Mr. Kirkup questions the government's commitment to allocate $20,000 to the Peel Harvey Catchment Council (PHCC) as per their 'Plan for Peel'. The government confirms the allocation, its disbursement, and its intended use for a saltmarsh assessment.

AnsweredQoN 1296Legislative Assembly
Asked
27 June 2017
Portfolio
Regional Development

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I refer to the Labor "Plan for Peel" and ask: (a) Does the Government still intend to "Allocate $20,000 to the Peel Harvey Catchment
Council (PHCC) to assist in projects in catchment
management.": (i) If yes, when will the funds be released to the PHCC, via what agency and what is the breakdown of funding over the forward estimates; (ii) If yes, has the Minister or representatives of the Minister's office, departments or agencies had any meetings with PHCC to discuss this funding commitment; (iii) If yes, what projects will be assisted in catchment management; and (iv) If no, why not?

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Answered
8 August 2017
Responded by
Minister representing the Minister for Regional Development
Response time
3 days
a)          Yes.
(i)          The Department of Regional Development released funds to the Peel Harvey Catchment Council (PHCC) on 23 June 2017. As the full amount was disbursed, there is no breakdown of funding over the forward estimates.
(ii)         Yes
(iii)        Funding will assist a field assessment of the Saltmarshes of Ramsar 482.
(iv)        Not applicable

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