Question On Notice No. 6298 asked in the Legislative Assembly on 25 June 2020 by Mr P.A. Katsambanis
Question Directed to the: Minister for Transport; Planning
Parliament: 40 Session: 1
Question
I refer to the ongoing escalator issues on the
Joondalup line, and I ask:
(a) When are maintenance works expected to begin at the
Whitfords and Warwick train stations;
(b) What is the anticipated timeframe to complete the works
at both train stations;
(c) With reference to the Joondalup Times article of 18
June 2020, will costs for these works be met by the contractor;
(d) If no to (c), what is the anticipated cost to the
taxpayer to compete the works on the Joondalup line; and
(e) Will there be appropriate signage at each train
station notifying patrons of the planned works?
Answered on 18 August 2020
(a)-(b) One escalator at each station were repaired in April 2020. Repairs on the remaining machines at Whitfords and Warwick will commence in the coming months.
(c) A Deed of Settlement agreement has been implemented and the issues will be rectified at the cost of the supplier.
(d) Not applicable
(e) Yes