❓ Hon Jim Scott questions the Department of Transport's control over Mends Street jetty and proposed restaurant developments, seeking information on impacts and related correspondence. The Minister acknowledges the proposals and ongoing application process, offering access to some documents.
AnsweredQoN 578Legislative Council
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(1) Does the Department of Transport control the Mends Street jetty in South Perth?
(2) If yes, what functions can be currently carried out on the jetty?
(3) Is the Minister aware of proposals to construct a private restaurant above the Mends Street jetty and to expand the existing Bell House restaurant on the jetty?
(4) Has the Department examined what impacts these proposals will have on current public activities on the jetty?
(5) If so, will the Minister table that report?
(6) Will the Minister table any correspondence between the Department of Transport and the proponent of the new restaurant proposal on the Mends Street jetty in South Perth?
(7) Will the Minister table any correspondence between the Department of Transport and the Swan River Trust on the new restaurant proposal on the Mends Street jetty in South Perth?
(2) If yes, what functions can be currently carried out on the jetty?
(3) Is the Minister aware of proposals to construct a private restaurant above the Mends Street jetty and to expand the existing Bell House restaurant on the jetty?
(4) Has the Department examined what impacts these proposals will have on current public activities on the jetty?
(5) If so, will the Minister table that report?
(6) Will the Minister table any correspondence between the Department of Transport and the proponent of the new restaurant proposal on the Mends Street jetty in South Perth?
(7) Will the Minister table any correspondence between the Department of Transport and the Swan River Trust on the new restaurant proposal on the Mends Street jetty in South Perth?
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Answered
14 May 2002
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure
Response time
33 days
(2) Bellhouse Kiosk/Café, public jetty with public toilets, permanent berth for the paddle steamer Decoy, and terminal for the South Perth ferry or other approved appropriate uses. (3) Yes. (4) Yes. (5) No report has been prepared. Officers of the DPI met with representatives of the lessee of the Bellhouse Kiosk/Café in August 2001 to discuss the opportunity of extending the Kiosk/Café and recommended plans be prepared for discussion with and consideration by other statutory authorities, including the Swan River Trust and the City of South Perth. In December 2001, following consultation with the City of South Perth and the Swan River Trust, Hames Sharley submitted a Swan River Trust Development Application for this proposal. (6)&(7) As this matter is subject to a formal application process, it is not appropriate to table information at this time. However I can arrange for the Hon Member to view copies of Departmental correspondence to the Swan River Trust on this matter if he wishes.
(3) Yes. (4) Yes. (5) No report has been prepared. Officers of the DPI met with representatives of the lessee of the Bellhouse Kiosk/Café in August 2001 to discuss the opportunity of extending the Kiosk/Café and recommended plans be prepared for discussion with and consideration by other statutory authorities, including the Swan River Trust and the City of South Perth. In December 2001, following consultation with the City of South Perth and the Swan River Trust, Hames Sharley submitted a Swan River Trust Development Application for this proposal. (6)&(7) As this matter is subject to a formal application process, it is not appropriate to table information at this time. However I can arrange for the Hon Member to view copies of Departmental correspondence to the Swan River Trust on this matter if he wishes.
(4) Yes. (5) No report has been prepared. Officers of the DPI met with representatives of the lessee of the Bellhouse Kiosk/Café in August 2001 to discuss the opportunity of extending the Kiosk/Café and recommended plans be prepared for discussion with and consideration by other statutory authorities, including the Swan River Trust and the City of South Perth. In December 2001, following consultation with the City of South Perth and the Swan River Trust, Hames Sharley submitted a Swan River Trust Development Application for this proposal. (6)&(7) As this matter is subject to a formal application process, it is not appropriate to table information at this time. However I can arrange for the Hon Member to view copies of Departmental correspondence to the Swan River Trust on this matter if he wishes.
(5) No report has been prepared. Officers of the DPI met with representatives of the lessee of the Bellhouse Kiosk/Café in August 2001 to discuss the opportunity of extending the Kiosk/Café and recommended plans be prepared for discussion with and consideration by other statutory authorities, including the Swan River Trust and the City of South Perth. In December 2001, following consultation with the City of South Perth and the Swan River Trust, Hames Sharley submitted a Swan River Trust Development Application for this proposal. (6)&(7) As this matter is subject to a formal application process, it is not appropriate to table information at this time. However I can arrange for the Hon Member to view copies of Departmental correspondence to the Swan River Trust on this matter if he wishes.
(6)&(7) As this matter is subject to a formal application process, it is not appropriate to table information at this time. However I can arrange for the Hon Member to view copies of Departmental correspondence to the Swan River Trust on this matter if he wishes.
(3) Yes. (4) Yes. (5) No report has been prepared. Officers of the DPI met with representatives of the lessee of the Bellhouse Kiosk/Café in August 2001 to discuss the opportunity of extending the Kiosk/Café and recommended plans be prepared for discussion with and consideration by other statutory authorities, including the Swan River Trust and the City of South Perth. In December 2001, following consultation with the City of South Perth and the Swan River Trust, Hames Sharley submitted a Swan River Trust Development Application for this proposal. (6)&(7) As this matter is subject to a formal application process, it is not appropriate to table information at this time. However I can arrange for the Hon Member to view copies of Departmental correspondence to the Swan River Trust on this matter if he wishes.
(4) Yes. (5) No report has been prepared. Officers of the DPI met with representatives of the lessee of the Bellhouse Kiosk/Café in August 2001 to discuss the opportunity of extending the Kiosk/Café and recommended plans be prepared for discussion with and consideration by other statutory authorities, including the Swan River Trust and the City of South Perth. In December 2001, following consultation with the City of South Perth and the Swan River Trust, Hames Sharley submitted a Swan River Trust Development Application for this proposal. (6)&(7) As this matter is subject to a formal application process, it is not appropriate to table information at this time. However I can arrange for the Hon Member to view copies of Departmental correspondence to the Swan River Trust on this matter if he wishes.
(5) No report has been prepared. Officers of the DPI met with representatives of the lessee of the Bellhouse Kiosk/Café in August 2001 to discuss the opportunity of extending the Kiosk/Café and recommended plans be prepared for discussion with and consideration by other statutory authorities, including the Swan River Trust and the City of South Perth. In December 2001, following consultation with the City of South Perth and the Swan River Trust, Hames Sharley submitted a Swan River Trust Development Application for this proposal. (6)&(7) As this matter is subject to a formal application process, it is not appropriate to table information at this time. However I can arrange for the Hon Member to view copies of Departmental correspondence to the Swan River Trust on this matter if he wishes.
(6)&(7) As this matter is subject to a formal application process, it is not appropriate to table information at this time. However I can arrange for the Hon Member to view copies of Departmental correspondence to the Swan River Trust on this matter if he wishes.
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