Question On Notice No. 1092 asked in the Legislative Council on 29 March 2018 by Hon Colin De Grussa
Question Directed to the: Minister for Environment representing the Minister for Transport
Parliament: 40 Session: 1
Question
I refer to charges levied by local governments to heavy haulage companies or other road users for the maintenance of local roads, and I ask:
(a) what specific section of the Local Government Act 1995 confers power on local governments to levy road users for the upkeep of local roads;
(b) how many local governments have agreements with companies or road users for the upkeep or payments for upkeep of local roads; and
(c) will the Minister please provide a list of agreements made by local governments with other companies and industries for the upkeep of local roads.?
Answered on 17 May 2018
(a)-(c) Main Roads is currently in discussion with the Western Australian Local Government Association with regard to these matters. Once these discussions have concluded, an update can be provided.