❓ A parliamentary question regarding the Rottnest Island Authority's decision to close Longreach units for maintenance during a peak season, and the Minister's response clarifying the reason for the booking suspension.
AnsweredQoN 2277Legislative Assembly
QuestionView source ↗
(1) Is the Minister aware that the Rottnest Island Authority has informed clients that Longreach units will be closed for maintenance from 20 November 2004 onwards?
(2) Will the Minister advise why maintenance is carried out in such a peak season instead of a non-peak period?
(3) Will the Minister request the authority to re-examine this notion of carrying out maintenance programs at a time when customer revenues could, and should be, at their maximum?
(4) If not, why not?
(2) Will the Minister advise why maintenance is carried out in such a peak season instead of a non-peak period?
(3) Will the Minister request the authority to re-examine this notion of carrying out maintenance programs at a time when customer revenues could, and should be, at their maximum?
(4) If not, why not?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
4 December 2003
Responded by
Minister for Tourism
Response time
14 days
1.
The Rottnest Island Authority (RIA) has advised customers that bookings are not currently being taken for the period 20 to 30 November 2004. However, this is not for accommodation maintenance reasons. Bookings have been temporarily suspended by the RIA for the period 20 to 30 November 2004, pending a final decision in regard to the location of school leavers accommodation in 2004. This decision is expected shortly.
2.
The RIA does not carry out maintenance, other than urgent works, in peak periods.
3.
Not applicable.
4.
Not applicable.
The Rottnest Island Authority (RIA) has advised customers that bookings are not currently being taken for the period 20 to 30 November 2004. However, this is not for accommodation maintenance reasons. Bookings have been temporarily suspended by the RIA for the period 20 to 30 November 2004, pending a final decision in regard to the location of school leavers accommodation in 2004. This decision is expected shortly.
2.
The RIA does not carry out maintenance, other than urgent works, in peak periods.
3.
Not applicable.
4.
Not applicable.
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