❓ A parliamentary question addresses environmental compliance, management plan modifications, and hydrogen sulfide levels related to the Port Geographe development in Busselton. The Minister responds by outlining actions taken, including studies, committee reviews, and health impact assessments, and agrees to meet with the Port Geographe Action Group.
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BUSSELTON — PORT GEOGRAPHE DEVELOPMENT
I refer to the Port Geographe development in Busselton. (1) What action is the minister taking to ensure that the development is brought into compliance with the ministerial environmental approval conditions? (2) In view of the evidence that the assumptions on which the four-year management plan was based are incorrect, what action is the minister taking to ensure that this year’s works program is modified accordingly? (3) In view of the recently released information that, during the 2008 bypassing works, hydrogen sulfide levels recorded at residents’ houses exceeded acceptable levels set by the World Health Organization — (a) what action is the minister taking to ensure that there is no repeat of these high and unacceptable hydrogen sulfide levels during this year’s works; and (b) what measures are being put in place to protect residents’ health from these harmful hydrogen sulfide levels? (4) Will the minister meet with representatives of the Port Geographe Action Group to discuss their concerns with this development? (5) If no to (4), why not? Hon DONNA FARAGHER
I refer to the Port Geographe development in Busselton. (1) What action is the minister taking to ensure that the development is brought into compliance with the ministerial environmental approval conditions? (2) In view of the evidence that the assumptions on which the four-year management plan was based are incorrect, what action is the minister taking to ensure that this year’s works program is modified accordingly? (3) In view of the recently released information that, during the 2008 bypassing works, hydrogen sulfide levels recorded at residents’ houses exceeded acceptable levels set by the World Health Organization — (a) what action is the minister taking to ensure that there is no repeat of these high and unacceptable hydrogen sulfide levels during this year’s works; and (b) what measures are being put in place to protect residents’ health from these harmful hydrogen sulfide levels? (4) Will the minister meet with representatives of the Port Geographe Action Group to discuss their concerns with this development? (5) If no to (4), why not? Hon DONNA FARAGHER
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) I am advised that the primary issue is the alignment of Wonnerup Beach and the accumulation of seagrass on the beach adjacent to the harbour entrance, which is detrimentally impacted by the design of the harbour entrance. The Department for Planning and Infrastructure is undertaking a study of seagrass movement within Geographe Bay. The outcome of this study will inform considerations for the future modifications of the harbour entrance. The department has advised me that these measures are necessary precursors to achieving compliance. In the meantime, the proponent is undertaking sand bypassing to mitigate the beach erosion. I am advised that the Department of Environment and Conservation is represented on the Port Geographe Consultative Committee, which also includes the DPI and the Shire of Busselton, and is working with the proponent to ensure that these measures are completed and that compliance with ministerial conditions for the Port Geographe development is achieved. (2) The four-year works program is regularly reviewed by the Port Geographe Consultative Committee and, where necessary, improvements are made to the works program to minimise the impacts from sand and seagrass bypassing. This program will conclude at the end of 2009. The Port Geographe Consultative Committee will discuss a future works program. (3) DEC is currently seeking advice from the Department of Health on the various hydrogen sulfide monitoring results to determine whether there are health impacts from the seagrass bypassing. In addition, the proponent, as a member of the Port Geographe Consultative Committee, is developing an improved odour management plan for the 2009 seagrass bypassing program. (4) Yes, I am happy to meet with the Port Geographe Action Group (5) Not applicable.
(1) What action is the minister taking to ensure that the development is brought into compliance with the ministerial environmental approval conditions? (2) In view of the evidence that the assumptions on which the four-year management plan was based are incorrect, what action is the minister taking to ensure that this year’s works program is modified accordingly? (3) In view of the recently released information that, during the 2008 bypassing works, hydrogen sulfide levels recorded at residents’ houses exceeded acceptable levels set by the World Health Organization — (a) what action is the minister taking to ensure that there is no repeat of these high and unacceptable hydrogen sulfide levels during this year’s works; and (b) what measures are being put in place to protect residents’ health from these harmful hydrogen sulfide levels? (4) Will the minister meet with representatives of the Port Geographe Action Group to discuss their concerns with this development? (5) If no to (4), why not? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) I am advised that the primary issue is the alignment of Wonnerup Beach and the accumulation of seagrass on the beach adjacent to the harbour entrance, which is detrimentally impacted by the design of the harbour entrance. The Department for Planning and Infrastructure is undertaking a study of seagrass movement within Geographe Bay. The outcome of this study will inform considerations for the future modifications of the harbour entrance. The department has advised me that these measures are necessary precursors to achieving compliance. In the meantime, the proponent is undertaking sand bypassing to mitigate the beach erosion. I am advised that the Department of Environment and Conservation is represented on the Port Geographe Consultative Committee, which also includes the DPI and the Shire of Busselton, and is working with the proponent to ensure that these measures are completed and that compliance with ministerial conditions for the Port Geographe development is achieved. (2) The four-year works program is regularly reviewed by the Port Geographe Consultative Committee and, where necessary, improvements are made to the works program to minimise the impacts from sand and seagrass bypassing. This program will conclude at the end of 2009. The Port Geographe Consultative Committee will discuss a future works program. (3) DEC is currently seeking advice from the Department of Health on the various hydrogen sulfide monitoring results to determine whether there are health impacts from the seagrass bypassing. In addition, the proponent, as a member of the Port Geographe Consultative Committee, is developing an improved odour management plan for the 2009 seagrass bypassing program. (4) Yes, I am happy to meet with the Port Geographe Action Group (5) Not applicable.
(2) In view of the evidence that the assumptions on which the four-year management plan was based are incorrect, what action is the minister taking to ensure that this year’s works program is modified accordingly? (3) In view of the recently released information that, during the 2008 bypassing works, hydrogen sulfide levels recorded at residents’ houses exceeded acceptable levels set by the World Health Organization — (a) what action is the minister taking to ensure that there is no repeat of these high and unacceptable hydrogen sulfide levels during this year’s works; and (b) what measures are being put in place to protect residents’ health from these harmful hydrogen sulfide levels? (4) Will the minister meet with representatives of the Port Geographe Action Group to discuss their concerns with this development? (5) If no to (4), why not? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) I am advised that the primary issue is the alignment of Wonnerup Beach and the accumulation of seagrass on the beach adjacent to the harbour entrance, which is detrimentally impacted by the design of the harbour entrance. The Department for Planning and Infrastructure is undertaking a study of seagrass movement within Geographe Bay. The outcome of this study will inform considerations for the future modifications of the harbour entrance. The department has advised me that these measures are necessary precursors to achieving compliance. In the meantime, the proponent is undertaking sand bypassing to mitigate the beach erosion. I am advised that the Department of Environment and Conservation is represented on the Port Geographe Consultative Committee, which also includes the DPI and the Shire of Busselton, and is working with the proponent to ensure that these measures are completed and that compliance with ministerial conditions for the Port Geographe development is achieved. (2) The four-year works program is regularly reviewed by the Port Geographe Consultative Committee and, where necessary, improvements are made to the works program to minimise the impacts from sand and seagrass bypassing. This program will conclude at the end of 2009. The Port Geographe Consultative Committee will discuss a future works program. (3) DEC is currently seeking advice from the Department of Health on the various hydrogen sulfide monitoring results to determine whether there are health impacts from the seagrass bypassing. In addition, the proponent, as a member of the Port Geographe Consultative Committee, is developing an improved odour management plan for the 2009 seagrass bypassing program. (4) Yes, I am happy to meet with the Port Geographe Action Group (5) Not applicable.
(3) In view of the recently released information that, during the 2008 bypassing works, hydrogen sulfide levels recorded at residents’ houses exceeded acceptable levels set by the World Health Organization — (a) what action is the minister taking to ensure that there is no repeat of these high and unacceptable hydrogen sulfide levels during this year’s works; and (b) what measures are being put in place to protect residents’ health from these harmful hydrogen sulfide levels? (4) Will the minister meet with representatives of the Port Geographe Action Group to discuss their concerns with this development? (5) If no to (4), why not? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) I am advised that the primary issue is the alignment of Wonnerup Beach and the accumulation of seagrass on the beach adjacent to the harbour entrance, which is detrimentally impacted by the design of the harbour entrance. The Department for Planning and Infrastructure is undertaking a study of seagrass movement within Geographe Bay. The outcome of this study will inform considerations for the future modifications of the harbour entrance. The department has advised me that these measures are necessary precursors to achieving compliance. In the meantime, the proponent is undertaking sand bypassing to mitigate the beach erosion. I am advised that the Department of Environment and Conservation is represented on the Port Geographe Consultative Committee, which also includes the DPI and the Shire of Busselton, and is working with the proponent to ensure that these measures are completed and that compliance with ministerial conditions for the Port Geographe development is achieved. (2) The four-year works program is regularly reviewed by the Port Geographe Consultative Committee and, where necessary, improvements are made to the works program to minimise the impacts from sand and seagrass bypassing. This program will conclude at the end of 2009. The Port Geographe Consultative Committee will discuss a future works program. (3) DEC is currently seeking advice from the Department of Health on the various hydrogen sulfide monitoring results to determine whether there are health impacts from the seagrass bypassing. In addition, the proponent, as a member of the Port Geographe Consultative Committee, is developing an improved odour management plan for the 2009 seagrass bypassing program. (4) Yes, I am happy to meet with the Port Geographe Action Group (5) Not applicable.
(b) what measures are being put in place to protect residents’ health from these harmful hydrogen sulfide levels?
(5) If no to (4), why not? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) I am advised that the primary issue is the alignment of Wonnerup Beach and the accumulation of seagrass on the beach adjacent to the harbour entrance, which is detrimentally impacted by the design of the harbour entrance. The Department for Planning and Infrastructure is undertaking a study of seagrass movement within Geographe Bay. The outcome of this study will inform considerations for the future modifications of the harbour entrance. The department has advised me that these measures are necessary precursors to achieving compliance. In the meantime, the proponent is undertaking sand bypassing to mitigate the beach erosion. I am advised that the Department of Environment and Conservation is represented on the Port Geographe Consultative Committee, which also includes the DPI and the Shire of Busselton, and is working with the proponent to ensure that these measures are completed and that compliance with ministerial conditions for the Port Geographe development is achieved. (2) The four-year works program is regularly reviewed by the Port Geographe Consultative Committee and, where necessary, improvements are made to the works program to minimise the impacts from sand and seagrass bypassing. This program will conclude at the end of 2009. The Port Geographe Consultative Committee will discuss a future works program. (3) DEC is currently seeking advice from the Department of Health on the various hydrogen sulfide monitoring results to determine whether there are health impacts from the seagrass bypassing. In addition, the proponent, as a member of the Port Geographe Consultative Committee, is developing an improved odour management plan for the 2009 seagrass bypassing program. (4) Yes, I am happy to meet with the Port Geographe Action Group (5) Not applicable.
Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) I am advised that the primary issue is the alignment of Wonnerup Beach and the accumulation of seagrass on the beach adjacent to the harbour entrance, which is detrimentally impacted by the design of the harbour entrance. The Department for Planning and Infrastructure is undertaking a study of seagrass movement within Geographe Bay. The outcome of this study will inform considerations for the future modifications of the harbour entrance. The department has advised me that these measures are necessary precursors to achieving compliance. In the meantime, the proponent is undertaking sand bypassing to mitigate the beach erosion. I am advised that the Department of Environment and Conservation is represented on the Port Geographe Consultative Committee, which also includes the DPI and the Shire of Busselton, and is working with the proponent to ensure that these measures are completed and that compliance with ministerial conditions for the Port Geographe development is achieved. (2) The four-year works program is regularly reviewed by the Port Geographe Consultative Committee and, where necessary, improvements are made to the works program to minimise the impacts from sand and seagrass bypassing. This program will conclude at the end of 2009. The Port Geographe Consultative Committee will discuss a future works program. (3) DEC is currently seeking advice from the Department of Health on the various hydrogen sulfide monitoring results to determine whether there are health impacts from the seagrass bypassing. In addition, the proponent, as a member of the Port Geographe Consultative Committee, is developing an improved odour management plan for the 2009 seagrass bypassing program. (4) Yes, I am happy to meet with the Port Geographe Action Group (5) Not applicable.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) I am advised that the primary issue is the alignment of Wonnerup Beach and the accumulation of seagrass on the beach adjacent to the harbour entrance, which is detrimentally impacted by the design of the harbour entrance. The Department for Planning and Infrastructure is undertaking a study of seagrass movement within Geographe Bay. The outcome of this study will inform considerations for the future modifications of the harbour entrance. The department has advised me that these measures are necessary precursors to achieving compliance. In the meantime, the proponent is undertaking sand bypassing to mitigate the beach erosion. I am advised that the Department of Environment and Conservation is represented on the Port Geographe Consultative Committee, which also includes the DPI and the Shire of Busselton, and is working with the proponent to ensure that these measures are completed and that compliance with ministerial conditions for the Port Geographe development is achieved. (2) The four-year works program is regularly reviewed by the Port Geographe Consultative Committee and, where necessary, improvements are made to the works program to minimise the impacts from sand and seagrass bypassing. This program will conclude at the end of 2009. The Port Geographe Consultative Committee will discuss a future works program. (3) DEC is currently seeking advice from the Department of Health on the various hydrogen sulfide monitoring results to determine whether there are health impacts from the seagrass bypassing. In addition, the proponent, as a member of the Port Geographe Consultative Committee, is developing an improved odour management plan for the 2009 seagrass bypassing program. (4) Yes, I am happy to meet with the Port Geographe Action Group (5) Not applicable.
(1) I am advised that the primary issue is the alignment of Wonnerup Beach and the accumulation of seagrass on the beach adjacent to the harbour entrance, which is detrimentally impacted by the design of the harbour entrance. The Department for Planning and Infrastructure is undertaking a study of seagrass movement within Geographe Bay. The outcome of this study will inform considerations for the future modifications of the harbour entrance. The department has advised me that these measures are necessary precursors to achieving compliance. In the meantime, the proponent is undertaking sand bypassing to mitigate the beach erosion. I am advised that the Department of Environment and Conservation is represented on the Port Geographe Consultative Committee, which also includes the DPI and the Shire of Busselton, and is working with the proponent to ensure that these measures are completed and that compliance with ministerial conditions for the Port Geographe development is achieved. (2) The four-year works program is regularly reviewed by the Port Geographe Consultative Committee and, where necessary, improvements are made to the works program to minimise the impacts from sand and seagrass bypassing. This program will conclude at the end of 2009. The Port Geographe Consultative Committee will discuss a future works program. (3) DEC is currently seeking advice from the Department of Health on the various hydrogen sulfide monitoring results to determine whether there are health impacts from the seagrass bypassing. In addition, the proponent, as a member of the Port Geographe Consultative Committee, is developing an improved odour management plan for the 2009 seagrass bypassing program. (4) Yes, I am happy to meet with the Port Geographe Action Group (5) Not applicable.
(2) The four-year works program is regularly reviewed by the Port Geographe Consultative Committee and, where necessary, improvements are made to the works program to minimise the impacts from sand and seagrass bypassing. This program will conclude at the end of 2009. The Port Geographe Consultative Committee will discuss a future works program. (3) DEC is currently seeking advice from the Department of Health on the various hydrogen sulfide monitoring results to determine whether there are health impacts from the seagrass bypassing. In addition, the proponent, as a member of the Port Geographe Consultative Committee, is developing an improved odour management plan for the 2009 seagrass bypassing program. (4) Yes, I am happy to meet with the Port Geographe Action Group (5) Not applicable.
(3) DEC is currently seeking advice from the Department of Health on the various hydrogen sulfide monitoring results to determine whether there are health impacts from the seagrass bypassing. In addition, the proponent, as a member of the Port Geographe Consultative Committee, is developing an improved odour management plan for the 2009 seagrass bypassing program. (4) Yes, I am happy to meet with the Port Geographe Action Group (5) Not applicable.
(4) Yes, I am happy to meet with the Port Geographe Action Group (5) Not applicable.
(5) Not applicable.
(1) What action is the minister taking to ensure that the development is brought into compliance with the ministerial environmental approval conditions? (2) In view of the evidence that the assumptions on which the four-year management plan was based are incorrect, what action is the minister taking to ensure that this year’s works program is modified accordingly? (3) In view of the recently released information that, during the 2008 bypassing works, hydrogen sulfide levels recorded at residents’ houses exceeded acceptable levels set by the World Health Organization — (a) what action is the minister taking to ensure that there is no repeat of these high and unacceptable hydrogen sulfide levels during this year’s works; and (b) what measures are being put in place to protect residents’ health from these harmful hydrogen sulfide levels? (4) Will the minister meet with representatives of the Port Geographe Action Group to discuss their concerns with this development? (5) If no to (4), why not? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) I am advised that the primary issue is the alignment of Wonnerup Beach and the accumulation of seagrass on the beach adjacent to the harbour entrance, which is detrimentally impacted by the design of the harbour entrance. The Department for Planning and Infrastructure is undertaking a study of seagrass movement within Geographe Bay. The outcome of this study will inform considerations for the future modifications of the harbour entrance. The department has advised me that these measures are necessary precursors to achieving compliance. In the meantime, the proponent is undertaking sand bypassing to mitigate the beach erosion. I am advised that the Department of Environment and Conservation is represented on the Port Geographe Consultative Committee, which also includes the DPI and the Shire of Busselton, and is working with the proponent to ensure that these measures are completed and that compliance with ministerial conditions for the Port Geographe development is achieved. (2) The four-year works program is regularly reviewed by the Port Geographe Consultative Committee and, where necessary, improvements are made to the works program to minimise the impacts from sand and seagrass bypassing. This program will conclude at the end of 2009. The Port Geographe Consultative Committee will discuss a future works program. (3) DEC is currently seeking advice from the Department of Health on the various hydrogen sulfide monitoring results to determine whether there are health impacts from the seagrass bypassing. In addition, the proponent, as a member of the Port Geographe Consultative Committee, is developing an improved odour management plan for the 2009 seagrass bypassing program. (4) Yes, I am happy to meet with the Port Geographe Action Group (5) Not applicable.
(2) In view of the evidence that the assumptions on which the four-year management plan was based are incorrect, what action is the minister taking to ensure that this year’s works program is modified accordingly? (3) In view of the recently released information that, during the 2008 bypassing works, hydrogen sulfide levels recorded at residents’ houses exceeded acceptable levels set by the World Health Organization — (a) what action is the minister taking to ensure that there is no repeat of these high and unacceptable hydrogen sulfide levels during this year’s works; and (b) what measures are being put in place to protect residents’ health from these harmful hydrogen sulfide levels? (4) Will the minister meet with representatives of the Port Geographe Action Group to discuss their concerns with this development? (5) If no to (4), why not? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) I am advised that the primary issue is the alignment of Wonnerup Beach and the accumulation of seagrass on the beach adjacent to the harbour entrance, which is detrimentally impacted by the design of the harbour entrance. The Department for Planning and Infrastructure is undertaking a study of seagrass movement within Geographe Bay. The outcome of this study will inform considerations for the future modifications of the harbour entrance. The department has advised me that these measures are necessary precursors to achieving compliance. In the meantime, the proponent is undertaking sand bypassing to mitigate the beach erosion. I am advised that the Department of Environment and Conservation is represented on the Port Geographe Consultative Committee, which also includes the DPI and the Shire of Busselton, and is working with the proponent to ensure that these measures are completed and that compliance with ministerial conditions for the Port Geographe development is achieved. (2) The four-year works program is regularly reviewed by the Port Geographe Consultative Committee and, where necessary, improvements are made to the works program to minimise the impacts from sand and seagrass bypassing. This program will conclude at the end of 2009. The Port Geographe Consultative Committee will discuss a future works program. (3) DEC is currently seeking advice from the Department of Health on the various hydrogen sulfide monitoring results to determine whether there are health impacts from the seagrass bypassing. In addition, the proponent, as a member of the Port Geographe Consultative Committee, is developing an improved odour management plan for the 2009 seagrass bypassing program. (4) Yes, I am happy to meet with the Port Geographe Action Group (5) Not applicable.
(3) In view of the recently released information that, during the 2008 bypassing works, hydrogen sulfide levels recorded at residents’ houses exceeded acceptable levels set by the World Health Organization — (a) what action is the minister taking to ensure that there is no repeat of these high and unacceptable hydrogen sulfide levels during this year’s works; and (b) what measures are being put in place to protect residents’ health from these harmful hydrogen sulfide levels? (4) Will the minister meet with representatives of the Port Geographe Action Group to discuss their concerns with this development? (5) If no to (4), why not? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) I am advised that the primary issue is the alignment of Wonnerup Beach and the accumulation of seagrass on the beach adjacent to the harbour entrance, which is detrimentally impacted by the design of the harbour entrance. The Department for Planning and Infrastructure is undertaking a study of seagrass movement within Geographe Bay. The outcome of this study will inform considerations for the future modifications of the harbour entrance. The department has advised me that these measures are necessary precursors to achieving compliance. In the meantime, the proponent is undertaking sand bypassing to mitigate the beach erosion. I am advised that the Department of Environment and Conservation is represented on the Port Geographe Consultative Committee, which also includes the DPI and the Shire of Busselton, and is working with the proponent to ensure that these measures are completed and that compliance with ministerial conditions for the Port Geographe development is achieved. (2) The four-year works program is regularly reviewed by the Port Geographe Consultative Committee and, where necessary, improvements are made to the works program to minimise the impacts from sand and seagrass bypassing. This program will conclude at the end of 2009. The Port Geographe Consultative Committee will discuss a future works program. (3) DEC is currently seeking advice from the Department of Health on the various hydrogen sulfide monitoring results to determine whether there are health impacts from the seagrass bypassing. In addition, the proponent, as a member of the Port Geographe Consultative Committee, is developing an improved odour management plan for the 2009 seagrass bypassing program. (4) Yes, I am happy to meet with the Port Geographe Action Group (5) Not applicable.
(b) what measures are being put in place to protect residents’ health from these harmful hydrogen sulfide levels?
(5) If no to (4), why not? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) I am advised that the primary issue is the alignment of Wonnerup Beach and the accumulation of seagrass on the beach adjacent to the harbour entrance, which is detrimentally impacted by the design of the harbour entrance. The Department for Planning and Infrastructure is undertaking a study of seagrass movement within Geographe Bay. The outcome of this study will inform considerations for the future modifications of the harbour entrance. The department has advised me that these measures are necessary precursors to achieving compliance. In the meantime, the proponent is undertaking sand bypassing to mitigate the beach erosion. I am advised that the Department of Environment and Conservation is represented on the Port Geographe Consultative Committee, which also includes the DPI and the Shire of Busselton, and is working with the proponent to ensure that these measures are completed and that compliance with ministerial conditions for the Port Geographe development is achieved. (2) The four-year works program is regularly reviewed by the Port Geographe Consultative Committee and, where necessary, improvements are made to the works program to minimise the impacts from sand and seagrass bypassing. This program will conclude at the end of 2009. The Port Geographe Consultative Committee will discuss a future works program. (3) DEC is currently seeking advice from the Department of Health on the various hydrogen sulfide monitoring results to determine whether there are health impacts from the seagrass bypassing. In addition, the proponent, as a member of the Port Geographe Consultative Committee, is developing an improved odour management plan for the 2009 seagrass bypassing program. (4) Yes, I am happy to meet with the Port Geographe Action Group (5) Not applicable.
Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) I am advised that the primary issue is the alignment of Wonnerup Beach and the accumulation of seagrass on the beach adjacent to the harbour entrance, which is detrimentally impacted by the design of the harbour entrance. The Department for Planning and Infrastructure is undertaking a study of seagrass movement within Geographe Bay. The outcome of this study will inform considerations for the future modifications of the harbour entrance. The department has advised me that these measures are necessary precursors to achieving compliance. In the meantime, the proponent is undertaking sand bypassing to mitigate the beach erosion. I am advised that the Department of Environment and Conservation is represented on the Port Geographe Consultative Committee, which also includes the DPI and the Shire of Busselton, and is working with the proponent to ensure that these measures are completed and that compliance with ministerial conditions for the Port Geographe development is achieved. (2) The four-year works program is regularly reviewed by the Port Geographe Consultative Committee and, where necessary, improvements are made to the works program to minimise the impacts from sand and seagrass bypassing. This program will conclude at the end of 2009. The Port Geographe Consultative Committee will discuss a future works program. (3) DEC is currently seeking advice from the Department of Health on the various hydrogen sulfide monitoring results to determine whether there are health impacts from the seagrass bypassing. In addition, the proponent, as a member of the Port Geographe Consultative Committee, is developing an improved odour management plan for the 2009 seagrass bypassing program. (4) Yes, I am happy to meet with the Port Geographe Action Group (5) Not applicable.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) I am advised that the primary issue is the alignment of Wonnerup Beach and the accumulation of seagrass on the beach adjacent to the harbour entrance, which is detrimentally impacted by the design of the harbour entrance. The Department for Planning and Infrastructure is undertaking a study of seagrass movement within Geographe Bay. The outcome of this study will inform considerations for the future modifications of the harbour entrance. The department has advised me that these measures are necessary precursors to achieving compliance. In the meantime, the proponent is undertaking sand bypassing to mitigate the beach erosion. I am advised that the Department of Environment and Conservation is represented on the Port Geographe Consultative Committee, which also includes the DPI and the Shire of Busselton, and is working with the proponent to ensure that these measures are completed and that compliance with ministerial conditions for the Port Geographe development is achieved. (2) The four-year works program is regularly reviewed by the Port Geographe Consultative Committee and, where necessary, improvements are made to the works program to minimise the impacts from sand and seagrass bypassing. This program will conclude at the end of 2009. The Port Geographe Consultative Committee will discuss a future works program. (3) DEC is currently seeking advice from the Department of Health on the various hydrogen sulfide monitoring results to determine whether there are health impacts from the seagrass bypassing. In addition, the proponent, as a member of the Port Geographe Consultative Committee, is developing an improved odour management plan for the 2009 seagrass bypassing program. (4) Yes, I am happy to meet with the Port Geographe Action Group (5) Not applicable.
(1) I am advised that the primary issue is the alignment of Wonnerup Beach and the accumulation of seagrass on the beach adjacent to the harbour entrance, which is detrimentally impacted by the design of the harbour entrance. The Department for Planning and Infrastructure is undertaking a study of seagrass movement within Geographe Bay. The outcome of this study will inform considerations for the future modifications of the harbour entrance. The department has advised me that these measures are necessary precursors to achieving compliance. In the meantime, the proponent is undertaking sand bypassing to mitigate the beach erosion. I am advised that the Department of Environment and Conservation is represented on the Port Geographe Consultative Committee, which also includes the DPI and the Shire of Busselton, and is working with the proponent to ensure that these measures are completed and that compliance with ministerial conditions for the Port Geographe development is achieved. (2) The four-year works program is regularly reviewed by the Port Geographe Consultative Committee and, where necessary, improvements are made to the works program to minimise the impacts from sand and seagrass bypassing. This program will conclude at the end of 2009. The Port Geographe Consultative Committee will discuss a future works program. (3) DEC is currently seeking advice from the Department of Health on the various hydrogen sulfide monitoring results to determine whether there are health impacts from the seagrass bypassing. In addition, the proponent, as a member of the Port Geographe Consultative Committee, is developing an improved odour management plan for the 2009 seagrass bypassing program. (4) Yes, I am happy to meet with the Port Geographe Action Group (5) Not applicable.
(2) The four-year works program is regularly reviewed by the Port Geographe Consultative Committee and, where necessary, improvements are made to the works program to minimise the impacts from sand and seagrass bypassing. This program will conclude at the end of 2009. The Port Geographe Consultative Committee will discuss a future works program. (3) DEC is currently seeking advice from the Department of Health on the various hydrogen sulfide monitoring results to determine whether there are health impacts from the seagrass bypassing. In addition, the proponent, as a member of the Port Geographe Consultative Committee, is developing an improved odour management plan for the 2009 seagrass bypassing program. (4) Yes, I am happy to meet with the Port Geographe Action Group (5) Not applicable.
(3) DEC is currently seeking advice from the Department of Health on the various hydrogen sulfide monitoring results to determine whether there are health impacts from the seagrass bypassing. In addition, the proponent, as a member of the Port Geographe Consultative Committee, is developing an improved odour management plan for the 2009 seagrass bypassing program. (4) Yes, I am happy to meet with the Port Geographe Action Group (5) Not applicable.
(4) Yes, I am happy to meet with the Port Geographe Action Group (5) Not applicable.
(5) Not applicable.
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