❓ Question regarding the status of the proposed marine facilities in Bunbury, including business case details and engineering/environmental studies. The answer provides updates on project stages, confirms a business case exists but is confidential, and lists ongoing studies with an expected completion date.
AnsweredQoN 4059Legislative Council
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I refer to the proposal to build new marine facilities in Bunbury, and I ask: (a) what is the current status of the proposal; (b) has a business case for the project or any component of the project been submitted; (c) if yes to (b), will the Minister table the business case; (d) if no to (c), why not; and (e) what engineering and environmental studies are being undertaken and when are the studies expected to be completed?
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Answered
22 June 2016
Responded by
Minister for Housing representing the Minister for Regional Development
Response time
77 days
(a) On 13 May 2016, Royalties for Regions investment for Stage 1 of the Transforming Bunbury’s Waterfront project was announced. On 10 June 2016, Royalties for Regions investment for Stage 2 of the Transforming Bunbury’s Waterfront project was announced.
(b) Yes
(c) No
(d) The business case formed part of the submission to Cabinet for funding of the project and as such is Cabinet in Confidence.
(e) Engineering and environmental studies underway or completed include:
· Koombana Marine Structures Scoping and Gap Analysis Study
· Environmental Protection Authority referral documentation preparation
· Casuarina Drive and Jetty Road Development Services Report
· Koombana Bay Breakwater Design
In addition the Department of Transport has been working on the design of the Casuarina breakwater structure which has included testing using red dye in Casuarina harbour.
Expected completion date for studies is mid-2017, subject to any additional studies that may be required to achieve environmental approval.
(b) Yes
(c) No
(d) The business case formed part of the submission to Cabinet for funding of the project and as such is Cabinet in Confidence.
(e) Engineering and environmental studies underway or completed include:
· Koombana Marine Structures Scoping and Gap Analysis Study
· Environmental Protection Authority referral documentation preparation
· Casuarina Drive and Jetty Road Development Services Report
· Koombana Bay Breakwater Design
In addition the Department of Transport has been working on the design of the Casuarina breakwater structure which has included testing using red dye in Casuarina harbour.
Expected completion date for studies is mid-2017, subject to any additional studies that may be required to achieve environmental approval.
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