❓ Hon Colin de Grussa asks about the legal basis and prevalence of local government charges on heavy haulage companies for road maintenance. The Minister's answer indicates ongoing discussions and a future update.
AnsweredQoN 1092Legislative Council
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I refer to charges levied by local governments to heavy haulage companies or other road users for the maintenance of local roads, and I ask: (a) what specific section of the Local Government Act 1995 confers power on local governments to levy road users for the upkeep of local roads; (b) how many local governments have agreements with companies or road users for the upkeep or payments for upkeep of local roads; and (c) will the Minister please provide a list of agreements made by local governments with other companies and industries for the upkeep of local roads.?
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Answered
17 May 2018
Responded by
Minister for Environment representing the Minister for Transport
Response time
9 days
(a)-(c) Main Roads is currently in discussion with the Western Australian Local Government Association with regard to these matters. Once these discussions have concluded, an update can be provided.
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