❓ Question regarding the certification of sand compacting on the Northern Section of NorthLink WA (Ellenbrook to Muchea) and any related issues. The government response indicates the contractor is responsible and no major issues exist.
AnsweredQoN 5397Legislative Assembly
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I refer to the Northern Section (Ellenbrook to Muchea) of
NorthLink WA, and I ask: (a) Is the Public Transport Authority, the Department of Transport, or a contractor responsible for the certification of sand compacting related to this project; (b) Which engineer certified the sand compacting, and on what date; (c) Are there any issues with sand compaction related to this project; (d) If yes, what are the issues and how are they being rectified; and (e) If yes, what is the total cost to the taxpayer of rectifying these issues?
NorthLink WA, and I ask: (a) Is the Public Transport Authority, the Department of Transport, or a contractor responsible for the certification of sand compacting related to this project; (b) Which engineer certified the sand compacting, and on what date; (c) Are there any issues with sand compaction related to this project; (d) If yes, what are the issues and how are they being rectified; and (e) If yes, what is the total cost to the taxpayer of rectifying these issues?
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Answered
19 September 2019
Responded by
Minister for Transport
Response time
10 days
(a) The Contractor (CPB Contractors Pty Ltd) is responsible for sand compaction and testing.
(b) Testing has been carried out since earthworks commenced in late 2017 on an ongoing basis by Coffey Pty Ltd (southern area) and Liquid Labs WA Pty Ltd (northern area).
(c) No major issues
(d)-(e) Not applicable
(b) Testing has been carried out since earthworks commenced in late 2017 on an ongoing basis by Coffey Pty Ltd (southern area) and Liquid Labs WA Pty Ltd (northern area).
(c) No major issues
(d)-(e) Not applicable
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