❓ Hon Norm Kelly asks about the number and type of vehicles owned/leased by WA's Employment and Training agencies, their fuel sources, and actions taken to increase LPG usage. The Minister provides a detailed breakdown by agency, revealing limited LPG adoption due to cost and logistical concerns.
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(1) How many vehicles are leased or owned by those agencies? (2) Of these, how many are - (a) passenger vehicles; and (b) commercial vehicles? (3) Of the total number of vehicles, how many are - (a) petrol or diesel powered; (b) LPG powered; and (c) powered by other means? (4) What actions have these agencies taken to increase the proportion of vehicles using Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG)? Answered on 15 November 2000 The Minister
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15 November 2000
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Department of Training and Employment (1) 52 (2) (a) 47 (b) 5 (3) (a) 50 (b) 2 (c) Nil. (4) The LPG issue is considered from time to time as part of the ongoing, effective management of fleet vehicles. However, there are no plans to increase the use of LPG vehicles from the existing 2 dual fuel vehicles. Central TAFE (1) 30 (2) (a) 25 (b) 5. (3) (a) 1 Diesel powered 4WD and 29 Petrol powered vehicles (b) Nil (c) Nil. (4) The College's vehicle officer is currently discussing this option with the lease Fleet Manager. West Coast College of TAFE (1) 25 (2) (a) 21 (b) 1 bus, 1 truck and 2 forklifts. (3) (a) 21 cars (petrol powered) and 2 (1 bus and 1 truck) diesel powered (b) 2 forklifts LPG powered. (c) Nil. (4) No actions have been taken to increase the proportion of vehicles using Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG). South East Metropolitan College of TAFE (1) 28 (2) (a) 22 (b) 6 (3) (a) 28 (b) Nil (c) Nil. (4) Assessment of the number of kilometres required to recoup cost is approximately 38 000 kms (originally based on Petrol at 85 cents per litre and LPG at 40 cents). As vehicles are only kept for 40 000 kms, there is no material benefit to be gained. South Metropolitan College of TAFE (1) 25 (2) (a) 15 (b) 10 (3) (a) 25 (b) Nil (c) Nil (4) No action has been taken because it has been more cost effective to use petrol or diesel. Midland College of TAFE (1) 11 (2) (a) 7 (b) 4, including 2 buses. (3) (a) 11 (b) Nil (c) Nil. (4) No action has been taken to date. South West Regional College of TAFE (1) 16 (2) (a) 15 (b) 1. (3) (a) 16 (b) Nil (c) Nil. (4) In July 2000 we reviewed the cost effectiveness of LPG powered vehicles. No purchase decision has occurred. Great Southern Regional College of TAFE 1) 19 2) (a) 13 (b) 6 3) (a) 18 (b) 1 (Forklift) (c) Nil. 4) Due to quick turnover of vehicles it is not financially viable to convert to LPG. Eastern Pilbara College of TAFE 1) 21 2) (a) 16 (b) 5. 3) (a) 21 (b) Nil (c) Nil. 4) No action has been taken to date. Central West College of TAFE (1) 18 (2) (a) 12 (b) 6. (3) (a) 18 (b) Nil (c) Nil. (4) Central West College of TAFE has not taken any action to increase the proportion of LPG powered vehicles. Should this initiative prove to be economical, Central West College of TAFE would be prepared to increase the proportion of vehicles powered by LPG. CY O'Connor College of TAFE (1) 19 (2) (a) 15 (b) 4 (3) (a) 19 (b) Nil (c) Nil. (4) As the College operates in a rural environment, LPG is not available throughout our entire region. Therefore the College runs the risk of not being able to attain supply of LPG when required. Also, the College believes that the costs to convert vehicles to LPG is not recovered at time of resale to a satisfactory level, as the demand for LPG cars amongst the public is not great. Therefore, the College has not implemented any LPG conversions, but is willing to look into the situation again if LPG became available within our whole operating area. Kimberley College of TAFE (1) 23 (2) (a) 21 (b) 2 (3) (a) 23 (b) Nil (c) Nil (4) Nil West Pilbara College of TAFE (1) 10 (2) (a) 3 (b) 7 3) (a) 3 Petrol, 7 Diesel (b) Nil (c) Nil. 4) To date West Pilbara College of TAFE has taken no action to increase the proportion of vehicles using LPG. We would need to investigate the availability of this fuel and remote locations, and the cost of converting vehicles, or leasing vehicles that have already been converted to use this fuel.
(2) Of these, how many are - (a) passenger vehicles; and (b) commercial vehicles? (3) Of the total number of vehicles, how many are - (a) petrol or diesel powered; (b) LPG powered; and (c) powered by other means? (4) What actions have these agencies taken to increase the proportion of vehicles using Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG)? Answered on 15 November 2000 The Minister Replied: Department of Training and Employment (1) 52 (2) (a) 47 (b) 5 (3) (a) 50 (b) 2 (c) Nil. (4) The LPG issue is considered from time to time as part of the ongoing, effective management of fleet vehicles. However, there are no plans to increase the use of LPG vehicles from the existing 2 dual fuel vehicles. Central TAFE (1) 30 (2) (a) 25 (b) 5. (3) (a) 1 Diesel powered 4WD and 29 Petrol powered vehicles (b) Nil (c) Nil. (4) The College's vehicle officer is currently discussing this option with the lease Fleet Manager. West Coast College of TAFE (1) 25 (2) (a) 21 (b) 1 bus, 1 truck and 2 forklifts. (3) (a) 21 cars (petrol powered) and 2 (1 bus and 1 truck) diesel powered (b) 2 forklifts LPG powered. (c) Nil. (4) No actions have been taken to increase the proportion of vehicles using Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG). South East Metropolitan College of TAFE (1) 28 (2) (a) 22 (b) 6 (3) (a) 28 (b) Nil (c) Nil. (4) Assessment of the number of kilometres required to recoup cost is approximately 38 000 kms (originally based on Petrol at 85 cents per litre and LPG at 40 cents). As vehicles are only kept for 40 000 kms, there is no material benefit to be gained. South Metropolitan College of TAFE (1) 25 (2) (a) 15 (b) 10 (3) (a) 25 (b) Nil (c) Nil (4) No action has been taken because it has been more cost effective to use petrol or diesel. Midland College of TAFE (1) 11 (2) (a) 7 (b) 4, including 2 buses. (3) (a) 11 (b) Nil (c) Nil. (4) No action has been taken to date. South West Regional College of TAFE (1) 16 (2) (a) 15 (b) 1. (3) (a) 16 (b) Nil (c) Nil. (4) In July 2000 we reviewed the cost effectiveness of LPG powered vehicles. No purchase decision has occurred. Great Southern Regional College of TAFE 1) 19 2) (a) 13 (b) 6 3) (a) 18 (b) 1 (Forklift) (c) Nil. 4) Due to quick turnover of vehicles it is not financially viable to convert to LPG. Eastern Pilbara College of TAFE 1) 21 2) (a) 16 (b) 5. 3) (a) 21 (b) Nil (c) Nil. 4) No action has been taken to date. Central West College of TAFE (1) 18 (2) (a) 12 (b) 6. (3) (a) 18 (b) Nil (c) Nil. (4) Central West College of TAFE has not taken any action to increase the proportion of LPG powered vehicles. Should this initiative prove to be economical, Central West College of TAFE would be prepared to increase the proportion of vehicles powered by LPG. CY O'Connor College of TAFE (1) 19 (2) (a) 15 (b) 4 (3) (a) 19 (b) Nil (c) Nil. (4) As the College operates in a rural environment, LPG is not available throughout our entire region. Therefore the College runs the risk of not being able to attain supply of LPG when required. Also, the College believes that the costs to convert vehicles to LPG is not recovered at time of resale to a satisfactory level, as the demand for LPG cars amongst the public is not great. Therefore, the College has not implemented any LPG conversions, but is willing to look into the situation again if LPG became available within our whole operating area. Kimberley College of TAFE (1) 23 (2) (a) 21 (b) 2 (3) (a) 23 (b) Nil (c) Nil (4) Nil West Pilbara College of TAFE (1) 10 (2) (a) 3 (b) 7 3) (a) 3 Petrol, 7 Diesel (b) Nil (c) Nil. 4) To date West Pilbara College of TAFE has taken no action to increase the proportion of vehicles using LPG. We would need to investigate the availability of this fuel and remote locations, and the cost of converting vehicles, or leasing vehicles that have already been converted to use this fuel.
(b) commercial vehicles?
(b) LPG powered; and (c) powered by other means?
(c) powered by other means?
Answered on 15 November 2000 The Minister Replied: Department of Training and Employment (1) 52 (2) (a) 47 (b) 5 (3) (a) 50 (b) 2 (c) Nil. (4) The LPG issue is considered from time to time as part of the ongoing, effective management of fleet vehicles. However, there are no plans to increase the use of LPG vehicles from the existing 2 dual fuel vehicles. Central TAFE (1) 30 (2) (a) 25 (b) 5. (3) (a) 1 Diesel powered 4WD and 29 Petrol powered vehicles (b) Nil (c) Nil. (4) The College's vehicle officer is currently discussing this option with the lease Fleet Manager. West Coast College of TAFE (1) 25 (2) (a) 21 (b) 1 bus, 1 truck and 2 forklifts. (3) (a) 21 cars (petrol powered) and 2 (1 bus and 1 truck) diesel powered (b) 2 forklifts LPG powered. (c) Nil. (4) No actions have been taken to increase the proportion of vehicles using Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG). South East Metropolitan College of TAFE (1) 28 (2) (a) 22 (b) 6 (3) (a) 28 (b) Nil (c) Nil. (4) Assessment of the number of kilometres required to recoup cost is approximately 38 000 kms (originally based on Petrol at 85 cents per litre and LPG at 40 cents). As vehicles are only kept for 40 000 kms, there is no material benefit to be gained. South Metropolitan College of TAFE (1) 25 (2) (a) 15 (b) 10 (3) (a) 25 (b) Nil (c) Nil (4) No action has been taken because it has been more cost effective to use petrol or diesel. Midland College of TAFE (1) 11 (2) (a) 7 (b) 4, including 2 buses. (3) (a) 11 (b) Nil (c) Nil. (4) No action has been taken to date. South West Regional College of TAFE (1) 16 (2) (a) 15 (b) 1. (3) (a) 16 (b) Nil (c) Nil. (4) In July 2000 we reviewed the cost effectiveness of LPG powered vehicles. No purchase decision has occurred. Great Southern Regional College of TAFE 1) 19 2) (a) 13 (b) 6 3) (a) 18 (b) 1 (Forklift) (c) Nil. 4) Due to quick turnover of vehicles it is not financially viable to convert to LPG. Eastern Pilbara College of TAFE 1) 21 2) (a) 16 (b) 5. 3) (a) 21 (b) Nil (c) Nil. 4) No action has been taken to date. Central West College of TAFE (1) 18 (2) (a) 12 (b) 6. (3) (a) 18 (b) Nil (c) Nil. (4) Central West College of TAFE has not taken any action to increase the proportion of LPG powered vehicles. Should this initiative prove to be economical, Central West College of TAFE would be prepared to increase the proportion of vehicles powered by LPG. CY O'Connor College of TAFE (1) 19 (2) (a) 15 (b) 4 (3) (a) 19 (b) Nil (c) Nil. (4) As the College operates in a rural environment, LPG is not available throughout our entire region. Therefore the College runs the risk of not being able to attain supply of LPG when required. Also, the College believes that the costs to convert vehicles to LPG is not recovered at time of resale to a satisfactory level, as the demand for LPG cars amongst the public is not great. Therefore, the College has not implemented any LPG conversions, but is willing to look into the situation again if LPG became available within our whole operating area. Kimberley College of TAFE (1) 23 (2) (a) 21 (b) 2 (3) (a) 23 (b) Nil (c) Nil (4) Nil West Pilbara College of TAFE (1) 10 (2) (a) 3 (b) 7 3) (a) 3 Petrol, 7 Diesel (b) Nil (c) Nil. 4) To date West Pilbara College of TAFE has taken no action to increase the proportion of vehicles using LPG. We would need to investigate the availability of this fuel and remote locations, and the cost of converting vehicles, or leasing vehicles that have already been converted to use this fuel.
(2) Of these, how many are - (a) passenger vehicles; and (b) commercial vehicles? (3) Of the total number of vehicles, how many are - (a) petrol or diesel powered; (b) LPG powered; and (c) powered by other means? (4) What actions have these agencies taken to increase the proportion of vehicles using Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG)? Answered on 15 November 2000 The Minister Replied: Department of Training and Employment (1) 52 (2) (a) 47 (b) 5 (3) (a) 50 (b) 2 (c) Nil. (4) The LPG issue is considered from time to time as part of the ongoing, effective management of fleet vehicles. However, there are no plans to increase the use of LPG vehicles from the existing 2 dual fuel vehicles. Central TAFE (1) 30 (2) (a) 25 (b) 5. (3) (a) 1 Diesel powered 4WD and 29 Petrol powered vehicles (b) Nil (c) Nil. (4) The College's vehicle officer is currently discussing this option with the lease Fleet Manager. West Coast College of TAFE (1) 25 (2) (a) 21 (b) 1 bus, 1 truck and 2 forklifts. (3) (a) 21 cars (petrol powered) and 2 (1 bus and 1 truck) diesel powered (b) 2 forklifts LPG powered. (c) Nil. (4) No actions have been taken to increase the proportion of vehicles using Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG). South East Metropolitan College of TAFE (1) 28 (2) (a) 22 (b) 6 (3) (a) 28 (b) Nil (c) Nil. (4) Assessment of the number of kilometres required to recoup cost is approximately 38 000 kms (originally based on Petrol at 85 cents per litre and LPG at 40 cents). As vehicles are only kept for 40 000 kms, there is no material benefit to be gained. South Metropolitan College of TAFE (1) 25 (2) (a) 15 (b) 10 (3) (a) 25 (b) Nil (c) Nil (4) No action has been taken because it has been more cost effective to use petrol or diesel. Midland College of TAFE (1) 11 (2) (a) 7 (b) 4, including 2 buses. (3) (a) 11 (b) Nil (c) Nil. (4) No action has been taken to date. South West Regional College of TAFE (1) 16 (2) (a) 15 (b) 1. (3) (a) 16 (b) Nil (c) Nil. (4) In July 2000 we reviewed the cost effectiveness of LPG powered vehicles. No purchase decision has occurred. Great Southern Regional College of TAFE 1) 19 2) (a) 13 (b) 6 3) (a) 18 (b) 1 (Forklift) (c) Nil. 4) Due to quick turnover of vehicles it is not financially viable to convert to LPG. Eastern Pilbara College of TAFE 1) 21 2) (a) 16 (b) 5. 3) (a) 21 (b) Nil (c) Nil. 4) No action has been taken to date. Central West College of TAFE (1) 18 (2) (a) 12 (b) 6. (3) (a) 18 (b) Nil (c) Nil. (4) Central West College of TAFE has not taken any action to increase the proportion of LPG powered vehicles. Should this initiative prove to be economical, Central West College of TAFE would be prepared to increase the proportion of vehicles powered by LPG. CY O'Connor College of TAFE (1) 19 (2) (a) 15 (b) 4 (3) (a) 19 (b) Nil (c) Nil. (4) As the College operates in a rural environment, LPG is not available throughout our entire region. Therefore the College runs the risk of not being able to attain supply of LPG when required. Also, the College believes that the costs to convert vehicles to LPG is not recovered at time of resale to a satisfactory level, as the demand for LPG cars amongst the public is not great. Therefore, the College has not implemented any LPG conversions, but is willing to look into the situation again if LPG became available within our whole operating area. Kimberley College of TAFE (1) 23 (2) (a) 21 (b) 2 (3) (a) 23 (b) Nil (c) Nil (4) Nil West Pilbara College of TAFE (1) 10 (2) (a) 3 (b) 7 3) (a) 3 Petrol, 7 Diesel (b) Nil (c) Nil. 4) To date West Pilbara College of TAFE has taken no action to increase the proportion of vehicles using LPG. We would need to investigate the availability of this fuel and remote locations, and the cost of converting vehicles, or leasing vehicles that have already been converted to use this fuel.
(b) commercial vehicles?
(b) LPG powered; and (c) powered by other means?
(c) powered by other means?
Answered on 15 November 2000 The Minister Replied: Department of Training and Employment (1) 52 (2) (a) 47 (b) 5 (3) (a) 50 (b) 2 (c) Nil. (4) The LPG issue is considered from time to time as part of the ongoing, effective management of fleet vehicles. However, there are no plans to increase the use of LPG vehicles from the existing 2 dual fuel vehicles. Central TAFE (1) 30 (2) (a) 25 (b) 5. (3) (a) 1 Diesel powered 4WD and 29 Petrol powered vehicles (b) Nil (c) Nil. (4) The College's vehicle officer is currently discussing this option with the lease Fleet Manager. West Coast College of TAFE (1) 25 (2) (a) 21 (b) 1 bus, 1 truck and 2 forklifts. (3) (a) 21 cars (petrol powered) and 2 (1 bus and 1 truck) diesel powered (b) 2 forklifts LPG powered. (c) Nil. (4) No actions have been taken to increase the proportion of vehicles using Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG). South East Metropolitan College of TAFE (1) 28 (2) (a) 22 (b) 6 (3) (a) 28 (b) Nil (c) Nil. (4) Assessment of the number of kilometres required to recoup cost is approximately 38 000 kms (originally based on Petrol at 85 cents per litre and LPG at 40 cents). As vehicles are only kept for 40 000 kms, there is no material benefit to be gained. South Metropolitan College of TAFE (1) 25 (2) (a) 15 (b) 10 (3) (a) 25 (b) Nil (c) Nil (4) No action has been taken because it has been more cost effective to use petrol or diesel. Midland College of TAFE (1) 11 (2) (a) 7 (b) 4, including 2 buses. (3) (a) 11 (b) Nil (c) Nil. (4) No action has been taken to date. South West Regional College of TAFE (1) 16 (2) (a) 15 (b) 1. (3) (a) 16 (b) Nil (c) Nil. (4) In July 2000 we reviewed the cost effectiveness of LPG powered vehicles. No purchase decision has occurred. Great Southern Regional College of TAFE 1) 19 2) (a) 13 (b) 6 3) (a) 18 (b) 1 (Forklift) (c) Nil. 4) Due to quick turnover of vehicles it is not financially viable to convert to LPG. Eastern Pilbara College of TAFE 1) 21 2) (a) 16 (b) 5. 3) (a) 21 (b) Nil (c) Nil. 4) No action has been taken to date. Central West College of TAFE (1) 18 (2) (a) 12 (b) 6. (3) (a) 18 (b) Nil (c) Nil. (4) Central West College of TAFE has not taken any action to increase the proportion of LPG powered vehicles. Should this initiative prove to be economical, Central West College of TAFE would be prepared to increase the proportion of vehicles powered by LPG. CY O'Connor College of TAFE (1) 19 (2) (a) 15 (b) 4 (3) (a) 19 (b) Nil (c) Nil. (4) As the College operates in a rural environment, LPG is not available throughout our entire region. Therefore the College runs the risk of not being able to attain supply of LPG when required. Also, the College believes that the costs to convert vehicles to LPG is not recovered at time of resale to a satisfactory level, as the demand for LPG cars amongst the public is not great. Therefore, the College has not implemented any LPG conversions, but is willing to look into the situation again if LPG became available within our whole operating area. Kimberley College of TAFE (1) 23 (2) (a) 21 (b) 2 (3) (a) 23 (b) Nil (c) Nil (4) Nil West Pilbara College of TAFE (1) 10 (2) (a) 3 (b) 7 3) (a) 3 Petrol, 7 Diesel (b) Nil (c) Nil. 4) To date West Pilbara College of TAFE has taken no action to increase the proportion of vehicles using LPG. We would need to investigate the availability of this fuel and remote locations, and the cost of converting vehicles, or leasing vehicles that have already been converted to use this fuel.
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