❓ Dr. Pettitt questions the Cook Government's commitment to Cossack's revival, citing funding cuts and potential closure of key facilities. The government states negotiations are ongoing with the Ngarluma-Yindjibarndi Foundation.
AnsweredQoN 2010Legislative Council
QuestionView source ↗
Ngarluma-Yindjibarndi
Foundation has been overseeing the revival of Cossack, a heritage town in
Western Australia's north west. Recent media
reports say it could become a "ghost town" again due to the State Government “losing interest” in, and no longer funding, the project, and I ask: (a) is it
correct that the Cook Government is no longer
offering Ngarluma-Yindjibarndi Foundation legal permissions or a contract to
keep managing the town; (b) is it
correct that Cossack's museum, cafe, art gallery, and
campgrounds have all been closed and can no longer be accessed by tourists; (c) what
consideration has been given to the 10 trainees working with the
Ngarluma-Yindjibarndi Foundation who will no longer have employment or training; (d) what
will the Government be doing to resolve the closure as quickly as possible; (e) how quickly does the Government expect this situation to be resolved; and (f) what
actions will be taken to protect the built and cultural heritage while this
situation is resolved?
Foundation has been overseeing the revival of Cossack, a heritage town in
Western Australia's north west. Recent media
reports say it could become a "ghost town" again due to the State Government “losing interest” in, and no longer funding, the project, and I ask: (a) is it
correct that the Cook Government is no longer
offering Ngarluma-Yindjibarndi Foundation legal permissions or a contract to
keep managing the town; (b) is it
correct that Cossack's museum, cafe, art gallery, and
campgrounds have all been closed and can no longer be accessed by tourists; (c) what
consideration has been given to the 10 trainees working with the
Ngarluma-Yindjibarndi Foundation who will no longer have employment or training; (d) what
will the Government be doing to resolve the closure as quickly as possible; (e) how quickly does the Government expect this situation to be resolved; and (f) what
actions will be taken to protect the built and cultural heritage while this
situation is resolved?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
16 May 2024
Responded by
Minister for Agriculture and Food representing the Minister for Planning; Lands; Housing; Homelessness
Response time
8 days
(a) – (f)
The Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage is continuing to negotiate with Ngarluma-Yindjibarndi Foundation Limited for maintenance and management services at Cossack.
The Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage is continuing to negotiate with Ngarluma-Yindjibarndi Foundation Limited for maintenance and management services at Cossack.
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