❓ A parliamentary question regarding Main Roads WA permit approval times, costs compared to other states, and the timeline for an electronic permit system. The response defends WA's system due to higher load allowances and refund options, and announces the upcoming online system launch.
AnsweredQoN 3407Legislative Council
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(1) What is the current average time it takes to have permits approved by Main Roads?
(2) Why is the Western Australian permit system more expensive than the same system in other States of Australia?
(3) When will the Minister deliver an electronic permit system?
(2) Why is the Western Australian permit system more expensive than the same system in other States of Australia?
(3) When will the Minister deliver an electronic permit system?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
22 March 2011
Responded by
Minister for Finance representing the Minister for Transport
Response time
34 days
Main Roads WA
advises:
(1) Main Roads WA has over 25 permit products requiring varying degrees of staff assessment. Main Roads endeavours to process all permit applications within 24 hours of receival during normal business hours.
(2) WA allows heavier, wider and higher loads and better road access than any of the other States which gives a significant productivity benefit to WA industry. To help industry cater for the uncertainty of scheduling the movement of large loads, Main Roads provides a permit refund if the permit is cancelled within the four week period of validity. This refund option is not available in other jurisdictions.
(3) Main Roads WA is developing an online permitting system which is expected to be launched in late 2011. The initiative is yet another example of the Liberal-National Government's commitment to a better transport industry which was neglected under the previous Government.
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advises:
(1) Main Roads WA has over 25 permit products requiring varying degrees of staff assessment. Main Roads endeavours to process all permit applications within 24 hours of receival during normal business hours.
(2) WA allows heavier, wider and higher loads and better road access than any of the other States which gives a significant productivity benefit to WA industry. To help industry cater for the uncertainty of scheduling the movement of large loads, Main Roads provides a permit refund if the permit is cancelled within the four week period of validity. This refund option is not available in other jurisdictions.
(3) Main Roads WA is developing an online permitting system which is expected to be launched in late 2011. The initiative is yet another example of the Liberal-National Government's commitment to a better transport industry which was neglected under the previous Government.
Notice: This document is created or edited using unregistered or evaluation copy of rtLib valid for testing or development purposes only. To use it for productive or any other purposes please register it. You may purchase the license on
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