❓ Question regarding the conversion of a service jetty in Bunbury Outer Harbour to a fishing jetty, focusing on the justification for the conversion given the jetty's limited lifespan and communication with the state government. The answer clarifies the operational need and short-term plan.
AnsweredQoN 671Legislative Council
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SERVICE JETTY —
BUNBURY OUTER HARBOUR
671. Hon COLIN de GRUSSA to the Leader of the House
representing the Minister for Ports:
I refer to the conversion of the
service jetty located at the Bunbury outer harbour to an accessible fishing
jetty by the Southern Ports Authority in 2020.
(1) Why did the Southern Ports Authority proceed with
the conversion of the jetty when a condition assessment clearly
indicated the limited life span of the existing jetty?
(2) What
communication took place between the Southern Ports Authority and the state
government prior to any decision to upgrade the jetty?
BUNBURY OUTER HARBOUR
671. Hon COLIN de GRUSSA to the Leader of the House
representing the Minister for Ports:
I refer to the conversion of the
service jetty located at the Bunbury outer harbour to an accessible fishing
jetty by the Southern Ports Authority in 2020.
(1) Why did the Southern Ports Authority proceed with
the conversion of the jetty when a condition assessment clearly
indicated the limited life span of the existing jetty?
(2) What
communication took place between the Southern Ports Authority and the state
government prior to any decision to upgrade the jetty?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the
honourable member for some notice of the question.
(1) The
conversion of the service jetty was undertaken to fulfil an operational need
for the Southern Ports Authority to house its pilot boats. The structural
assessment clearly stated that, with repairs, the service jetty could be
suitable for continued use for the next five to 10 years. The area, including
the service jetty, was planned to be transitioned to the Department of
Transport for the Transforming Bunbury's Waterfront project within the same timeframe and was never
intended to be a long-term asset for the port or community.
(2) Southern
Ports Authority discussed the proposal with several agencies, including the
Department of Transport and the South West Development Commission.
honourable member for some notice of the question.
(1) The
conversion of the service jetty was undertaken to fulfil an operational need
for the Southern Ports Authority to house its pilot boats. The structural
assessment clearly stated that, with repairs, the service jetty could be
suitable for continued use for the next five to 10 years. The area, including
the service jetty, was planned to be transitioned to the Department of
Transport for the Transforming Bunbury's Waterfront project within the same timeframe and was never
intended to be a long-term asset for the port or community.
(2) Southern
Ports Authority discussed the proposal with several agencies, including the
Department of Transport and the South West Development Commission.
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