❓ A WA parliamentary question addresses the availability of compensation for shopkeepers in Carnarvon who suffered financial and property damage due to Shire roadworks. The answer confirms avenues exist, including submitting a claim to the Shire and potential legal action.
AnsweredQoN 8548Legislative Assembly
QuestionView source ↗
In relation to the Shire of Carnarvon and a number of shopkeepers who have suffered both financial loss and property damage as a result of Shire roadworks in the main street of Carnarvon, I ask:
(a) are there avenues available to the shopkeepers to seek compensation from the Shire for their losses; and
(b) if yes, what are those avenues and how are they initiated?
(a) are there avenues available to the shopkeepers to seek compensation from the Shire for their losses; and
(b) if yes, what are those avenues and how are they initiated?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
16 October 2012
Responded by
Minister for Local Government
Response time
35 days
(a) Yes.
(b) They can submit a claim for compensation to the Shire. If the Shire does not accept liability, they have the option of taking legal action.
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(b) They can submit a claim for compensation to the Shire. If the Shire does not accept liability, they have the option of taking legal action.
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