❓ Hon Steve Martin questions the Minister for Transport regarding a recent incident on the Boorloo Bridge involving falling lighting casings and seeks information on the bridge's safety, integrity, and usage. The Minister's response addresses the reopening date, resolution of the lighting issue, lack of structural problems, and reinforcement of lighting casings.
AnsweredQoN 1169Legislative Council
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Boorloo Bridge
1169. Hon Steve Martin to
the parliamentary secretary representing the Minister
for Transport:
I refer to the $187 million
Boorloo Bridge, which opened less than a year ago, and reports on 17 November
that heavy duty lighting casing fell from the structure, reportedly just
missing a passing cyclist. I also refer to the minister's response to question
without notice 1070 on the topic.
(1) On what date was the bridge reopened?
(2) What was the cause of the incident and what
was done to resolve the issue?
(3) In relation to (2), at what cost was it
resolved?
(4) Will the minister table a report from Main
Roads Western Australia outlining the results of its investigation?
(5) Has a reassessment of the safety and integrity
of the entire bridge taken place?
(6) Have any other issues been discovered as a
result of these processes?
(7) How many crossings occur on the bridge, on
average, per day?
1169. Hon Steve Martin to
the parliamentary secretary representing the Minister
for Transport:
I refer to the $187 million
Boorloo Bridge, which opened less than a year ago, and reports on 17 November
that heavy duty lighting casing fell from the structure, reportedly just
missing a passing cyclist. I also refer to the minister's response to question
without notice 1070 on the topic.
(1) On what date was the bridge reopened?
(2) What was the cause of the incident and what
was done to resolve the issue?
(3) In relation to (2), at what cost was it
resolved?
(4) Will the minister table a report from Main
Roads Western Australia outlining the results of its investigation?
(5) Has a reassessment of the safety and integrity
of the entire bridge taken place?
(6) Have any other issues been discovered as a
result of these processes?
(7) How many crossings occur on the bridge, on
average, per day?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the
honourable member for some notice of the question and provide the following
answer on behalf of the Minister for Transport.
(1)–(7) Boorloo Bridge reopened on 19
November, with all lighting casings having been reinforced. There are no
structural issues with the bridge.
honourable member for some notice of the question and provide the following
answer on behalf of the Minister for Transport.
(1)–(7) Boorloo Bridge reopened on 19
November, with all lighting casings having been reinforced. There are no
structural issues with the bridge.
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