❓ Mr. McGrath questions the awarding of a $900,000 contract for road safety signs to the NSW Road and Traffic Authority over WA businesses. The answer clarifies that the contract falls under Downer Electrical's existing agreement.
AnsweredQoN 2145Legislative Assembly
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(1) Did Main Roads Western Australia recently award a $900,000 contract for eleven electronic road safety signs in the southern suburbs to the New South Wales Road and Traffic Authority at the expense of two other tenderers, both of which were Western Australian businesses?
(2) Why is the Government giving taxpayers money to a New South Wales State Government agency at the expense of Western Australian businesses?
(2) Why is the Government giving taxpayers money to a New South Wales State Government agency at the expense of Western Australian businesses?
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Answered
9 May 2007
Responded by
Minister for Planning and Infrastructure
Response time
35 days
The provision of this type of equipment would be the responsibility of Main Roads' Traffic Control Infrastructure Contractor, Downer Electrical Pty Ltd under long term contract arrangements put in place by the previous Government.
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