Mr. Love inquires about boat pen lease fees, occupancy rates, and the reinstatement of Management Advisory Committees at Jurien Bay, Two Rocks, and Port Denison marinas. The Minister responds with information on fee structures, occupancy rates, and stakeholder engagement.

AnsweredQoN 1137Legislative Assembly
Asked
20 June 2024
Portfolio
Minister assisting the Minister for Transport

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(1) How are lease fees for boat pens determined at the following marinas: (a) Jurien Bay; (b) Two Rocks; and (c) Port Denison? (2) What are the boat occupancy rates at the following marinas: (a) Jurien Bay; (b) Two Rocks; and (c) Port Denison? (3) Will the Department of Transport reinstate the Management Advisory Committees to address issues at these marinas, such as the proportion of vacant boat pens?

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Answered
6 August 2024
Responded by
Minister for Minister assisting the Minister for Transport
Response time
1 days
(1) In 2018, the Department of Transport implemented a state-wide vessel accommodation fee structure to transition disparate pen fees to a standard set of statewide fees, to ensure equity for customers across the state including Jurien, Two Rocks and Port Denison.
(2) In 2023-24 the average occupancy rate was:
(a) 51 per cent;
(b) 42 per cent; and
(c) 95 per cent.
(3) DoT works closely with stakeholders and would consider all options to support the sustainable management of these marinas.

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