❓ Mr. Stephens questions the responsibility for maintaining kerbs and pathways in Tom Price, asking if Rio Tinto or the State Government is responsible. The answer clarifies that the Shire of Ashburton holds this responsibility.
AnsweredQoN 7363Legislative Assembly
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(1) Do the State Agreements with Rio Tinto Iron Ore and related memoranda require the company to maintain the kerbs and pathways of the township of Tom Price, and if not, which agency of Government is responsible for ensuring that the kerbs and paths of Tom Price are maintained to a safe standard?
(2) If no to (1), what support is the State Government providing to ensure that this basic municipal service is discharged by the local authority in fulfilment of their legal obligations and requirements to exercise due diligence in ensuring the safety of people using the footpaths and walkways of Tom Price?
(2) If no to (1), what support is the State Government providing to ensure that this basic municipal service is discharged by the local authority in fulfilment of their legal obligations and requirements to exercise due diligence in ensuring the safety of people using the footpaths and walkways of Tom Price?
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Answered
1 May 2012
Responded by
Minister for State Development
Response time
61 days
Department of State Development advises:
(1) No. The Shire of Ashburton is responsible for maintaining the kerbs and pathways of Tom Price.
(2) It is the Shire of Ashburton's responsibility to maintain the kerbs and pathways of Tom Price township.
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(1) No. The Shire of Ashburton is responsible for maintaining the kerbs and pathways of Tom Price.
(2) It is the Shire of Ashburton's responsibility to maintain the kerbs and pathways of Tom Price township.
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