Mr. Stephens inquires about progress and timelines for establishing public access to coastal areas south-west of Port Hedland. The Minister responds outlining ongoing discussions and factors influencing the timeline.

AnsweredQoN 1647Legislative Assembly
Asked
14 October 2009
Portfolio
Lands

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(1) Can the Minister detail what progress has been made by his portfolio agencies in securing an open public access route to the coastal areas to the south west of the town of Port Hedland?
(2) Inside what timeframe will it be possible for the Minister’s departmental officers to complete all the requirements necessary to have this public access route available for public use?

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Answered
17 November 2009
Responded by
Minister for Lands
Response time
34 days
(1) The Department of Regional Development and Lands (RDL) has had discussions with the pastoral lessee from Mundaballanga Pastoral Station on access issues and discussions with officers from the Town of Port Hedland. The Town of Port Hedland has agreed to arrange a meeting of key people with the knowledge of the area so that discussions on resolving access issues can occur. RDL has asked that the discussions be held as soon as possible.
(2) The timeframes will be dictated by numerous factors including agreement from all parties on the proposed access routes, preparation of appropriate plans, public advertising and consideration of native title, Aboriginal heritage and environmental issues. RDL is working with all stakeholders to ensure that the access issues are dealt with as quickly as possible.
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