Hon Robin Chapple questions the Minister for Local Government and Regional Development regarding the allocation, determination, and future plans for the $9 million Port Hedland Enhancement Scheme (PHES). Many questions remain unanswered.

AnsweredQoN 2206Legislative Council
Asked
17 August 2004
Portfolio
Local Government and Regional Development

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With regard to the $9 million Port Hedland Enhancement Scheme (PHES) -
(1) Can the Minister outline what money has been allocated and for which projects?
(2) In relation to (1), who determined this allocation?
(3) How is the remaining money to be allocated?
(4) For what type of projects?
(5) In relation to (3), who will determine this allocation?
(6) Is there to be any allocation of funding for any enhancement of the Wedgefield area?
(7) What is the proposed breakdown of funding allocation between the townships of Port and South Hedland?
(8) Is any money out of the PHES being used for maintenance projects as opposed to projects requiring principal capital expenditure?
(9) Is there any evaluation in association to all of the current or future schemes that assesses increased maintenance costs of any such works?
(10) What is the projected cost burden on the Town of Port Hedland?

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Answered
21 September 2004
Responded by
Minister for Local Government and Regional Development
Response time
35 days
· Cemetery Beach Park, fishing platform and turtle viewing area · Stairway to the Moon viewing area · Performing arts area and café at rear of the Town of Port Hedland Civic Centre
· Stairway to the Moon viewing area · Performing arts area and café at rear of the Town of Port Hedland Civic Centre
· Performing arts area and café at rear of the Town of Port Hedland Civic Centre
Purchase and installation of; · Beach Shade Structures · Seating along Sutherland Street (2) Mr Graeme Hunt, President Western Australia BHP Iron Ore and Boodarie Iron and myself as Minister for the Pilbara, have the responsibility for the approval of funds. These decisions are made as a result of recommendations received from the PHES Steering Group after consultation with the Town of Port Hedland and the Community. (3-4) Yet to be determined. (5) As per question 2. (6-7) The Port Hedland Enhancement Scheme was put in place by the State Government in response to a request from the Town of Port Hedland and BHP Billiton seeking an enhancement scheme specifically for Port Hedland. (8) Not yet determined. (9) A maintenance plan is to be prepared and costed for all approved projects. (10) Not yet determined.
· Seating along Sutherland Street
(3-4) Yet to be determined. (5) As per question 2. (6-7) The Port Hedland Enhancement Scheme was put in place by the State Government in response to a request from the Town of Port Hedland and BHP Billiton seeking an enhancement scheme specifically for Port Hedland. (8) Not yet determined. (9) A maintenance plan is to be prepared and costed for all approved projects. (10) Not yet determined.
(5) As per question 2. (6-7) The Port Hedland Enhancement Scheme was put in place by the State Government in response to a request from the Town of Port Hedland and BHP Billiton seeking an enhancement scheme specifically for Port Hedland. (8) Not yet determined. (9) A maintenance plan is to be prepared and costed for all approved projects. (10) Not yet determined.
(6-7) The Port Hedland Enhancement Scheme was put in place by the State Government in response to a request from the Town of Port Hedland and BHP Billiton seeking an enhancement scheme specifically for Port Hedland. (8) Not yet determined. (9) A maintenance plan is to be prepared and costed for all approved projects. (10) Not yet determined.
(8) Not yet determined. (9) A maintenance plan is to be prepared and costed for all approved projects. (10) Not yet determined.
(9) A maintenance plan is to be prepared and costed for all approved projects. (10) Not yet determined.
(10) Not yet determined.

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