❓ A parliamentary question addresses the state of regional power infrastructure, alleging decay and posing specific queries about faulty poles, replacement schedules, upgrade strategies, and related expenditure. The Minister rejects the preamble but provides some data.
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This Government has let the infrastructure within the regional power network decay to the point at which unstable poles, faulty insulators and sagging powerlines have threatened the lives and livelihoods of rural Western Australians. (1) (a) How many power poles are currently earmarked by Western Power as being faulty or otherwise in need of repair; and (b) how many are considered priorities in terms of the level of their disrepair? (2) How many other power poles are scheduled to be replaced by the end of 2004? (3) What strategy is the Government currently pursuing to upgrade and/or repair the poles that are either demonstrably faulty or nearing the end of their life expectancy? (4) What is the effective time frame of these strategies? (5) How much has this Government spent in upgrading and replacing power poles specifically in regional Western Australia? (6) (a) How many additional new power poles have been erected; and (b) at what expense? Hon KIM CHANCE
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I thank the member for some notice of this question, which I answer on behalf of the Minister for Local Government and Regional Development. I simply reject the preamble to the question because, firstly it seems to be out of order and secondly, it seems as though the honourable member has adopted the strange theory that somehow lines sag and poles decay over a three-year period. I am not quite sure how that can be, but that is the nature of the question and not the nature of the answer. Hon Simon O’Brien: It never happened under the previous Government. Hon KIM CHANCE: It would never have happened! The minister has provided the following answer - (1) (a) Approximately 1 075 poles are listed as being in need of replacement or reinforcement. (b) Western Power determines the priority based on the condition assessment of the poles, as determined by inspections. (2) I am unable to provide this information in the time given. (3)-(4) Power poles are inspected and tested for structural integrity on average over a four-year cycle. Power poles that are found to be unserviceable are reinforced or replaced. This is an ongoing strategy and is part of Western Power’s normal maintenance program. Western Power spends significant funds on the State’s electricity network. Maintenance expenditure has grown from $46 million in 1999-2000 to a forecast $77 million for 2003-04. Distribution maintenance expenditure in regional parts of the south west interconnected system has almost tripled during this time, from $9.1 million to $26.8 million. (5) In 2003-04 Western Power spent $2.22 million on pole replacement and reinforcement in regional areas. (6) (a) Approximately 730 poles have been replaced, not including new poles resulting from network expansion. (b) $2.19 million this financial year.
(1) (a) How many power poles are currently earmarked by Western Power as being faulty or otherwise in need of repair; and (b) how many are considered priorities in terms of the level of their disrepair? (2) How many other power poles are scheduled to be replaced by the end of 2004? (3) What strategy is the Government currently pursuing to upgrade and/or repair the poles that are either demonstrably faulty or nearing the end of their life expectancy? (4) What is the effective time frame of these strategies? (5) How much has this Government spent in upgrading and replacing power poles specifically in regional Western Australia? (6) (a) How many additional new power poles have been erected; and (b) at what expense? Hon KIM CHANCE replied : I thank the member for some notice of this question, which I answer on behalf of the Minister for Local Government and Regional Development. I simply reject the preamble to the question because, firstly it seems to be out of order and secondly, it seems as though the honourable member has adopted the strange theory that somehow lines sag and poles decay over a three-year period. I am not quite sure how that can be, but that is the nature of the question and not the nature of the answer. Hon Simon O’Brien: It never happened under the previous Government. Hon KIM CHANCE: It would never have happened! The minister has provided the following answer - (1) (a) Approximately 1 075 poles are listed as being in need of replacement or reinforcement. (b) Western Power determines the priority based on the condition assessment of the poles, as determined by inspections. (2) I am unable to provide this information in the time given. (3)-(4) Power poles are inspected and tested for structural integrity on average over a four-year cycle. Power poles that are found to be unserviceable are reinforced or replaced. This is an ongoing strategy and is part of Western Power’s normal maintenance program. Western Power spends significant funds on the State’s electricity network. Maintenance expenditure has grown from $46 million in 1999-2000 to a forecast $77 million for 2003-04. Distribution maintenance expenditure in regional parts of the south west interconnected system has almost tripled during this time, from $9.1 million to $26.8 million. (5) In 2003-04 Western Power spent $2.22 million on pole replacement and reinforcement in regional areas. (6) (a) Approximately 730 poles have been replaced, not including new poles resulting from network expansion. (b) $2.19 million this financial year.
(3) What strategy is the Government currently pursuing to upgrade and/or repair the poles that are either demonstrably faulty or nearing the end of their life expectancy? (4) What is the effective time frame of these strategies? (5) How much has this Government spent in upgrading and replacing power poles specifically in regional Western Australia? (6) (a) How many additional new power poles have been erected; and (b) at what expense? Hon KIM CHANCE replied : I thank the member for some notice of this question, which I answer on behalf of the Minister for Local Government and Regional Development. I simply reject the preamble to the question because, firstly it seems to be out of order and secondly, it seems as though the honourable member has adopted the strange theory that somehow lines sag and poles decay over a three-year period. I am not quite sure how that can be, but that is the nature of the question and not the nature of the answer. Hon Simon O’Brien: It never happened under the previous Government. Hon KIM CHANCE: It would never have happened! The minister has provided the following answer - (1) (a) Approximately 1 075 poles are listed as being in need of replacement or reinforcement. (b) Western Power determines the priority based on the condition assessment of the poles, as determined by inspections. (2) I am unable to provide this information in the time given. (3)-(4) Power poles are inspected and tested for structural integrity on average over a four-year cycle. Power poles that are found to be unserviceable are reinforced or replaced. This is an ongoing strategy and is part of Western Power’s normal maintenance program. Western Power spends significant funds on the State’s electricity network. Maintenance expenditure has grown from $46 million in 1999-2000 to a forecast $77 million for 2003-04. Distribution maintenance expenditure in regional parts of the south west interconnected system has almost tripled during this time, from $9.1 million to $26.8 million. (5) In 2003-04 Western Power spent $2.22 million on pole replacement and reinforcement in regional areas. (6) (a) Approximately 730 poles have been replaced, not including new poles resulting from network expansion. (b) $2.19 million this financial year.
(4) What is the effective time frame of these strategies? (5) How much has this Government spent in upgrading and replacing power poles specifically in regional Western Australia? (6) (a) How many additional new power poles have been erected; and (b) at what expense? Hon KIM CHANCE replied : I thank the member for some notice of this question, which I answer on behalf of the Minister for Local Government and Regional Development. I simply reject the preamble to the question because, firstly it seems to be out of order and secondly, it seems as though the honourable member has adopted the strange theory that somehow lines sag and poles decay over a three-year period. I am not quite sure how that can be, but that is the nature of the question and not the nature of the answer. Hon Simon O’Brien: It never happened under the previous Government. Hon KIM CHANCE: It would never have happened! The minister has provided the following answer - (1) (a) Approximately 1 075 poles are listed as being in need of replacement or reinforcement. (b) Western Power determines the priority based on the condition assessment of the poles, as determined by inspections. (2) I am unable to provide this information in the time given. (3)-(4) Power poles are inspected and tested for structural integrity on average over a four-year cycle. Power poles that are found to be unserviceable are reinforced or replaced. This is an ongoing strategy and is part of Western Power’s normal maintenance program. Western Power spends significant funds on the State’s electricity network. Maintenance expenditure has grown from $46 million in 1999-2000 to a forecast $77 million for 2003-04. Distribution maintenance expenditure in regional parts of the south west interconnected system has almost tripled during this time, from $9.1 million to $26.8 million. (5) In 2003-04 Western Power spent $2.22 million on pole replacement and reinforcement in regional areas. (6) (a) Approximately 730 poles have been replaced, not including new poles resulting from network expansion. (b) $2.19 million this financial year.
(5) How much has this Government spent in upgrading and replacing power poles specifically in regional Western Australia? (6) (a) How many additional new power poles have been erected; and (b) at what expense? Hon KIM CHANCE replied : I thank the member for some notice of this question, which I answer on behalf of the Minister for Local Government and Regional Development. I simply reject the preamble to the question because, firstly it seems to be out of order and secondly, it seems as though the honourable member has adopted the strange theory that somehow lines sag and poles decay over a three-year period. I am not quite sure how that can be, but that is the nature of the question and not the nature of the answer. Hon Simon O’Brien: It never happened under the previous Government. Hon KIM CHANCE: It would never have happened! The minister has provided the following answer - (1) (a) Approximately 1 075 poles are listed as being in need of replacement or reinforcement. (b) Western Power determines the priority based on the condition assessment of the poles, as determined by inspections. (2) I am unable to provide this information in the time given. (3)-(4) Power poles are inspected and tested for structural integrity on average over a four-year cycle. Power poles that are found to be unserviceable are reinforced or replaced. This is an ongoing strategy and is part of Western Power’s normal maintenance program. Western Power spends significant funds on the State’s electricity network. Maintenance expenditure has grown from $46 million in 1999-2000 to a forecast $77 million for 2003-04. Distribution maintenance expenditure in regional parts of the south west interconnected system has almost tripled during this time, from $9.1 million to $26.8 million. (5) In 2003-04 Western Power spent $2.22 million on pole replacement and reinforcement in regional areas. (6) (a) Approximately 730 poles have been replaced, not including new poles resulting from network expansion. (b) $2.19 million this financial year.
(6) (a) How many additional new power poles have been erected; and (b) at what expense? Hon KIM CHANCE replied : I thank the member for some notice of this question, which I answer on behalf of the Minister for Local Government and Regional Development. I simply reject the preamble to the question because, firstly it seems to be out of order and secondly, it seems as though the honourable member has adopted the strange theory that somehow lines sag and poles decay over a three-year period. I am not quite sure how that can be, but that is the nature of the question and not the nature of the answer. Hon Simon O’Brien: It never happened under the previous Government. Hon KIM CHANCE: It would never have happened! The minister has provided the following answer - (1) (a) Approximately 1 075 poles are listed as being in need of replacement or reinforcement. (b) Western Power determines the priority based on the condition assessment of the poles, as determined by inspections. (2) I am unable to provide this information in the time given. (3)-(4) Power poles are inspected and tested for structural integrity on average over a four-year cycle. Power poles that are found to be unserviceable are reinforced or replaced. This is an ongoing strategy and is part of Western Power’s normal maintenance program. Western Power spends significant funds on the State’s electricity network. Maintenance expenditure has grown from $46 million in 1999-2000 to a forecast $77 million for 2003-04. Distribution maintenance expenditure in regional parts of the south west interconnected system has almost tripled during this time, from $9.1 million to $26.8 million. (5) In 2003-04 Western Power spent $2.22 million on pole replacement and reinforcement in regional areas. (6) (a) Approximately 730 poles have been replaced, not including new poles resulting from network expansion. (b) $2.19 million this financial year.
I thank the member for some notice of this question, which I answer on behalf of the Minister for Local Government and Regional Development. I simply reject the preamble to the question because, firstly it seems to be out of order and secondly, it seems as though the honourable member has adopted the strange theory that somehow lines sag and poles decay over a three-year period. I am not quite sure how that can be, but that is the nature of the question and not the nature of the answer. Hon Simon O’Brien: It never happened under the previous Government. Hon KIM CHANCE: It would never have happened! The minister has provided the following answer - (1) (a) Approximately 1 075 poles are listed as being in need of replacement or reinforcement. (b) Western Power determines the priority based on the condition assessment of the poles, as determined by inspections. (2) I am unable to provide this information in the time given. (3)-(4) Power poles are inspected and tested for structural integrity on average over a four-year cycle. Power poles that are found to be unserviceable are reinforced or replaced. This is an ongoing strategy and is part of Western Power’s normal maintenance program. Western Power spends significant funds on the State’s electricity network. Maintenance expenditure has grown from $46 million in 1999-2000 to a forecast $77 million for 2003-04. Distribution maintenance expenditure in regional parts of the south west interconnected system has almost tripled during this time, from $9.1 million to $26.8 million. (5) In 2003-04 Western Power spent $2.22 million on pole replacement and reinforcement in regional areas. (6) (a) Approximately 730 poles have been replaced, not including new poles resulting from network expansion. (b) $2.19 million this financial year.
Hon Simon O’Brien: It never happened under the previous Government. Hon KIM CHANCE: It would never have happened! The minister has provided the following answer - (1) (a) Approximately 1 075 poles are listed as being in need of replacement or reinforcement. (b) Western Power determines the priority based on the condition assessment of the poles, as determined by inspections. (2) I am unable to provide this information in the time given. (3)-(4) Power poles are inspected and tested for structural integrity on average over a four-year cycle. Power poles that are found to be unserviceable are reinforced or replaced. This is an ongoing strategy and is part of Western Power’s normal maintenance program. Western Power spends significant funds on the State’s electricity network. Maintenance expenditure has grown from $46 million in 1999-2000 to a forecast $77 million for 2003-04. Distribution maintenance expenditure in regional parts of the south west interconnected system has almost tripled during this time, from $9.1 million to $26.8 million. (5) In 2003-04 Western Power spent $2.22 million on pole replacement and reinforcement in regional areas. (6) (a) Approximately 730 poles have been replaced, not including new poles resulting from network expansion. (b) $2.19 million this financial year.
Hon KIM CHANCE: It would never have happened! The minister has provided the following answer - (1) (a) Approximately 1 075 poles are listed as being in need of replacement or reinforcement. (b) Western Power determines the priority based on the condition assessment of the poles, as determined by inspections. (2) I am unable to provide this information in the time given. (3)-(4) Power poles are inspected and tested for structural integrity on average over a four-year cycle. Power poles that are found to be unserviceable are reinforced or replaced. This is an ongoing strategy and is part of Western Power’s normal maintenance program. Western Power spends significant funds on the State’s electricity network. Maintenance expenditure has grown from $46 million in 1999-2000 to a forecast $77 million for 2003-04. Distribution maintenance expenditure in regional parts of the south west interconnected system has almost tripled during this time, from $9.1 million to $26.8 million. (5) In 2003-04 Western Power spent $2.22 million on pole replacement and reinforcement in regional areas. (6) (a) Approximately 730 poles have been replaced, not including new poles resulting from network expansion. (b) $2.19 million this financial year.
(1) (a) Approximately 1 075 poles are listed as being in need of replacement or reinforcement. (b) Western Power determines the priority based on the condition assessment of the poles, as determined by inspections. (2) I am unable to provide this information in the time given. (3)-(4) Power poles are inspected and tested for structural integrity on average over a four-year cycle. Power poles that are found to be unserviceable are reinforced or replaced. This is an ongoing strategy and is part of Western Power’s normal maintenance program. Western Power spends significant funds on the State’s electricity network. Maintenance expenditure has grown from $46 million in 1999-2000 to a forecast $77 million for 2003-04. Distribution maintenance expenditure in regional parts of the south west interconnected system has almost tripled during this time, from $9.1 million to $26.8 million. (5) In 2003-04 Western Power spent $2.22 million on pole replacement and reinforcement in regional areas. (6) (a) Approximately 730 poles have been replaced, not including new poles resulting from network expansion. (b) $2.19 million this financial year.
(3)-(4) Power poles are inspected and tested for structural integrity on average over a four-year cycle. Power poles that are found to be unserviceable are reinforced or replaced. This is an ongoing strategy and is part of Western Power’s normal maintenance program. Western Power spends significant funds on the State’s electricity network. Maintenance expenditure has grown from $46 million in 1999-2000 to a forecast $77 million for 2003-04. Distribution maintenance expenditure in regional parts of the south west interconnected system has almost tripled during this time, from $9.1 million to $26.8 million. (5) In 2003-04 Western Power spent $2.22 million on pole replacement and reinforcement in regional areas. (6) (a) Approximately 730 poles have been replaced, not including new poles resulting from network expansion. (b) $2.19 million this financial year.
(5) In 2003-04 Western Power spent $2.22 million on pole replacement and reinforcement in regional areas. (6) (a) Approximately 730 poles have been replaced, not including new poles resulting from network expansion. (b) $2.19 million this financial year.
(6) (a) Approximately 730 poles have been replaced, not including new poles resulting from network expansion. (b) $2.19 million this financial year.
(1) (a) How many power poles are currently earmarked by Western Power as being faulty or otherwise in need of repair; and (b) how many are considered priorities in terms of the level of their disrepair? (2) How many other power poles are scheduled to be replaced by the end of 2004? (3) What strategy is the Government currently pursuing to upgrade and/or repair the poles that are either demonstrably faulty or nearing the end of their life expectancy? (4) What is the effective time frame of these strategies? (5) How much has this Government spent in upgrading and replacing power poles specifically in regional Western Australia? (6) (a) How many additional new power poles have been erected; and (b) at what expense? Hon KIM CHANCE replied : I thank the member for some notice of this question, which I answer on behalf of the Minister for Local Government and Regional Development. I simply reject the preamble to the question because, firstly it seems to be out of order and secondly, it seems as though the honourable member has adopted the strange theory that somehow lines sag and poles decay over a three-year period. I am not quite sure how that can be, but that is the nature of the question and not the nature of the answer. Hon Simon O’Brien: It never happened under the previous Government. Hon KIM CHANCE: It would never have happened! The minister has provided the following answer - (1) (a) Approximately 1 075 poles are listed as being in need of replacement or reinforcement. (b) Western Power determines the priority based on the condition assessment of the poles, as determined by inspections. (2) I am unable to provide this information in the time given. (3)-(4) Power poles are inspected and tested for structural integrity on average over a four-year cycle. Power poles that are found to be unserviceable are reinforced or replaced. This is an ongoing strategy and is part of Western Power’s normal maintenance program. Western Power spends significant funds on the State’s electricity network. Maintenance expenditure has grown from $46 million in 1999-2000 to a forecast $77 million for 2003-04. Distribution maintenance expenditure in regional parts of the south west interconnected system has almost tripled during this time, from $9.1 million to $26.8 million. (5) In 2003-04 Western Power spent $2.22 million on pole replacement and reinforcement in regional areas. (6) (a) Approximately 730 poles have been replaced, not including new poles resulting from network expansion. (b) $2.19 million this financial year.
(3) What strategy is the Government currently pursuing to upgrade and/or repair the poles that are either demonstrably faulty or nearing the end of their life expectancy? (4) What is the effective time frame of these strategies? (5) How much has this Government spent in upgrading and replacing power poles specifically in regional Western Australia? (6) (a) How many additional new power poles have been erected; and (b) at what expense? Hon KIM CHANCE replied : I thank the member for some notice of this question, which I answer on behalf of the Minister for Local Government and Regional Development. I simply reject the preamble to the question because, firstly it seems to be out of order and secondly, it seems as though the honourable member has adopted the strange theory that somehow lines sag and poles decay over a three-year period. I am not quite sure how that can be, but that is the nature of the question and not the nature of the answer. Hon Simon O’Brien: It never happened under the previous Government. Hon KIM CHANCE: It would never have happened! The minister has provided the following answer - (1) (a) Approximately 1 075 poles are listed as being in need of replacement or reinforcement. (b) Western Power determines the priority based on the condition assessment of the poles, as determined by inspections. (2) I am unable to provide this information in the time given. (3)-(4) Power poles are inspected and tested for structural integrity on average over a four-year cycle. Power poles that are found to be unserviceable are reinforced or replaced. This is an ongoing strategy and is part of Western Power’s normal maintenance program. Western Power spends significant funds on the State’s electricity network. Maintenance expenditure has grown from $46 million in 1999-2000 to a forecast $77 million for 2003-04. Distribution maintenance expenditure in regional parts of the south west interconnected system has almost tripled during this time, from $9.1 million to $26.8 million. (5) In 2003-04 Western Power spent $2.22 million on pole replacement and reinforcement in regional areas. (6) (a) Approximately 730 poles have been replaced, not including new poles resulting from network expansion. (b) $2.19 million this financial year.
(4) What is the effective time frame of these strategies? (5) How much has this Government spent in upgrading and replacing power poles specifically in regional Western Australia? (6) (a) How many additional new power poles have been erected; and (b) at what expense? Hon KIM CHANCE replied : I thank the member for some notice of this question, which I answer on behalf of the Minister for Local Government and Regional Development. I simply reject the preamble to the question because, firstly it seems to be out of order and secondly, it seems as though the honourable member has adopted the strange theory that somehow lines sag and poles decay over a three-year period. I am not quite sure how that can be, but that is the nature of the question and not the nature of the answer. Hon Simon O’Brien: It never happened under the previous Government. Hon KIM CHANCE: It would never have happened! The minister has provided the following answer - (1) (a) Approximately 1 075 poles are listed as being in need of replacement or reinforcement. (b) Western Power determines the priority based on the condition assessment of the poles, as determined by inspections. (2) I am unable to provide this information in the time given. (3)-(4) Power poles are inspected and tested for structural integrity on average over a four-year cycle. Power poles that are found to be unserviceable are reinforced or replaced. This is an ongoing strategy and is part of Western Power’s normal maintenance program. Western Power spends significant funds on the State’s electricity network. Maintenance expenditure has grown from $46 million in 1999-2000 to a forecast $77 million for 2003-04. Distribution maintenance expenditure in regional parts of the south west interconnected system has almost tripled during this time, from $9.1 million to $26.8 million. (5) In 2003-04 Western Power spent $2.22 million on pole replacement and reinforcement in regional areas. (6) (a) Approximately 730 poles have been replaced, not including new poles resulting from network expansion. (b) $2.19 million this financial year.
(5) How much has this Government spent in upgrading and replacing power poles specifically in regional Western Australia? (6) (a) How many additional new power poles have been erected; and (b) at what expense? Hon KIM CHANCE replied : I thank the member for some notice of this question, which I answer on behalf of the Minister for Local Government and Regional Development. I simply reject the preamble to the question because, firstly it seems to be out of order and secondly, it seems as though the honourable member has adopted the strange theory that somehow lines sag and poles decay over a three-year period. I am not quite sure how that can be, but that is the nature of the question and not the nature of the answer. Hon Simon O’Brien: It never happened under the previous Government. Hon KIM CHANCE: It would never have happened! The minister has provided the following answer - (1) (a) Approximately 1 075 poles are listed as being in need of replacement or reinforcement. (b) Western Power determines the priority based on the condition assessment of the poles, as determined by inspections. (2) I am unable to provide this information in the time given. (3)-(4) Power poles are inspected and tested for structural integrity on average over a four-year cycle. Power poles that are found to be unserviceable are reinforced or replaced. This is an ongoing strategy and is part of Western Power’s normal maintenance program. Western Power spends significant funds on the State’s electricity network. Maintenance expenditure has grown from $46 million in 1999-2000 to a forecast $77 million for 2003-04. Distribution maintenance expenditure in regional parts of the south west interconnected system has almost tripled during this time, from $9.1 million to $26.8 million. (5) In 2003-04 Western Power spent $2.22 million on pole replacement and reinforcement in regional areas. (6) (a) Approximately 730 poles have been replaced, not including new poles resulting from network expansion. (b) $2.19 million this financial year.
(6) (a) How many additional new power poles have been erected; and (b) at what expense? Hon KIM CHANCE replied : I thank the member for some notice of this question, which I answer on behalf of the Minister for Local Government and Regional Development. I simply reject the preamble to the question because, firstly it seems to be out of order and secondly, it seems as though the honourable member has adopted the strange theory that somehow lines sag and poles decay over a three-year period. I am not quite sure how that can be, but that is the nature of the question and not the nature of the answer. Hon Simon O’Brien: It never happened under the previous Government. Hon KIM CHANCE: It would never have happened! The minister has provided the following answer - (1) (a) Approximately 1 075 poles are listed as being in need of replacement or reinforcement. (b) Western Power determines the priority based on the condition assessment of the poles, as determined by inspections. (2) I am unable to provide this information in the time given. (3)-(4) Power poles are inspected and tested for structural integrity on average over a four-year cycle. Power poles that are found to be unserviceable are reinforced or replaced. This is an ongoing strategy and is part of Western Power’s normal maintenance program. Western Power spends significant funds on the State’s electricity network. Maintenance expenditure has grown from $46 million in 1999-2000 to a forecast $77 million for 2003-04. Distribution maintenance expenditure in regional parts of the south west interconnected system has almost tripled during this time, from $9.1 million to $26.8 million. (5) In 2003-04 Western Power spent $2.22 million on pole replacement and reinforcement in regional areas. (6) (a) Approximately 730 poles have been replaced, not including new poles resulting from network expansion. (b) $2.19 million this financial year.
I thank the member for some notice of this question, which I answer on behalf of the Minister for Local Government and Regional Development. I simply reject the preamble to the question because, firstly it seems to be out of order and secondly, it seems as though the honourable member has adopted the strange theory that somehow lines sag and poles decay over a three-year period. I am not quite sure how that can be, but that is the nature of the question and not the nature of the answer. Hon Simon O’Brien: It never happened under the previous Government. Hon KIM CHANCE: It would never have happened! The minister has provided the following answer - (1) (a) Approximately 1 075 poles are listed as being in need of replacement or reinforcement. (b) Western Power determines the priority based on the condition assessment of the poles, as determined by inspections. (2) I am unable to provide this information in the time given. (3)-(4) Power poles are inspected and tested for structural integrity on average over a four-year cycle. Power poles that are found to be unserviceable are reinforced or replaced. This is an ongoing strategy and is part of Western Power’s normal maintenance program. Western Power spends significant funds on the State’s electricity network. Maintenance expenditure has grown from $46 million in 1999-2000 to a forecast $77 million for 2003-04. Distribution maintenance expenditure in regional parts of the south west interconnected system has almost tripled during this time, from $9.1 million to $26.8 million. (5) In 2003-04 Western Power spent $2.22 million on pole replacement and reinforcement in regional areas. (6) (a) Approximately 730 poles have been replaced, not including new poles resulting from network expansion. (b) $2.19 million this financial year.
Hon Simon O’Brien: It never happened under the previous Government. Hon KIM CHANCE: It would never have happened! The minister has provided the following answer - (1) (a) Approximately 1 075 poles are listed as being in need of replacement or reinforcement. (b) Western Power determines the priority based on the condition assessment of the poles, as determined by inspections. (2) I am unable to provide this information in the time given. (3)-(4) Power poles are inspected and tested for structural integrity on average over a four-year cycle. Power poles that are found to be unserviceable are reinforced or replaced. This is an ongoing strategy and is part of Western Power’s normal maintenance program. Western Power spends significant funds on the State’s electricity network. Maintenance expenditure has grown from $46 million in 1999-2000 to a forecast $77 million for 2003-04. Distribution maintenance expenditure in regional parts of the south west interconnected system has almost tripled during this time, from $9.1 million to $26.8 million. (5) In 2003-04 Western Power spent $2.22 million on pole replacement and reinforcement in regional areas. (6) (a) Approximately 730 poles have been replaced, not including new poles resulting from network expansion. (b) $2.19 million this financial year.
Hon KIM CHANCE: It would never have happened! The minister has provided the following answer - (1) (a) Approximately 1 075 poles are listed as being in need of replacement or reinforcement. (b) Western Power determines the priority based on the condition assessment of the poles, as determined by inspections. (2) I am unable to provide this information in the time given. (3)-(4) Power poles are inspected and tested for structural integrity on average over a four-year cycle. Power poles that are found to be unserviceable are reinforced or replaced. This is an ongoing strategy and is part of Western Power’s normal maintenance program. Western Power spends significant funds on the State’s electricity network. Maintenance expenditure has grown from $46 million in 1999-2000 to a forecast $77 million for 2003-04. Distribution maintenance expenditure in regional parts of the south west interconnected system has almost tripled during this time, from $9.1 million to $26.8 million. (5) In 2003-04 Western Power spent $2.22 million on pole replacement and reinforcement in regional areas. (6) (a) Approximately 730 poles have been replaced, not including new poles resulting from network expansion. (b) $2.19 million this financial year.
(1) (a) Approximately 1 075 poles are listed as being in need of replacement or reinforcement. (b) Western Power determines the priority based on the condition assessment of the poles, as determined by inspections. (2) I am unable to provide this information in the time given. (3)-(4) Power poles are inspected and tested for structural integrity on average over a four-year cycle. Power poles that are found to be unserviceable are reinforced or replaced. This is an ongoing strategy and is part of Western Power’s normal maintenance program. Western Power spends significant funds on the State’s electricity network. Maintenance expenditure has grown from $46 million in 1999-2000 to a forecast $77 million for 2003-04. Distribution maintenance expenditure in regional parts of the south west interconnected system has almost tripled during this time, from $9.1 million to $26.8 million. (5) In 2003-04 Western Power spent $2.22 million on pole replacement and reinforcement in regional areas. (6) (a) Approximately 730 poles have been replaced, not including new poles resulting from network expansion. (b) $2.19 million this financial year.
(3)-(4) Power poles are inspected and tested for structural integrity on average over a four-year cycle. Power poles that are found to be unserviceable are reinforced or replaced. This is an ongoing strategy and is part of Western Power’s normal maintenance program. Western Power spends significant funds on the State’s electricity network. Maintenance expenditure has grown from $46 million in 1999-2000 to a forecast $77 million for 2003-04. Distribution maintenance expenditure in regional parts of the south west interconnected system has almost tripled during this time, from $9.1 million to $26.8 million. (5) In 2003-04 Western Power spent $2.22 million on pole replacement and reinforcement in regional areas. (6) (a) Approximately 730 poles have been replaced, not including new poles resulting from network expansion. (b) $2.19 million this financial year.
(5) In 2003-04 Western Power spent $2.22 million on pole replacement and reinforcement in regional areas. (6) (a) Approximately 730 poles have been replaced, not including new poles resulting from network expansion. (b) $2.19 million this financial year.
(6) (a) Approximately 730 poles have been replaced, not including new poles resulting from network expansion. (b) $2.19 million this financial year.
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