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❓ Question regarding the status of the former Geraldton Fire Station site, including site control, contamination investigation and remediation, and access for the Geraldton Men's Shed. The site is still under DFES control, but remediation plans are pending the City of Greater Geraldton's acceptance of a Management Order.

AnsweredQoN 1810Legislative Council

Asked

6 December 2018

Member

Hon Martin Aldridge

Portfolio

Emergency Services; Corrective Services

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I refer to Legislative Council question without notice No. 759, asked by me on 13 March 2018 in relation to the former Geraldton Fire Station site, and I ask: (a) does the Department of Fire and Emergency Services continue to have control of the site and, if no, who does; (b) have the Detailed Site Investigations (DSI) been undertaken and, if so, please table the report; (c) has a plan been established to remediate any contamination at the site and when will this occur; and (d) what is the timeline in which the Geraldton Mens Shed can be provided permanent and ongoing access?

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Answered

14 March 2019

Responded by

Minister for Environment representing the Minister for Emergency Services; Corrective Services

Response time

9 days

(a)Yes
(b) No
(c) No.
(d) The City of Greater Geraldton will consider acceptance of the Management Order for the site at its Council meeting scheduled for 26 February 2019.

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