Hon. Norm Kelly questions the Minister for Racing and Gaming about the vehicle fleet composition of agencies under their control, specifically regarding LPG usage and efforts to increase its proportion. The Minister provides a breakdown of vehicle types and fuel sources for each agency, along with explanations for limited LPG adoption.

AnsweredQoN 800Legislative Council
Asked
13 September 2000
Portfolio
Racing and Gaming

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800. Hon Norm Kelly to the Minister for Racing and Gaming:
As of June 30 2000, for all agencies under the control of the Minister, can you advise -
(1) How many vehicles are leased or owned by those agencies?
(2) Of these, how many are -
(a) passenger vehicles; and
(b) commercial vehicles?
(3) Of the total number of vehicles, how many are -
(a) petrol or diesel powered;
(b) LPG powered; and
(c) powered by other means?
(4) What actions have these agencies taken to increase the proportion of vehicles using Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG)?

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Answered
15 November 2000
Response time
63 days
The Minister Replied:
Office of Racing, Gaming and Liquor
(1) 10
(2) (a) 10
(b) Nil
(3) (a) 10
(b) Nil
(c) Nil
(4) Consideration will be given to LPG vehicles at the next review.
Burswood Park Board
(1) 4
(2) (a) 1
(b) 3
(3) (a) 4
(b) Nil
(c) Nil
(4) No action taken to increase the proportion of vehicles using LPG.
Totalisator Agency Board
(1) 21
(2) (a) 15
(b) 6
(3) (a) 21
(b) Nil
(c) Nil
(4) No action taken to increase the proportion of vehicles using LPG.
WA Greyhound Racing Authority
(1) 14
(2) (a) 11
(b) 3
(3) (a) 14
(b) Nil
(c) Nil
(4) No action taken to increase the proportion of vehicles using LPG.
Lotteries Commission
(1) 19
(2) (a) 19
(b) Nil
(3) (a) 19
(b) Nil
(c) Nil
(4) A dual fuel (petrol/LPG) vehicle was trialed over 60,000 kms and it proved not to be good value for money due to the significant effect of the higher initial cost on the lease rate.
Since the entry onto the market of the LPG fuelled Falcon, discussions have been held with the fleet manager about its general suitability. It was considered that further assessment should be undertaken when the next vehicle becomes due for replacement.
It should be noted that larger vehicles are less than desirable for our requirements in some instances, however, we intend to maintain an interest in the introduction of other LPG fuelled vehicles as they come onto the market.

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