❓ A parliamentary question regarding the closure of an Eco Fishing Camp on Ronsard Island, impacting people with disabilities, due to iron ore port development. The question seeks information on notice, compensation, and consideration of the camp's unique service.
AnsweredQoN 2142Legislative Assembly
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I have been advised that the Eco Fishing Camp on Ronsard Island, set up to enable people with physical disabilities to enjoy the natural environment and the recreational fishing experience, was advised by Landgate (previously Department of Land Information) staff that their camp was to be closed without warning or compensation to enable the development of a port for the Iron Ore Industry, and I ask -
(1) What notice and in what format was given to this tour operator that their operations on the Island were required to cease?
(2) What compensation has been allocated to the tour operator for re-location of their camp, and disruption to their business?
(a) If no compensation has been allocated, why not?
(3) If no compensation has been allocated, will the Minister advise whether she will investigate the merits of allocating compensation in these circumstances?
(4) Was the fact that this is a unique and highly specific tourism development, providing a niche service, considered in the closing down of Eco Fishing Camp’s operations?
(a) If not, why not?
(5) Was the tour operator offered any other location where their operations could take place?
(a) If not, why not?
(1) What notice and in what format was given to this tour operator that their operations on the Island were required to cease?
(2) What compensation has been allocated to the tour operator for re-location of their camp, and disruption to their business?
(a) If no compensation has been allocated, why not?
(3) If no compensation has been allocated, will the Minister advise whether she will investigate the merits of allocating compensation in these circumstances?
(4) Was the fact that this is a unique and highly specific tourism development, providing a niche service, considered in the closing down of Eco Fishing Camp’s operations?
(a) If not, why not?
(5) Was the tour operator offered any other location where their operations could take place?
(a) If not, why not?
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Answered
10 May 2007
Responded by
Minister for Planning and Infrastructure
Response time
37 days
Please refer to my reponse to Question on Notice 2141.
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