❓ Question regarding the management, maintenance, and operation of turtle-friendly lighting in Port Hedland, and measures to prevent disorientation of turtles during breeding season. The answer indicates the lights are now working correctly.
AnsweredQoN 25Legislative Council
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(1) Who is responsible for the management of this lighting system?
(2) Who is responsible for the maintenance of the lighting system?
(3) Were the lights tested and operating prior to the turtle breeding season commencing?
(4) What procedures are in place to prevent the normal park lighting disorientating hatchlings and returning turtles at this time?
(5) Will the 'turtle-friendly' lights be put in working order immediately?
(6) If no to (5), why not?
(2) Who is responsible for the maintenance of the lighting system?
(3) Were the lights tested and operating prior to the turtle breeding season commencing?
(4) What procedures are in place to prevent the normal park lighting disorientating hatchlings and returning turtles at this time?
(5) Will the 'turtle-friendly' lights be put in working order immediately?
(6) If no to (5), why not?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
16 March 2009
Responded by
Minister for Regional Development
Response time
111 days
1) Horizon Power and the Town of Port Hedland
2) Town of Port Hedland
3) Yes the lights were operational at the start of the turtle breeding season however it became apparent that the timers and wiring were not set up correctly to enable the turtle friendly lights to switch over. This has now been rectified.
4) The lighting has been designed to switch to High Presure Sodium lights during the turtle nesting season which are similar to those installed along the beach front as part of the undergrounding of the Port Hedland power supply and recommended as being less distracting to turtles. To further minimise the impact, a screen is being fitted to reduce the ambient light while still maintaining the luminosity in the park as required by Australian Standards.
5) They are in working order.
6) N/A
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2) Town of Port Hedland
3) Yes the lights were operational at the start of the turtle breeding season however it became apparent that the timers and wiring were not set up correctly to enable the turtle friendly lights to switch over. This has now been rectified.
4) The lighting has been designed to switch to High Presure Sodium lights during the turtle nesting season which are similar to those installed along the beach front as part of the undergrounding of the Port Hedland power supply and recommended as being less distracting to turtles. To further minimise the impact, a screen is being fitted to reduce the ambient light while still maintaining the luminosity in the park as required by Australian Standards.
5) They are in working order.
6) N/A
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