Mr WOOD - 2004-02-24
While travelling on the Stuart Highway on 10 January this year, I came across a section north of Pine Creek which was under construction. It was muddy and slippery. Could you please explain why a contract to reconstruct and reseal a section of the Stuart Highway was awarded to coincide with the middle of the Wet Season? When will the government give serious consideration to letting contracts based on commonsense and the seasons of the year, rather than the whims of Treasury?
ANSWER
Madam Speaker, I thank the member for his question. I would have to establish whether, in fact, the tender was let in the middle of the Wet Season. I do not have that information here. My department does try to stage construction and other capital works programs according to the seasons, particularly road works. It is very important for them to integrate with the seasons, particularly when there is road moisture around. I will look into that particular matter that the member for Nelson has raised and report back to him.
ANSWER
Madam Speaker, I thank the member for his question. I would have to establish whether, in fact, the tender was let in the middle of the Wet Season. I do not have that information here. My department does try to stage construction and other capital works programs according to the seasons, particularly road works. It is very important for them to integrate with the seasons, particularly when there is road moisture around. I will look into that particular matter that the member for Nelson has raised and report back to him.
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