❓ A WA parliamentary question addresses a fire at Stake Hill, inquiring about its origin on WAPC land, firebreaks, an inquiry, compensation, penalties, potential devastation, and preventative measures. The Minister acknowledges the fire, confirms an inquiry, states firebreaks were in place, addresses compensation via insurance, and outlines future fire prevention strategies.
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(1) Is the minister aware of the extent of the damage caused by the fire that decimated several hundred hectares of land at Stake Hill last weekend? (2) Will the minister confirm that this fire started on land owned by the Western Australian Planning Commission? (3) Will the minister confirm whether this land had fire breaks; and, if not, why not? (4) Will the minister instigate a formal inquiry to establish the cause of the fire? (5) Will the Government pay compensation to the landowners of adjoining properties who lost fences, vines and infrastructure? (6) What penalties would have been incurred by private landowners had the fire started on privately owned land? (7) Is the minister aware that the fire could have devastated homes if it had spread further? (8) What measures will the Government take to prevent the recurrence of such an incident and to ensure that land owned by the Western Australian Planning Commission has fire breaks? Hon KEN TRAVERS
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) An inquiry into the fire will be conducted by the City of Rockingham in conjunction with the Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia. Therefore, it would be inappropriate to comment on the location of the fire at this time. (3) The minister has been advised that all properties owned by the Western Australian Planning Commission at Stakehill Swamp had requisite fire breaks and that grass slashing had been carried out prior to the fire. (4) An inquiry into the fire will be conducted by the City of Rockingham in conjunction with FESA. (5) Subject to the cause of the fire being established, property losses would be dealt with by the appropriate insurance coverage. (6) This depends on the nature of the cause of the fire and compliance with statutory requirements. (7) Yes. (8) See answer to (3). It is proposed that Stakehill Swamp will form part of Rockingham Lakes Regional Park. Fire prevention strategies are developed as part of the management plan for the park. In the interim, the WAPC will continue to implement its fire control policy.
(2) Will the minister confirm that this fire started on land owned by the Western Australian Planning Commission? (3) Will the minister confirm whether this land had fire breaks; and, if not, why not? (4) Will the minister instigate a formal inquiry to establish the cause of the fire? (5) Will the Government pay compensation to the landowners of adjoining properties who lost fences, vines and infrastructure? (6) What penalties would have been incurred by private landowners had the fire started on privately owned land? (7) Is the minister aware that the fire could have devastated homes if it had spread further? (8) What measures will the Government take to prevent the recurrence of such an incident and to ensure that land owned by the Western Australian Planning Commission has fire breaks? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) An inquiry into the fire will be conducted by the City of Rockingham in conjunction with the Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia. Therefore, it would be inappropriate to comment on the location of the fire at this time. (3) The minister has been advised that all properties owned by the Western Australian Planning Commission at Stakehill Swamp had requisite fire breaks and that grass slashing had been carried out prior to the fire. (4) An inquiry into the fire will be conducted by the City of Rockingham in conjunction with FESA. (5) Subject to the cause of the fire being established, property losses would be dealt with by the appropriate insurance coverage. (6) This depends on the nature of the cause of the fire and compliance with statutory requirements. (7) Yes. (8) See answer to (3). It is proposed that Stakehill Swamp will form part of Rockingham Lakes Regional Park. Fire prevention strategies are developed as part of the management plan for the park. In the interim, the WAPC will continue to implement its fire control policy.
(3) Will the minister confirm whether this land had fire breaks; and, if not, why not? (4) Will the minister instigate a formal inquiry to establish the cause of the fire? (5) Will the Government pay compensation to the landowners of adjoining properties who lost fences, vines and infrastructure? (6) What penalties would have been incurred by private landowners had the fire started on privately owned land? (7) Is the minister aware that the fire could have devastated homes if it had spread further? (8) What measures will the Government take to prevent the recurrence of such an incident and to ensure that land owned by the Western Australian Planning Commission has fire breaks? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) An inquiry into the fire will be conducted by the City of Rockingham in conjunction with the Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia. Therefore, it would be inappropriate to comment on the location of the fire at this time. (3) The minister has been advised that all properties owned by the Western Australian Planning Commission at Stakehill Swamp had requisite fire breaks and that grass slashing had been carried out prior to the fire. (4) An inquiry into the fire will be conducted by the City of Rockingham in conjunction with FESA. (5) Subject to the cause of the fire being established, property losses would be dealt with by the appropriate insurance coverage. (6) This depends on the nature of the cause of the fire and compliance with statutory requirements. (7) Yes. (8) See answer to (3). It is proposed that Stakehill Swamp will form part of Rockingham Lakes Regional Park. Fire prevention strategies are developed as part of the management plan for the park. In the interim, the WAPC will continue to implement its fire control policy.
(4) Will the minister instigate a formal inquiry to establish the cause of the fire? (5) Will the Government pay compensation to the landowners of adjoining properties who lost fences, vines and infrastructure? (6) What penalties would have been incurred by private landowners had the fire started on privately owned land? (7) Is the minister aware that the fire could have devastated homes if it had spread further? (8) What measures will the Government take to prevent the recurrence of such an incident and to ensure that land owned by the Western Australian Planning Commission has fire breaks? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) An inquiry into the fire will be conducted by the City of Rockingham in conjunction with the Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia. Therefore, it would be inappropriate to comment on the location of the fire at this time. (3) The minister has been advised that all properties owned by the Western Australian Planning Commission at Stakehill Swamp had requisite fire breaks and that grass slashing had been carried out prior to the fire. (4) An inquiry into the fire will be conducted by the City of Rockingham in conjunction with FESA. (5) Subject to the cause of the fire being established, property losses would be dealt with by the appropriate insurance coverage. (6) This depends on the nature of the cause of the fire and compliance with statutory requirements. (7) Yes. (8) See answer to (3). It is proposed that Stakehill Swamp will form part of Rockingham Lakes Regional Park. Fire prevention strategies are developed as part of the management plan for the park. In the interim, the WAPC will continue to implement its fire control policy.
(5) Will the Government pay compensation to the landowners of adjoining properties who lost fences, vines and infrastructure? (6) What penalties would have been incurred by private landowners had the fire started on privately owned land? (7) Is the minister aware that the fire could have devastated homes if it had spread further? (8) What measures will the Government take to prevent the recurrence of such an incident and to ensure that land owned by the Western Australian Planning Commission has fire breaks? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) An inquiry into the fire will be conducted by the City of Rockingham in conjunction with the Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia. Therefore, it would be inappropriate to comment on the location of the fire at this time. (3) The minister has been advised that all properties owned by the Western Australian Planning Commission at Stakehill Swamp had requisite fire breaks and that grass slashing had been carried out prior to the fire. (4) An inquiry into the fire will be conducted by the City of Rockingham in conjunction with FESA. (5) Subject to the cause of the fire being established, property losses would be dealt with by the appropriate insurance coverage. (6) This depends on the nature of the cause of the fire and compliance with statutory requirements. (7) Yes. (8) See answer to (3). It is proposed that Stakehill Swamp will form part of Rockingham Lakes Regional Park. Fire prevention strategies are developed as part of the management plan for the park. In the interim, the WAPC will continue to implement its fire control policy.
(6) What penalties would have been incurred by private landowners had the fire started on privately owned land? (7) Is the minister aware that the fire could have devastated homes if it had spread further? (8) What measures will the Government take to prevent the recurrence of such an incident and to ensure that land owned by the Western Australian Planning Commission has fire breaks? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) An inquiry into the fire will be conducted by the City of Rockingham in conjunction with the Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia. Therefore, it would be inappropriate to comment on the location of the fire at this time. (3) The minister has been advised that all properties owned by the Western Australian Planning Commission at Stakehill Swamp had requisite fire breaks and that grass slashing had been carried out prior to the fire. (4) An inquiry into the fire will be conducted by the City of Rockingham in conjunction with FESA. (5) Subject to the cause of the fire being established, property losses would be dealt with by the appropriate insurance coverage. (6) This depends on the nature of the cause of the fire and compliance with statutory requirements. (7) Yes. (8) See answer to (3). It is proposed that Stakehill Swamp will form part of Rockingham Lakes Regional Park. Fire prevention strategies are developed as part of the management plan for the park. In the interim, the WAPC will continue to implement its fire control policy.
(7) Is the minister aware that the fire could have devastated homes if it had spread further? (8) What measures will the Government take to prevent the recurrence of such an incident and to ensure that land owned by the Western Australian Planning Commission has fire breaks? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) An inquiry into the fire will be conducted by the City of Rockingham in conjunction with the Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia. Therefore, it would be inappropriate to comment on the location of the fire at this time. (3) The minister has been advised that all properties owned by the Western Australian Planning Commission at Stakehill Swamp had requisite fire breaks and that grass slashing had been carried out prior to the fire. (4) An inquiry into the fire will be conducted by the City of Rockingham in conjunction with FESA. (5) Subject to the cause of the fire being established, property losses would be dealt with by the appropriate insurance coverage. (6) This depends on the nature of the cause of the fire and compliance with statutory requirements. (7) Yes. (8) See answer to (3). It is proposed that Stakehill Swamp will form part of Rockingham Lakes Regional Park. Fire prevention strategies are developed as part of the management plan for the park. In the interim, the WAPC will continue to implement its fire control policy.
(8) What measures will the Government take to prevent the recurrence of such an incident and to ensure that land owned by the Western Australian Planning Commission has fire breaks? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) An inquiry into the fire will be conducted by the City of Rockingham in conjunction with the Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia. Therefore, it would be inappropriate to comment on the location of the fire at this time. (3) The minister has been advised that all properties owned by the Western Australian Planning Commission at Stakehill Swamp had requisite fire breaks and that grass slashing had been carried out prior to the fire. (4) An inquiry into the fire will be conducted by the City of Rockingham in conjunction with FESA. (5) Subject to the cause of the fire being established, property losses would be dealt with by the appropriate insurance coverage. (6) This depends on the nature of the cause of the fire and compliance with statutory requirements. (7) Yes. (8) See answer to (3). It is proposed that Stakehill Swamp will form part of Rockingham Lakes Regional Park. Fire prevention strategies are developed as part of the management plan for the park. In the interim, the WAPC will continue to implement its fire control policy.
Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) An inquiry into the fire will be conducted by the City of Rockingham in conjunction with the Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia. Therefore, it would be inappropriate to comment on the location of the fire at this time. (3) The minister has been advised that all properties owned by the Western Australian Planning Commission at Stakehill Swamp had requisite fire breaks and that grass slashing had been carried out prior to the fire. (4) An inquiry into the fire will be conducted by the City of Rockingham in conjunction with FESA. (5) Subject to the cause of the fire being established, property losses would be dealt with by the appropriate insurance coverage. (6) This depends on the nature of the cause of the fire and compliance with statutory requirements. (7) Yes. (8) See answer to (3). It is proposed that Stakehill Swamp will form part of Rockingham Lakes Regional Park. Fire prevention strategies are developed as part of the management plan for the park. In the interim, the WAPC will continue to implement its fire control policy.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) An inquiry into the fire will be conducted by the City of Rockingham in conjunction with the Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia. Therefore, it would be inappropriate to comment on the location of the fire at this time. (3) The minister has been advised that all properties owned by the Western Australian Planning Commission at Stakehill Swamp had requisite fire breaks and that grass slashing had been carried out prior to the fire. (4) An inquiry into the fire will be conducted by the City of Rockingham in conjunction with FESA. (5) Subject to the cause of the fire being established, property losses would be dealt with by the appropriate insurance coverage. (6) This depends on the nature of the cause of the fire and compliance with statutory requirements. (7) Yes. (8) See answer to (3). It is proposed that Stakehill Swamp will form part of Rockingham Lakes Regional Park. Fire prevention strategies are developed as part of the management plan for the park. In the interim, the WAPC will continue to implement its fire control policy.
(1) Yes. (2) An inquiry into the fire will be conducted by the City of Rockingham in conjunction with the Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia. Therefore, it would be inappropriate to comment on the location of the fire at this time. (3) The minister has been advised that all properties owned by the Western Australian Planning Commission at Stakehill Swamp had requisite fire breaks and that grass slashing had been carried out prior to the fire. (4) An inquiry into the fire will be conducted by the City of Rockingham in conjunction with FESA. (5) Subject to the cause of the fire being established, property losses would be dealt with by the appropriate insurance coverage. (6) This depends on the nature of the cause of the fire and compliance with statutory requirements. (7) Yes. (8) See answer to (3). It is proposed that Stakehill Swamp will form part of Rockingham Lakes Regional Park. Fire prevention strategies are developed as part of the management plan for the park. In the interim, the WAPC will continue to implement its fire control policy.
(2) An inquiry into the fire will be conducted by the City of Rockingham in conjunction with the Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia. Therefore, it would be inappropriate to comment on the location of the fire at this time. (3) The minister has been advised that all properties owned by the Western Australian Planning Commission at Stakehill Swamp had requisite fire breaks and that grass slashing had been carried out prior to the fire. (4) An inquiry into the fire will be conducted by the City of Rockingham in conjunction with FESA. (5) Subject to the cause of the fire being established, property losses would be dealt with by the appropriate insurance coverage. (6) This depends on the nature of the cause of the fire and compliance with statutory requirements. (7) Yes. (8) See answer to (3). It is proposed that Stakehill Swamp will form part of Rockingham Lakes Regional Park. Fire prevention strategies are developed as part of the management plan for the park. In the interim, the WAPC will continue to implement its fire control policy.
(3) The minister has been advised that all properties owned by the Western Australian Planning Commission at Stakehill Swamp had requisite fire breaks and that grass slashing had been carried out prior to the fire. (4) An inquiry into the fire will be conducted by the City of Rockingham in conjunction with FESA. (5) Subject to the cause of the fire being established, property losses would be dealt with by the appropriate insurance coverage. (6) This depends on the nature of the cause of the fire and compliance with statutory requirements. (7) Yes. (8) See answer to (3). It is proposed that Stakehill Swamp will form part of Rockingham Lakes Regional Park. Fire prevention strategies are developed as part of the management plan for the park. In the interim, the WAPC will continue to implement its fire control policy.
(4) An inquiry into the fire will be conducted by the City of Rockingham in conjunction with FESA. (5) Subject to the cause of the fire being established, property losses would be dealt with by the appropriate insurance coverage. (6) This depends on the nature of the cause of the fire and compliance with statutory requirements. (7) Yes. (8) See answer to (3). It is proposed that Stakehill Swamp will form part of Rockingham Lakes Regional Park. Fire prevention strategies are developed as part of the management plan for the park. In the interim, the WAPC will continue to implement its fire control policy.
(5) Subject to the cause of the fire being established, property losses would be dealt with by the appropriate insurance coverage. (6) This depends on the nature of the cause of the fire and compliance with statutory requirements. (7) Yes. (8) See answer to (3). It is proposed that Stakehill Swamp will form part of Rockingham Lakes Regional Park. Fire prevention strategies are developed as part of the management plan for the park. In the interim, the WAPC will continue to implement its fire control policy.
(6) This depends on the nature of the cause of the fire and compliance with statutory requirements. (7) Yes. (8) See answer to (3). It is proposed that Stakehill Swamp will form part of Rockingham Lakes Regional Park. Fire prevention strategies are developed as part of the management plan for the park. In the interim, the WAPC will continue to implement its fire control policy.
(7) Yes. (8) See answer to (3). It is proposed that Stakehill Swamp will form part of Rockingham Lakes Regional Park. Fire prevention strategies are developed as part of the management plan for the park. In the interim, the WAPC will continue to implement its fire control policy.
(8) See answer to (3). It is proposed that Stakehill Swamp will form part of Rockingham Lakes Regional Park. Fire prevention strategies are developed as part of the management plan for the park. In the interim, the WAPC will continue to implement its fire control policy.
(2) Will the minister confirm that this fire started on land owned by the Western Australian Planning Commission? (3) Will the minister confirm whether this land had fire breaks; and, if not, why not? (4) Will the minister instigate a formal inquiry to establish the cause of the fire? (5) Will the Government pay compensation to the landowners of adjoining properties who lost fences, vines and infrastructure? (6) What penalties would have been incurred by private landowners had the fire started on privately owned land? (7) Is the minister aware that the fire could have devastated homes if it had spread further? (8) What measures will the Government take to prevent the recurrence of such an incident and to ensure that land owned by the Western Australian Planning Commission has fire breaks? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) An inquiry into the fire will be conducted by the City of Rockingham in conjunction with the Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia. Therefore, it would be inappropriate to comment on the location of the fire at this time. (3) The minister has been advised that all properties owned by the Western Australian Planning Commission at Stakehill Swamp had requisite fire breaks and that grass slashing had been carried out prior to the fire. (4) An inquiry into the fire will be conducted by the City of Rockingham in conjunction with FESA. (5) Subject to the cause of the fire being established, property losses would be dealt with by the appropriate insurance coverage. (6) This depends on the nature of the cause of the fire and compliance with statutory requirements. (7) Yes. (8) See answer to (3). It is proposed that Stakehill Swamp will form part of Rockingham Lakes Regional Park. Fire prevention strategies are developed as part of the management plan for the park. In the interim, the WAPC will continue to implement its fire control policy.
(3) Will the minister confirm whether this land had fire breaks; and, if not, why not? (4) Will the minister instigate a formal inquiry to establish the cause of the fire? (5) Will the Government pay compensation to the landowners of adjoining properties who lost fences, vines and infrastructure? (6) What penalties would have been incurred by private landowners had the fire started on privately owned land? (7) Is the minister aware that the fire could have devastated homes if it had spread further? (8) What measures will the Government take to prevent the recurrence of such an incident and to ensure that land owned by the Western Australian Planning Commission has fire breaks? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) An inquiry into the fire will be conducted by the City of Rockingham in conjunction with the Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia. Therefore, it would be inappropriate to comment on the location of the fire at this time. (3) The minister has been advised that all properties owned by the Western Australian Planning Commission at Stakehill Swamp had requisite fire breaks and that grass slashing had been carried out prior to the fire. (4) An inquiry into the fire will be conducted by the City of Rockingham in conjunction with FESA. (5) Subject to the cause of the fire being established, property losses would be dealt with by the appropriate insurance coverage. (6) This depends on the nature of the cause of the fire and compliance with statutory requirements. (7) Yes. (8) See answer to (3). It is proposed that Stakehill Swamp will form part of Rockingham Lakes Regional Park. Fire prevention strategies are developed as part of the management plan for the park. In the interim, the WAPC will continue to implement its fire control policy.
(4) Will the minister instigate a formal inquiry to establish the cause of the fire? (5) Will the Government pay compensation to the landowners of adjoining properties who lost fences, vines and infrastructure? (6) What penalties would have been incurred by private landowners had the fire started on privately owned land? (7) Is the minister aware that the fire could have devastated homes if it had spread further? (8) What measures will the Government take to prevent the recurrence of such an incident and to ensure that land owned by the Western Australian Planning Commission has fire breaks? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) An inquiry into the fire will be conducted by the City of Rockingham in conjunction with the Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia. Therefore, it would be inappropriate to comment on the location of the fire at this time. (3) The minister has been advised that all properties owned by the Western Australian Planning Commission at Stakehill Swamp had requisite fire breaks and that grass slashing had been carried out prior to the fire. (4) An inquiry into the fire will be conducted by the City of Rockingham in conjunction with FESA. (5) Subject to the cause of the fire being established, property losses would be dealt with by the appropriate insurance coverage. (6) This depends on the nature of the cause of the fire and compliance with statutory requirements. (7) Yes. (8) See answer to (3). It is proposed that Stakehill Swamp will form part of Rockingham Lakes Regional Park. Fire prevention strategies are developed as part of the management plan for the park. In the interim, the WAPC will continue to implement its fire control policy.
(5) Will the Government pay compensation to the landowners of adjoining properties who lost fences, vines and infrastructure? (6) What penalties would have been incurred by private landowners had the fire started on privately owned land? (7) Is the minister aware that the fire could have devastated homes if it had spread further? (8) What measures will the Government take to prevent the recurrence of such an incident and to ensure that land owned by the Western Australian Planning Commission has fire breaks? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) An inquiry into the fire will be conducted by the City of Rockingham in conjunction with the Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia. Therefore, it would be inappropriate to comment on the location of the fire at this time. (3) The minister has been advised that all properties owned by the Western Australian Planning Commission at Stakehill Swamp had requisite fire breaks and that grass slashing had been carried out prior to the fire. (4) An inquiry into the fire will be conducted by the City of Rockingham in conjunction with FESA. (5) Subject to the cause of the fire being established, property losses would be dealt with by the appropriate insurance coverage. (6) This depends on the nature of the cause of the fire and compliance with statutory requirements. (7) Yes. (8) See answer to (3). It is proposed that Stakehill Swamp will form part of Rockingham Lakes Regional Park. Fire prevention strategies are developed as part of the management plan for the park. In the interim, the WAPC will continue to implement its fire control policy.
(6) What penalties would have been incurred by private landowners had the fire started on privately owned land? (7) Is the minister aware that the fire could have devastated homes if it had spread further? (8) What measures will the Government take to prevent the recurrence of such an incident and to ensure that land owned by the Western Australian Planning Commission has fire breaks? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) An inquiry into the fire will be conducted by the City of Rockingham in conjunction with the Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia. Therefore, it would be inappropriate to comment on the location of the fire at this time. (3) The minister has been advised that all properties owned by the Western Australian Planning Commission at Stakehill Swamp had requisite fire breaks and that grass slashing had been carried out prior to the fire. (4) An inquiry into the fire will be conducted by the City of Rockingham in conjunction with FESA. (5) Subject to the cause of the fire being established, property losses would be dealt with by the appropriate insurance coverage. (6) This depends on the nature of the cause of the fire and compliance with statutory requirements. (7) Yes. (8) See answer to (3). It is proposed that Stakehill Swamp will form part of Rockingham Lakes Regional Park. Fire prevention strategies are developed as part of the management plan for the park. In the interim, the WAPC will continue to implement its fire control policy.
(7) Is the minister aware that the fire could have devastated homes if it had spread further? (8) What measures will the Government take to prevent the recurrence of such an incident and to ensure that land owned by the Western Australian Planning Commission has fire breaks? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) An inquiry into the fire will be conducted by the City of Rockingham in conjunction with the Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia. Therefore, it would be inappropriate to comment on the location of the fire at this time. (3) The minister has been advised that all properties owned by the Western Australian Planning Commission at Stakehill Swamp had requisite fire breaks and that grass slashing had been carried out prior to the fire. (4) An inquiry into the fire will be conducted by the City of Rockingham in conjunction with FESA. (5) Subject to the cause of the fire being established, property losses would be dealt with by the appropriate insurance coverage. (6) This depends on the nature of the cause of the fire and compliance with statutory requirements. (7) Yes. (8) See answer to (3). It is proposed that Stakehill Swamp will form part of Rockingham Lakes Regional Park. Fire prevention strategies are developed as part of the management plan for the park. In the interim, the WAPC will continue to implement its fire control policy.
(8) What measures will the Government take to prevent the recurrence of such an incident and to ensure that land owned by the Western Australian Planning Commission has fire breaks? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) An inquiry into the fire will be conducted by the City of Rockingham in conjunction with the Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia. Therefore, it would be inappropriate to comment on the location of the fire at this time. (3) The minister has been advised that all properties owned by the Western Australian Planning Commission at Stakehill Swamp had requisite fire breaks and that grass slashing had been carried out prior to the fire. (4) An inquiry into the fire will be conducted by the City of Rockingham in conjunction with FESA. (5) Subject to the cause of the fire being established, property losses would be dealt with by the appropriate insurance coverage. (6) This depends on the nature of the cause of the fire and compliance with statutory requirements. (7) Yes. (8) See answer to (3). It is proposed that Stakehill Swamp will form part of Rockingham Lakes Regional Park. Fire prevention strategies are developed as part of the management plan for the park. In the interim, the WAPC will continue to implement its fire control policy.
Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) An inquiry into the fire will be conducted by the City of Rockingham in conjunction with the Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia. Therefore, it would be inappropriate to comment on the location of the fire at this time. (3) The minister has been advised that all properties owned by the Western Australian Planning Commission at Stakehill Swamp had requisite fire breaks and that grass slashing had been carried out prior to the fire. (4) An inquiry into the fire will be conducted by the City of Rockingham in conjunction with FESA. (5) Subject to the cause of the fire being established, property losses would be dealt with by the appropriate insurance coverage. (6) This depends on the nature of the cause of the fire and compliance with statutory requirements. (7) Yes. (8) See answer to (3). It is proposed that Stakehill Swamp will form part of Rockingham Lakes Regional Park. Fire prevention strategies are developed as part of the management plan for the park. In the interim, the WAPC will continue to implement its fire control policy.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) An inquiry into the fire will be conducted by the City of Rockingham in conjunction with the Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia. Therefore, it would be inappropriate to comment on the location of the fire at this time. (3) The minister has been advised that all properties owned by the Western Australian Planning Commission at Stakehill Swamp had requisite fire breaks and that grass slashing had been carried out prior to the fire. (4) An inquiry into the fire will be conducted by the City of Rockingham in conjunction with FESA. (5) Subject to the cause of the fire being established, property losses would be dealt with by the appropriate insurance coverage. (6) This depends on the nature of the cause of the fire and compliance with statutory requirements. (7) Yes. (8) See answer to (3). It is proposed that Stakehill Swamp will form part of Rockingham Lakes Regional Park. Fire prevention strategies are developed as part of the management plan for the park. In the interim, the WAPC will continue to implement its fire control policy.
(1) Yes. (2) An inquiry into the fire will be conducted by the City of Rockingham in conjunction with the Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia. Therefore, it would be inappropriate to comment on the location of the fire at this time. (3) The minister has been advised that all properties owned by the Western Australian Planning Commission at Stakehill Swamp had requisite fire breaks and that grass slashing had been carried out prior to the fire. (4) An inquiry into the fire will be conducted by the City of Rockingham in conjunction with FESA. (5) Subject to the cause of the fire being established, property losses would be dealt with by the appropriate insurance coverage. (6) This depends on the nature of the cause of the fire and compliance with statutory requirements. (7) Yes. (8) See answer to (3). It is proposed that Stakehill Swamp will form part of Rockingham Lakes Regional Park. Fire prevention strategies are developed as part of the management plan for the park. In the interim, the WAPC will continue to implement its fire control policy.
(2) An inquiry into the fire will be conducted by the City of Rockingham in conjunction with the Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia. Therefore, it would be inappropriate to comment on the location of the fire at this time. (3) The minister has been advised that all properties owned by the Western Australian Planning Commission at Stakehill Swamp had requisite fire breaks and that grass slashing had been carried out prior to the fire. (4) An inquiry into the fire will be conducted by the City of Rockingham in conjunction with FESA. (5) Subject to the cause of the fire being established, property losses would be dealt with by the appropriate insurance coverage. (6) This depends on the nature of the cause of the fire and compliance with statutory requirements. (7) Yes. (8) See answer to (3). It is proposed that Stakehill Swamp will form part of Rockingham Lakes Regional Park. Fire prevention strategies are developed as part of the management plan for the park. In the interim, the WAPC will continue to implement its fire control policy.
(3) The minister has been advised that all properties owned by the Western Australian Planning Commission at Stakehill Swamp had requisite fire breaks and that grass slashing had been carried out prior to the fire. (4) An inquiry into the fire will be conducted by the City of Rockingham in conjunction with FESA. (5) Subject to the cause of the fire being established, property losses would be dealt with by the appropriate insurance coverage. (6) This depends on the nature of the cause of the fire and compliance with statutory requirements. (7) Yes. (8) See answer to (3). It is proposed that Stakehill Swamp will form part of Rockingham Lakes Regional Park. Fire prevention strategies are developed as part of the management plan for the park. In the interim, the WAPC will continue to implement its fire control policy.
(4) An inquiry into the fire will be conducted by the City of Rockingham in conjunction with FESA. (5) Subject to the cause of the fire being established, property losses would be dealt with by the appropriate insurance coverage. (6) This depends on the nature of the cause of the fire and compliance with statutory requirements. (7) Yes. (8) See answer to (3). It is proposed that Stakehill Swamp will form part of Rockingham Lakes Regional Park. Fire prevention strategies are developed as part of the management plan for the park. In the interim, the WAPC will continue to implement its fire control policy.
(5) Subject to the cause of the fire being established, property losses would be dealt with by the appropriate insurance coverage. (6) This depends on the nature of the cause of the fire and compliance with statutory requirements. (7) Yes. (8) See answer to (3). It is proposed that Stakehill Swamp will form part of Rockingham Lakes Regional Park. Fire prevention strategies are developed as part of the management plan for the park. In the interim, the WAPC will continue to implement its fire control policy.
(6) This depends on the nature of the cause of the fire and compliance with statutory requirements. (7) Yes. (8) See answer to (3). It is proposed that Stakehill Swamp will form part of Rockingham Lakes Regional Park. Fire prevention strategies are developed as part of the management plan for the park. In the interim, the WAPC will continue to implement its fire control policy.
(7) Yes. (8) See answer to (3). It is proposed that Stakehill Swamp will form part of Rockingham Lakes Regional Park. Fire prevention strategies are developed as part of the management plan for the park. In the interim, the WAPC will continue to implement its fire control policy.
(8) See answer to (3). It is proposed that Stakehill Swamp will form part of Rockingham Lakes Regional Park. Fire prevention strategies are developed as part of the management plan for the park. In the interim, the WAPC will continue to implement its fire control policy.
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