❓ A parliamentary question seeks details on Western Power's vegetation clearing programs in the Shire of Cuballing, including current and past activities, guidelines, and advice to shires regarding public liability. The Minister provides some details on the current program and tables the vegetation management manual, but is unable to provide historical data immediately.
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With regard to Western Power’s clearing program in agricultural Western Australia - (1) Will the minister provide details about Western Power’s current clearing program in the Shire of Cuballing? (2) Will the minister provide details about Western Power’s clearing program in the Shire of Cuballing for the past 10 years? (3) Will the minister table Western Power’s guidelines for clearing under powerlines in agricultural Western Australia? (4) What advice is Western Power giving shires about public liability should they fail to maintain the prescribed easements? Hon KIM CHANCE
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I represent the Minister for Housing and Works who represents the Minister for Energy. I have found the answer to question 3292 concerning Western Power’s clearing program in agricultural Western Australia. I have rather a lengthy answer to that question. I table a document entitled “Vegetation Management Manual”.. [See paper No 2809.] Hon KIM CHANCE: I seek leave to have the answer but not the document incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - (1) The level of fire risk determines Western Power’s frequency of vegetation inspections as follows: Urban and all Transmission Lines At least annually Extreme and High Fire Risk Areas At least annually Rural and Low to Moderate Fire Risk Areas At least every three years HV Lines above 33kV Up to twice annually Any required pruning occurs as soon as practicable after inspection. In the Shire of Cuballing, nearly 80 per cent (seven out of nine zones) of the 2004 planned vegetation control program has been completed as of 15 October. The final two zones in the program, one in Popanyinning and one in Yornaning, are due to commence on 1 November. (2) Western Power has been unable to complete this detailed report in time for me to respond to this question, however, Western Power will be happy to provide the information when it becomes available. (3) Yes. A hardcopy folder of the Western Power Vegetation Management Manual for Contractors has been provided. (4) Western Power does not give advice to Councils on public liability. The obligations of every landowner, including Shires, in relation to vegetation clearance is set out in Section 54 of the Energy Operators (Powers) Act 1979.
(1) Will the minister provide details about Western Power’s current clearing program in the Shire of Cuballing? (2) Will the minister provide details about Western Power’s clearing program in the Shire of Cuballing for the past 10 years? (3) Will the minister table Western Power’s guidelines for clearing under powerlines in agricultural Western Australia? (4) What advice is Western Power giving shires about public liability should they fail to maintain the prescribed easements? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I represent the Minister for Housing and Works who represents the Minister for Energy. I have found the answer to question 3292 concerning Western Power’s clearing program in agricultural Western Australia. I have rather a lengthy answer to that question. I table a document entitled “Vegetation Management Manual”.. [See paper No 2809.] Hon KIM CHANCE: I seek leave to have the answer but not the document incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - (1) The level of fire risk determines Western Power’s frequency of vegetation inspections as follows: Urban and all Transmission Lines At least annually Extreme and High Fire Risk Areas At least annually Rural and Low to Moderate Fire Risk Areas At least every three years HV Lines above 33kV Up to twice annually Any required pruning occurs as soon as practicable after inspection. In the Shire of Cuballing, nearly 80 per cent (seven out of nine zones) of the 2004 planned vegetation control program has been completed as of 15 October. The final two zones in the program, one in Popanyinning and one in Yornaning, are due to commence on 1 November. (2) Western Power has been unable to complete this detailed report in time for me to respond to this question, however, Western Power will be happy to provide the information when it becomes available. (3) Yes. A hardcopy folder of the Western Power Vegetation Management Manual for Contractors has been provided. (4) Western Power does not give advice to Councils on public liability. The obligations of every landowner, including Shires, in relation to vegetation clearance is set out in Section 54 of the Energy Operators (Powers) Act 1979.
(2) Will the minister provide details about Western Power’s clearing program in the Shire of Cuballing for the past 10 years? (3) Will the minister table Western Power’s guidelines for clearing under powerlines in agricultural Western Australia? (4) What advice is Western Power giving shires about public liability should they fail to maintain the prescribed easements? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I represent the Minister for Housing and Works who represents the Minister for Energy. I have found the answer to question 3292 concerning Western Power’s clearing program in agricultural Western Australia. I have rather a lengthy answer to that question. I table a document entitled “Vegetation Management Manual”.. [See paper No 2809.] Hon KIM CHANCE: I seek leave to have the answer but not the document incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - (1) The level of fire risk determines Western Power’s frequency of vegetation inspections as follows: Urban and all Transmission Lines At least annually Extreme and High Fire Risk Areas At least annually Rural and Low to Moderate Fire Risk Areas At least every three years HV Lines above 33kV Up to twice annually Any required pruning occurs as soon as practicable after inspection. In the Shire of Cuballing, nearly 80 per cent (seven out of nine zones) of the 2004 planned vegetation control program has been completed as of 15 October. The final two zones in the program, one in Popanyinning and one in Yornaning, are due to commence on 1 November. (2) Western Power has been unable to complete this detailed report in time for me to respond to this question, however, Western Power will be happy to provide the information when it becomes available. (3) Yes. A hardcopy folder of the Western Power Vegetation Management Manual for Contractors has been provided. (4) Western Power does not give advice to Councils on public liability. The obligations of every landowner, including Shires, in relation to vegetation clearance is set out in Section 54 of the Energy Operators (Powers) Act 1979.
(3) Will the minister table Western Power’s guidelines for clearing under powerlines in agricultural Western Australia? (4) What advice is Western Power giving shires about public liability should they fail to maintain the prescribed easements? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I represent the Minister for Housing and Works who represents the Minister for Energy. I have found the answer to question 3292 concerning Western Power’s clearing program in agricultural Western Australia. I have rather a lengthy answer to that question. I table a document entitled “Vegetation Management Manual”.. [See paper No 2809.] Hon KIM CHANCE: I seek leave to have the answer but not the document incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - (1) The level of fire risk determines Western Power’s frequency of vegetation inspections as follows: Urban and all Transmission Lines At least annually Extreme and High Fire Risk Areas At least annually Rural and Low to Moderate Fire Risk Areas At least every three years HV Lines above 33kV Up to twice annually Any required pruning occurs as soon as practicable after inspection. In the Shire of Cuballing, nearly 80 per cent (seven out of nine zones) of the 2004 planned vegetation control program has been completed as of 15 October. The final two zones in the program, one in Popanyinning and one in Yornaning, are due to commence on 1 November. (2) Western Power has been unable to complete this detailed report in time for me to respond to this question, however, Western Power will be happy to provide the information when it becomes available. (3) Yes. A hardcopy folder of the Western Power Vegetation Management Manual for Contractors has been provided. (4) Western Power does not give advice to Councils on public liability. The obligations of every landowner, including Shires, in relation to vegetation clearance is set out in Section 54 of the Energy Operators (Powers) Act 1979.
(4) What advice is Western Power giving shires about public liability should they fail to maintain the prescribed easements? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I represent the Minister for Housing and Works who represents the Minister for Energy. I have found the answer to question 3292 concerning Western Power’s clearing program in agricultural Western Australia. I have rather a lengthy answer to that question. I table a document entitled “Vegetation Management Manual”.. [See paper No 2809.] Hon KIM CHANCE: I seek leave to have the answer but not the document incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - (1) The level of fire risk determines Western Power’s frequency of vegetation inspections as follows: Urban and all Transmission Lines At least annually Extreme and High Fire Risk Areas At least annually Rural and Low to Moderate Fire Risk Areas At least every three years HV Lines above 33kV Up to twice annually Any required pruning occurs as soon as practicable after inspection. In the Shire of Cuballing, nearly 80 per cent (seven out of nine zones) of the 2004 planned vegetation control program has been completed as of 15 October. The final two zones in the program, one in Popanyinning and one in Yornaning, are due to commence on 1 November. (2) Western Power has been unable to complete this detailed report in time for me to respond to this question, however, Western Power will be happy to provide the information when it becomes available. (3) Yes. A hardcopy folder of the Western Power Vegetation Management Manual for Contractors has been provided. (4) Western Power does not give advice to Councils on public liability. The obligations of every landowner, including Shires, in relation to vegetation clearance is set out in Section 54 of the Energy Operators (Powers) Act 1979.
Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I represent the Minister for Housing and Works who represents the Minister for Energy. I have found the answer to question 3292 concerning Western Power’s clearing program in agricultural Western Australia. I have rather a lengthy answer to that question. I table a document entitled “Vegetation Management Manual”.. [See paper No 2809.] Hon KIM CHANCE: I seek leave to have the answer but not the document incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - (1) The level of fire risk determines Western Power’s frequency of vegetation inspections as follows: Urban and all Transmission Lines At least annually Extreme and High Fire Risk Areas At least annually Rural and Low to Moderate Fire Risk Areas At least every three years HV Lines above 33kV Up to twice annually Any required pruning occurs as soon as practicable after inspection. In the Shire of Cuballing, nearly 80 per cent (seven out of nine zones) of the 2004 planned vegetation control program has been completed as of 15 October. The final two zones in the program, one in Popanyinning and one in Yornaning, are due to commence on 1 November. (2) Western Power has been unable to complete this detailed report in time for me to respond to this question, however, Western Power will be happy to provide the information when it becomes available. (3) Yes. A hardcopy folder of the Western Power Vegetation Management Manual for Contractors has been provided. (4) Western Power does not give advice to Councils on public liability. The obligations of every landowner, including Shires, in relation to vegetation clearance is set out in Section 54 of the Energy Operators (Powers) Act 1979.
I represent the Minister for Housing and Works who represents the Minister for Energy. I have found the answer to question 3292 concerning Western Power’s clearing program in agricultural Western Australia. I have rather a lengthy answer to that question. I table a document entitled “Vegetation Management Manual”.. [See paper No 2809.] Hon KIM CHANCE: I seek leave to have the answer but not the document incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - (1) The level of fire risk determines Western Power’s frequency of vegetation inspections as follows: Urban and all Transmission Lines At least annually Extreme and High Fire Risk Areas At least annually Rural and Low to Moderate Fire Risk Areas At least every three years HV Lines above 33kV Up to twice annually Any required pruning occurs as soon as practicable after inspection. In the Shire of Cuballing, nearly 80 per cent (seven out of nine zones) of the 2004 planned vegetation control program has been completed as of 15 October. The final two zones in the program, one in Popanyinning and one in Yornaning, are due to commence on 1 November. (2) Western Power has been unable to complete this detailed report in time for me to respond to this question, however, Western Power will be happy to provide the information when it becomes available. (3) Yes. A hardcopy folder of the Western Power Vegetation Management Manual for Contractors has been provided. (4) Western Power does not give advice to Councils on public liability. The obligations of every landowner, including Shires, in relation to vegetation clearance is set out in Section 54 of the Energy Operators (Powers) Act 1979.
[See paper No 2809.] Hon KIM CHANCE: I seek leave to have the answer but not the document incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - (1) The level of fire risk determines Western Power’s frequency of vegetation inspections as follows: Urban and all Transmission Lines At least annually Extreme and High Fire Risk Areas At least annually Rural and Low to Moderate Fire Risk Areas At least every three years HV Lines above 33kV Up to twice annually Any required pruning occurs as soon as practicable after inspection. In the Shire of Cuballing, nearly 80 per cent (seven out of nine zones) of the 2004 planned vegetation control program has been completed as of 15 October. The final two zones in the program, one in Popanyinning and one in Yornaning, are due to commence on 1 November. (2) Western Power has been unable to complete this detailed report in time for me to respond to this question, however, Western Power will be happy to provide the information when it becomes available. (3) Yes. A hardcopy folder of the Western Power Vegetation Management Manual for Contractors has been provided. (4) Western Power does not give advice to Councils on public liability. The obligations of every landowner, including Shires, in relation to vegetation clearance is set out in Section 54 of the Energy Operators (Powers) Act 1979.
Hon KIM CHANCE: I seek leave to have the answer but not the document incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - (1) The level of fire risk determines Western Power’s frequency of vegetation inspections as follows: Urban and all Transmission Lines At least annually Extreme and High Fire Risk Areas At least annually Rural and Low to Moderate Fire Risk Areas At least every three years HV Lines above 33kV Up to twice annually Any required pruning occurs as soon as practicable after inspection. In the Shire of Cuballing, nearly 80 per cent (seven out of nine zones) of the 2004 planned vegetation control program has been completed as of 15 October. The final two zones in the program, one in Popanyinning and one in Yornaning, are due to commence on 1 November. (2) Western Power has been unable to complete this detailed report in time for me to respond to this question, however, Western Power will be happy to provide the information when it becomes available. (3) Yes. A hardcopy folder of the Western Power Vegetation Management Manual for Contractors has been provided. (4) Western Power does not give advice to Councils on public liability. The obligations of every landowner, including Shires, in relation to vegetation clearance is set out in Section 54 of the Energy Operators (Powers) Act 1979.
Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - (1) The level of fire risk determines Western Power’s frequency of vegetation inspections as follows: Urban and all Transmission Lines At least annually Extreme and High Fire Risk Areas At least annually Rural and Low to Moderate Fire Risk Areas At least every three years HV Lines above 33kV Up to twice annually Any required pruning occurs as soon as practicable after inspection. In the Shire of Cuballing, nearly 80 per cent (seven out of nine zones) of the 2004 planned vegetation control program has been completed as of 15 October. The final two zones in the program, one in Popanyinning and one in Yornaning, are due to commence on 1 November. (2) Western Power has been unable to complete this detailed report in time for me to respond to this question, however, Western Power will be happy to provide the information when it becomes available. (3) Yes. A hardcopy folder of the Western Power Vegetation Management Manual for Contractors has been provided. (4) Western Power does not give advice to Councils on public liability. The obligations of every landowner, including Shires, in relation to vegetation clearance is set out in Section 54 of the Energy Operators (Powers) Act 1979.
The following material was incorporated - (1) The level of fire risk determines Western Power’s frequency of vegetation inspections as follows: Urban and all Transmission Lines At least annually Extreme and High Fire Risk Areas At least annually Rural and Low to Moderate Fire Risk Areas At least every three years HV Lines above 33kV Up to twice annually Any required pruning occurs as soon as practicable after inspection. In the Shire of Cuballing, nearly 80 per cent (seven out of nine zones) of the 2004 planned vegetation control program has been completed as of 15 October. The final two zones in the program, one in Popanyinning and one in Yornaning, are due to commence on 1 November. (2) Western Power has been unable to complete this detailed report in time for me to respond to this question, however, Western Power will be happy to provide the information when it becomes available. (3) Yes. A hardcopy folder of the Western Power Vegetation Management Manual for Contractors has been provided. (4) Western Power does not give advice to Councils on public liability. The obligations of every landowner, including Shires, in relation to vegetation clearance is set out in Section 54 of the Energy Operators (Powers) Act 1979.
(1) The level of fire risk determines Western Power’s frequency of vegetation inspections as follows: Urban and all Transmission Lines At least annually Extreme and High Fire Risk Areas At least annually Rural and Low to Moderate Fire Risk Areas At least every three years HV Lines above 33kV Up to twice annually Any required pruning occurs as soon as practicable after inspection. In the Shire of Cuballing, nearly 80 per cent (seven out of nine zones) of the 2004 planned vegetation control program has been completed as of 15 October. The final two zones in the program, one in Popanyinning and one in Yornaning, are due to commence on 1 November. (2) Western Power has been unable to complete this detailed report in time for me to respond to this question, however, Western Power will be happy to provide the information when it becomes available. (3) Yes. A hardcopy folder of the Western Power Vegetation Management Manual for Contractors has been provided. (4) Western Power does not give advice to Councils on public liability. The obligations of every landowner, including Shires, in relation to vegetation clearance is set out in Section 54 of the Energy Operators (Powers) Act 1979.
(2) Western Power has been unable to complete this detailed report in time for me to respond to this question, however, Western Power will be happy to provide the information when it becomes available. (3) Yes. A hardcopy folder of the Western Power Vegetation Management Manual for Contractors has been provided. (4) Western Power does not give advice to Councils on public liability. The obligations of every landowner, including Shires, in relation to vegetation clearance is set out in Section 54 of the Energy Operators (Powers) Act 1979.
(3) Yes. A hardcopy folder of the Western Power Vegetation Management Manual for Contractors has been provided. (4) Western Power does not give advice to Councils on public liability. The obligations of every landowner, including Shires, in relation to vegetation clearance is set out in Section 54 of the Energy Operators (Powers) Act 1979.
(4) Western Power does not give advice to Councils on public liability. The obligations of every landowner, including Shires, in relation to vegetation clearance is set out in Section 54 of the Energy Operators (Powers) Act 1979.
(1) Will the minister provide details about Western Power’s current clearing program in the Shire of Cuballing? (2) Will the minister provide details about Western Power’s clearing program in the Shire of Cuballing for the past 10 years? (3) Will the minister table Western Power’s guidelines for clearing under powerlines in agricultural Western Australia? (4) What advice is Western Power giving shires about public liability should they fail to maintain the prescribed easements? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I represent the Minister for Housing and Works who represents the Minister for Energy. I have found the answer to question 3292 concerning Western Power’s clearing program in agricultural Western Australia. I have rather a lengthy answer to that question. I table a document entitled “Vegetation Management Manual”.. [See paper No 2809.] Hon KIM CHANCE: I seek leave to have the answer but not the document incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - (1) The level of fire risk determines Western Power’s frequency of vegetation inspections as follows: Urban and all Transmission Lines At least annually Extreme and High Fire Risk Areas At least annually Rural and Low to Moderate Fire Risk Areas At least every three years HV Lines above 33kV Up to twice annually Any required pruning occurs as soon as practicable after inspection. In the Shire of Cuballing, nearly 80 per cent (seven out of nine zones) of the 2004 planned vegetation control program has been completed as of 15 October. The final two zones in the program, one in Popanyinning and one in Yornaning, are due to commence on 1 November. (2) Western Power has been unable to complete this detailed report in time for me to respond to this question, however, Western Power will be happy to provide the information when it becomes available. (3) Yes. A hardcopy folder of the Western Power Vegetation Management Manual for Contractors has been provided. (4) Western Power does not give advice to Councils on public liability. The obligations of every landowner, including Shires, in relation to vegetation clearance is set out in Section 54 of the Energy Operators (Powers) Act 1979.
(2) Will the minister provide details about Western Power’s clearing program in the Shire of Cuballing for the past 10 years? (3) Will the minister table Western Power’s guidelines for clearing under powerlines in agricultural Western Australia? (4) What advice is Western Power giving shires about public liability should they fail to maintain the prescribed easements? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I represent the Minister for Housing and Works who represents the Minister for Energy. I have found the answer to question 3292 concerning Western Power’s clearing program in agricultural Western Australia. I have rather a lengthy answer to that question. I table a document entitled “Vegetation Management Manual”.. [See paper No 2809.] Hon KIM CHANCE: I seek leave to have the answer but not the document incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - (1) The level of fire risk determines Western Power’s frequency of vegetation inspections as follows: Urban and all Transmission Lines At least annually Extreme and High Fire Risk Areas At least annually Rural and Low to Moderate Fire Risk Areas At least every three years HV Lines above 33kV Up to twice annually Any required pruning occurs as soon as practicable after inspection. In the Shire of Cuballing, nearly 80 per cent (seven out of nine zones) of the 2004 planned vegetation control program has been completed as of 15 October. The final two zones in the program, one in Popanyinning and one in Yornaning, are due to commence on 1 November. (2) Western Power has been unable to complete this detailed report in time for me to respond to this question, however, Western Power will be happy to provide the information when it becomes available. (3) Yes. A hardcopy folder of the Western Power Vegetation Management Manual for Contractors has been provided. (4) Western Power does not give advice to Councils on public liability. The obligations of every landowner, including Shires, in relation to vegetation clearance is set out in Section 54 of the Energy Operators (Powers) Act 1979.
(3) Will the minister table Western Power’s guidelines for clearing under powerlines in agricultural Western Australia? (4) What advice is Western Power giving shires about public liability should they fail to maintain the prescribed easements? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I represent the Minister for Housing and Works who represents the Minister for Energy. I have found the answer to question 3292 concerning Western Power’s clearing program in agricultural Western Australia. I have rather a lengthy answer to that question. I table a document entitled “Vegetation Management Manual”.. [See paper No 2809.] Hon KIM CHANCE: I seek leave to have the answer but not the document incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - (1) The level of fire risk determines Western Power’s frequency of vegetation inspections as follows: Urban and all Transmission Lines At least annually Extreme and High Fire Risk Areas At least annually Rural and Low to Moderate Fire Risk Areas At least every three years HV Lines above 33kV Up to twice annually Any required pruning occurs as soon as practicable after inspection. In the Shire of Cuballing, nearly 80 per cent (seven out of nine zones) of the 2004 planned vegetation control program has been completed as of 15 October. The final two zones in the program, one in Popanyinning and one in Yornaning, are due to commence on 1 November. (2) Western Power has been unable to complete this detailed report in time for me to respond to this question, however, Western Power will be happy to provide the information when it becomes available. (3) Yes. A hardcopy folder of the Western Power Vegetation Management Manual for Contractors has been provided. (4) Western Power does not give advice to Councils on public liability. The obligations of every landowner, including Shires, in relation to vegetation clearance is set out in Section 54 of the Energy Operators (Powers) Act 1979.
(4) What advice is Western Power giving shires about public liability should they fail to maintain the prescribed easements? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I represent the Minister for Housing and Works who represents the Minister for Energy. I have found the answer to question 3292 concerning Western Power’s clearing program in agricultural Western Australia. I have rather a lengthy answer to that question. I table a document entitled “Vegetation Management Manual”.. [See paper No 2809.] Hon KIM CHANCE: I seek leave to have the answer but not the document incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - (1) The level of fire risk determines Western Power’s frequency of vegetation inspections as follows: Urban and all Transmission Lines At least annually Extreme and High Fire Risk Areas At least annually Rural and Low to Moderate Fire Risk Areas At least every three years HV Lines above 33kV Up to twice annually Any required pruning occurs as soon as practicable after inspection. In the Shire of Cuballing, nearly 80 per cent (seven out of nine zones) of the 2004 planned vegetation control program has been completed as of 15 October. The final two zones in the program, one in Popanyinning and one in Yornaning, are due to commence on 1 November. (2) Western Power has been unable to complete this detailed report in time for me to respond to this question, however, Western Power will be happy to provide the information when it becomes available. (3) Yes. A hardcopy folder of the Western Power Vegetation Management Manual for Contractors has been provided. (4) Western Power does not give advice to Councils on public liability. The obligations of every landowner, including Shires, in relation to vegetation clearance is set out in Section 54 of the Energy Operators (Powers) Act 1979.
Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I represent the Minister for Housing and Works who represents the Minister for Energy. I have found the answer to question 3292 concerning Western Power’s clearing program in agricultural Western Australia. I have rather a lengthy answer to that question. I table a document entitled “Vegetation Management Manual”.. [See paper No 2809.] Hon KIM CHANCE: I seek leave to have the answer but not the document incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - (1) The level of fire risk determines Western Power’s frequency of vegetation inspections as follows: Urban and all Transmission Lines At least annually Extreme and High Fire Risk Areas At least annually Rural and Low to Moderate Fire Risk Areas At least every three years HV Lines above 33kV Up to twice annually Any required pruning occurs as soon as practicable after inspection. In the Shire of Cuballing, nearly 80 per cent (seven out of nine zones) of the 2004 planned vegetation control program has been completed as of 15 October. The final two zones in the program, one in Popanyinning and one in Yornaning, are due to commence on 1 November. (2) Western Power has been unable to complete this detailed report in time for me to respond to this question, however, Western Power will be happy to provide the information when it becomes available. (3) Yes. A hardcopy folder of the Western Power Vegetation Management Manual for Contractors has been provided. (4) Western Power does not give advice to Councils on public liability. The obligations of every landowner, including Shires, in relation to vegetation clearance is set out in Section 54 of the Energy Operators (Powers) Act 1979.
I represent the Minister for Housing and Works who represents the Minister for Energy. I have found the answer to question 3292 concerning Western Power’s clearing program in agricultural Western Australia. I have rather a lengthy answer to that question. I table a document entitled “Vegetation Management Manual”.. [See paper No 2809.] Hon KIM CHANCE: I seek leave to have the answer but not the document incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - (1) The level of fire risk determines Western Power’s frequency of vegetation inspections as follows: Urban and all Transmission Lines At least annually Extreme and High Fire Risk Areas At least annually Rural and Low to Moderate Fire Risk Areas At least every three years HV Lines above 33kV Up to twice annually Any required pruning occurs as soon as practicable after inspection. In the Shire of Cuballing, nearly 80 per cent (seven out of nine zones) of the 2004 planned vegetation control program has been completed as of 15 October. The final two zones in the program, one in Popanyinning and one in Yornaning, are due to commence on 1 November. (2) Western Power has been unable to complete this detailed report in time for me to respond to this question, however, Western Power will be happy to provide the information when it becomes available. (3) Yes. A hardcopy folder of the Western Power Vegetation Management Manual for Contractors has been provided. (4) Western Power does not give advice to Councils on public liability. The obligations of every landowner, including Shires, in relation to vegetation clearance is set out in Section 54 of the Energy Operators (Powers) Act 1979.
[See paper No 2809.] Hon KIM CHANCE: I seek leave to have the answer but not the document incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - (1) The level of fire risk determines Western Power’s frequency of vegetation inspections as follows: Urban and all Transmission Lines At least annually Extreme and High Fire Risk Areas At least annually Rural and Low to Moderate Fire Risk Areas At least every three years HV Lines above 33kV Up to twice annually Any required pruning occurs as soon as practicable after inspection. In the Shire of Cuballing, nearly 80 per cent (seven out of nine zones) of the 2004 planned vegetation control program has been completed as of 15 October. The final two zones in the program, one in Popanyinning and one in Yornaning, are due to commence on 1 November. (2) Western Power has been unable to complete this detailed report in time for me to respond to this question, however, Western Power will be happy to provide the information when it becomes available. (3) Yes. A hardcopy folder of the Western Power Vegetation Management Manual for Contractors has been provided. (4) Western Power does not give advice to Councils on public liability. The obligations of every landowner, including Shires, in relation to vegetation clearance is set out in Section 54 of the Energy Operators (Powers) Act 1979.
Hon KIM CHANCE: I seek leave to have the answer but not the document incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - (1) The level of fire risk determines Western Power’s frequency of vegetation inspections as follows: Urban and all Transmission Lines At least annually Extreme and High Fire Risk Areas At least annually Rural and Low to Moderate Fire Risk Areas At least every three years HV Lines above 33kV Up to twice annually Any required pruning occurs as soon as practicable after inspection. In the Shire of Cuballing, nearly 80 per cent (seven out of nine zones) of the 2004 planned vegetation control program has been completed as of 15 October. The final two zones in the program, one in Popanyinning and one in Yornaning, are due to commence on 1 November. (2) Western Power has been unable to complete this detailed report in time for me to respond to this question, however, Western Power will be happy to provide the information when it becomes available. (3) Yes. A hardcopy folder of the Western Power Vegetation Management Manual for Contractors has been provided. (4) Western Power does not give advice to Councils on public liability. The obligations of every landowner, including Shires, in relation to vegetation clearance is set out in Section 54 of the Energy Operators (Powers) Act 1979.
Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - (1) The level of fire risk determines Western Power’s frequency of vegetation inspections as follows: Urban and all Transmission Lines At least annually Extreme and High Fire Risk Areas At least annually Rural and Low to Moderate Fire Risk Areas At least every three years HV Lines above 33kV Up to twice annually Any required pruning occurs as soon as practicable after inspection. In the Shire of Cuballing, nearly 80 per cent (seven out of nine zones) of the 2004 planned vegetation control program has been completed as of 15 October. The final two zones in the program, one in Popanyinning and one in Yornaning, are due to commence on 1 November. (2) Western Power has been unable to complete this detailed report in time for me to respond to this question, however, Western Power will be happy to provide the information when it becomes available. (3) Yes. A hardcopy folder of the Western Power Vegetation Management Manual for Contractors has been provided. (4) Western Power does not give advice to Councils on public liability. The obligations of every landowner, including Shires, in relation to vegetation clearance is set out in Section 54 of the Energy Operators (Powers) Act 1979.
The following material was incorporated - (1) The level of fire risk determines Western Power’s frequency of vegetation inspections as follows: Urban and all Transmission Lines At least annually Extreme and High Fire Risk Areas At least annually Rural and Low to Moderate Fire Risk Areas At least every three years HV Lines above 33kV Up to twice annually Any required pruning occurs as soon as practicable after inspection. In the Shire of Cuballing, nearly 80 per cent (seven out of nine zones) of the 2004 planned vegetation control program has been completed as of 15 October. The final two zones in the program, one in Popanyinning and one in Yornaning, are due to commence on 1 November. (2) Western Power has been unable to complete this detailed report in time for me to respond to this question, however, Western Power will be happy to provide the information when it becomes available. (3) Yes. A hardcopy folder of the Western Power Vegetation Management Manual for Contractors has been provided. (4) Western Power does not give advice to Councils on public liability. The obligations of every landowner, including Shires, in relation to vegetation clearance is set out in Section 54 of the Energy Operators (Powers) Act 1979.
(1) The level of fire risk determines Western Power’s frequency of vegetation inspections as follows: Urban and all Transmission Lines At least annually Extreme and High Fire Risk Areas At least annually Rural and Low to Moderate Fire Risk Areas At least every three years HV Lines above 33kV Up to twice annually Any required pruning occurs as soon as practicable after inspection. In the Shire of Cuballing, nearly 80 per cent (seven out of nine zones) of the 2004 planned vegetation control program has been completed as of 15 October. The final two zones in the program, one in Popanyinning and one in Yornaning, are due to commence on 1 November. (2) Western Power has been unable to complete this detailed report in time for me to respond to this question, however, Western Power will be happy to provide the information when it becomes available. (3) Yes. A hardcopy folder of the Western Power Vegetation Management Manual for Contractors has been provided. (4) Western Power does not give advice to Councils on public liability. The obligations of every landowner, including Shires, in relation to vegetation clearance is set out in Section 54 of the Energy Operators (Powers) Act 1979.
(2) Western Power has been unable to complete this detailed report in time for me to respond to this question, however, Western Power will be happy to provide the information when it becomes available. (3) Yes. A hardcopy folder of the Western Power Vegetation Management Manual for Contractors has been provided. (4) Western Power does not give advice to Councils on public liability. The obligations of every landowner, including Shires, in relation to vegetation clearance is set out in Section 54 of the Energy Operators (Powers) Act 1979.
(3) Yes. A hardcopy folder of the Western Power Vegetation Management Manual for Contractors has been provided. (4) Western Power does not give advice to Councils on public liability. The obligations of every landowner, including Shires, in relation to vegetation clearance is set out in Section 54 of the Energy Operators (Powers) Act 1979.
(4) Western Power does not give advice to Councils on public liability. The obligations of every landowner, including Shires, in relation to vegetation clearance is set out in Section 54 of the Energy Operators (Powers) Act 1979.
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