❓ Question regarding ownership and disposal rights of infrastructure on closed or maintained tier three rail lines in Western Australia. The State Government retains ownership, and Brookfield Rail requires permission to sell infrastructure.
AnsweredQoN 1145Legislative Council
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I refer to the tier three rail network, and ask: (a) who owns the infrastructure in the rail corridor if a rail line is closed or put into care and maintenance; and (b) can the lessee sell off or remove the infrastructure such as rail sleepers, flashing lights and bridges?
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Answered
24 June 2014
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Transport
Response time
49 days
(a) The infrastructure in the rail corridor continues to be owned by the State Government and is leased to Brookfield Rail.
(b) Brookfield Rail cannot sell leased rail infrastructure without the permission of the Public Transport Authority.
(b) Brookfield Rail cannot sell leased rail infrastructure without the permission of the Public Transport Authority.
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