❓ Hon Robin Chapple asks the Minister for State Development about a complaint regarding alleged breaches of the Mining Act by Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines near a residential property. The Minister confirms receipt and states a report is being considered, with a response to follow.
AnsweredQoN 286Legislative Council
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I refer to a letter of complaint dated November 1 2002 concerning allegations of breaches by Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines Pty Ltd employees/contractors (Newmont Mining and Barrick Gold) in relation to section 20(5) of the
Mining Act 1978
and Regulations from the occupier of the residence at number 7 Williamstown Road, Kalgoorlie -
(1) Has the Minister received the above letter?
(2) If yes to (1), on what date was it received?
(3) Can the Minister indicate an approximate date in which all of the concerns raised in the letter dated November 1 2002 will be investigated by his Department and the approximate date in which the Minister will provide a detailed reply addressing all the concerns raised?
(4) If no to (3), why not?
(5) Will Minister or the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources issue a stop work order under the Mining Regulations on all of the equipment/buildings and facilities within 100 metres of 7 Williamstown Road that have been continually being used by the company without the written consent of the occupier of 7 Williamstown Road?
(6) If no to (5), why not?
Mining Act 1978
and Regulations from the occupier of the residence at number 7 Williamstown Road, Kalgoorlie -
(1) Has the Minister received the above letter?
(2) If yes to (1), on what date was it received?
(3) Can the Minister indicate an approximate date in which all of the concerns raised in the letter dated November 1 2002 will be investigated by his Department and the approximate date in which the Minister will provide a detailed reply addressing all the concerns raised?
(4) If no to (3), why not?
(5) Will Minister or the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources issue a stop work order under the Mining Regulations on all of the equipment/buildings and facilities within 100 metres of 7 Williamstown Road that have been continually being used by the company without the written consent of the occupier of 7 Williamstown Road?
(6) If no to (5), why not?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
4 December 2002
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for State Development
Response time
21 days
(1) Yes. (2) 1st November 2002. (3) to (7) The Department has prepared a report on the matter which the Minister for State Development is currently considering and he will respond to Mr Hounslow shortly.
(2) 1st November 2002. (3) to (7) The Department has prepared a report on the matter which the Minister for State Development is currently considering and he will respond to Mr Hounslow shortly.
(3) to (7) The Department has prepared a report on the matter which the Minister for State Development is currently considering and he will respond to Mr Hounslow shortly.
(2) 1st November 2002. (3) to (7) The Department has prepared a report on the matter which the Minister for State Development is currently considering and he will respond to Mr Hounslow shortly.
(3) to (7) The Department has prepared a report on the matter which the Minister for State Development is currently considering and he will respond to Mr Hounslow shortly.
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