❓ Hon Ken Travers asks about the location and timeline for the new West Perth fire station, and the extent of public consultation. The Minister's response indicates a location is not yet secured and public consultation will be minimal.
AnsweredQoN 1542Legislative Council
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I refer to the announcement of a new fire station in West Perth, and ask: (a) has a location been identified for the new station; (b) if yes to (a), where; (c) if no to (a), when will a location be finalised; (d) when does the Minister expect a location will be announced; and (e) what consultation with the public will be undertaken with regard to the location of the new station?
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Answered
14 October 2014
Responded by
Attorney General representing the Minister for Emergency Services
Response time
35 days
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) advises:
(a) No.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Several sites are currently being explored; however, the likely success of securing these lots will not be known for several months.
(d) A location will be announced as soon as possible after a site has been secured.
(e) Minimal. DFES assesses risk and determines locations that can provide appropriate response times in emergency situations as well as ingress and egress suitability for large fire appliances.
(a) No.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Several sites are currently being explored; however, the likely success of securing these lots will not be known for several months.
(d) A location will be announced as soon as possible after a site has been secured.
(e) Minimal. DFES assesses risk and determines locations that can provide appropriate response times in emergency situations as well as ingress and egress suitability for large fire appliances.
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