❓ Mr. Catania questions the closure of the Fascine Waterway in Carnarvon, seeking clarity on responsibility, actions taken, remediation plans, and agreements between the Shire and the Department of Transport. The response clarifies responsibilities and ongoing support.
AnsweredQoN 5883Legislative Assembly
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I refer to the entrance to the Fascine
Waterway in Carnarvon now being closed for an extended period of time, leaving
the town without a navigable waterway (including Channel) and restricting
access for boats, and I ask: (a) Who
is responsible for the ownership of the Fascine Waterway and Channel and
ensuring the public boat ramp is accessible; (b) What
steps has the Department of Transport (DOT) undertaken to re-open the vitally
important waterway to allow access for the boating fraternity, including
essential sea and rescue services; (c) What
are the plans and expected time frames to complete the remediation works and
re-open the Waterway; and (d) Is there a Deed of Agreement between the Shire
of Carnarvon and DOT outlining responsibilities in relation to the Fascine
Waterway?
If yes, please provide a copy of the Deed of Agreement confirming: (i) Who
is responsible for the dredging of the Channel in the Fascine Waterway; (ii) Who
is responsible for the maintaining the Channel in the Fascine Waterway; (iii) Any agreements between the Shire of Carnarvon
and DOT to dredge the Fascine Waterway and Channel; (iv) Any agreements between the Shire of Carnarvon
and DOT in relation to the ongoing management of the Fascine Waterway and
Channel; and (v) What
part of Fascine Waterway (if any) is considered to be crown land?
Waterway in Carnarvon now being closed for an extended period of time, leaving
the town without a navigable waterway (including Channel) and restricting
access for boats, and I ask: (a) Who
is responsible for the ownership of the Fascine Waterway and Channel and
ensuring the public boat ramp is accessible; (b) What
steps has the Department of Transport (DOT) undertaken to re-open the vitally
important waterway to allow access for the boating fraternity, including
essential sea and rescue services; (c) What
are the plans and expected time frames to complete the remediation works and
re-open the Waterway; and (d) Is there a Deed of Agreement between the Shire
of Carnarvon and DOT outlining responsibilities in relation to the Fascine
Waterway?
If yes, please provide a copy of the Deed of Agreement confirming: (i) Who
is responsible for the dredging of the Channel in the Fascine Waterway; (ii) Who
is responsible for the maintaining the Channel in the Fascine Waterway; (iii) Any agreements between the Shire of Carnarvon
and DOT to dredge the Fascine Waterway and Channel; (iv) Any agreements between the Shire of Carnarvon
and DOT in relation to the ongoing management of the Fascine Waterway and
Channel; and (v) What
part of Fascine Waterway (if any) is considered to be crown land?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
12 February 2020
Responded by
Minister for Transport; Planning
Response time
2 days
(a) The 1995 Deed of Agreement between the Minister for Transport and the Shire of Carnarvon outlines the Shire’s responsibility for ongoing management of the fascine waterway including the public boat ramp. This agreement is currently under review.
(b) In 2017-18, the Department of Transport (DoT) provided a grant of $38,250 to the Shire through the Recreational Boating Facilities Scheme to fund a planning consultancy to identify options for optimal permanent solutions in the Fascine waterway. DoT has been providing ongoing technical advice and support to assist the Shire. The study is due to be released by the end of February 2020.
(c) Until options are identified regarding a solution for the Fascine waterway it is premature to outline any remediation works.
(d) [See tabled paper no.]
(b) In 2017-18, the Department of Transport (DoT) provided a grant of $38,250 to the Shire through the Recreational Boating Facilities Scheme to fund a planning consultancy to identify options for optimal permanent solutions in the Fascine waterway. DoT has been providing ongoing technical advice and support to assist the Shire. The study is due to be released by the end of February 2020.
(c) Until options are identified regarding a solution for the Fascine waterway it is premature to outline any remediation works.
(d) [See tabled paper no.]
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