Question on Notice regarding payments made to Spotless Maintenance by the Fire and Emergency Services Authority (FESA) for maintenance at career fire stations, specifically focusing on costs for minor repairs like tap washers and light bulbs.

AnsweredQoN 5245Legislative Council
Asked
7 March 2012
Portfolio
Emergency Services

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(1) In total, what amount was paid by the Fire and Emergency Services Authority to Spotless Maintenance for maintenance at career fire stations in the financial years 2010-2011 and to date 2011-2012?
(2) Under the contract with Spotless, what is the standard amount charged for changing -
(a) a tap washer; and
(b) a light bulb?
(3) Under the contract with Spotless, what is the standard amount charged for pruning and tree removal?
(4) What is the most that has been charged for changing a tap washer, and at what site?
(5) What is the most that has been charged for changing a light bulb, and at what site?

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Answered
2 May 2012
Responded by
Minister for Energy representing the Minister for Emergency Services
Response time
56 days
The Fire and Emergency Services Authority advises:
The Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia (FESA) advises:
(1) $543,526 for 2010-2011; and $210,058 to date for 2011-2012.
(2) (a) Spotless contacts a contractor on the Building Management and Works (BMW) approved list to undertake the required work and these rates vary according to the specific contractor.
(b) Spotless contacts a contractor on the BMW approved list to undertake the required work and these rates vary according to the specific contractor.
(3) The hourly contractor rates vary due to the company and the type of work that is involved.
(4) FESA records do not indicate any repairs for changing a tap washer.
(5) $139.50 at Rockingham Fire Station. This includes the cost of hiring a cherry picker to assist the electrician change the lights in the appliance room which is two storeys high.
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