The State Government confirms preferred routes for grain trucks carting to the Bunbury Port export facility, utilising existing Restricted Access Vehicle (RAV) routes enforced by Main Roads WA and WA Police. The question seeks clarity on route management and responsibility for potential road damage.

AnsweredQoN 1333Legislative Council
Asked
25 June 2014
Portfolio
Transport

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(1) Does the State Government have preferred routes for grain trucks to use when carting grain to the new export facility at Bunbury Port? (2) If yes to (1): (a) what are the preferred routes; and (b) what mechanisms are in place to ensure the preferred route is used? (3) If no to (1), who is responsible for damage to the many routes that will now be used to cart grain to Bunbury Port?

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Answered
10 September 2014
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Transport
Response time
77 days
(1) Yes.
(2)(a) Bunge will be using existing approved Restricted Access Vehicle (RAV) routes.
(b) Enforcement of RAV access compliance is undertaken by Main Roads WA Heavy Vehicle Transport Inspectors and by WA Police Officers.
(3) Not applicable

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