A parliamentary question seeks information on the completion status, coverage, funding requirements, and total cost of the Western Australian Emergency Radio Network (WAERN). The government provides answers regarding coverage area and additional funding required.

AnsweredQoN 5674Legislative Assembly
Asked
14 June 2011
Portfolio
Emergency Services

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(1) How far is the Western Australian Emergency Radio Network (WAERN) from completion?
(2) What is the estimated extent of coverage of the WAERN?
(3) Are additional funds required to complete the project; and
(a) if so, what is the amount of those additional funds?
(4) What is the total cost of the project to date?

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Answered
9 August 2011
Responded by
Minister for Emergency Services
Response time
56 days
(1) Refer to Part (b) of the answer provided for LA QON 5673.
(2) Overall the WAERN will provide improved coverage over the existing network spanning from Esperance in the Great Southern to Kununurra in the Kimberley and east to Kalgoorlie in the Goldfields region.
(3) Yes
(a) $3.7 million
(4) $15.25 million
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