❓ Dr. Thomas asks about the response to a complaint regarding graffiti on Western Power transformer boxes. The Minister confirms action has been taken by Western Power to address the issue.
AnsweredQoN 346Legislative Council
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I refer to a complaint raised by Mr Leo van Vliet of Baldivis, who has apparently registered a complaint with Western Power (reference: T0V2F0891946 ) and the Minister for Energy about graffiti on transformer boxes, especially on Safety Bay Road, and I ask: (a) has he received a formal response from Western Power; (b) if no to (a), why not; (c) has he received a formal response from the Minister; (d) if no to (c), why not; (e) has there been any attempt to address this graffiti issue; (f) if yes to (e), what actions have been taken; and (g) if no to (e), why not?
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Answered
12 August 2025
Responded by
Leader of the House representing the Minister for Energy and Decarbonisation
Response time
3 days
(a) Western Power has contacted Mr Leo van Vliet directly to advise him of the actions taken to address the graffiti on his initial complaint and further graffitied electrical assets identified following inspections along Safety Bay Road, Baldivis.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Yes.
(d) Not applicable.
(e) Yes.
(f) Western Power contractors have conducted multiple inspections to identify further graffitied electrical assets on several occasions. These were cleaned on 5 and 6 June 2025.
Western Power uses community reports to assist its broader asset inspections approach to managing graffiti. This approach ensures prioritisation towards maintaining a safe and reliable electricity network, while still ensuring graffiti concerns are addressed promptly once reported.
(g) Not applicable.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Yes.
(d) Not applicable.
(e) Yes.
(f) Western Power contractors have conducted multiple inspections to identify further graffitied electrical assets on several occasions. These were cleaned on 5 and 6 June 2025.
Western Power uses community reports to assist its broader asset inspections approach to managing graffiti. This approach ensures prioritisation towards maintaining a safe and reliable electricity network, while still ensuring graffiti concerns are addressed promptly once reported.
(g) Not applicable.
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