❓ A Member of Parliament inquired about the inspection and replacement status of a private power pole at 9 Glencairn Way, Parkwood. The Minister confirmed the pole requires replacement due to corrosion and that it is the owner's responsibility.
AnsweredQoN 1346Legislative Council
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I refer to the private power pole at 9 Glencairn Way, Parkwood which has been inspected by Western Power in November 2022 and identified as rusty and needing replacement, and I ask: (a) was the private pole reinspected by Western Power after complaints from the owners that the wrong pole was identified as needing replacement; (b) if yes to (a) what was the result of the reinspection; (c) was the correct pole identified; (d) does the private pole at 9 Glencairn Way Parkwood need replacing; and (e) if yes to (c), why?
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Answered
9 May 2023
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Energy
Response time
3 days
(a) The private power pole was reinspected on 10 January 2023.
(b) The reinspection confirmed the advice provided in the original inspection on 1 November 2022 was correct.
(c) Yes, on both occasions.
(d) It is the property owner’s responsibility to inspect and maintain private power poles. Western Power recommended the owner replace the private power pole and contact a licenced electrician to seek further advice or consider a conversion to an underground connection.
(e) Corrosion in the steel pole was identified at the ground line.
(b) The reinspection confirmed the advice provided in the original inspection on 1 November 2022 was correct.
(c) Yes, on both occasions.
(d) It is the property owner’s responsibility to inspect and maintain private power poles. Western Power recommended the owner replace the private power pole and contact a licenced electrician to seek further advice or consider a conversion to an underground connection.
(e) Corrosion in the steel pole was identified at the ground line.
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