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(7) If more than one fault occurs at any one time then priority is given to the fault at the intersection with the maximum traffic flow.
(8) The National Capital Authority (NCA) is responsible for Commonwealth Avenue and these traffic signals.
ACTION bus service—maintenance
(Question No 488)
Mr Coe asked the Minister for Transport and City Services, upon notice, on 18 August 2017:
(1) Can the Minister provide the total cost of replacement tyres for Transport Canberra (ACTION) buses in (a) 2013-14, (b) 2014-15, (c) 2015-16 and (d) 2016-17.
(2) What is the average mileage for new tyres on a Transport Canberra (ACTION) bus; if the average mileage varies between different models of bus what is the average mileage for each model.
(3) Can the Minister provide the total cost of retreading tyres for Transport Canberra (ACTION) buses in (a) 2013-14, (b) 2014-15, (c) 2015-16 and (d) 2016-17.
(4) What factors are considered before determining if a bus tyre should be replaced or is suitable for retreading.
(5) What is the average mileage for retreaded tyres on a Transport Canberra (ACTION) bus; if the average mileage varies between different models of bus what is the average mileage for each model.
Ms Fitzharris: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
(1) Total cost of replacement (new) tyres for TCCS ACTION Buses is as follows:
(a) 2013-2014 financial year - $517,993.
(b) 2014-2015 financial year - $425,775.
(c) 2015-2016 financial year - $480,484.
(d) 2016-2017 financial year - $484,728.
(2) The average expected kilometres travelled before replacement of new (steer) tyres fitted to the current TCCS ACTION fleet is 70,000km. This figure varies between the different types of fleet with tyre size, fleet utilisation, weather and driving conditions being contributing factures in regard to tyre wear rates.
(3) Total cost of retreaded (drive) tyres for TCCS ACTION Buses is as follows:
(a) 2013-2014 financial year - $474,354.
(b) 2014-2015 financial year - $481,028.
(c) 2015-2016 financial year - $470,240.
(d) 2016-2017 financial year - $508,743.
(4) Vehicle tyres are inspected by the vehicle operator as part of the pre-service check carried out prior to the vehicle leaving the Depot. Tyres are also inspected during cyclic routine maintenance procedures carried out by Workshop Staff. Tyre
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