NORTHLINK WA —
VEHICLE DAMAGE
864. Hon PETER COLLIER to
the minister representing the Minister for Transport:
I refer to the minister's
answer to question without notice 433 regarding the NorthLink WA project.
(1) Since 12 May 2020
has Main Roads or its contractors received any claims for compensation as a result
of damage to vehicles in relation to the NorthLink project?
(2) If yes to (1), how many claims for compensation
have been received and what was the reason for each claim?
(3) Have any
claims been settled; and, if yes, how many claims have been settled, what is
the total value of payments made and for what reason was each claim settled?
Hon
STEPHEN DAWSON replied:
Again, I thank the Leader of the
Opposition for some notice of the question.
(1) Yes.
(2) There were
842 claims received on or after 12 May 2020. The reasons for claims included
cracked windscreens, damaged lights and panel and paint damage resulting from
loose aggregate—stone chips.
(3) Main Roads
has settled 396 claims totalling $281 141 for reasons outlined in part (2). The
cost of compensation is being carried by the
lead contractor, CPB Contracting. There will be no cost to the taxpayer.