❓ A parliamentary question seeks updates on the progress of a workers' camp promised by Rio Tinto for Fitzroy Crossing, including site identification, transport status, and the transfer agreement. The Minister confirms site identification but notes delays due to ongoing site works and cites commercial confidentiality regarding the agreement.
AnsweredQoN 556Legislative Council
QuestionView source ↗
RIO TINTO
556. Hon MARTIN ALDRIDGE to the Minister for Emergency
Services:
I refer to question without notice
200 asked on 14 March 2023 regarding the deal between the state government and
Rio Tinto to deliver a workers camp to Fitzroy Crossing.
(1) Has the state government
identified a suitable site for the workers camp?
(2) Noting that
the letter of intent stated that the camp is expected to be ready for transport
to Fitzroy Crossing in April 2023, has the camp been transported to Fitzroy
Crossing?
(3) If no to (2), why not?
(4) Please table the transfer of
asset agreement.
556. Hon MARTIN ALDRIDGE to the Minister for Emergency
Services:
I refer to question without notice
200 asked on 14 March 2023 regarding the deal between the state government and
Rio Tinto to deliver a workers camp to Fitzroy Crossing.
(1) Has the state government
identified a suitable site for the workers camp?
(2) Noting that
the letter of intent stated that the camp is expected to be ready for transport
to Fitzroy Crossing in April 2023, has the camp been transported to Fitzroy
Crossing?
(3) If no to (2), why not?
(4) Please table the transfer of
asset agreement.
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the honourable member for
some notice of the question.
(1) Yes.
(2) No.
(3) Site works and infrastructure
is still being completed at the workers camp location.
(4) I am advised that it is
commercial in confidence.
some notice of the question.
(1) Yes.
(2) No.
(3) Site works and infrastructure
is still being completed at the workers camp location.
(4) I am advised that it is
commercial in confidence.
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