❓ A WA parliamentary question regarding a swaying light pole in Salmon Gums and a replacement pole not yet installed. Western Power was unaware of the swaying pole and dispatched a crew to investigate. The replacement pole installation was classified as low priority.
AnsweredQoN 28Legislative Council
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I refer to the provision of Western Power equipment to the town of Salmon Gums. This question is about an electric pole, not a fellow, that has been in the state I will describe for two years. (1) At the front of a store on the corner of Rogers and Moore Streets in Salmon Gums is a light pole that distinctly moves and sways in the wind. In heavier winds the pole’s oscillations come close to connecting with the store itself. (a) Is Western Power aware of this problem; (b) if yes, when will the problem be attended to and rectified; Several members interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order! The questioner will proceed or he might lose his place. Hon FRANK HOUGH: Sorry. (c) if no, when will Western Power investigate this dangerous problem? (2) A steel pole intended to replace a deteriorated or damaged pole was delivered approximately 18 months ago to location 490, McCrea Road, Salmon Gums, which is the farm of I. and J. Guest, and remains laying on the ground. (a) Why has Western Power not installed the pole; (b) when will Western Power have the pole installed? Hon TOM STEPHENS
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Energy has provided the following answer - (1) (a) No; (b) not applicable; (c) upon being made aware of the problem today, Western Power dispatched a crew to investigate and initiate any necessary repair works. (2) This pole was originally identified for replacement approximately 18 months ago. The existing pole was not considered to be dangerous. The work was classified as low priority. Normally, low priority work is coupled with other works in the vicinity to minimise inconvenience to customers by having fewer power interruptions to do the work safely.
(1) At the front of a store on the corner of Rogers and Moore Streets in Salmon Gums is a light pole that distinctly moves and sways in the wind. In heavier winds the pole’s oscillations come close to connecting with the store itself. (a) Is Western Power aware of this problem; (b) if yes, when will the problem be attended to and rectified; Several members interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order! The questioner will proceed or he might lose his place. Hon FRANK HOUGH: Sorry. (c) if no, when will Western Power investigate this dangerous problem? (2) A steel pole intended to replace a deteriorated or damaged pole was delivered approximately 18 months ago to location 490, McCrea Road, Salmon Gums, which is the farm of I. and J. Guest, and remains laying on the ground. (a) Why has Western Power not installed the pole; (b) when will Western Power have the pole installed? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Energy has provided the following answer - (1) (a) No; (b) not applicable; (c) upon being made aware of the problem today, Western Power dispatched a crew to investigate and initiate any necessary repair works. (2) This pole was originally identified for replacement approximately 18 months ago. The existing pole was not considered to be dangerous. The work was classified as low priority. Normally, low priority work is coupled with other works in the vicinity to minimise inconvenience to customers by having fewer power interruptions to do the work safely.
(b) if yes, when will the problem be attended to and rectified;
The PRESIDENT: Order! The questioner will proceed or he might lose his place. Hon FRANK HOUGH: Sorry. (c) if no, when will Western Power investigate this dangerous problem? (2) A steel pole intended to replace a deteriorated or damaged pole was delivered approximately 18 months ago to location 490, McCrea Road, Salmon Gums, which is the farm of I. and J. Guest, and remains laying on the ground. (a) Why has Western Power not installed the pole; (b) when will Western Power have the pole installed? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Energy has provided the following answer - (1) (a) No; (b) not applicable; (c) upon being made aware of the problem today, Western Power dispatched a crew to investigate and initiate any necessary repair works. (2) This pole was originally identified for replacement approximately 18 months ago. The existing pole was not considered to be dangerous. The work was classified as low priority. Normally, low priority work is coupled with other works in the vicinity to minimise inconvenience to customers by having fewer power interruptions to do the work safely.
Hon FRANK HOUGH: Sorry. (c) if no, when will Western Power investigate this dangerous problem? (2) A steel pole intended to replace a deteriorated or damaged pole was delivered approximately 18 months ago to location 490, McCrea Road, Salmon Gums, which is the farm of I. and J. Guest, and remains laying on the ground. (a) Why has Western Power not installed the pole; (b) when will Western Power have the pole installed? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Energy has provided the following answer - (1) (a) No; (b) not applicable; (c) upon being made aware of the problem today, Western Power dispatched a crew to investigate and initiate any necessary repair works. (2) This pole was originally identified for replacement approximately 18 months ago. The existing pole was not considered to be dangerous. The work was classified as low priority. Normally, low priority work is coupled with other works in the vicinity to minimise inconvenience to customers by having fewer power interruptions to do the work safely.
(b) when will Western Power have the pole installed?
I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Energy has provided the following answer - (1) (a) No; (b) not applicable; (c) upon being made aware of the problem today, Western Power dispatched a crew to investigate and initiate any necessary repair works. (2) This pole was originally identified for replacement approximately 18 months ago. The existing pole was not considered to be dangerous. The work was classified as low priority. Normally, low priority work is coupled with other works in the vicinity to minimise inconvenience to customers by having fewer power interruptions to do the work safely.
(1) (a) No; (b) not applicable; (c) upon being made aware of the problem today, Western Power dispatched a crew to investigate and initiate any necessary repair works. (2) This pole was originally identified for replacement approximately 18 months ago. The existing pole was not considered to be dangerous. The work was classified as low priority. Normally, low priority work is coupled with other works in the vicinity to minimise inconvenience to customers by having fewer power interruptions to do the work safely.
(b) not applicable; (c) upon being made aware of the problem today, Western Power dispatched a crew to investigate and initiate any necessary repair works. (2) This pole was originally identified for replacement approximately 18 months ago. The existing pole was not considered to be dangerous. The work was classified as low priority. Normally, low priority work is coupled with other works in the vicinity to minimise inconvenience to customers by having fewer power interruptions to do the work safely.
(c) upon being made aware of the problem today, Western Power dispatched a crew to investigate and initiate any necessary repair works. (2) This pole was originally identified for replacement approximately 18 months ago. The existing pole was not considered to be dangerous. The work was classified as low priority. Normally, low priority work is coupled with other works in the vicinity to minimise inconvenience to customers by having fewer power interruptions to do the work safely.
(2) This pole was originally identified for replacement approximately 18 months ago. The existing pole was not considered to be dangerous. The work was classified as low priority. Normally, low priority work is coupled with other works in the vicinity to minimise inconvenience to customers by having fewer power interruptions to do the work safely.
(1) At the front of a store on the corner of Rogers and Moore Streets in Salmon Gums is a light pole that distinctly moves and sways in the wind. In heavier winds the pole’s oscillations come close to connecting with the store itself. (a) Is Western Power aware of this problem; (b) if yes, when will the problem be attended to and rectified; Several members interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order! The questioner will proceed or he might lose his place. Hon FRANK HOUGH: Sorry. (c) if no, when will Western Power investigate this dangerous problem? (2) A steel pole intended to replace a deteriorated or damaged pole was delivered approximately 18 months ago to location 490, McCrea Road, Salmon Gums, which is the farm of I. and J. Guest, and remains laying on the ground. (a) Why has Western Power not installed the pole; (b) when will Western Power have the pole installed? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Energy has provided the following answer - (1) (a) No; (b) not applicable; (c) upon being made aware of the problem today, Western Power dispatched a crew to investigate and initiate any necessary repair works. (2) This pole was originally identified for replacement approximately 18 months ago. The existing pole was not considered to be dangerous. The work was classified as low priority. Normally, low priority work is coupled with other works in the vicinity to minimise inconvenience to customers by having fewer power interruptions to do the work safely.
(b) if yes, when will the problem be attended to and rectified;
The PRESIDENT: Order! The questioner will proceed or he might lose his place. Hon FRANK HOUGH: Sorry. (c) if no, when will Western Power investigate this dangerous problem? (2) A steel pole intended to replace a deteriorated or damaged pole was delivered approximately 18 months ago to location 490, McCrea Road, Salmon Gums, which is the farm of I. and J. Guest, and remains laying on the ground. (a) Why has Western Power not installed the pole; (b) when will Western Power have the pole installed? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Energy has provided the following answer - (1) (a) No; (b) not applicable; (c) upon being made aware of the problem today, Western Power dispatched a crew to investigate and initiate any necessary repair works. (2) This pole was originally identified for replacement approximately 18 months ago. The existing pole was not considered to be dangerous. The work was classified as low priority. Normally, low priority work is coupled with other works in the vicinity to minimise inconvenience to customers by having fewer power interruptions to do the work safely.
Hon FRANK HOUGH: Sorry. (c) if no, when will Western Power investigate this dangerous problem? (2) A steel pole intended to replace a deteriorated or damaged pole was delivered approximately 18 months ago to location 490, McCrea Road, Salmon Gums, which is the farm of I. and J. Guest, and remains laying on the ground. (a) Why has Western Power not installed the pole; (b) when will Western Power have the pole installed? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Energy has provided the following answer - (1) (a) No; (b) not applicable; (c) upon being made aware of the problem today, Western Power dispatched a crew to investigate and initiate any necessary repair works. (2) This pole was originally identified for replacement approximately 18 months ago. The existing pole was not considered to be dangerous. The work was classified as low priority. Normally, low priority work is coupled with other works in the vicinity to minimise inconvenience to customers by having fewer power interruptions to do the work safely.
(b) when will Western Power have the pole installed?
I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Energy has provided the following answer - (1) (a) No; (b) not applicable; (c) upon being made aware of the problem today, Western Power dispatched a crew to investigate and initiate any necessary repair works. (2) This pole was originally identified for replacement approximately 18 months ago. The existing pole was not considered to be dangerous. The work was classified as low priority. Normally, low priority work is coupled with other works in the vicinity to minimise inconvenience to customers by having fewer power interruptions to do the work safely.
(1) (a) No; (b) not applicable; (c) upon being made aware of the problem today, Western Power dispatched a crew to investigate and initiate any necessary repair works. (2) This pole was originally identified for replacement approximately 18 months ago. The existing pole was not considered to be dangerous. The work was classified as low priority. Normally, low priority work is coupled with other works in the vicinity to minimise inconvenience to customers by having fewer power interruptions to do the work safely.
(b) not applicable; (c) upon being made aware of the problem today, Western Power dispatched a crew to investigate and initiate any necessary repair works. (2) This pole was originally identified for replacement approximately 18 months ago. The existing pole was not considered to be dangerous. The work was classified as low priority. Normally, low priority work is coupled with other works in the vicinity to minimise inconvenience to customers by having fewer power interruptions to do the work safely.
(c) upon being made aware of the problem today, Western Power dispatched a crew to investigate and initiate any necessary repair works. (2) This pole was originally identified for replacement approximately 18 months ago. The existing pole was not considered to be dangerous. The work was classified as low priority. Normally, low priority work is coupled with other works in the vicinity to minimise inconvenience to customers by having fewer power interruptions to do the work safely.
(2) This pole was originally identified for replacement approximately 18 months ago. The existing pole was not considered to be dangerous. The work was classified as low priority. Normally, low priority work is coupled with other works in the vicinity to minimise inconvenience to customers by having fewer power interruptions to do the work safely.
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