❓ A WA parliamentary question on notice regarding mooring fees in the Swan and Canning Rivers, including fee increases, facilities, and pensioner rebates. The response details fee history, justification for increases, and denies further facilities or rebates.
AnsweredQoN 2686Legislative Assembly
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(2) When are the 2007 mooring fees due?
(3) Why has there been a significant increase of annual mooring fees for the upcoming twelve months?
(4) Will the Department of Planning and Infrastructure provide any further facilities for boat owners, especially those who moor their boats within the Swan and Canning Rivers?
(5) Will the Minister consider introducing a rebate for pensioner and senior card holders similar to rebates issued on vehicle drivers’ licenses?
(3) Why has there been a significant increase of annual mooring fees for the upcoming twelve months?
(4) Will the Department of Planning and Infrastructure provide any further facilities for boat owners, especially those who moor their boats within the Swan and Canning Rivers?
(5) Will the Minister consider introducing a rebate for pensioner and senior card holders similar to rebates issued on vehicle drivers’ licenses?
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Answered
16 October 2007
Responded by
Minister for Planning and Infrastructure
Response time
28 days
1) The following table shows the yearly annual mooring fee from 1998:
Year
Fee $
1998-1999
195.00
1999-2000
195.00
2000-2001
214.50
2001-2002
220.00
2002-2003
225.50
2003-2004
232.10
2004-2005
237.70
2005-2006
242.90
2006-2007
251.60
2007-2008
364.30
2) Annual mooring fees become due every twelve months from the original mooring attainment date. For example, if the mooring was approved and installed on 10 October 2005, the annual fee becomes due yearly on 10 October.
3) Since their introduction in 1998, mooring fees have not increased over and above the annual consumer price index (CPI). The costs associated with maintaining moorings in the Swan and Canning Rivers have not been fully covered by the fees charged, with the Department for Planning and Infrastructure (DPI) absorbing the shortfall.
The Department of Treasury and Finance seeks that agencies strive towards full cost recovery. The Auditor General in his review of Government Fees and Charges supports this.
The increase in 2007/08 seeks to address the growing costs associated with the management of moorings.
4) The DPI has no plans to expand mooring facilities within the Swan and Canning Rivers.
5) No.
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Year
Fee $
1998-1999
195.00
1999-2000
195.00
2000-2001
214.50
2001-2002
220.00
2002-2003
225.50
2003-2004
232.10
2004-2005
237.70
2005-2006
242.90
2006-2007
251.60
2007-2008
364.30
2) Annual mooring fees become due every twelve months from the original mooring attainment date. For example, if the mooring was approved and installed on 10 October 2005, the annual fee becomes due yearly on 10 October.
3) Since their introduction in 1998, mooring fees have not increased over and above the annual consumer price index (CPI). The costs associated with maintaining moorings in the Swan and Canning Rivers have not been fully covered by the fees charged, with the Department for Planning and Infrastructure (DPI) absorbing the shortfall.
The Department of Treasury and Finance seeks that agencies strive towards full cost recovery. The Auditor General in his review of Government Fees and Charges supports this.
The increase in 2007/08 seeks to address the growing costs associated with the management of moorings.
4) The DPI has no plans to expand mooring facilities within the Swan and Canning Rivers.
5) No.
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