❓ A WA parliamentary question addresses the collapse of a bridge on Elleker-Grasmere Road, inquiring about inspection history, cause of collapse, replacement schedule, age, weight limits, and older bridges in WA. The response provides some details but lacks specifics on the collapse's cause and replacement plans for older bridges.
AnsweredQoN 385Legislative Council
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I refer to the collapse of the bridge on Elleker-Grasmere Road in August 2013, and ask: (a) when was the last inspection of this bridge prior to its collapse; (b) has the reason for the collapse been determined: (i) if yes to (b), what was the reason; and (ii) if no to (b), when is it expected the reasons will be known; (c) when was the bridge due to be replaced; (d) how old was the bridge; (e) what is the gross vehicle mass limit for this bridge; (f) how many bridges in Western Australia are older than this bridge; and (g) what are the locations of the bridges in (f), and when are they due to be replaced?
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Answered
27 November 2013
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Transport
Response time
36 days
(a) A visual inspection was undertaken in March 2013.
(b) (i) - (ii) A final report on the collapse has yet to be finalised.
(c) 2013-14.
(d) 113 years.
(e) 14 tonne.
(f) Two.
(g) Wheatbelt South Region and Mid West Region. Detailed inspections are undertaken on a regular basis and replacements are scheduled as required.
(b) (i) - (ii) A final report on the collapse has yet to be finalised.
(c) 2013-14.
(d) 113 years.
(e) 14 tonne.
(f) Two.
(g) Wheatbelt South Region and Mid West Region. Detailed inspections are undertaken on a regular basis and replacements are scheduled as required.
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