❓ A parliamentary question regarding the landslip in Albany and potential risks in other WA locations. The Minister indicates local governments are responsible for landslip prevention and mitigation.
AnsweredQoN 574Legislative Council
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LANDSLIP RISK
574. Hon JAMES HAYWARD to the Minister for Emergency Services:
I refer to the ongoing issues
surrounding the landslip in Albany.
(1) Is the
minister aware of any other locations in Western Australia where residential
properties may be at risk of being damaged by landslips?
(2) Has the
minister requested that an analysis be done on the risk of landslips across WA?
(3) Can the
minister confirm whether the landslip in Albany is ongoing?
(4) Can the
minister assure residents in Mira Mar that the state government is actively
monitoring and mitigating potential further damage to property in the vicinity
of the Mira Mar landslip?
574. Hon JAMES HAYWARD to the Minister for Emergency Services:
I refer to the ongoing issues
surrounding the landslip in Albany.
(1) Is the
minister aware of any other locations in Western Australia where residential
properties may be at risk of being damaged by landslips?
(2) Has the
minister requested that an analysis be done on the risk of landslips across WA?
(3) Can the
minister confirm whether the landslip in Albany is ongoing?
(4) Can the
minister assure residents in Mira Mar that the state government is actively
monitoring and mitigating potential further damage to property in the vicinity
of the Mira Mar landslip?
AnswerView source ↗
I answer on behalf of the Minister
for Emergency Services. The following answer has been provided to me by the
minister.
(1) No. The
Department of Fire and Emergency Services does not hold records of residential
properties that may be at risk of being damaged by landslips.
(2) No.
Prevention and mitigation roles and responsibilities relating to landslips are
the responsibility of local governments.
(3) No. Mira Mar
is being managed by the City of Albany. The Department of Fire and Emergency
Services maintains contact with the local government to provide support if
required.
(4) Yes, the Mira
Mar landslip is the responsibility of local government. The Fire and Emergency
Services Commissioner is the hazard
management agency for collapse and is responsible for the coordination of the
response to collapse emergencies. Response activities are those urgent actions
taken during and immediately after the impact of an emergency or disaster by
the emergency management agency and support services.
for Emergency Services. The following answer has been provided to me by the
minister.
(1) No. The
Department of Fire and Emergency Services does not hold records of residential
properties that may be at risk of being damaged by landslips.
(2) No.
Prevention and mitigation roles and responsibilities relating to landslips are
the responsibility of local governments.
(3) No. Mira Mar
is being managed by the City of Albany. The Department of Fire and Emergency
Services maintains contact with the local government to provide support if
required.
(4) Yes, the Mira
Mar landslip is the responsibility of local government. The Fire and Emergency
Services Commissioner is the hazard
management agency for collapse and is responsible for the coordination of the
response to collapse emergencies. Response activities are those urgent actions
taken during and immediately after the impact of an emergency or disaster by
the emergency management agency and support services.
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