❓ Hon Neil Thomson questions the Minister for Agriculture and Food regarding the operational status of the Kununurra Quarantine WA stockyards, specifically concerning works undertaken on the loading ramp and the timing of these works relative to the region's largest bull sale. The Minister acknowledges the question and details the upgrades underway and alternative arrangements.
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Quarantine WA stockyards—Kununurra
605. Hon Neil Thomson to
the Minister for Agriculture and Food:
I refer to the
operating status of the Kununurra Quarantine WA stockyards.
(1) Can the minister please confirm that the
Kununurra Quarantine WA stockyards are currently unable to be used due to works
to the loading ramp?
(2) If yes to (1), when was the decision made to
proceed with these works?
(3) If yes to (1), what contingencies were
arranged to ensure the stockyards, which are part of the entry point for
livestock in the north, remained operational?
(4) If yes to (1), what consultation occurred with
local stakeholders—who were they and when was it?
(5) If yes to (1), why
was the decision made to undertake the works just prior to the region's largest
bull sale, which will occur on Friday 22 August?
605. Hon Neil Thomson to
the Minister for Agriculture and Food:
I refer to the
operating status of the Kununurra Quarantine WA stockyards.
(1) Can the minister please confirm that the
Kununurra Quarantine WA stockyards are currently unable to be used due to works
to the loading ramp?
(2) If yes to (1), when was the decision made to
proceed with these works?
(3) If yes to (1), what contingencies were
arranged to ensure the stockyards, which are part of the entry point for
livestock in the north, remained operational?
(4) If yes to (1), what consultation occurred with
local stakeholders—who were they and when was it?
(5) If yes to (1), why
was the decision made to undertake the works just prior to the region's largest
bull sale, which will occur on Friday 22 August?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the honourable
member for some notice of the question.
(1)–(5) The state government has funded
and commenced upgrades at the Kununurra stockyards, including CCTV and lighting
upgrades; generator replacement and modernisation of the electrical system;
replacement of the cattle handling device; improvements to site drainage to
minimise future flooding events; an upgraded and larger hay shed on elevated
land; an additional ablution block for truck drivers; and an upgrade to a
customised larger ramp to offload cattle from the road trains. Alternative
arrangements have been established to clear imports that were in transit at the
time of the closure and those that are anticipated during the period of the
upgrade. The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is
seeking to expedite works, with completion as soon as practicable.
member for some notice of the question.
(1)–(5) The state government has funded
and commenced upgrades at the Kununurra stockyards, including CCTV and lighting
upgrades; generator replacement and modernisation of the electrical system;
replacement of the cattle handling device; improvements to site drainage to
minimise future flooding events; an upgraded and larger hay shed on elevated
land; an additional ablution block for truck drivers; and an upgrade to a
customised larger ramp to offload cattle from the road trains. Alternative
arrangements have been established to clear imports that were in transit at the
time of the closure and those that are anticipated during the period of the
upgrade. The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is
seeking to expedite works, with completion as soon as practicable.
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