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Media presentations from Minister Troy Buswell MLA: Video, Podcasts and Media Statements.

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MASSIVE WATER BOMBER ARRIVES IN WA ANNOUNCEMENT Hon Troy Buswell MLA Emergency Services Hon Bill Marmion MLA Environment 30-Dec-2011 Media Statement / Photo Gallery		[6 mb] Audio	[24 mb] Low Bandwidth	[70 mb] High Quality
The Erickson Aircrane will be operational in WA this summer; State Govt's $12.8m spend to secure a strong aerial fleet for bushfire season; Western Australian fire crews will be well-supported during the fire season with the arrival of one of the world's biggest rotary water bombers - the Erickson Aircrane - which can drop up to 9,500 litres of water in a single load. Emergency Services Minister Troy Buswell said the State Government acted on the advice of the Fire and Emergency Services Authority (FESA) and the Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) to secure use of the biggest rotary water bomber to be stationed in WA. "Firefighters face a challenging and demanding season and the aircrane is a welcome addition to the State's aerial fleet, supporting fire crews to protect local communities," Mr Buswell said. The aircrane, nicknamed 'Marty,' delivers almost 114,000 litres of foam mix, retardant or water an hour; WA's aerial fire fighting fleet includes the aircrane; two Type 1 water bombers (4,000 litres per load); four Helitacs (1,000 litres per load); eight fixed-wing water bombers; an aerial intelligence helicopter; two ignition and one air attack aircraft; and nine fire spotting planes; In 2010-11 the fleet released nearly four million litres of water and foam on bushfires throughout the State in nearly 2,800 drops; More information about how to make a bushfire survival plan and what to do if a bushfire occurs is available at www.fesa.wa.gov.au. Top
NORTHBRIDGE RANK READY FOR CHRISTMAS PERIOD ANNOUNCEMENT Hon Troy Buswell MLA Transport Lisa Scaffidi Lord Mayor, Perth 30-Nov-2011 Media Statement / Photo Gallery		[7 mb] Audio	[29 mb] Low Bandwidth	[79 mb] High Quality
$2million secure taxi rank in Northbridge completed. Improved lighting, CCTV, weather shelters, more space for queues and taxis, rank management officers. The $2million upgrade of the Milligan Street taxi rank in Northbridge has been completed, transforming it into a secure hub to benefit both city revellers and taxi drivers. Transport Minister Troy Buswell said the project, jointly funded by the Department of Transport and the City of Perth, included lighting upgrades; the installation of more CCTV cameras and weather shelters; and widening of footpaths to increase space for queuing and taxi loading. State Government taxi industry initiatives in 2011: $7.74million for Taxi Camera Surveillance Units (TCSU) for entire metropolitan taxi fleet (2000 vehicles); Release of 30 full-time plates and work underway to change regulations to create a 'pool' of 300 additional plates to be released to meet demand; Work under way on legislation to implement a demerit point system to deal with inappropriate driver behaviour and strengthen entry requirements; More than $250,000 for a permanent on-road compliance presence during peak periods; $150,000 for mobile security patrols to detect and deter antisocial behaviour against taxi drivers and; Approval to develop driver identification cards and give compliance officers on-road hand-held electronic devices to determine driver identification in real time. Top
NEW DRIVER'S LICENCE CARD GIVES EXTRA SECURITY ANNOUNCEMENT Hon Troy Buswell MLA Transport 17-Nov-2011 Media Statement		[3 mb] Audio	[12 mb] Low Bandwidth	[31 mb] High Quality
Revised design and eight additional security features. Will provide a higher level of protection against identity crime. From November, West Australians renewing their driver's licence will find a new-look card with enhanced security features designed to deter identity crime. Launching the new licence, Transport Minister Troy Buswell said a revised design and security features on the card increasing from seven to 15, would make forgery of it far more difficult. "This new licence card further increases the personal security of Western Australian licence holders and acts as a further deterrent against identity crime," Mr Buswell said. Currently there are more than 1.5 million licence holders in WA and it is expected all will have the new licence within five years. The current driver's licence was introduced in 2001 and since that time only minor changes have been made. Top
REID HWY/MIRRABOOKA AVE BLACK SPOT ELIMINATED OPENING Hon Troy Buswell MLA Transport 12-Nov-2011 Media Statement		[7 mb] Audio	[28 mb] Low Bandwidth	[76 mb] High Quality
Reid Highway bridge overpass at Mirrabooka Avenue opens; $30million State Government project. The opening of the new Reid Highway bridge overpass at Mirrabooka Avenue signals the end of the intersection's black spot reputation. Between 1999 and 2009 there were 400 crashes at the intersection, resulting in four fatalities and 38 serious injuries. Transport Minister Troy Buswell opened two new bridges over Mirrabooka Avenue that enabled traffic to flow freely along Reid Highway between Malaga Drive and Erindale Road. The intersection was ranked second in the City of Stirling (behind the former Reid Highway/Alexander Drive intersection) and fourth in the metropolitan area for both serious and fatal crashes. By 2015, 85,000 vehicles a day expected to use intersection (currently 60,000). Video of the project construction and bridge lift is available at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZUvm0STIyg. Top
VAMPIRES ON BOARD EXTENDED TRAIN SERVICE TRIAL ANNOUNCEMENT Hon Troy Buswell MLA Transport 10-Nov-2011 Media Statement		[6 mb] Audio	[24 mb] Low Bandwidth	[65 mb] High Quality
Six-month trial of 4am weekend trains start after midnight Friday; 2.15am and 4am trains will be free. This weekend (11th November 2011) marks the start of a six-month trial of ultra-late Friday and Saturday night trains, the result of a high-profile Facebook campaign earlier this year. Launching a vampire-themed advertising campaign to promote the new, extended service, Transport Minister Troy Buswell said the 4am trains increased transport options for people travelling home in the early hours of the morning. "The State Government is keen to provide services that people want, and it was convincingly put to me that thousands of West Australians want later train services on the weekend - and it makes good sense to maximise the use our resources," Mr Buswell said. Mr Buswell announced the trial in June following a meeting with the Facebook campaign's creators, Seb Brodie and Scott Brosens. Previously, the last scheduled weekend trains left at 2.15am. Top
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LIGHT RAIL, BUS RAPID TRANSIT AND RAILWAY TO YANCHEP PART OF 20-YEAR PUBLIC TRANSPORT PLAN CONFERENCE PRESENTATON Hon Troy Buswell MLA Transport 14-July-2011 Media Statement Draft Consultation		[210 mb] High Quality	[86 mb] Low Bandwidth	[21 mb] Audio Only
LIGHT RAIL, BUS RAPID TRANSIT AND RAILWAY TO YANCHEP PART OF 20-YEAR PUBLIC TRANSPORT PLAN Q&A Hon Troy Buswell MLA Transport 14-July-2011 Media Statement Draft Consultation		[135 mb] High Quality	[51 mb] Low Bandwidth	[12 mb] Audio Only
LIGHT RAIL, BUS RAPID TRANSIT AND RAILWAY TO YANCHEP PART OF 20-YEAR PUBLIC TRANSPORT PLAN PRESS CONFERENCE Hon Troy Buswell MLA Transport 14-July-2011 Media Statement Draft Consultation		[125 mb] High Quality	[47 mb] Low Bandwidth	[11 mb] Audio Only
The introduction of light rail, development of bus rapid transit services and extension of the rail line to Yanchep are the State Government's priority projects to meet Perth's public transport needs for the next 20 years. Transport Minister Troy Buswell said the 'Public Transport in Perth in 2031' plan outlined a strategy to increase capacity and efficiency of the current network and further expand it, as well as implementing a rapid transit system to move more people during peak hours. "Over the past 10 years, public transport use in Perth has increased by 67 per cent, and by 2031, Perth residents will more than double their use of public transport, which will see it account for nearly 70 per cent of all trips to the CBD," Mr Buswell said. "To cope with this increase and the future growth of the city, which has a predicted population of 2.2 million by 2031, we need to develop a mass transit system which integrates the heavy rail system, buses and road-based rapid transit services, using light rail or bus. The plan is open for public comment until October 14, 2011, and is available from http://www.transport.wa.gov.au. [Note: Full screen quality available by clicking the square in the video viewer]
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STATE BUDGET 2011-12: BUILDING THE STATE - LIBERAL-NATIONAL GOVERNMENT DELIVERS BIGGEST BUS SERVICE BOOST IN 10 YEARS PRESS CONFERENCE Hon Troy Buswell MLA 23-May-2011 Transport Media Statement		[ 106 mb ]	[ 10 mb ]
The Liberal-National Government will add more than 15 million service kilometres and extra 158 buses to the State's transport system in the biggest boost to bus services in Western Australia in more than a decade. Transport Minister Troy Buswell said the big increase in the number of buses, additional frequency on existing routes and the establishment of additional routes would give people more options when planning their travel. "Through this Budget, the Liberal-National Government is boosting Transperth's annual bus service kilometres - a measure of the distance for which timetabled bus travel is funded - by an initial 3.3 million kilometres next year and a total of 15.2million kilometres per year by 2015-16," Mr Buswell said. "This roughly equates to a 30 per cent increase on current services. [ Note: Full screen video available by clicking the small white square on the player] Keywords: WA State Budget 2011-2012; Public Transport; Buses; Rail; Trains; Transperth.

AFFORDABLE HOUSING STRATEGY OPENS MORE DOORS PRESS CONFERENCE Hon Troy Buswell MLA 11-May-2011 Housing Media Statement		[ 150 mb ]	[ 15 mb ]
The State Government has signalled it will lead the way in driving long-term solutions to increase the availability of affordable housing in Western Australia with the release of the 'Affordable Housing Strategy 2010-2020: Opening Doors to Affordable Housing'. Housing Minister Troy Buswell said WA's rapid economic growth had made it difficult for average Western Australians to secure an affordable home, and 'Opening Doors' aimed to deliver at least 20,000 affordable homes by 2020. 'Opening Doors' sets a bold new direction to deliver a wider variety of affordable housing options to a broader range of people," Mr Buswell said. Minister Buswell responds to questions from the media. [ Note: Full screen video available by clicking the small white square on the player]

PUBLIC HOUSING TENANTS FACE TOUGHER 'THREE STRIKES' POLICY MEDIA CONFERENCE Hon Troy Buswell MLA 5-April-2011 Housing Media Statement		[ 270 mb ]	[ 24 mb ]
Housing Minister Troy Buswell announced a series of policy amendments and new initiatives to strengthen the State Government's response to anti-social behaviour by public housing tenants. The changes follow an urgent review into the Department of Housing's implementation of the Government's Disruptive Behaviour Management Strategy, which came into effect in December 2009. "Some specific cases brought to my attention over the past month highlighted two key areas of great concern to me - the fact that there was too much scope for discretion in the three strikes policy, and that the implementation of this policy has been inconsistent," Mr Buswell said. [ Note: Full screen video available by clicking the small white square on the player]

DRUG LAB FOUND IN PUBLIC HOUSING MEDIA CONFERENCE Hon Troy Buswell MLA 21-March-2011 Housing		[ 160 mb ]	[ 14 mb ]
Housing Minister Troy Buswell discusses the issue of a drug lab in public housing and responds to questions from the media. [ Note: Full screen video available by clicking the small white square on the player]

KWINANA FREEWAY WIDENING TO COMMENCE AHEAD OF SCHEDULE MEDIA CONFERENCE Hon Troy Buswell MLA 15-March-2011 Transport Media Statement		[ 48 mb ]	[ 4 mb ]
The State Government has brought forward a $58million project to widen the section of Kwinana Freeway between Leach Highway and Roe Highway to three lanes, to reduce congestion and improve safety. Transport Minister Troy Buswell announced that Highway Construction Pty Ltd was selected as preferred proponent for the project, with construction work to commence in June 2011 and take about 10 months to complete. "This section of Kwinana Freeway becomes heavily congested during peak traffic periods, and widening it from two to three lanes in both directions will help alleviate the situation as well as improve safety and travel times," Mr Buswell said. [ Note: Full screen video available by clicking the small white square on the player]

TEMPORARY CROSSING OPENED ONE MONTH AFTER BUCKINGHAM BRIDGE DESTROYED PRESS CONFERENCE Hon Troy Buswell MLA 4-March-2011 Transport Media Statement		[ 13 mb ]	[ 1 mb ]
TEMPORARY CROSSING OPENED ONE MONTH AFTER BUCKINGHAM BRIDGE DESTROYED BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION 17TH DAY Hon Troy Buswell MLA 4-March-2011 Transport Media Statement		[ 120 mb ]
Brookton Highway over the Canning River in Roleystone has been reconnected by a temporary crossing, less than one month after Buckingham Bridge was destroyed by fire. Transport Minister Troy Buswell opened the crossing and praised the efforts of Main Roads WA and its contractor Keslake Nominees in establishing the link so soon after February's devastating bushfires in the Kelmscott and Roleystone areas. "Up to 4,000 vehicles per day use this section of Brookton Highway, and care had to be taken to ensure the crossing could safely carry this traffic until a permanent replacement bridge is designed and built," Mr Buswell said. [ Note: Full screen video available by clicking the small white square on the player]

STATE GOVERNMENT TO BOOST SAFETY AT MAJOR REID HIGHWAY INTERSECTION ANNOUNCEMENT Hon Troy Buswell MLA 19-January-2011 Transport Media Statement		[ 60 mb ]	[ 4 mb ]
The State Government will build a $30million overpass to eliminate a notorious traffic black spot at the intersection of Reid Highway and Mirrabooka Avenue. Inspecting the intersection, Transport Minister Troy Buswell said work on the Reid Highway overpass would begin in April and be completed by the end of 2011. "This is a long-awaited and long-overdue project that will greatly enhance safety for all road users and improve traffic efficiency on roads in this area," Mr Buswell said. [ Note: Full screen video available by clicking the small white square on the player]

QANTASLINK AND SKYWEST TO COMPETE FOR EXMOUTH AIR TRAFFIC PRESS CONFERENCE Hon Troy Buswell MLA 18-January-2011 Transport Media Statement		[ 95 mb ]	[ 9 mb ]
Transport Minister Troy Buswell announced the introduction of competition on the Perth to Exmouth air route, following a review of intrastate air services. Mr Buswell said QantasLink and Skywest had agreed to operate the route in competition with each other. "Businesses, tourism operators and the Exmouth community have been actively seeking competition on this route for some time and this is a good outcome for them," he said. "The Coral Coast area around Exmouth has some of the State's best and most famous tourism attractions including Ningaloo Reef, Cape Range National Park, North West Cape and Coral Bay. [ Note: Full screen video available by clicking the small white square on the player]

$7.74MILLION FOR SURVEILLANCE TO MAKE TAXI TRAVEL SAFER ANNOUNCEMENT Hon Troy Buswell MLA 5-January-2011 Transport Media Statement		[ 100 mb ]	[ 11 mb ]
The entire metropolitan taxi fleet will be fitted with new Taxi Camera Surveillance Units (TCSU) to give police a greater ability to investigate and prosecute crimes in taxis, under a $7.74million initiative announced by Transport Minister Troy Buswell. "My priorities are to improve safety, availability and service standards for the thousands of West Australians, and visitors to our State, who use the WA taxi service each year," Mr Buswell said. "The implementation of a much higher mandatory standard for TCSUs will provide a significantly increased level of safety to both passengers and drivers." [ Note: Full screen video available by clicking the small white square on the player]
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