❓ The WA government, through the Department of Transport, allocates funding for coastal adaptation and protection grants to mitigate risks from sea level rise. Main Roads addresses these risks in road design, while the Public Transport Authority is investigating sustainability frameworks.
AnsweredQoN 1099Legislative Council
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(1) With reference to question on notice No. 964 answered on 9 April 2014, has any funding been allocated by the State Government for measures to mitigate risks from sea level rise? (2) If yes (1), please provide details? (3) If no to (1), why not?
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Answered
24 June 2014
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Transport
Response time
49 days
Department of Transport
(1) Yes.
(2) The Department of Transport administers the Coastal Adaptation and Protection (CAP) Grants, an annual $1m program. The CAP Grants assist coastal managers understand and adapt sustainably to coastal hazards including sea level rise for the public benefit.
To further inform coastal managers the department continues to fund a network of tide gauges which measure water levels to assist with characterising changes in sea level at all-time scales, including sea level rise due to climate change.
(3) Not applicable
Main Roads Western Australia
(1-3) Main Roads addresses these risks in the design standards for new road infrastructure.
Public Transport Authority
(1) No.
(2) Not Applicable.
(3) The Authority has commissioned environmental consultants to prepare a Sustainability Framework and is now investigating the business case for pursuing an Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia IS rating for major transport projects.
(1) Yes.
(2) The Department of Transport administers the Coastal Adaptation and Protection (CAP) Grants, an annual $1m program. The CAP Grants assist coastal managers understand and adapt sustainably to coastal hazards including sea level rise for the public benefit.
To further inform coastal managers the department continues to fund a network of tide gauges which measure water levels to assist with characterising changes in sea level at all-time scales, including sea level rise due to climate change.
(3) Not applicable
Main Roads Western Australia
(1-3) Main Roads addresses these risks in the design standards for new road infrastructure.
Public Transport Authority
(1) No.
(2) Not Applicable.
(3) The Authority has commissioned environmental consultants to prepare a Sustainability Framework and is now investigating the business case for pursuing an Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia IS rating for major transport projects.
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