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ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
MINISTER FOR FINANCE AND URBAN SERVICES
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION
Mowers - Noise Emissions
QUESTION NO. 111
(Asked 28 March 1990)
Mr Berry: To ask the Minister for Finance and Urban Services -
In respect of the Departments recently purchased Hustler 250 1K grass mower -
(1) What were the noise emissions of the mowers evaluated.
(2) If the quietest machine wasnot purchased, why not.
(3) Did the specification for the tenderers set out any grass catching requirements. .
(4) Did the purchased machine perform to the standards in all respects.
(5) Were there any recommendations opposed to the mower eventually purchased.
(6) Where the purchased mower does not perform all elements of the task for which it was purchased, will a replacement be purchased and what will the cost to the A.C.T. Taxpayer if this occurs.
(7) Will the work for which the mower is intended be handed over to contractors because of the unacceptable performance by the new mower or the failure of this equipment to meet reasonable industrial relations requirements.
(8) What was the cost of the mower purchased.
(9) What was the cost of the other machine tested.
Mr Duty: The answer to the members question is as follows:
(1) (a) Walker McHugh 79 dab
(b) Hustler 251K 77.6 dab
(2) Both machines meet the maximum noise level standards set by the Australian Environment Council of 80 dab at 7.5 metres radius from the machine and 1.5 meters from ground level.
(3) Yes, the grass catching requirement specified was:
(a) A minimum catcher volume of 230 litres.
(b). Demonstrated efficient grass pick up capability.
(4) The purchased machine complied with all requirements. The same type of machine was successfully field retailed by the user area for 14 days prior to final purchase decision.
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