❓ Mr Masters questions the condition of power poles from Carbunup to Hairpin, McDonald and Taylor Roads, and compensation for power outages, particularly affecting dairy farmers. Western Power acknowledges some poles need replacement and outlines compensation conditions.
AnsweredQoN 393Legislative Assembly
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(1) Is it true that many or all of the power poles carrying the power lines form Carbunup to the corner of Hairpin, McDonald and Taylor Roads were condemned by Western Power ten years ago as being unserviceable and in need of replacement?
(2) If not, what is the condition of these poles?
(3) For those poles needing replacement, what is the schedule for repair and/or replacement?
(4) Under what conditions can Western Power customers expect to be compensated for loss of service, in particular, for dairy farmers who have lost production of milk because of a power outage?
(2) If not, what is the condition of these poles?
(3) For those poles needing replacement, what is the schedule for repair and/or replacement?
(4) Under what conditions can Western Power customers expect to be compensated for loss of service, in particular, for dairy farmers who have lost production of milk because of a power outage?
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Answered
7 August 2001
Responded by
Minister for Energy
Response time
42 days
(2) A recent inspection of the five (5) poles bearing the old unserviceable markings found that two (2) of the poles were due for replacement. The other three (3) poles are still in a good condition and will be included in the routine inspection cycle throughout the 2001/2002 financial year. (3) The two poles identified as due for replacement will be changed within 6 weeks. All the other poles in the area will be fully inspected as part of the routine inspection cycle throughout the 2001/2002 financial year and any identified weakness or defect scheduled for repairs. The timing of the repairs is dependent on the condition of the pole. (4) Compensation is only considered when there is evidence of direct negligence on the part of Western Power. The fact that power has been interrupted in some form does not mean that Western Power is negligent. Should any of the farmers referred to in your question consider they have a case against Western Power they can lodge a claim with the Corporation and each would be treated on its merits.
(3) The two poles identified as due for replacement will be changed within 6 weeks. All the other poles in the area will be fully inspected as part of the routine inspection cycle throughout the 2001/2002 financial year and any identified weakness or defect scheduled for repairs. The timing of the repairs is dependent on the condition of the pole. (4) Compensation is only considered when there is evidence of direct negligence on the part of Western Power. The fact that power has been interrupted in some form does not mean that Western Power is negligent. Should any of the farmers referred to in your question consider they have a case against Western Power they can lodge a claim with the Corporation and each would be treated on its merits.
(4) Compensation is only considered when there is evidence of direct negligence on the part of Western Power. The fact that power has been interrupted in some form does not mean that Western Power is negligent. Should any of the farmers referred to in your question consider they have a case against Western Power they can lodge a claim with the Corporation and each would be treated on its merits.
(3) The two poles identified as due for replacement will be changed within 6 weeks. All the other poles in the area will be fully inspected as part of the routine inspection cycle throughout the 2001/2002 financial year and any identified weakness or defect scheduled for repairs. The timing of the repairs is dependent on the condition of the pole. (4) Compensation is only considered when there is evidence of direct negligence on the part of Western Power. The fact that power has been interrupted in some form does not mean that Western Power is negligent. Should any of the farmers referred to in your question consider they have a case against Western Power they can lodge a claim with the Corporation and each would be treated on its merits.
(4) Compensation is only considered when there is evidence of direct negligence on the part of Western Power. The fact that power has been interrupted in some form does not mean that Western Power is negligent. Should any of the farmers referred to in your question consider they have a case against Western Power they can lodge a claim with the Corporation and each would be treated on its merits.
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