❓ This WA parliamentary question seeks information on conditions imposed on road trains crossing the Nanutarra Bridge, the reasons for these conditions, and the penalties for breaches. The answer details speed limits, weight restrictions, and the bridge's removal from the road train route network due to deterioration.
AnsweredQoN 1716Legislative Council
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(1) Are there any conditions imposed on Double or Triple Road Trains when they cross the Nanutarra Bridge?
(2) If yes, what are the conditions and when were they imposed?
(3) What are the reasons requiring such conditions?
(4) What is the penalty for a breach of the conditions?
(2) If yes, what are the conditions and when were they imposed?
(3) What are the reasons requiring such conditions?
(4) What is the penalty for a breach of the conditions?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
1 April 2004
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure
Response time
30 days
(2) A speed limit of 10 km/h was imposed in February 2002 for all road train combinations crossing the Ashburton River Bridge (Nanutarra) due to deterioration in the Bridge’s condition. A detailed inspection in September 2003 revealed further significant deterioration and the Ashburton River Bridge was removed from the Road Train Route Network on 4 October 2003 (except for double road trains at a maximum of 79 tonnes GCM and 36.5 metres in length). To travel across this Bridge the axle loadings must comply with the axle mass limits defined in the Vehicle Standards Regulations 2002 (VSR’s) or, if operating under a concession loading scheme, must reduce the combination to no more than four axle groups within the combination to retain the concession. I take leave to table a copy of Main Roads notice to the transport industry of 26 September 2003 for the Hon Member’s information. (3) Accelerated deterioration of the condition of the Bridge and the difficulty in obtaining compliance with the 10 km/h road train speed limit. (4) Breach of the conditions is considered a breach of permit and attracts a $400.00 infringement. See Tabled Paper
To travel across this Bridge the axle loadings must comply with the axle mass limits defined in the Vehicle Standards Regulations 2002 (VSR’s) or, if operating under a concession loading scheme, must reduce the combination to no more than four axle groups within the combination to retain the concession. I take leave to table a copy of Main Roads notice to the transport industry of 26 September 2003 for the Hon Member’s information. (3) Accelerated deterioration of the condition of the Bridge and the difficulty in obtaining compliance with the 10 km/h road train speed limit. (4) Breach of the conditions is considered a breach of permit and attracts a $400.00 infringement. See Tabled Paper
I take leave to table a copy of Main Roads notice to the transport industry of 26 September 2003 for the Hon Member’s information. (3) Accelerated deterioration of the condition of the Bridge and the difficulty in obtaining compliance with the 10 km/h road train speed limit. (4) Breach of the conditions is considered a breach of permit and attracts a $400.00 infringement. See Tabled Paper
(3) Accelerated deterioration of the condition of the Bridge and the difficulty in obtaining compliance with the 10 km/h road train speed limit. (4) Breach of the conditions is considered a breach of permit and attracts a $400.00 infringement. See Tabled Paper
(4) Breach of the conditions is considered a breach of permit and attracts a $400.00 infringement. See Tabled Paper
To travel across this Bridge the axle loadings must comply with the axle mass limits defined in the Vehicle Standards Regulations 2002 (VSR’s) or, if operating under a concession loading scheme, must reduce the combination to no more than four axle groups within the combination to retain the concession. I take leave to table a copy of Main Roads notice to the transport industry of 26 September 2003 for the Hon Member’s information. (3) Accelerated deterioration of the condition of the Bridge and the difficulty in obtaining compliance with the 10 km/h road train speed limit. (4) Breach of the conditions is considered a breach of permit and attracts a $400.00 infringement. See Tabled Paper
I take leave to table a copy of Main Roads notice to the transport industry of 26 September 2003 for the Hon Member’s information. (3) Accelerated deterioration of the condition of the Bridge and the difficulty in obtaining compliance with the 10 km/h road train speed limit. (4) Breach of the conditions is considered a breach of permit and attracts a $400.00 infringement. See Tabled Paper
(3) Accelerated deterioration of the condition of the Bridge and the difficulty in obtaining compliance with the 10 km/h road train speed limit. (4) Breach of the conditions is considered a breach of permit and attracts a $400.00 infringement. See Tabled Paper
(4) Breach of the conditions is considered a breach of permit and attracts a $400.00 infringement. See Tabled Paper
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