❓ Hon. Norman Moore questions the Minister for Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne about the financial difficulties of the Shark Bay Interpretive Centre, seeking explanations, potential solutions, and future funding commitments. The Minister, Hon. Jon Ford, clarifies the Shire of Shark Bay's ownership and refers financial inquiries to them, while mentioning ongoing discussions and past capital funding.
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WORLD HERITAGE SHARK BAY INTERPRETIVE CENTRE
(1) Will the minister explain what is causing the financial problems affecting the world heritage Shark Bay Interpretive Centre? (2) What options has the government considered in order to ensure the centre is not forced to close? (3) How much has the government allocated for financial support for the centre in the next financial years? Hon JON FORD
(1) Will the minister explain what is causing the financial problems affecting the world heritage Shark Bay Interpretive Centre? (2) What options has the government considered in order to ensure the centre is not forced to close? (3) How much has the government allocated for financial support for the centre in the next financial years? Hon JON FORD
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I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) As the member will be aware, the world heritage Shark Bay Interpretive Centre is solely owned, operated and managed by the Shire of Shark Bay. I am advised by the Gascoyne Development Commission that the visitor numbers in the centre to date have not reflected the forecast figures, as outlined in the Shark Bay Interpretive Centre business plan. Questions about the centre’s financial position are best directed to the Shire of Shark Bay. (2) Informal discussions have begun between the Gascoyne Development Commission and Tourism Western Australia’s regional manager to consult with the shire’s chief executive officer about the management and promotion of the centre. (3) The only financial support provided by the government was for the capital development of the centre. There has not been an allocation of recurrent funding. I am meeting the chief executive officer of the commission on Friday and I will discuss the matter further.
(2) What options has the government considered in order to ensure the centre is not forced to close? (3) How much has the government allocated for financial support for the centre in the next financial years? Hon JON FORD replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) As the member will be aware, the world heritage Shark Bay Interpretive Centre is solely owned, operated and managed by the Shire of Shark Bay. I am advised by the Gascoyne Development Commission that the visitor numbers in the centre to date have not reflected the forecast figures, as outlined in the Shark Bay Interpretive Centre business plan. Questions about the centre’s financial position are best directed to the Shire of Shark Bay. (2) Informal discussions have begun between the Gascoyne Development Commission and Tourism Western Australia’s regional manager to consult with the shire’s chief executive officer about the management and promotion of the centre. (3) The only financial support provided by the government was for the capital development of the centre. There has not been an allocation of recurrent funding. I am meeting the chief executive officer of the commission on Friday and I will discuss the matter further.
(3) How much has the government allocated for financial support for the centre in the next financial years? Hon JON FORD replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) As the member will be aware, the world heritage Shark Bay Interpretive Centre is solely owned, operated and managed by the Shire of Shark Bay. I am advised by the Gascoyne Development Commission that the visitor numbers in the centre to date have not reflected the forecast figures, as outlined in the Shark Bay Interpretive Centre business plan. Questions about the centre’s financial position are best directed to the Shire of Shark Bay. (2) Informal discussions have begun between the Gascoyne Development Commission and Tourism Western Australia’s regional manager to consult with the shire’s chief executive officer about the management and promotion of the centre. (3) The only financial support provided by the government was for the capital development of the centre. There has not been an allocation of recurrent funding. I am meeting the chief executive officer of the commission on Friday and I will discuss the matter further.
Hon JON FORD replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) As the member will be aware, the world heritage Shark Bay Interpretive Centre is solely owned, operated and managed by the Shire of Shark Bay. I am advised by the Gascoyne Development Commission that the visitor numbers in the centre to date have not reflected the forecast figures, as outlined in the Shark Bay Interpretive Centre business plan. Questions about the centre’s financial position are best directed to the Shire of Shark Bay. (2) Informal discussions have begun between the Gascoyne Development Commission and Tourism Western Australia’s regional manager to consult with the shire’s chief executive officer about the management and promotion of the centre. (3) The only financial support provided by the government was for the capital development of the centre. There has not been an allocation of recurrent funding. I am meeting the chief executive officer of the commission on Friday and I will discuss the matter further.
I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) As the member will be aware, the world heritage Shark Bay Interpretive Centre is solely owned, operated and managed by the Shire of Shark Bay. I am advised by the Gascoyne Development Commission that the visitor numbers in the centre to date have not reflected the forecast figures, as outlined in the Shark Bay Interpretive Centre business plan. Questions about the centre’s financial position are best directed to the Shire of Shark Bay. (2) Informal discussions have begun between the Gascoyne Development Commission and Tourism Western Australia’s regional manager to consult with the shire’s chief executive officer about the management and promotion of the centre. (3) The only financial support provided by the government was for the capital development of the centre. There has not been an allocation of recurrent funding. I am meeting the chief executive officer of the commission on Friday and I will discuss the matter further.
(1) As the member will be aware, the world heritage Shark Bay Interpretive Centre is solely owned, operated and managed by the Shire of Shark Bay. I am advised by the Gascoyne Development Commission that the visitor numbers in the centre to date have not reflected the forecast figures, as outlined in the Shark Bay Interpretive Centre business plan. Questions about the centre’s financial position are best directed to the Shire of Shark Bay. (2) Informal discussions have begun between the Gascoyne Development Commission and Tourism Western Australia’s regional manager to consult with the shire’s chief executive officer about the management and promotion of the centre. (3) The only financial support provided by the government was for the capital development of the centre. There has not been an allocation of recurrent funding. I am meeting the chief executive officer of the commission on Friday and I will discuss the matter further.
(2) Informal discussions have begun between the Gascoyne Development Commission and Tourism Western Australia’s regional manager to consult with the shire’s chief executive officer about the management and promotion of the centre. (3) The only financial support provided by the government was for the capital development of the centre. There has not been an allocation of recurrent funding. I am meeting the chief executive officer of the commission on Friday and I will discuss the matter further.
(3) The only financial support provided by the government was for the capital development of the centre. There has not been an allocation of recurrent funding. I am meeting the chief executive officer of the commission on Friday and I will discuss the matter further.
(2) What options has the government considered in order to ensure the centre is not forced to close? (3) How much has the government allocated for financial support for the centre in the next financial years? Hon JON FORD replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) As the member will be aware, the world heritage Shark Bay Interpretive Centre is solely owned, operated and managed by the Shire of Shark Bay. I am advised by the Gascoyne Development Commission that the visitor numbers in the centre to date have not reflected the forecast figures, as outlined in the Shark Bay Interpretive Centre business plan. Questions about the centre’s financial position are best directed to the Shire of Shark Bay. (2) Informal discussions have begun between the Gascoyne Development Commission and Tourism Western Australia’s regional manager to consult with the shire’s chief executive officer about the management and promotion of the centre. (3) The only financial support provided by the government was for the capital development of the centre. There has not been an allocation of recurrent funding. I am meeting the chief executive officer of the commission on Friday and I will discuss the matter further.
(3) How much has the government allocated for financial support for the centre in the next financial years? Hon JON FORD replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) As the member will be aware, the world heritage Shark Bay Interpretive Centre is solely owned, operated and managed by the Shire of Shark Bay. I am advised by the Gascoyne Development Commission that the visitor numbers in the centre to date have not reflected the forecast figures, as outlined in the Shark Bay Interpretive Centre business plan. Questions about the centre’s financial position are best directed to the Shire of Shark Bay. (2) Informal discussions have begun between the Gascoyne Development Commission and Tourism Western Australia’s regional manager to consult with the shire’s chief executive officer about the management and promotion of the centre. (3) The only financial support provided by the government was for the capital development of the centre. There has not been an allocation of recurrent funding. I am meeting the chief executive officer of the commission on Friday and I will discuss the matter further.
Hon JON FORD replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) As the member will be aware, the world heritage Shark Bay Interpretive Centre is solely owned, operated and managed by the Shire of Shark Bay. I am advised by the Gascoyne Development Commission that the visitor numbers in the centre to date have not reflected the forecast figures, as outlined in the Shark Bay Interpretive Centre business plan. Questions about the centre’s financial position are best directed to the Shire of Shark Bay. (2) Informal discussions have begun between the Gascoyne Development Commission and Tourism Western Australia’s regional manager to consult with the shire’s chief executive officer about the management and promotion of the centre. (3) The only financial support provided by the government was for the capital development of the centre. There has not been an allocation of recurrent funding. I am meeting the chief executive officer of the commission on Friday and I will discuss the matter further.
I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) As the member will be aware, the world heritage Shark Bay Interpretive Centre is solely owned, operated and managed by the Shire of Shark Bay. I am advised by the Gascoyne Development Commission that the visitor numbers in the centre to date have not reflected the forecast figures, as outlined in the Shark Bay Interpretive Centre business plan. Questions about the centre’s financial position are best directed to the Shire of Shark Bay. (2) Informal discussions have begun between the Gascoyne Development Commission and Tourism Western Australia’s regional manager to consult with the shire’s chief executive officer about the management and promotion of the centre. (3) The only financial support provided by the government was for the capital development of the centre. There has not been an allocation of recurrent funding. I am meeting the chief executive officer of the commission on Friday and I will discuss the matter further.
(1) As the member will be aware, the world heritage Shark Bay Interpretive Centre is solely owned, operated and managed by the Shire of Shark Bay. I am advised by the Gascoyne Development Commission that the visitor numbers in the centre to date have not reflected the forecast figures, as outlined in the Shark Bay Interpretive Centre business plan. Questions about the centre’s financial position are best directed to the Shire of Shark Bay. (2) Informal discussions have begun between the Gascoyne Development Commission and Tourism Western Australia’s regional manager to consult with the shire’s chief executive officer about the management and promotion of the centre. (3) The only financial support provided by the government was for the capital development of the centre. There has not been an allocation of recurrent funding. I am meeting the chief executive officer of the commission on Friday and I will discuss the matter further.
(2) Informal discussions have begun between the Gascoyne Development Commission and Tourism Western Australia’s regional manager to consult with the shire’s chief executive officer about the management and promotion of the centre. (3) The only financial support provided by the government was for the capital development of the centre. There has not been an allocation of recurrent funding. I am meeting the chief executive officer of the commission on Friday and I will discuss the matter further.
(3) The only financial support provided by the government was for the capital development of the centre. There has not been an allocation of recurrent funding. I am meeting the chief executive officer of the commission on Friday and I will discuss the matter further.
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