❓ Ms. Mettam questions the Transport Minister regarding escalator breakdowns at train stations, inquiring about the cause, solutions, legal disputes, resources, and costs. The Minister's response highlights mechanical defects, ongoing solutions, a settlement with KONE, no additional staff, and approximately $470,000 in legal and expert costs.
AnsweredQoN 6227Legislative Assembly
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I refer to the WA Today article 'Lawyers involved as Perth train station problems escalate' on 21 March 2019, and I ask: (a) What was identified as the cause of train station escalators breaking down; (b) Has a permanent solution been implemented to improve their reliability; (c) Are there any outstanding issues with train station escalators; (d) What was the outcome of the legal dispute regarding the train station escalator replacement program resulting in train station escalators breaking down; (e) How many additional resources did the Public Transport Authority commit to resolving these issues; and (f) Has there been any additional cost to the State Government related to these issues? If yes, what was the total additional cost?
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Answered
11 August 2020
Responded by
Minister for Transport
Response time
6 days
It should be noted that the escalators to which the Member is referring were upgraded under the former Barnett-Harvey Liberal government in 2012/13. Since these works, there have been significant issues with escalator performance and downtime.
(a) Mechanical defects
(b)-(c) A solution is in the process of being implemented.
(d) The Public Transport Authority (PTA) and KONE have entered into a Deed of Settlement.
(e) The PTA did not employ additional staff to deal with this matter.
(f) The PTA incurred costs for legal support and technical review by independent experts. The total cost was approximately $470,000.
(a) Mechanical defects
(b)-(c) A solution is in the process of being implemented.
(d) The Public Transport Authority (PTA) and KONE have entered into a Deed of Settlement.
(e) The PTA did not employ additional staff to deal with this matter.
(f) The PTA incurred costs for legal support and technical review by independent experts. The total cost was approximately $470,000.
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