❓ A parliamentary question regarding the government's land resumption for the southern rail link, specifically concerning meetings with landowners, notice given, compensation offers, and timelines. The Minister provides a detailed response outlining the government's actions and processes.
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I refer to the Government’s resumption of land between Murray and Wellington Streets to make way for the construction of the southern rail link. (1) Will the minister please provide details of all meetings between owners of this land and/or buildings and any government agencies or representatives, including the minister, with regard to - (a) the date of the meeting; (b) attendees; (c) issues discussed at those meetings; and (d) any resolutions or agreements reached at those meetings? (2) What notice was given to owners of this land and/or buildings that the land would be resumed? (3) What notice was given to owners of the land and/or buildings of the registration of the taking order? (4) What, if any, offers of compensation have been made to the owners of the land and/or buildings? (5) When is the process of negotiation for compensation expected to the completed? (6) When will owners be likely to receive compensation? Hon KEN TRAVERS
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. Even though the question is quite detailed, I have an answer for the member. (1) In the last three months of 2002, New MetroRail met with all landowners or their representatives to discuss the rail project and land acquisition issues. Between 9 April 2003 and 16 April 2003 LandCorp arranged face-to-face meetings with all private property owners to explain the process and time frames for the acquisition process. This was followed by an extensive letter sent by registered mail reiterating time frames and processes. Subsequently, multiple other meetings have been held on specific issues, particularly with the largest landowner. LandCorp also met with all owners or their representatives at least once between May 2003 and August 2003 to inspect properties. (2) In addition to the meetings in April and May 2003 and the registered letter dated 19 May 2003, the owners received legal notice of intention to take in a letter dated 21 May 2003. On 23 May legal notice of intention to take listing all owners was published in The West Australian public notice section. Another notice to one landowner was issued in response to its objection to the notice of intention to take. This letter was sent on 22 August 2003. (3) In the registered letter dated 19 May 2003, owners were advised that the taking order was anticipated to be registered on 15 August 2003. All private property owners or their representatives were verbally contacted at least once between 22 August 2003 and 5 September 2003 regarding the registration of the taking order. (4) One of the four private property owners has received a full compensation offer. Two other private property owners who provided information at the end of July 2003 have been advised that an advance - partial - offer of compensation has been approved and is being processed. One owner who did not provide any information on which to base a claim has not been offered either partial or full compensation. (5) This cannot be predicted. Negotiations for compensation are ongoing and will be considered completed only when the last claim is settled. (6) All owners who have submitted lease and other information before the taking will be offered at least partial compensation within four weeks. Final compensation is subject to the outcome of negotiations or litigation.
(1) Will the minister please provide details of all meetings between owners of this land and/or buildings and any government agencies or representatives, including the minister, with regard to - (a) the date of the meeting; (b) attendees; (c) issues discussed at those meetings; and (d) any resolutions or agreements reached at those meetings? (2) What notice was given to owners of this land and/or buildings that the land would be resumed? (3) What notice was given to owners of the land and/or buildings of the registration of the taking order? (4) What, if any, offers of compensation have been made to the owners of the land and/or buildings? (5) When is the process of negotiation for compensation expected to the completed? (6) When will owners be likely to receive compensation? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. Even though the question is quite detailed, I have an answer for the member. (1) In the last three months of 2002, New MetroRail met with all landowners or their representatives to discuss the rail project and land acquisition issues. Between 9 April 2003 and 16 April 2003 LandCorp arranged face-to-face meetings with all private property owners to explain the process and time frames for the acquisition process. This was followed by an extensive letter sent by registered mail reiterating time frames and processes. Subsequently, multiple other meetings have been held on specific issues, particularly with the largest landowner. LandCorp also met with all owners or their representatives at least once between May 2003 and August 2003 to inspect properties. (2) In addition to the meetings in April and May 2003 and the registered letter dated 19 May 2003, the owners received legal notice of intention to take in a letter dated 21 May 2003. On 23 May legal notice of intention to take listing all owners was published in The West Australian public notice section. Another notice to one landowner was issued in response to its objection to the notice of intention to take. This letter was sent on 22 August 2003. (3) In the registered letter dated 19 May 2003, owners were advised that the taking order was anticipated to be registered on 15 August 2003. All private property owners or their representatives were verbally contacted at least once between 22 August 2003 and 5 September 2003 regarding the registration of the taking order. (4) One of the four private property owners has received a full compensation offer. Two other private property owners who provided information at the end of July 2003 have been advised that an advance - partial - offer of compensation has been approved and is being processed. One owner who did not provide any information on which to base a claim has not been offered either partial or full compensation. (5) This cannot be predicted. Negotiations for compensation are ongoing and will be considered completed only when the last claim is settled. (6) All owners who have submitted lease and other information before the taking will be offered at least partial compensation within four weeks. Final compensation is subject to the outcome of negotiations or litigation.
(b) attendees; (c) issues discussed at those meetings; and (d) any resolutions or agreements reached at those meetings?
(c) issues discussed at those meetings; and (d) any resolutions or agreements reached at those meetings?
(d) any resolutions or agreements reached at those meetings?
(3) What notice was given to owners of the land and/or buildings of the registration of the taking order? (4) What, if any, offers of compensation have been made to the owners of the land and/or buildings? (5) When is the process of negotiation for compensation expected to the completed? (6) When will owners be likely to receive compensation? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. Even though the question is quite detailed, I have an answer for the member. (1) In the last three months of 2002, New MetroRail met with all landowners or their representatives to discuss the rail project and land acquisition issues. Between 9 April 2003 and 16 April 2003 LandCorp arranged face-to-face meetings with all private property owners to explain the process and time frames for the acquisition process. This was followed by an extensive letter sent by registered mail reiterating time frames and processes. Subsequently, multiple other meetings have been held on specific issues, particularly with the largest landowner. LandCorp also met with all owners or their representatives at least once between May 2003 and August 2003 to inspect properties. (2) In addition to the meetings in April and May 2003 and the registered letter dated 19 May 2003, the owners received legal notice of intention to take in a letter dated 21 May 2003. On 23 May legal notice of intention to take listing all owners was published in The West Australian public notice section. Another notice to one landowner was issued in response to its objection to the notice of intention to take. This letter was sent on 22 August 2003. (3) In the registered letter dated 19 May 2003, owners were advised that the taking order was anticipated to be registered on 15 August 2003. All private property owners or their representatives were verbally contacted at least once between 22 August 2003 and 5 September 2003 regarding the registration of the taking order. (4) One of the four private property owners has received a full compensation offer. Two other private property owners who provided information at the end of July 2003 have been advised that an advance - partial - offer of compensation has been approved and is being processed. One owner who did not provide any information on which to base a claim has not been offered either partial or full compensation. (5) This cannot be predicted. Negotiations for compensation are ongoing and will be considered completed only when the last claim is settled. (6) All owners who have submitted lease and other information before the taking will be offered at least partial compensation within four weeks. Final compensation is subject to the outcome of negotiations or litigation.
(4) What, if any, offers of compensation have been made to the owners of the land and/or buildings? (5) When is the process of negotiation for compensation expected to the completed? (6) When will owners be likely to receive compensation? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. Even though the question is quite detailed, I have an answer for the member. (1) In the last three months of 2002, New MetroRail met with all landowners or their representatives to discuss the rail project and land acquisition issues. Between 9 April 2003 and 16 April 2003 LandCorp arranged face-to-face meetings with all private property owners to explain the process and time frames for the acquisition process. This was followed by an extensive letter sent by registered mail reiterating time frames and processes. Subsequently, multiple other meetings have been held on specific issues, particularly with the largest landowner. LandCorp also met with all owners or their representatives at least once between May 2003 and August 2003 to inspect properties. (2) In addition to the meetings in April and May 2003 and the registered letter dated 19 May 2003, the owners received legal notice of intention to take in a letter dated 21 May 2003. On 23 May legal notice of intention to take listing all owners was published in The West Australian public notice section. Another notice to one landowner was issued in response to its objection to the notice of intention to take. This letter was sent on 22 August 2003. (3) In the registered letter dated 19 May 2003, owners were advised that the taking order was anticipated to be registered on 15 August 2003. All private property owners or their representatives were verbally contacted at least once between 22 August 2003 and 5 September 2003 regarding the registration of the taking order. (4) One of the four private property owners has received a full compensation offer. Two other private property owners who provided information at the end of July 2003 have been advised that an advance - partial - offer of compensation has been approved and is being processed. One owner who did not provide any information on which to base a claim has not been offered either partial or full compensation. (5) This cannot be predicted. Negotiations for compensation are ongoing and will be considered completed only when the last claim is settled. (6) All owners who have submitted lease and other information before the taking will be offered at least partial compensation within four weeks. Final compensation is subject to the outcome of negotiations or litigation.
(5) When is the process of negotiation for compensation expected to the completed? (6) When will owners be likely to receive compensation? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. Even though the question is quite detailed, I have an answer for the member. (1) In the last three months of 2002, New MetroRail met with all landowners or their representatives to discuss the rail project and land acquisition issues. Between 9 April 2003 and 16 April 2003 LandCorp arranged face-to-face meetings with all private property owners to explain the process and time frames for the acquisition process. This was followed by an extensive letter sent by registered mail reiterating time frames and processes. Subsequently, multiple other meetings have been held on specific issues, particularly with the largest landowner. LandCorp also met with all owners or their representatives at least once between May 2003 and August 2003 to inspect properties. (2) In addition to the meetings in April and May 2003 and the registered letter dated 19 May 2003, the owners received legal notice of intention to take in a letter dated 21 May 2003. On 23 May legal notice of intention to take listing all owners was published in The West Australian public notice section. Another notice to one landowner was issued in response to its objection to the notice of intention to take. This letter was sent on 22 August 2003. (3) In the registered letter dated 19 May 2003, owners were advised that the taking order was anticipated to be registered on 15 August 2003. All private property owners or their representatives were verbally contacted at least once between 22 August 2003 and 5 September 2003 regarding the registration of the taking order. (4) One of the four private property owners has received a full compensation offer. Two other private property owners who provided information at the end of July 2003 have been advised that an advance - partial - offer of compensation has been approved and is being processed. One owner who did not provide any information on which to base a claim has not been offered either partial or full compensation. (5) This cannot be predicted. Negotiations for compensation are ongoing and will be considered completed only when the last claim is settled. (6) All owners who have submitted lease and other information before the taking will be offered at least partial compensation within four weeks. Final compensation is subject to the outcome of negotiations or litigation.
(6) When will owners be likely to receive compensation? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. Even though the question is quite detailed, I have an answer for the member. (1) In the last three months of 2002, New MetroRail met with all landowners or their representatives to discuss the rail project and land acquisition issues. Between 9 April 2003 and 16 April 2003 LandCorp arranged face-to-face meetings with all private property owners to explain the process and time frames for the acquisition process. This was followed by an extensive letter sent by registered mail reiterating time frames and processes. Subsequently, multiple other meetings have been held on specific issues, particularly with the largest landowner. LandCorp also met with all owners or their representatives at least once between May 2003 and August 2003 to inspect properties. (2) In addition to the meetings in April and May 2003 and the registered letter dated 19 May 2003, the owners received legal notice of intention to take in a letter dated 21 May 2003. On 23 May legal notice of intention to take listing all owners was published in The West Australian public notice section. Another notice to one landowner was issued in response to its objection to the notice of intention to take. This letter was sent on 22 August 2003. (3) In the registered letter dated 19 May 2003, owners were advised that the taking order was anticipated to be registered on 15 August 2003. All private property owners or their representatives were verbally contacted at least once between 22 August 2003 and 5 September 2003 regarding the registration of the taking order. (4) One of the four private property owners has received a full compensation offer. Two other private property owners who provided information at the end of July 2003 have been advised that an advance - partial - offer of compensation has been approved and is being processed. One owner who did not provide any information on which to base a claim has not been offered either partial or full compensation. (5) This cannot be predicted. Negotiations for compensation are ongoing and will be considered completed only when the last claim is settled. (6) All owners who have submitted lease and other information before the taking will be offered at least partial compensation within four weeks. Final compensation is subject to the outcome of negotiations or litigation.
Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. Even though the question is quite detailed, I have an answer for the member. (1) In the last three months of 2002, New MetroRail met with all landowners or their representatives to discuss the rail project and land acquisition issues. Between 9 April 2003 and 16 April 2003 LandCorp arranged face-to-face meetings with all private property owners to explain the process and time frames for the acquisition process. This was followed by an extensive letter sent by registered mail reiterating time frames and processes. Subsequently, multiple other meetings have been held on specific issues, particularly with the largest landowner. LandCorp also met with all owners or their representatives at least once between May 2003 and August 2003 to inspect properties. (2) In addition to the meetings in April and May 2003 and the registered letter dated 19 May 2003, the owners received legal notice of intention to take in a letter dated 21 May 2003. On 23 May legal notice of intention to take listing all owners was published in The West Australian public notice section. Another notice to one landowner was issued in response to its objection to the notice of intention to take. This letter was sent on 22 August 2003. (3) In the registered letter dated 19 May 2003, owners were advised that the taking order was anticipated to be registered on 15 August 2003. All private property owners or their representatives were verbally contacted at least once between 22 August 2003 and 5 September 2003 regarding the registration of the taking order. (4) One of the four private property owners has received a full compensation offer. Two other private property owners who provided information at the end of July 2003 have been advised that an advance - partial - offer of compensation has been approved and is being processed. One owner who did not provide any information on which to base a claim has not been offered either partial or full compensation. (5) This cannot be predicted. Negotiations for compensation are ongoing and will be considered completed only when the last claim is settled. (6) All owners who have submitted lease and other information before the taking will be offered at least partial compensation within four weeks. Final compensation is subject to the outcome of negotiations or litigation.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. Even though the question is quite detailed, I have an answer for the member. (1) In the last three months of 2002, New MetroRail met with all landowners or their representatives to discuss the rail project and land acquisition issues. Between 9 April 2003 and 16 April 2003 LandCorp arranged face-to-face meetings with all private property owners to explain the process and time frames for the acquisition process. This was followed by an extensive letter sent by registered mail reiterating time frames and processes. Subsequently, multiple other meetings have been held on specific issues, particularly with the largest landowner. LandCorp also met with all owners or their representatives at least once between May 2003 and August 2003 to inspect properties. (2) In addition to the meetings in April and May 2003 and the registered letter dated 19 May 2003, the owners received legal notice of intention to take in a letter dated 21 May 2003. On 23 May legal notice of intention to take listing all owners was published in The West Australian public notice section. Another notice to one landowner was issued in response to its objection to the notice of intention to take. This letter was sent on 22 August 2003. (3) In the registered letter dated 19 May 2003, owners were advised that the taking order was anticipated to be registered on 15 August 2003. All private property owners or their representatives were verbally contacted at least once between 22 August 2003 and 5 September 2003 regarding the registration of the taking order. (4) One of the four private property owners has received a full compensation offer. Two other private property owners who provided information at the end of July 2003 have been advised that an advance - partial - offer of compensation has been approved and is being processed. One owner who did not provide any information on which to base a claim has not been offered either partial or full compensation. (5) This cannot be predicted. Negotiations for compensation are ongoing and will be considered completed only when the last claim is settled. (6) All owners who have submitted lease and other information before the taking will be offered at least partial compensation within four weeks. Final compensation is subject to the outcome of negotiations or litigation.
(1) In the last three months of 2002, New MetroRail met with all landowners or their representatives to discuss the rail project and land acquisition issues. Between 9 April 2003 and 16 April 2003 LandCorp arranged face-to-face meetings with all private property owners to explain the process and time frames for the acquisition process. This was followed by an extensive letter sent by registered mail reiterating time frames and processes. Subsequently, multiple other meetings have been held on specific issues, particularly with the largest landowner. LandCorp also met with all owners or their representatives at least once between May 2003 and August 2003 to inspect properties. (2) In addition to the meetings in April and May 2003 and the registered letter dated 19 May 2003, the owners received legal notice of intention to take in a letter dated 21 May 2003. On 23 May legal notice of intention to take listing all owners was published in The West Australian public notice section. Another notice to one landowner was issued in response to its objection to the notice of intention to take. This letter was sent on 22 August 2003. (3) In the registered letter dated 19 May 2003, owners were advised that the taking order was anticipated to be registered on 15 August 2003. All private property owners or their representatives were verbally contacted at least once between 22 August 2003 and 5 September 2003 regarding the registration of the taking order. (4) One of the four private property owners has received a full compensation offer. Two other private property owners who provided information at the end of July 2003 have been advised that an advance - partial - offer of compensation has been approved and is being processed. One owner who did not provide any information on which to base a claim has not been offered either partial or full compensation. (5) This cannot be predicted. Negotiations for compensation are ongoing and will be considered completed only when the last claim is settled. (6) All owners who have submitted lease and other information before the taking will be offered at least partial compensation within four weeks. Final compensation is subject to the outcome of negotiations or litigation.
(2) In addition to the meetings in April and May 2003 and the registered letter dated 19 May 2003, the owners received legal notice of intention to take in a letter dated 21 May 2003. On 23 May legal notice of intention to take listing all owners was published in The West Australian public notice section. Another notice to one landowner was issued in response to its objection to the notice of intention to take. This letter was sent on 22 August 2003. (3) In the registered letter dated 19 May 2003, owners were advised that the taking order was anticipated to be registered on 15 August 2003. All private property owners or their representatives were verbally contacted at least once between 22 August 2003 and 5 September 2003 regarding the registration of the taking order. (4) One of the four private property owners has received a full compensation offer. Two other private property owners who provided information at the end of July 2003 have been advised that an advance - partial - offer of compensation has been approved and is being processed. One owner who did not provide any information on which to base a claim has not been offered either partial or full compensation. (5) This cannot be predicted. Negotiations for compensation are ongoing and will be considered completed only when the last claim is settled. (6) All owners who have submitted lease and other information before the taking will be offered at least partial compensation within four weeks. Final compensation is subject to the outcome of negotiations or litigation.
(3) In the registered letter dated 19 May 2003, owners were advised that the taking order was anticipated to be registered on 15 August 2003. All private property owners or their representatives were verbally contacted at least once between 22 August 2003 and 5 September 2003 regarding the registration of the taking order. (4) One of the four private property owners has received a full compensation offer. Two other private property owners who provided information at the end of July 2003 have been advised that an advance - partial - offer of compensation has been approved and is being processed. One owner who did not provide any information on which to base a claim has not been offered either partial or full compensation. (5) This cannot be predicted. Negotiations for compensation are ongoing and will be considered completed only when the last claim is settled. (6) All owners who have submitted lease and other information before the taking will be offered at least partial compensation within four weeks. Final compensation is subject to the outcome of negotiations or litigation.
(4) One of the four private property owners has received a full compensation offer. Two other private property owners who provided information at the end of July 2003 have been advised that an advance - partial - offer of compensation has been approved and is being processed. One owner who did not provide any information on which to base a claim has not been offered either partial or full compensation. (5) This cannot be predicted. Negotiations for compensation are ongoing and will be considered completed only when the last claim is settled. (6) All owners who have submitted lease and other information before the taking will be offered at least partial compensation within four weeks. Final compensation is subject to the outcome of negotiations or litigation.
(5) This cannot be predicted. Negotiations for compensation are ongoing and will be considered completed only when the last claim is settled. (6) All owners who have submitted lease and other information before the taking will be offered at least partial compensation within four weeks. Final compensation is subject to the outcome of negotiations or litigation.
(6) All owners who have submitted lease and other information before the taking will be offered at least partial compensation within four weeks. Final compensation is subject to the outcome of negotiations or litigation.
(1) Will the minister please provide details of all meetings between owners of this land and/or buildings and any government agencies or representatives, including the minister, with regard to - (a) the date of the meeting; (b) attendees; (c) issues discussed at those meetings; and (d) any resolutions or agreements reached at those meetings? (2) What notice was given to owners of this land and/or buildings that the land would be resumed? (3) What notice was given to owners of the land and/or buildings of the registration of the taking order? (4) What, if any, offers of compensation have been made to the owners of the land and/or buildings? (5) When is the process of negotiation for compensation expected to the completed? (6) When will owners be likely to receive compensation? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. Even though the question is quite detailed, I have an answer for the member. (1) In the last three months of 2002, New MetroRail met with all landowners or their representatives to discuss the rail project and land acquisition issues. Between 9 April 2003 and 16 April 2003 LandCorp arranged face-to-face meetings with all private property owners to explain the process and time frames for the acquisition process. This was followed by an extensive letter sent by registered mail reiterating time frames and processes. Subsequently, multiple other meetings have been held on specific issues, particularly with the largest landowner. LandCorp also met with all owners or their representatives at least once between May 2003 and August 2003 to inspect properties. (2) In addition to the meetings in April and May 2003 and the registered letter dated 19 May 2003, the owners received legal notice of intention to take in a letter dated 21 May 2003. On 23 May legal notice of intention to take listing all owners was published in The West Australian public notice section. Another notice to one landowner was issued in response to its objection to the notice of intention to take. This letter was sent on 22 August 2003. (3) In the registered letter dated 19 May 2003, owners were advised that the taking order was anticipated to be registered on 15 August 2003. All private property owners or their representatives were verbally contacted at least once between 22 August 2003 and 5 September 2003 regarding the registration of the taking order. (4) One of the four private property owners has received a full compensation offer. Two other private property owners who provided information at the end of July 2003 have been advised that an advance - partial - offer of compensation has been approved and is being processed. One owner who did not provide any information on which to base a claim has not been offered either partial or full compensation. (5) This cannot be predicted. Negotiations for compensation are ongoing and will be considered completed only when the last claim is settled. (6) All owners who have submitted lease and other information before the taking will be offered at least partial compensation within four weeks. Final compensation is subject to the outcome of negotiations or litigation.
(b) attendees; (c) issues discussed at those meetings; and (d) any resolutions or agreements reached at those meetings?
(c) issues discussed at those meetings; and (d) any resolutions or agreements reached at those meetings?
(d) any resolutions or agreements reached at those meetings?
(3) What notice was given to owners of the land and/or buildings of the registration of the taking order? (4) What, if any, offers of compensation have been made to the owners of the land and/or buildings? (5) When is the process of negotiation for compensation expected to the completed? (6) When will owners be likely to receive compensation? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. Even though the question is quite detailed, I have an answer for the member. (1) In the last three months of 2002, New MetroRail met with all landowners or their representatives to discuss the rail project and land acquisition issues. Between 9 April 2003 and 16 April 2003 LandCorp arranged face-to-face meetings with all private property owners to explain the process and time frames for the acquisition process. This was followed by an extensive letter sent by registered mail reiterating time frames and processes. Subsequently, multiple other meetings have been held on specific issues, particularly with the largest landowner. LandCorp also met with all owners or their representatives at least once between May 2003 and August 2003 to inspect properties. (2) In addition to the meetings in April and May 2003 and the registered letter dated 19 May 2003, the owners received legal notice of intention to take in a letter dated 21 May 2003. On 23 May legal notice of intention to take listing all owners was published in The West Australian public notice section. Another notice to one landowner was issued in response to its objection to the notice of intention to take. This letter was sent on 22 August 2003. (3) In the registered letter dated 19 May 2003, owners were advised that the taking order was anticipated to be registered on 15 August 2003. All private property owners or their representatives were verbally contacted at least once between 22 August 2003 and 5 September 2003 regarding the registration of the taking order. (4) One of the four private property owners has received a full compensation offer. Two other private property owners who provided information at the end of July 2003 have been advised that an advance - partial - offer of compensation has been approved and is being processed. One owner who did not provide any information on which to base a claim has not been offered either partial or full compensation. (5) This cannot be predicted. Negotiations for compensation are ongoing and will be considered completed only when the last claim is settled. (6) All owners who have submitted lease and other information before the taking will be offered at least partial compensation within four weeks. Final compensation is subject to the outcome of negotiations or litigation.
(4) What, if any, offers of compensation have been made to the owners of the land and/or buildings? (5) When is the process of negotiation for compensation expected to the completed? (6) When will owners be likely to receive compensation? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. Even though the question is quite detailed, I have an answer for the member. (1) In the last three months of 2002, New MetroRail met with all landowners or their representatives to discuss the rail project and land acquisition issues. Between 9 April 2003 and 16 April 2003 LandCorp arranged face-to-face meetings with all private property owners to explain the process and time frames for the acquisition process. This was followed by an extensive letter sent by registered mail reiterating time frames and processes. Subsequently, multiple other meetings have been held on specific issues, particularly with the largest landowner. LandCorp also met with all owners or their representatives at least once between May 2003 and August 2003 to inspect properties. (2) In addition to the meetings in April and May 2003 and the registered letter dated 19 May 2003, the owners received legal notice of intention to take in a letter dated 21 May 2003. On 23 May legal notice of intention to take listing all owners was published in The West Australian public notice section. Another notice to one landowner was issued in response to its objection to the notice of intention to take. This letter was sent on 22 August 2003. (3) In the registered letter dated 19 May 2003, owners were advised that the taking order was anticipated to be registered on 15 August 2003. All private property owners or their representatives were verbally contacted at least once between 22 August 2003 and 5 September 2003 regarding the registration of the taking order. (4) One of the four private property owners has received a full compensation offer. Two other private property owners who provided information at the end of July 2003 have been advised that an advance - partial - offer of compensation has been approved and is being processed. One owner who did not provide any information on which to base a claim has not been offered either partial or full compensation. (5) This cannot be predicted. Negotiations for compensation are ongoing and will be considered completed only when the last claim is settled. (6) All owners who have submitted lease and other information before the taking will be offered at least partial compensation within four weeks. Final compensation is subject to the outcome of negotiations or litigation.
(5) When is the process of negotiation for compensation expected to the completed? (6) When will owners be likely to receive compensation? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. Even though the question is quite detailed, I have an answer for the member. (1) In the last three months of 2002, New MetroRail met with all landowners or their representatives to discuss the rail project and land acquisition issues. Between 9 April 2003 and 16 April 2003 LandCorp arranged face-to-face meetings with all private property owners to explain the process and time frames for the acquisition process. This was followed by an extensive letter sent by registered mail reiterating time frames and processes. Subsequently, multiple other meetings have been held on specific issues, particularly with the largest landowner. LandCorp also met with all owners or their representatives at least once between May 2003 and August 2003 to inspect properties. (2) In addition to the meetings in April and May 2003 and the registered letter dated 19 May 2003, the owners received legal notice of intention to take in a letter dated 21 May 2003. On 23 May legal notice of intention to take listing all owners was published in The West Australian public notice section. Another notice to one landowner was issued in response to its objection to the notice of intention to take. This letter was sent on 22 August 2003. (3) In the registered letter dated 19 May 2003, owners were advised that the taking order was anticipated to be registered on 15 August 2003. All private property owners or their representatives were verbally contacted at least once between 22 August 2003 and 5 September 2003 regarding the registration of the taking order. (4) One of the four private property owners has received a full compensation offer. Two other private property owners who provided information at the end of July 2003 have been advised that an advance - partial - offer of compensation has been approved and is being processed. One owner who did not provide any information on which to base a claim has not been offered either partial or full compensation. (5) This cannot be predicted. Negotiations for compensation are ongoing and will be considered completed only when the last claim is settled. (6) All owners who have submitted lease and other information before the taking will be offered at least partial compensation within four weeks. Final compensation is subject to the outcome of negotiations or litigation.
(6) When will owners be likely to receive compensation? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. Even though the question is quite detailed, I have an answer for the member. (1) In the last three months of 2002, New MetroRail met with all landowners or their representatives to discuss the rail project and land acquisition issues. Between 9 April 2003 and 16 April 2003 LandCorp arranged face-to-face meetings with all private property owners to explain the process and time frames for the acquisition process. This was followed by an extensive letter sent by registered mail reiterating time frames and processes. Subsequently, multiple other meetings have been held on specific issues, particularly with the largest landowner. LandCorp also met with all owners or their representatives at least once between May 2003 and August 2003 to inspect properties. (2) In addition to the meetings in April and May 2003 and the registered letter dated 19 May 2003, the owners received legal notice of intention to take in a letter dated 21 May 2003. On 23 May legal notice of intention to take listing all owners was published in The West Australian public notice section. Another notice to one landowner was issued in response to its objection to the notice of intention to take. This letter was sent on 22 August 2003. (3) In the registered letter dated 19 May 2003, owners were advised that the taking order was anticipated to be registered on 15 August 2003. All private property owners or their representatives were verbally contacted at least once between 22 August 2003 and 5 September 2003 regarding the registration of the taking order. (4) One of the four private property owners has received a full compensation offer. Two other private property owners who provided information at the end of July 2003 have been advised that an advance - partial - offer of compensation has been approved and is being processed. One owner who did not provide any information on which to base a claim has not been offered either partial or full compensation. (5) This cannot be predicted. Negotiations for compensation are ongoing and will be considered completed only when the last claim is settled. (6) All owners who have submitted lease and other information before the taking will be offered at least partial compensation within four weeks. Final compensation is subject to the outcome of negotiations or litigation.
Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. Even though the question is quite detailed, I have an answer for the member. (1) In the last three months of 2002, New MetroRail met with all landowners or their representatives to discuss the rail project and land acquisition issues. Between 9 April 2003 and 16 April 2003 LandCorp arranged face-to-face meetings with all private property owners to explain the process and time frames for the acquisition process. This was followed by an extensive letter sent by registered mail reiterating time frames and processes. Subsequently, multiple other meetings have been held on specific issues, particularly with the largest landowner. LandCorp also met with all owners or their representatives at least once between May 2003 and August 2003 to inspect properties. (2) In addition to the meetings in April and May 2003 and the registered letter dated 19 May 2003, the owners received legal notice of intention to take in a letter dated 21 May 2003. On 23 May legal notice of intention to take listing all owners was published in The West Australian public notice section. Another notice to one landowner was issued in response to its objection to the notice of intention to take. This letter was sent on 22 August 2003. (3) In the registered letter dated 19 May 2003, owners were advised that the taking order was anticipated to be registered on 15 August 2003. All private property owners or their representatives were verbally contacted at least once between 22 August 2003 and 5 September 2003 regarding the registration of the taking order. (4) One of the four private property owners has received a full compensation offer. Two other private property owners who provided information at the end of July 2003 have been advised that an advance - partial - offer of compensation has been approved and is being processed. One owner who did not provide any information on which to base a claim has not been offered either partial or full compensation. (5) This cannot be predicted. Negotiations for compensation are ongoing and will be considered completed only when the last claim is settled. (6) All owners who have submitted lease and other information before the taking will be offered at least partial compensation within four weeks. Final compensation is subject to the outcome of negotiations or litigation.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. Even though the question is quite detailed, I have an answer for the member. (1) In the last three months of 2002, New MetroRail met with all landowners or their representatives to discuss the rail project and land acquisition issues. Between 9 April 2003 and 16 April 2003 LandCorp arranged face-to-face meetings with all private property owners to explain the process and time frames for the acquisition process. This was followed by an extensive letter sent by registered mail reiterating time frames and processes. Subsequently, multiple other meetings have been held on specific issues, particularly with the largest landowner. LandCorp also met with all owners or their representatives at least once between May 2003 and August 2003 to inspect properties. (2) In addition to the meetings in April and May 2003 and the registered letter dated 19 May 2003, the owners received legal notice of intention to take in a letter dated 21 May 2003. On 23 May legal notice of intention to take listing all owners was published in The West Australian public notice section. Another notice to one landowner was issued in response to its objection to the notice of intention to take. This letter was sent on 22 August 2003. (3) In the registered letter dated 19 May 2003, owners were advised that the taking order was anticipated to be registered on 15 August 2003. All private property owners or their representatives were verbally contacted at least once between 22 August 2003 and 5 September 2003 regarding the registration of the taking order. (4) One of the four private property owners has received a full compensation offer. Two other private property owners who provided information at the end of July 2003 have been advised that an advance - partial - offer of compensation has been approved and is being processed. One owner who did not provide any information on which to base a claim has not been offered either partial or full compensation. (5) This cannot be predicted. Negotiations for compensation are ongoing and will be considered completed only when the last claim is settled. (6) All owners who have submitted lease and other information before the taking will be offered at least partial compensation within four weeks. Final compensation is subject to the outcome of negotiations or litigation.
(1) In the last three months of 2002, New MetroRail met with all landowners or their representatives to discuss the rail project and land acquisition issues. Between 9 April 2003 and 16 April 2003 LandCorp arranged face-to-face meetings with all private property owners to explain the process and time frames for the acquisition process. This was followed by an extensive letter sent by registered mail reiterating time frames and processes. Subsequently, multiple other meetings have been held on specific issues, particularly with the largest landowner. LandCorp also met with all owners or their representatives at least once between May 2003 and August 2003 to inspect properties. (2) In addition to the meetings in April and May 2003 and the registered letter dated 19 May 2003, the owners received legal notice of intention to take in a letter dated 21 May 2003. On 23 May legal notice of intention to take listing all owners was published in The West Australian public notice section. Another notice to one landowner was issued in response to its objection to the notice of intention to take. This letter was sent on 22 August 2003. (3) In the registered letter dated 19 May 2003, owners were advised that the taking order was anticipated to be registered on 15 August 2003. All private property owners or their representatives were verbally contacted at least once between 22 August 2003 and 5 September 2003 regarding the registration of the taking order. (4) One of the four private property owners has received a full compensation offer. Two other private property owners who provided information at the end of July 2003 have been advised that an advance - partial - offer of compensation has been approved and is being processed. One owner who did not provide any information on which to base a claim has not been offered either partial or full compensation. (5) This cannot be predicted. Negotiations for compensation are ongoing and will be considered completed only when the last claim is settled. (6) All owners who have submitted lease and other information before the taking will be offered at least partial compensation within four weeks. Final compensation is subject to the outcome of negotiations or litigation.
(2) In addition to the meetings in April and May 2003 and the registered letter dated 19 May 2003, the owners received legal notice of intention to take in a letter dated 21 May 2003. On 23 May legal notice of intention to take listing all owners was published in The West Australian public notice section. Another notice to one landowner was issued in response to its objection to the notice of intention to take. This letter was sent on 22 August 2003. (3) In the registered letter dated 19 May 2003, owners were advised that the taking order was anticipated to be registered on 15 August 2003. All private property owners or their representatives were verbally contacted at least once between 22 August 2003 and 5 September 2003 regarding the registration of the taking order. (4) One of the four private property owners has received a full compensation offer. Two other private property owners who provided information at the end of July 2003 have been advised that an advance - partial - offer of compensation has been approved and is being processed. One owner who did not provide any information on which to base a claim has not been offered either partial or full compensation. (5) This cannot be predicted. Negotiations for compensation are ongoing and will be considered completed only when the last claim is settled. (6) All owners who have submitted lease and other information before the taking will be offered at least partial compensation within four weeks. Final compensation is subject to the outcome of negotiations or litigation.
(3) In the registered letter dated 19 May 2003, owners were advised that the taking order was anticipated to be registered on 15 August 2003. All private property owners or their representatives were verbally contacted at least once between 22 August 2003 and 5 September 2003 regarding the registration of the taking order. (4) One of the four private property owners has received a full compensation offer. Two other private property owners who provided information at the end of July 2003 have been advised that an advance - partial - offer of compensation has been approved and is being processed. One owner who did not provide any information on which to base a claim has not been offered either partial or full compensation. (5) This cannot be predicted. Negotiations for compensation are ongoing and will be considered completed only when the last claim is settled. (6) All owners who have submitted lease and other information before the taking will be offered at least partial compensation within four weeks. Final compensation is subject to the outcome of negotiations or litigation.
(4) One of the four private property owners has received a full compensation offer. Two other private property owners who provided information at the end of July 2003 have been advised that an advance - partial - offer of compensation has been approved and is being processed. One owner who did not provide any information on which to base a claim has not been offered either partial or full compensation. (5) This cannot be predicted. Negotiations for compensation are ongoing and will be considered completed only when the last claim is settled. (6) All owners who have submitted lease and other information before the taking will be offered at least partial compensation within four weeks. Final compensation is subject to the outcome of negotiations or litigation.
(5) This cannot be predicted. Negotiations for compensation are ongoing and will be considered completed only when the last claim is settled. (6) All owners who have submitted lease and other information before the taking will be offered at least partial compensation within four weeks. Final compensation is subject to the outcome of negotiations or litigation.
(6) All owners who have submitted lease and other information before the taking will be offered at least partial compensation within four weeks. Final compensation is subject to the outcome of negotiations or litigation.
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