Question on Notice 1283 inquires about the date of Western Power fleet upgrades involving automated exhaust dump emission systems, and the number of bushfires attributed to these vehicles in the 2024-25 and 2025-26 financial years. The answer refers the member to QoN 1284.

✅ AnsweredQoN 1283Legislative Council
Asked
10 March 2026
Answered
14 April 2026
Response Time
5 days
Portfolio: Emergency Services

Question

I refer to the upgrades to the Western Power fleet, including the introduction of vehicles fitted with automated exhaust dump emission systems, and the associated increased fire risk, and I ask:(a) on what date did these fleet upgrades occur;(b) during the 2024–25 financial year, how many bushfires were attributed to these vehicles; and(c) during the 2025–26 financial year to date, how many bushfires have been attributed to these vehicles?

Answer

I refer the Member to the answer provided to Question on Notice 1284.

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