❓ Dr. Woollard questions the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure regarding reduced wetland buffer zones in the Boronia Ridge development at Walpole, seeking clarification on authorisation and potential enforcement of the original 50-meter buffer condition. The Minister's response indicates ongoing review and consultation.
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In relation to the Boronia Ridge subdivision and development at Walpole, could the Minister please advise –
(1) Is the development a joint venture between the State Government and the developer?
(2) Given that the Department of Environment, and previously the Water and Rivers Commission, the Department of Conservation and Land Management, the Senior Officer's Technical Advisory Group and the public have all recommended that there be a 50-metre buffer setback from the edge of the defined wetlands to the boundaries of the freehold residential lots, is this buffer to be reduced to an average of 50 metres (30 metre minimum) with the building envelopes, rather than the lot boundaries, to be 50 metres from the edge of the defined wetlands?
(3) If yes, could you please advise who authorised the lessening of the environmental protection for these important wetlands and on what basis was this done?
(4) Will the Minister take steps to ensure that the original condition of a 50-metre buffer from the lot boundaries to the edge of the defined wetlands be enforced?
(1) Is the development a joint venture between the State Government and the developer?
(2) Given that the Department of Environment, and previously the Water and Rivers Commission, the Department of Conservation and Land Management, the Senior Officer's Technical Advisory Group and the public have all recommended that there be a 50-metre buffer setback from the edge of the defined wetlands to the boundaries of the freehold residential lots, is this buffer to be reduced to an average of 50 metres (30 metre minimum) with the building envelopes, rather than the lot boundaries, to be 50 metres from the edge of the defined wetlands?
(3) If yes, could you please advise who authorised the lessening of the environmental protection for these important wetlands and on what basis was this done?
(4) Will the Minister take steps to ensure that the original condition of a 50-metre buffer from the lot boundaries to the edge of the defined wetlands be enforced?
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Answered
28 March 2006
Responded by
Minister for Planning and Infrastructure
Response time
19 days
(2) The Shire of Manjimup resolved on 19th January 2006 to support a modified Boronia Ridge Subdivision & Development Guide Plan (SDGP) which achieves "a buffer of an average of 50 metres (30 metre minimum and with building envelopes being no closer than 50 metres) from the edge of the defined wetlands in stage 3 ..." The Department for Planning & Infrastructure requested on 13 February 2006 that the Shire require the applicant to prepare and submit a revised SDGP addressing Council's resolution and that this plan be forwarded to the Department of Environment, Environmental Protection Authority, Department of Conservation and Land Management and Fire and Emergency Services Authority for their comment. Upon receipt of the revised SDGP (endorsed by the Shire) and comments from the above mentioned agencies, the Western Australian Planning Commission will consider the revised SDGP having regard to the agencies comments and the findings of the Senior Officer's Technical Advisory Group. (3) Wetland setbacks to stage 3 are currently in the process of being considered by the relevant government agencies. The Shire of Manjimup is the only agency which has formally supported a 50 metre average and 30 metre minimum setback. (4) Determination of appropriate wetland setbacks will be undertaken by the Western Australian Planning Commission, in consultation with the relevant government agencies mentioned above, in accordance with the established proper and orderly planning process.
(3) Wetland setbacks to stage 3 are currently in the process of being considered by the relevant government agencies. The Shire of Manjimup is the only agency which has formally supported a 50 metre average and 30 metre minimum setback. (4) Determination of appropriate wetland setbacks will be undertaken by the Western Australian Planning Commission, in consultation with the relevant government agencies mentioned above, in accordance with the established proper and orderly planning process.
(4) Determination of appropriate wetland setbacks will be undertaken by the Western Australian Planning Commission, in consultation with the relevant government agencies mentioned above, in accordance with the established proper and orderly planning process.
(3) Wetland setbacks to stage 3 are currently in the process of being considered by the relevant government agencies. The Shire of Manjimup is the only agency which has formally supported a 50 metre average and 30 metre minimum setback. (4) Determination of appropriate wetland setbacks will be undertaken by the Western Australian Planning Commission, in consultation with the relevant government agencies mentioned above, in accordance with the established proper and orderly planning process.
(4) Determination of appropriate wetland setbacks will be undertaken by the Western Australian Planning Commission, in consultation with the relevant government agencies mentioned above, in accordance with the established proper and orderly planning process.
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