A parliamentary question seeks updates on the WA Emergency Radio Network (WAERN) project, including completion status, coverage, funding needs, and total cost. The response provides some details, including a need for additional funding.

AnsweredQoN 5272Legislative Assembly
Asked
14 April 2011
Portfolio
Emergency Services

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(1) How far is the Western Australian Emergency Radio Network (WAERN) from completion?
(2) What is the estimated extent of coverage of the WAERN?
(3) Are additional funds required to complete the project; and
(i) if so, what is the amount of those additional funds?
(4) What is the total cost of the project to date?

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Answered
17 May 2011
Responded by
Minister for Emergency Services
Response time
33 days
(1) Refer to answer provided to question 5271 Part (b).
(2) Overall the WAERN will provide improved coverage over the existing network spanning from Esperance in the Great Southern to Kununurra in the Kimberley and east to Kalgoorlie in the Goldfields region.
(3) Yes.
(i) $3.7 million.
(4) $15.25 million.
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