❓ Hon Julie Freeman asks about streetlight outages on major traffic routes due to cable theft, seeking dates of initial reports, restoration timelines, and outcomes of anti-theft trials. The Minister's response acknowledges the issue and ongoing investigation without providing specific details.
AnsweredQoN 323Legislative Assembly
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Main Roads—Streetlight outages
323. Hon Julie Freeman to
the parliamentary secretary representing the Minister
for Transport:
I refer to the
ongoing outage of streetlights along several of the state's major traffic
routes due to cable theft.
(1) On what date were the streetlight outages on
Tonkin Highway between Muchea and Ellenbrook first reported to Main Roads
Western Australia?
(2) On what date were the streetlight outages at
the Kwinana Freeway intersections between Pinjarra Road and Russell Road first
reported to Main Roads?
(3) For the locations referenced in (1) and (2),
when is it anticipated that the streetlights will be restored?
(4) What were the outcomes of the trials conducted
by Main Roads Western Australia to deter cable theft, including the use of
novel locking systems and adhesives?
323. Hon Julie Freeman to
the parliamentary secretary representing the Minister
for Transport:
I refer to the
ongoing outage of streetlights along several of the state's major traffic
routes due to cable theft.
(1) On what date were the streetlight outages on
Tonkin Highway between Muchea and Ellenbrook first reported to Main Roads
Western Australia?
(2) On what date were the streetlight outages at
the Kwinana Freeway intersections between Pinjarra Road and Russell Road first
reported to Main Roads?
(3) For the locations referenced in (1) and (2),
when is it anticipated that the streetlights will be restored?
(4) What were the outcomes of the trials conducted
by Main Roads Western Australia to deter cable theft, including the use of
novel locking systems and adhesives?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the
honourable member for some notice of the question and provide the following
answer on behalf of the Minister for Transport.
(1)–(4) Cable theft continues to be an
issue across the Main Roads network. Main Roads continues to review its anti-theft
measures and is investigating options that will provide a more permanent
solution.
honourable member for some notice of the question and provide the following
answer on behalf of the Minister for Transport.
(1)–(4) Cable theft continues to be an
issue across the Main Roads network. Main Roads continues to review its anti-theft
measures and is investigating options that will provide a more permanent
solution.
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