❓ Hon Sue Ellery questions the WA government regarding funding provided to Rapid Ascent Pty Ltd for the Anaconda Adventure Race, seeking details on amounts, sources, and community benefits. The government confirms funding and provides details.
AnsweredQoN 2602Legislative Council
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I refer to the Regional Grants Scheme funding of $15 000 to Rapid Ascent Pty Ltd, for the Anaconda Adventure Race, and I ask -
(1) Does the State Government provide any other funding for the Anaconda Adventure Race?
(2) If yes to (1), -
(a) how much; and
(b) from what source?
(3) Has the State Government provided funding for previous Anaconda Adventure Races?
(4) If yes to (3), -
(a) when was the funding provided;
(b) how much was provided for each year; and
(c) what source was the funding provided from for each year?
(5) Is Rapid Ascent Pty Ltd a private venture?
(6) If yes to (5), what are the name/s of the owner or owners?
(7) Are there significant benefits to the broader community or industry sector resulting from this grant?
(8) If yes to (7), what are they?
(1) Does the State Government provide any other funding for the Anaconda Adventure Race?
(2) If yes to (1), -
(a) how much; and
(b) from what source?
(3) Has the State Government provided funding for previous Anaconda Adventure Races?
(4) If yes to (3), -
(a) when was the funding provided;
(b) how much was provided for each year; and
(c) what source was the funding provided from for each year?
(5) Is Rapid Ascent Pty Ltd a private venture?
(6) If yes to (5), what are the name/s of the owner or owners?
(7) Are there significant benefits to the broader community or industry sector resulting from this grant?
(8) If yes to (7), what are they?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
9 September 2010
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Regional Development
Response time
71 days
1) Yes.
(2)
(a) $30 000.
(b) Eventscorp (a division of Tourism WA) - Regional Events Scheme.
(3) Yes.
(4)
(a) $30,000 in 2007/08 and $15,000 in 2006/07.
(c) Both years by Eventscorp - Regional Events Scheme.
(5) No. Rapid Ascent Pty Ltd (Australian Company Number 112 064 016) is a proprietary company limited by shares.
(6) Not applicable.
(7) Yes.
8) The following information regarding the benefits to the community as a result of the event was obtained via a survey conducted by the organisers.
· direct expenditure estimated at $1.34 million to the region.
· total bed nights was 10,426.
· total number of participants in the race was 1,561.
· total number of participants in the Junior Survivor Race was 320.
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(2)
(a) $30 000.
(b) Eventscorp (a division of Tourism WA) - Regional Events Scheme.
(3) Yes.
(4)
(a) $30,000 in 2007/08 and $15,000 in 2006/07.
(c) Both years by Eventscorp - Regional Events Scheme.
(5) No. Rapid Ascent Pty Ltd (Australian Company Number 112 064 016) is a proprietary company limited by shares.
(6) Not applicable.
(7) Yes.
8) The following information regarding the benefits to the community as a result of the event was obtained via a survey conducted by the organisers.
· direct expenditure estimated at $1.34 million to the region.
· total bed nights was 10,426.
· total number of participants in the race was 1,561.
· total number of participants in the Junior Survivor Race was 320.
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