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❓ Dr. Thomas questions the approvals, processes, and location selection for a tourism venture on rail lines between Buckland and Jubb Roads. The answer indicates ongoing collaboration but lacks specific details requested.

AnsweredQoN 137Legislative Council

Asked

20 May 2025

Member

Hon Dr Steve Thomas

Portfolio

Transport

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I refer to a proposal to develop a tourism venture on rail lines between Buckland and Jubb Roads in the Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale, and I ask:(a) has the Public Transport Authority approved the use of the existing, but unused, rail lines for this tourism venture;(b) if yes to (a), in what form was the approval given and who specifically gave it;(c) what other State Government approvals have been sought or granted for this project;(d) what remaining approvals are required for the project;(e) what public consultation was conducted in relation to the proposal;(f) in reference to (e), what was the outcome of that consultation;(g) what other locations along the same line were examined as potential sites for the project; and(h) why was the Buckland to Jubb Roads location selected for the project?

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Answered

24 June 2025

Responded by

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Transport

Response time

9 days

(a)-(h) The rail line proposed to be used for the tourism venture is within the existing rail freight network lease with Arc Infrastructure.
The Public Transport Authority is working collaboratively with the Jarrahdale Community Collective and Arc Infrastructure to progress this project.

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