.  From 21 April 2010 - 23 November 2010 please find the answer below:
None.
d)     None.
e)      For the period of 23 September 2008 - 20 April 2010 please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 2429 - 2445.  From 21 April 2010 - 23 November 2010 please find the answer below:
None.
f)       For the period of 23 September 2008 - 20 April 2010 please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 2429 - 2445. From 21 April 2010 - 23 November 2010 please find the answer below:
$78.24 incurred prior to policy change in 2009.
Goldfields-Esperance Development Commission:
(a)    Two.
(b)   It is the drivers responsibility as per the GEDC's vehicle use policy.
(c)    For the period of 23 September 2008 - 20 April 2010 please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 2429-2445.  From 21 April 2010 - 23 November 2010 please find the answer below:
Not applicable.
(d)   None.
(e)    For the period of 23 September 2008 - 20 April 2010 please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 2429-2445.  From 21 April 2010 - 23 November 2010 please find the answer below:
None.
(f)    For the period of 23 September 2008 - 20 April 2010 please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 2429-2445.  From 21 April 2010 - 23 November 2010 please find the answer below:
None.
Kimberley Development Commission:
(a)    As at 23 November 2010 five vehicles were allocated to the agency.
(b)   Each vehicle is washed by the member of staff that home garages that vehicle.
(c)    For the period of 23 September 2008 - 20 April 2010 please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 2429 - 2445.  From 21 April 2010 - 23 November 2010 please find the answer below:
Not applicable.
(d)   None.
(e)    For the period of 23 September 2008 - 20 April 2010 please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 2429 - 2445.  From 21 April 2010 - 23 November 2010 please find the answer below:
Not applicable.
(f)    For the period of 23 September 2008 - 20 April 2010 please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 2429 - 2445.  From 21 April 2010 - 23 November 2010 please find the answer below:
Nil.
Landgate
(a)                            70.
(b)                           Midland vehicles (30) fortnightly by Intework (community service company that employs disabled people);
Mount Street vehicles (34) as required by carwash fuel cards;
Bunbury (4) and Albany vehicles (1) by staff and also when serviced;
Floreat vehicle (1) by staff.
(c)                            For the period of 23 September 2008 - 20 April 2010 please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 2429-2445.  From 21 April 2010 - 23 November 2010 please find the answer below:
(i)         Midland passenger vehicles $18.00 each; commercial vehicles
$27.50 each;
Mount Street passenger vehicles using carwash facilities at fuel stops $17.00 each;  four wheel drive vehicles $21.90 each. Total cost for entire fleet for period in question is $5,051
(ii)        Midland vehicles fortnightly on average; Mount Street and other
vehicles as required.
(iii)       Midland vehicles washed on site at 1 Midland Square, Midland;
Mount Street vehicles washed at fuel garages; Floreat vehicle
washed on site at 65 Brockway Road, Floreat; Bunbury and
Albany vehicles are washed at the home address of custodians or various vehicle service yards.
(iv)             Midland - yes; Mount Street - when refuelling, times unknown; Floreat - yes; Bunbury and Albany - times vary and are not documented.
(d)                           None.
(e)                            For the period of 23 September 2008 - 20 April 2010 please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 2429-2445.  From 21 April 2010 - 23 November 2010 please find the answer below:
Not Applicable.
(f)                            For the period of 23 September 2008 - 20 April 2010 please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 2429-2445.  From 21 April 2010 - 23 November 2010 please find the answer below:
$5,051
Great Southern Development Commission:
(a)    Four.
(b)   Pool vehicles (3) are washed on a needs basis by Great Southern Personnel who employ disabled workers. CEO vehicle (1) is washed on a needs basis by local car wash company - Fat Cats
(c)    For the period of 23 September 2008 - 20 April 2010 please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 2429-2445.  From 21 April 2010 - 23 November 2010 please find the answer below:
All vehicles are commercially cleaned.
(i)                                     Pool Vehicles                     $132
CEO vehicle                       $706
(ii)Pool vehicles                           As needed
CEO vehicle                       Monthly
(iii)                                 Pool vehicles                      On site - GSDC premises
CEO vehicle                       8 Vine Street Albany - Fat Cat premises
(iv)                                 All vehicles are cleaned in office hours.
(d)   Wash and vacuum.
(e)    For the period of 23 September 2008 - 20 April 2010 please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 2429-2445.  From 21 April 2010 - 23 November 2010 please find the answer below:
Nil.
(f)    For the period of 23 September 2008 - 20 April 2010 please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 2429-2445.  From 21 April 2010 - 23 November 2010 please find the answer below:
$3,890.44 (GST Inclusive)
Mid West Development Commission:
(a)    Three.
(b)   Commercial wash as required.
(c)    For the period of 23 September 2008 - 20 April 2010 please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 2429-2445.  From 21 April 2010 - 23 November 2010 please find the answer below:
(i)                 Pool Sedan - cleaned six times during period.
Total cost $378.19 excluding GST ($416.00 including GST).
4 x 4 (1) - cleaned 3 times during period.
Total cost $234.51 excl GST ($258.00 incl GST)
Pool 4x4 (2) - cleaned 5 times during period.
Total cost $486.36 excl GST ($535.00 incl GST)
(ii)        As required, infrequent.
(iii)       Geraldton Car Wash - Lester Avenue, Geraldton.
(iv)       Yes - cleaned during office hours.
(d)   Wash and vacuum.
(e)    For the period of 23 September 2008 - 20 April 2010 please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 2429-2445.  From 21 April 2010 - 23 November 2010 please find the answer below:
Nil.
(f)    For the period of 23 September 2008 - 20 April 2010 please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 2429-2445.  From 21 April 2010 - 23 November 2010 please find the answer below:
$1099.09 excl GST ($1209.00 incl GST).
Gascoyne Development Commission:
(a)    Six.
(b)   Washed by driver offsite.
(c)    For the period of 23 September 2008 - 20 April 2010 please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 2429-2445.  From 21 April 2010 - 23 November 2010 please find the answer below:
(i)                 Not applicable.
(ii)               Not applicable.
(iii)             Not applicable.
(iv)             Not applicable.
(d)   Detailed annually.
(e)    For the period of 23 September 2008 - 20 April 2010 please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 2429-2445.  From 21 April 2010 - 23 November 2010 please find the answer below:
(i)                 $130.00
(ii)               Once annually.
(iii)             Northwest Detailing, 416 Robinson Street, Carnarvon.
(iv)             During office hours.
(f)    For the period of 23 September 2008 - 20 April 2010 please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 2429-2445.  From 21 April 2010 - 23 November 2010 please find the answer below:
$130.00
LandCorp:
(a)          34.
(b) Pool vehicles are commercially cleaned (by a contractor) utilising a waterless method: The cleaning of all other vehicles is the responsibility of the person home-garaging the vehicle.
(c) For the period of 23 September - 20 April 2010 please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 2429-2445. From 21 April 2010 - 23 November 2010 please find the answer below:
(i) Cost breakdowns are detailed below:
LandCorp Pool Fleet
Cleaning costs
Pool car 1
$103
Pool car 2
$103
Pool car 3
$103
Pool car 4
$nil
Pool car 5
$110
Pool car 6
$nil
Pool car 7
$103
Pool car 8
$103
Pool car 9
$103
Pool car 10
$nil
(ii) Each vehicle is cleaned on average of every six months.
(iii) Vehicles are cleaned on-site at Wesfarmers House, 40 The Esplanade, Perth.
(iv) Vehicles are cleaned during office hours.
(d) Vehicles are not usually detailed.
(e) For the period of 23 September 2008 – 20 April 2010 please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 2429-2445. From 21 April 2010 – 23 November 2010 please find the answer below:
(i) Not Applicable
(ii) Not Applicable
(iii) Not Applicable
(iv) Not Applicable
(f) For the period of 23 September 2010 ­– 20 April 2010 please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 2429-2445. From 21 April 2010 – 23 November 2010 please find answer below:
$728
South West Development Commission:
(a) 12.
(b) Vehicles are cleaned when required to maintain their appearance and condition.
(c) For the period of 23 September 2008 ­– 20 April 2010 please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 2429-2445. From 21 April 2010 – 23 November 2010 please find answer below:
(i) 23/01/2009 (1QBH 496) $15
13/02/2009 (1 QBH 552) $10
12/03/2009 (1 QBJ 440) $14
31/03/2009 (1 QBH 120) $10
28/08/2009 (1 QBJ 440) $14
19/02/2010 (1 DGL 856) $14
20/09/2010 (1 DGL 856) $14
(ii) As required to maintain their condition.
(iii) Sparklers Carwash, 25 Blair Street, Bunbury.
(iv) Yes.
(d) Vehicles are detailed only if required after heavy usage in the region.
(e) For the period of 23 September 2008 – 20 April 2010 please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 2429-2445. From 21 April 2010 – 23 November 2010 please find answer below:
(i) 09/09/2009 (1QBH 120) $253
24/03/2009 (1QBH 496) $253
28/01/2009 (1QBH 628) $253
20/08/2010 (1QBJ 440) $440
(ii) As required to maintain their condition.
(iii) Bunbury City Car Cleaners, U1/19 Bourke Street, Bunbury.
(iv) Yes.
(g) For the period of 23 September 2008 – 20 April 2010 please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 2429-2445. From 21 April 2010 – 23 November 2010 please find answer below:
Cleaning - $91
Detailing - $1,199
Wheatbelt Development Commission:
(a) Eight.
(b) Nil.
(c) For the period of 23 September 2008 – 20 April 2010 please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 2429-2445. From 21 April 2010 – 23 November 2010 please find answer below:
Not applicable.
(d) detailing arranged prior to SG Fleet lease expiry & when/if visited by Dignitaries.
(e) For the period of 23 September 2008 – 20 April 2010 please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 2429-2445. From 21 April 2010 – 23 November 2010 please find answer below:
(i) see table below.
WDC Vehicle
Detail Cost
Total Cost
1CZE 147
$275.00
$275.00
1QBK 296
$121.00
$121.00
1QBK 298
$121.00
$121.00
(ii) Once, either 12=18 months after vehicle is received, dependant on lease expiry.
(iii) 298 Fitzgerald Street, Northam 6401.
(iv) Yes.
(f) For the period of 23 September 2008 – 20 April 2010 please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 2429-2445. From 21 April 2010 – 23 November 2010 please find answer below:
$517.00
The Department of Regional Development and Lands;
(a) 29.
(b) Vehicles are currently washed by officers who are the normal driver of the vehicle or by using a car wash facility at a Petrol Station. The Lands Division of the Department uses Intework, a company who employs disabled young people, to wash and vacuum the vehicles allocated to that Division. The charges are consistent with those of Petrol Stations.
(c) For the period of 23 September 2008 – 20 April 2010 please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 2429-2445. From 21 April 2010 – 23 November 2010 please find answer below:
None.
(d) There are no regular arrangements for detailing, scheduled as required.
(e) For the period of 23 September 2008 – 20 April 2010 please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 2429-2445. From 21 April 2010 – 23 November 2010 please find answer below:
(i) 2x vehicles at $235 each, total of $470
(ii) Vehicles are only detailed when needed
(iii) 2 Havelock Street, West Perth 6005
(iv) The vehicles were detailed during work hours
(f) For the period of 23 September 2008 – 20 April 2010 please refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 2429-2445. From 21 April 2010 – 23 November 2010 please find answer below:
The Department has spent a total of $997.87 cleaning its vehicles.
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