A WA parliamentary question on notice addresses the management, maintenance, and testing of a lighting system near a turtle breeding area, inquiring about procedures to protect turtles and the functionality of 'turtle-friendly' lights. The Town of Port Hedland is responsible for the lighting system.

AnsweredQoN 24Legislative Council
Asked
25 November 2008
Portfolio
Energy

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(1) Who is responsible for the management of this lighting system?
(2) Who is responsible for the maintenance of the lighting system?
(3) Were the lights tested and operating prior to the turtle breeding season commencing?
(4) What procedures are in place to prevent the normal park lighting disorientating hatchlings and returning turtles at this time?
(5) Will the `turtle-friendly' lights be put in working order immediately?
(6) If no to (5), why not?

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Answered
16 March 2009
Responded by
Minister for Energy
Response time
111 days
The Minister for Energy has been provided with the following response
(1-2) The Town of Port Hedland is responsible for the management and maintenance of the lighting system.
(3) Yes
(4-5) Refer to the Town of Port Hedland for a response.
(6) N/A
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