❓ Hon. Norman Moore questions the Minister for Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne regarding the Wittenoom strategy report and the withdrawal of electricity and water supplies to Wittenoom residents, focusing on compensation and consultation. The Minister confirms the utility withdrawal recommendation, offers relocation packages, and states residents were informed of the power termination.
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WITTENOOM - WITHDRAWAL OF ELECTRICITY AND WATER SUPPLIES
I refer the minister to the Wittenoom strategy report prepared by the Wittenoom steering committee, under his chairmanship. (1) Will the minister table a copy of the report; and, if not, why not? (2) Did the committee recommend the cessation of electricity supplies to Wittenoom residents; and, if so, why? (3) Will the government provide compensation to the residents who are forced to leave as a result of the decision to withdraw electricity supplies? (4) If the answer to part (3) is yes, how will the compensation be determined and when will it be paid? (5) If the answer to part (3) is no, why will compensation not be paid? (6) Was the decision to terminate the power supply discussed with Wittenoom residents before it was formally announced? (7) If the answer to part (6) is yes, when did the consultation occur? (8) If the answer to part (6) is no, why was there no consultation? Hon JON FORD
I refer the minister to the Wittenoom strategy report prepared by the Wittenoom steering committee, under his chairmanship. (1) Will the minister table a copy of the report; and, if not, why not? (2) Did the committee recommend the cessation of electricity supplies to Wittenoom residents; and, if so, why? (3) Will the government provide compensation to the residents who are forced to leave as a result of the decision to withdraw electricity supplies? (4) If the answer to part (3) is yes, how will the compensation be determined and when will it be paid? (5) If the answer to part (3) is no, why will compensation not be paid? (6) Was the decision to terminate the power supply discussed with Wittenoom residents before it was formally announced? (7) If the answer to part (6) is yes, when did the consultation occur? (8) If the answer to part (6) is no, why was there no consultation? Hon JON FORD
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I thank the Leader of the Opposition for some notice of this question. (1) A copy of this document will be directed to the member in the near future following further consideration by cabinet. It is currently under consideration by cabinet. (2) The committee recommended that all remaining utility services provided by the government should be withdrawn. (3) Residents will be offered a relocation and property acquisition package to encourage them to leave Wittenoom voluntarily. (4) Residents will be offered an amount for their primary residences based on an assessment by a licensed valuer of the property condition in comparison with other Wittenoom properties, and a payment for relocation and travel expenses. Payments will be made when the residents leave Wittenoom and the purchase of their property has been finalised. This is consistent with what is currently being offered. (5) Not applicable. (6) No. (7) Not applicable. (8) The government has had a policy to phase down activity in Wittenoom since 1978. Residents have known about the government’s intention to terminate the supply of power to Wittenoom since 1995, when there was extensive community consultation. In addition, residents were given more than seven months’ notice of the impending termination. The primary objective of the terms of reference of the committee that I chaired was to consider the acceleration of the closure, because there was a feeling by the previous Minister for State Development, Hon Clive Brown, that things were stalling. It was basically to ensure that all agencies moved in a firm direction without fighting each other.
(1) Will the minister table a copy of the report; and, if not, why not? (2) Did the committee recommend the cessation of electricity supplies to Wittenoom residents; and, if so, why? (3) Will the government provide compensation to the residents who are forced to leave as a result of the decision to withdraw electricity supplies? (4) If the answer to part (3) is yes, how will the compensation be determined and when will it be paid? (5) If the answer to part (3) is no, why will compensation not be paid? (6) Was the decision to terminate the power supply discussed with Wittenoom residents before it was formally announced? (7) If the answer to part (6) is yes, when did the consultation occur? (8) If the answer to part (6) is no, why was there no consultation? Hon JON FORD replied: I thank the Leader of the Opposition for some notice of this question. (1) A copy of this document will be directed to the member in the near future following further consideration by cabinet. It is currently under consideration by cabinet. (2) The committee recommended that all remaining utility services provided by the government should be withdrawn. (3) Residents will be offered a relocation and property acquisition package to encourage them to leave Wittenoom voluntarily. (4) Residents will be offered an amount for their primary residences based on an assessment by a licensed valuer of the property condition in comparison with other Wittenoom properties, and a payment for relocation and travel expenses. Payments will be made when the residents leave Wittenoom and the purchase of their property has been finalised. This is consistent with what is currently being offered. (5) Not applicable. (6) No. (7) Not applicable. (8) The government has had a policy to phase down activity in Wittenoom since 1978. Residents have known about the government’s intention to terminate the supply of power to Wittenoom since 1995, when there was extensive community consultation. In addition, residents were given more than seven months’ notice of the impending termination. The primary objective of the terms of reference of the committee that I chaired was to consider the acceleration of the closure, because there was a feeling by the previous Minister for State Development, Hon Clive Brown, that things were stalling. It was basically to ensure that all agencies moved in a firm direction without fighting each other.
(2) Did the committee recommend the cessation of electricity supplies to Wittenoom residents; and, if so, why? (3) Will the government provide compensation to the residents who are forced to leave as a result of the decision to withdraw electricity supplies? (4) If the answer to part (3) is yes, how will the compensation be determined and when will it be paid? (5) If the answer to part (3) is no, why will compensation not be paid? (6) Was the decision to terminate the power supply discussed with Wittenoom residents before it was formally announced? (7) If the answer to part (6) is yes, when did the consultation occur? (8) If the answer to part (6) is no, why was there no consultation? Hon JON FORD replied: I thank the Leader of the Opposition for some notice of this question. (1) A copy of this document will be directed to the member in the near future following further consideration by cabinet. It is currently under consideration by cabinet. (2) The committee recommended that all remaining utility services provided by the government should be withdrawn. (3) Residents will be offered a relocation and property acquisition package to encourage them to leave Wittenoom voluntarily. (4) Residents will be offered an amount for their primary residences based on an assessment by a licensed valuer of the property condition in comparison with other Wittenoom properties, and a payment for relocation and travel expenses. Payments will be made when the residents leave Wittenoom and the purchase of their property has been finalised. This is consistent with what is currently being offered. (5) Not applicable. (6) No. (7) Not applicable. (8) The government has had a policy to phase down activity in Wittenoom since 1978. Residents have known about the government’s intention to terminate the supply of power to Wittenoom since 1995, when there was extensive community consultation. In addition, residents were given more than seven months’ notice of the impending termination. The primary objective of the terms of reference of the committee that I chaired was to consider the acceleration of the closure, because there was a feeling by the previous Minister for State Development, Hon Clive Brown, that things were stalling. It was basically to ensure that all agencies moved in a firm direction without fighting each other.
(3) Will the government provide compensation to the residents who are forced to leave as a result of the decision to withdraw electricity supplies? (4) If the answer to part (3) is yes, how will the compensation be determined and when will it be paid? (5) If the answer to part (3) is no, why will compensation not be paid? (6) Was the decision to terminate the power supply discussed with Wittenoom residents before it was formally announced? (7) If the answer to part (6) is yes, when did the consultation occur? (8) If the answer to part (6) is no, why was there no consultation? Hon JON FORD replied: I thank the Leader of the Opposition for some notice of this question. (1) A copy of this document will be directed to the member in the near future following further consideration by cabinet. It is currently under consideration by cabinet. (2) The committee recommended that all remaining utility services provided by the government should be withdrawn. (3) Residents will be offered a relocation and property acquisition package to encourage them to leave Wittenoom voluntarily. (4) Residents will be offered an amount for their primary residences based on an assessment by a licensed valuer of the property condition in comparison with other Wittenoom properties, and a payment for relocation and travel expenses. Payments will be made when the residents leave Wittenoom and the purchase of their property has been finalised. This is consistent with what is currently being offered. (5) Not applicable. (6) No. (7) Not applicable. (8) The government has had a policy to phase down activity in Wittenoom since 1978. Residents have known about the government’s intention to terminate the supply of power to Wittenoom since 1995, when there was extensive community consultation. In addition, residents were given more than seven months’ notice of the impending termination. The primary objective of the terms of reference of the committee that I chaired was to consider the acceleration of the closure, because there was a feeling by the previous Minister for State Development, Hon Clive Brown, that things were stalling. It was basically to ensure that all agencies moved in a firm direction without fighting each other.
(4) If the answer to part (3) is yes, how will the compensation be determined and when will it be paid? (5) If the answer to part (3) is no, why will compensation not be paid? (6) Was the decision to terminate the power supply discussed with Wittenoom residents before it was formally announced? (7) If the answer to part (6) is yes, when did the consultation occur? (8) If the answer to part (6) is no, why was there no consultation? Hon JON FORD replied: I thank the Leader of the Opposition for some notice of this question. (1) A copy of this document will be directed to the member in the near future following further consideration by cabinet. It is currently under consideration by cabinet. (2) The committee recommended that all remaining utility services provided by the government should be withdrawn. (3) Residents will be offered a relocation and property acquisition package to encourage them to leave Wittenoom voluntarily. (4) Residents will be offered an amount for their primary residences based on an assessment by a licensed valuer of the property condition in comparison with other Wittenoom properties, and a payment for relocation and travel expenses. Payments will be made when the residents leave Wittenoom and the purchase of their property has been finalised. This is consistent with what is currently being offered. (5) Not applicable. (6) No. (7) Not applicable. (8) The government has had a policy to phase down activity in Wittenoom since 1978. Residents have known about the government’s intention to terminate the supply of power to Wittenoom since 1995, when there was extensive community consultation. In addition, residents were given more than seven months’ notice of the impending termination. The primary objective of the terms of reference of the committee that I chaired was to consider the acceleration of the closure, because there was a feeling by the previous Minister for State Development, Hon Clive Brown, that things were stalling. It was basically to ensure that all agencies moved in a firm direction without fighting each other.
(5) If the answer to part (3) is no, why will compensation not be paid? (6) Was the decision to terminate the power supply discussed with Wittenoom residents before it was formally announced? (7) If the answer to part (6) is yes, when did the consultation occur? (8) If the answer to part (6) is no, why was there no consultation? Hon JON FORD replied: I thank the Leader of the Opposition for some notice of this question. (1) A copy of this document will be directed to the member in the near future following further consideration by cabinet. It is currently under consideration by cabinet. (2) The committee recommended that all remaining utility services provided by the government should be withdrawn. (3) Residents will be offered a relocation and property acquisition package to encourage them to leave Wittenoom voluntarily. (4) Residents will be offered an amount for their primary residences based on an assessment by a licensed valuer of the property condition in comparison with other Wittenoom properties, and a payment for relocation and travel expenses. Payments will be made when the residents leave Wittenoom and the purchase of their property has been finalised. This is consistent with what is currently being offered. (5) Not applicable. (6) No. (7) Not applicable. (8) The government has had a policy to phase down activity in Wittenoom since 1978. Residents have known about the government’s intention to terminate the supply of power to Wittenoom since 1995, when there was extensive community consultation. In addition, residents were given more than seven months’ notice of the impending termination. The primary objective of the terms of reference of the committee that I chaired was to consider the acceleration of the closure, because there was a feeling by the previous Minister for State Development, Hon Clive Brown, that things were stalling. It was basically to ensure that all agencies moved in a firm direction without fighting each other.
(6) Was the decision to terminate the power supply discussed with Wittenoom residents before it was formally announced? (7) If the answer to part (6) is yes, when did the consultation occur? (8) If the answer to part (6) is no, why was there no consultation? Hon JON FORD replied: I thank the Leader of the Opposition for some notice of this question. (1) A copy of this document will be directed to the member in the near future following further consideration by cabinet. It is currently under consideration by cabinet. (2) The committee recommended that all remaining utility services provided by the government should be withdrawn. (3) Residents will be offered a relocation and property acquisition package to encourage them to leave Wittenoom voluntarily. (4) Residents will be offered an amount for their primary residences based on an assessment by a licensed valuer of the property condition in comparison with other Wittenoom properties, and a payment for relocation and travel expenses. Payments will be made when the residents leave Wittenoom and the purchase of their property has been finalised. This is consistent with what is currently being offered. (5) Not applicable. (6) No. (7) Not applicable. (8) The government has had a policy to phase down activity in Wittenoom since 1978. Residents have known about the government’s intention to terminate the supply of power to Wittenoom since 1995, when there was extensive community consultation. In addition, residents were given more than seven months’ notice of the impending termination. The primary objective of the terms of reference of the committee that I chaired was to consider the acceleration of the closure, because there was a feeling by the previous Minister for State Development, Hon Clive Brown, that things were stalling. It was basically to ensure that all agencies moved in a firm direction without fighting each other.
(7) If the answer to part (6) is yes, when did the consultation occur? (8) If the answer to part (6) is no, why was there no consultation? Hon JON FORD replied: I thank the Leader of the Opposition for some notice of this question. (1) A copy of this document will be directed to the member in the near future following further consideration by cabinet. It is currently under consideration by cabinet. (2) The committee recommended that all remaining utility services provided by the government should be withdrawn. (3) Residents will be offered a relocation and property acquisition package to encourage them to leave Wittenoom voluntarily. (4) Residents will be offered an amount for their primary residences based on an assessment by a licensed valuer of the property condition in comparison with other Wittenoom properties, and a payment for relocation and travel expenses. Payments will be made when the residents leave Wittenoom and the purchase of their property has been finalised. This is consistent with what is currently being offered. (5) Not applicable. (6) No. (7) Not applicable. (8) The government has had a policy to phase down activity in Wittenoom since 1978. Residents have known about the government’s intention to terminate the supply of power to Wittenoom since 1995, when there was extensive community consultation. In addition, residents were given more than seven months’ notice of the impending termination. The primary objective of the terms of reference of the committee that I chaired was to consider the acceleration of the closure, because there was a feeling by the previous Minister for State Development, Hon Clive Brown, that things were stalling. It was basically to ensure that all agencies moved in a firm direction without fighting each other.
(8) If the answer to part (6) is no, why was there no consultation? Hon JON FORD replied: I thank the Leader of the Opposition for some notice of this question. (1) A copy of this document will be directed to the member in the near future following further consideration by cabinet. It is currently under consideration by cabinet. (2) The committee recommended that all remaining utility services provided by the government should be withdrawn. (3) Residents will be offered a relocation and property acquisition package to encourage them to leave Wittenoom voluntarily. (4) Residents will be offered an amount for their primary residences based on an assessment by a licensed valuer of the property condition in comparison with other Wittenoom properties, and a payment for relocation and travel expenses. Payments will be made when the residents leave Wittenoom and the purchase of their property has been finalised. This is consistent with what is currently being offered. (5) Not applicable. (6) No. (7) Not applicable. (8) The government has had a policy to phase down activity in Wittenoom since 1978. Residents have known about the government’s intention to terminate the supply of power to Wittenoom since 1995, when there was extensive community consultation. In addition, residents were given more than seven months’ notice of the impending termination. The primary objective of the terms of reference of the committee that I chaired was to consider the acceleration of the closure, because there was a feeling by the previous Minister for State Development, Hon Clive Brown, that things were stalling. It was basically to ensure that all agencies moved in a firm direction without fighting each other.
Hon JON FORD replied: I thank the Leader of the Opposition for some notice of this question. (1) A copy of this document will be directed to the member in the near future following further consideration by cabinet. It is currently under consideration by cabinet. (2) The committee recommended that all remaining utility services provided by the government should be withdrawn. (3) Residents will be offered a relocation and property acquisition package to encourage them to leave Wittenoom voluntarily. (4) Residents will be offered an amount for their primary residences based on an assessment by a licensed valuer of the property condition in comparison with other Wittenoom properties, and a payment for relocation and travel expenses. Payments will be made when the residents leave Wittenoom and the purchase of their property has been finalised. This is consistent with what is currently being offered. (5) Not applicable. (6) No. (7) Not applicable. (8) The government has had a policy to phase down activity in Wittenoom since 1978. Residents have known about the government’s intention to terminate the supply of power to Wittenoom since 1995, when there was extensive community consultation. In addition, residents were given more than seven months’ notice of the impending termination. The primary objective of the terms of reference of the committee that I chaired was to consider the acceleration of the closure, because there was a feeling by the previous Minister for State Development, Hon Clive Brown, that things were stalling. It was basically to ensure that all agencies moved in a firm direction without fighting each other.
I thank the Leader of the Opposition for some notice of this question. (1) A copy of this document will be directed to the member in the near future following further consideration by cabinet. It is currently under consideration by cabinet. (2) The committee recommended that all remaining utility services provided by the government should be withdrawn. (3) Residents will be offered a relocation and property acquisition package to encourage them to leave Wittenoom voluntarily. (4) Residents will be offered an amount for their primary residences based on an assessment by a licensed valuer of the property condition in comparison with other Wittenoom properties, and a payment for relocation and travel expenses. Payments will be made when the residents leave Wittenoom and the purchase of their property has been finalised. This is consistent with what is currently being offered. (5) Not applicable. (6) No. (7) Not applicable. (8) The government has had a policy to phase down activity in Wittenoom since 1978. Residents have known about the government’s intention to terminate the supply of power to Wittenoom since 1995, when there was extensive community consultation. In addition, residents were given more than seven months’ notice of the impending termination. The primary objective of the terms of reference of the committee that I chaired was to consider the acceleration of the closure, because there was a feeling by the previous Minister for State Development, Hon Clive Brown, that things were stalling. It was basically to ensure that all agencies moved in a firm direction without fighting each other.
(1) A copy of this document will be directed to the member in the near future following further consideration by cabinet. It is currently under consideration by cabinet. (2) The committee recommended that all remaining utility services provided by the government should be withdrawn. (3) Residents will be offered a relocation and property acquisition package to encourage them to leave Wittenoom voluntarily. (4) Residents will be offered an amount for their primary residences based on an assessment by a licensed valuer of the property condition in comparison with other Wittenoom properties, and a payment for relocation and travel expenses. Payments will be made when the residents leave Wittenoom and the purchase of their property has been finalised. This is consistent with what is currently being offered. (5) Not applicable. (6) No. (7) Not applicable. (8) The government has had a policy to phase down activity in Wittenoom since 1978. Residents have known about the government’s intention to terminate the supply of power to Wittenoom since 1995, when there was extensive community consultation. In addition, residents were given more than seven months’ notice of the impending termination. The primary objective of the terms of reference of the committee that I chaired was to consider the acceleration of the closure, because there was a feeling by the previous Minister for State Development, Hon Clive Brown, that things were stalling. It was basically to ensure that all agencies moved in a firm direction without fighting each other.
(2) The committee recommended that all remaining utility services provided by the government should be withdrawn. (3) Residents will be offered a relocation and property acquisition package to encourage them to leave Wittenoom voluntarily. (4) Residents will be offered an amount for their primary residences based on an assessment by a licensed valuer of the property condition in comparison with other Wittenoom properties, and a payment for relocation and travel expenses. Payments will be made when the residents leave Wittenoom and the purchase of their property has been finalised. This is consistent with what is currently being offered. (5) Not applicable. (6) No. (7) Not applicable. (8) The government has had a policy to phase down activity in Wittenoom since 1978. Residents have known about the government’s intention to terminate the supply of power to Wittenoom since 1995, when there was extensive community consultation. In addition, residents were given more than seven months’ notice of the impending termination. The primary objective of the terms of reference of the committee that I chaired was to consider the acceleration of the closure, because there was a feeling by the previous Minister for State Development, Hon Clive Brown, that things were stalling. It was basically to ensure that all agencies moved in a firm direction without fighting each other.
(3) Residents will be offered a relocation and property acquisition package to encourage them to leave Wittenoom voluntarily. (4) Residents will be offered an amount for their primary residences based on an assessment by a licensed valuer of the property condition in comparison with other Wittenoom properties, and a payment for relocation and travel expenses. Payments will be made when the residents leave Wittenoom and the purchase of their property has been finalised. This is consistent with what is currently being offered. (5) Not applicable. (6) No. (7) Not applicable. (8) The government has had a policy to phase down activity in Wittenoom since 1978. Residents have known about the government’s intention to terminate the supply of power to Wittenoom since 1995, when there was extensive community consultation. In addition, residents were given more than seven months’ notice of the impending termination. The primary objective of the terms of reference of the committee that I chaired was to consider the acceleration of the closure, because there was a feeling by the previous Minister for State Development, Hon Clive Brown, that things were stalling. It was basically to ensure that all agencies moved in a firm direction without fighting each other.
(4) Residents will be offered an amount for their primary residences based on an assessment by a licensed valuer of the property condition in comparison with other Wittenoom properties, and a payment for relocation and travel expenses. Payments will be made when the residents leave Wittenoom and the purchase of their property has been finalised. This is consistent with what is currently being offered. (5) Not applicable. (6) No. (7) Not applicable. (8) The government has had a policy to phase down activity in Wittenoom since 1978. Residents have known about the government’s intention to terminate the supply of power to Wittenoom since 1995, when there was extensive community consultation. In addition, residents were given more than seven months’ notice of the impending termination. The primary objective of the terms of reference of the committee that I chaired was to consider the acceleration of the closure, because there was a feeling by the previous Minister for State Development, Hon Clive Brown, that things were stalling. It was basically to ensure that all agencies moved in a firm direction without fighting each other.
(5) Not applicable. (6) No. (7) Not applicable. (8) The government has had a policy to phase down activity in Wittenoom since 1978. Residents have known about the government’s intention to terminate the supply of power to Wittenoom since 1995, when there was extensive community consultation. In addition, residents were given more than seven months’ notice of the impending termination. The primary objective of the terms of reference of the committee that I chaired was to consider the acceleration of the closure, because there was a feeling by the previous Minister for State Development, Hon Clive Brown, that things were stalling. It was basically to ensure that all agencies moved in a firm direction without fighting each other.
(6) No. (7) Not applicable. (8) The government has had a policy to phase down activity in Wittenoom since 1978. Residents have known about the government’s intention to terminate the supply of power to Wittenoom since 1995, when there was extensive community consultation. In addition, residents were given more than seven months’ notice of the impending termination. The primary objective of the terms of reference of the committee that I chaired was to consider the acceleration of the closure, because there was a feeling by the previous Minister for State Development, Hon Clive Brown, that things were stalling. It was basically to ensure that all agencies moved in a firm direction without fighting each other.
(7) Not applicable. (8) The government has had a policy to phase down activity in Wittenoom since 1978. Residents have known about the government’s intention to terminate the supply of power to Wittenoom since 1995, when there was extensive community consultation. In addition, residents were given more than seven months’ notice of the impending termination. The primary objective of the terms of reference of the committee that I chaired was to consider the acceleration of the closure, because there was a feeling by the previous Minister for State Development, Hon Clive Brown, that things were stalling. It was basically to ensure that all agencies moved in a firm direction without fighting each other.
(8) The government has had a policy to phase down activity in Wittenoom since 1978. Residents have known about the government’s intention to terminate the supply of power to Wittenoom since 1995, when there was extensive community consultation. In addition, residents were given more than seven months’ notice of the impending termination. The primary objective of the terms of reference of the committee that I chaired was to consider the acceleration of the closure, because there was a feeling by the previous Minister for State Development, Hon Clive Brown, that things were stalling. It was basically to ensure that all agencies moved in a firm direction without fighting each other.
(1) Will the minister table a copy of the report; and, if not, why not? (2) Did the committee recommend the cessation of electricity supplies to Wittenoom residents; and, if so, why? (3) Will the government provide compensation to the residents who are forced to leave as a result of the decision to withdraw electricity supplies? (4) If the answer to part (3) is yes, how will the compensation be determined and when will it be paid? (5) If the answer to part (3) is no, why will compensation not be paid? (6) Was the decision to terminate the power supply discussed with Wittenoom residents before it was formally announced? (7) If the answer to part (6) is yes, when did the consultation occur? (8) If the answer to part (6) is no, why was there no consultation? Hon JON FORD replied: I thank the Leader of the Opposition for some notice of this question. (1) A copy of this document will be directed to the member in the near future following further consideration by cabinet. It is currently under consideration by cabinet. (2) The committee recommended that all remaining utility services provided by the government should be withdrawn. (3) Residents will be offered a relocation and property acquisition package to encourage them to leave Wittenoom voluntarily. (4) Residents will be offered an amount for their primary residences based on an assessment by a licensed valuer of the property condition in comparison with other Wittenoom properties, and a payment for relocation and travel expenses. Payments will be made when the residents leave Wittenoom and the purchase of their property has been finalised. This is consistent with what is currently being offered. (5) Not applicable. (6) No. (7) Not applicable. (8) The government has had a policy to phase down activity in Wittenoom since 1978. Residents have known about the government’s intention to terminate the supply of power to Wittenoom since 1995, when there was extensive community consultation. In addition, residents were given more than seven months’ notice of the impending termination. The primary objective of the terms of reference of the committee that I chaired was to consider the acceleration of the closure, because there was a feeling by the previous Minister for State Development, Hon Clive Brown, that things were stalling. It was basically to ensure that all agencies moved in a firm direction without fighting each other.
(2) Did the committee recommend the cessation of electricity supplies to Wittenoom residents; and, if so, why? (3) Will the government provide compensation to the residents who are forced to leave as a result of the decision to withdraw electricity supplies? (4) If the answer to part (3) is yes, how will the compensation be determined and when will it be paid? (5) If the answer to part (3) is no, why will compensation not be paid? (6) Was the decision to terminate the power supply discussed with Wittenoom residents before it was formally announced? (7) If the answer to part (6) is yes, when did the consultation occur? (8) If the answer to part (6) is no, why was there no consultation? Hon JON FORD replied: I thank the Leader of the Opposition for some notice of this question. (1) A copy of this document will be directed to the member in the near future following further consideration by cabinet. It is currently under consideration by cabinet. (2) The committee recommended that all remaining utility services provided by the government should be withdrawn. (3) Residents will be offered a relocation and property acquisition package to encourage them to leave Wittenoom voluntarily. (4) Residents will be offered an amount for their primary residences based on an assessment by a licensed valuer of the property condition in comparison with other Wittenoom properties, and a payment for relocation and travel expenses. Payments will be made when the residents leave Wittenoom and the purchase of their property has been finalised. This is consistent with what is currently being offered. (5) Not applicable. (6) No. (7) Not applicable. (8) The government has had a policy to phase down activity in Wittenoom since 1978. Residents have known about the government’s intention to terminate the supply of power to Wittenoom since 1995, when there was extensive community consultation. In addition, residents were given more than seven months’ notice of the impending termination. The primary objective of the terms of reference of the committee that I chaired was to consider the acceleration of the closure, because there was a feeling by the previous Minister for State Development, Hon Clive Brown, that things were stalling. It was basically to ensure that all agencies moved in a firm direction without fighting each other.
(3) Will the government provide compensation to the residents who are forced to leave as a result of the decision to withdraw electricity supplies? (4) If the answer to part (3) is yes, how will the compensation be determined and when will it be paid? (5) If the answer to part (3) is no, why will compensation not be paid? (6) Was the decision to terminate the power supply discussed with Wittenoom residents before it was formally announced? (7) If the answer to part (6) is yes, when did the consultation occur? (8) If the answer to part (6) is no, why was there no consultation? Hon JON FORD replied: I thank the Leader of the Opposition for some notice of this question. (1) A copy of this document will be directed to the member in the near future following further consideration by cabinet. It is currently under consideration by cabinet. (2) The committee recommended that all remaining utility services provided by the government should be withdrawn. (3) Residents will be offered a relocation and property acquisition package to encourage them to leave Wittenoom voluntarily. (4) Residents will be offered an amount for their primary residences based on an assessment by a licensed valuer of the property condition in comparison with other Wittenoom properties, and a payment for relocation and travel expenses. Payments will be made when the residents leave Wittenoom and the purchase of their property has been finalised. This is consistent with what is currently being offered. (5) Not applicable. (6) No. (7) Not applicable. (8) The government has had a policy to phase down activity in Wittenoom since 1978. Residents have known about the government’s intention to terminate the supply of power to Wittenoom since 1995, when there was extensive community consultation. In addition, residents were given more than seven months’ notice of the impending termination. The primary objective of the terms of reference of the committee that I chaired was to consider the acceleration of the closure, because there was a feeling by the previous Minister for State Development, Hon Clive Brown, that things were stalling. It was basically to ensure that all agencies moved in a firm direction without fighting each other.
(4) If the answer to part (3) is yes, how will the compensation be determined and when will it be paid? (5) If the answer to part (3) is no, why will compensation not be paid? (6) Was the decision to terminate the power supply discussed with Wittenoom residents before it was formally announced? (7) If the answer to part (6) is yes, when did the consultation occur? (8) If the answer to part (6) is no, why was there no consultation? Hon JON FORD replied: I thank the Leader of the Opposition for some notice of this question. (1) A copy of this document will be directed to the member in the near future following further consideration by cabinet. It is currently under consideration by cabinet. (2) The committee recommended that all remaining utility services provided by the government should be withdrawn. (3) Residents will be offered a relocation and property acquisition package to encourage them to leave Wittenoom voluntarily. (4) Residents will be offered an amount for their primary residences based on an assessment by a licensed valuer of the property condition in comparison with other Wittenoom properties, and a payment for relocation and travel expenses. Payments will be made when the residents leave Wittenoom and the purchase of their property has been finalised. This is consistent with what is currently being offered. (5) Not applicable. (6) No. (7) Not applicable. (8) The government has had a policy to phase down activity in Wittenoom since 1978. Residents have known about the government’s intention to terminate the supply of power to Wittenoom since 1995, when there was extensive community consultation. In addition, residents were given more than seven months’ notice of the impending termination. The primary objective of the terms of reference of the committee that I chaired was to consider the acceleration of the closure, because there was a feeling by the previous Minister for State Development, Hon Clive Brown, that things were stalling. It was basically to ensure that all agencies moved in a firm direction without fighting each other.
(5) If the answer to part (3) is no, why will compensation not be paid? (6) Was the decision to terminate the power supply discussed with Wittenoom residents before it was formally announced? (7) If the answer to part (6) is yes, when did the consultation occur? (8) If the answer to part (6) is no, why was there no consultation? Hon JON FORD replied: I thank the Leader of the Opposition for some notice of this question. (1) A copy of this document will be directed to the member in the near future following further consideration by cabinet. It is currently under consideration by cabinet. (2) The committee recommended that all remaining utility services provided by the government should be withdrawn. (3) Residents will be offered a relocation and property acquisition package to encourage them to leave Wittenoom voluntarily. (4) Residents will be offered an amount for their primary residences based on an assessment by a licensed valuer of the property condition in comparison with other Wittenoom properties, and a payment for relocation and travel expenses. Payments will be made when the residents leave Wittenoom and the purchase of their property has been finalised. This is consistent with what is currently being offered. (5) Not applicable. (6) No. (7) Not applicable. (8) The government has had a policy to phase down activity in Wittenoom since 1978. Residents have known about the government’s intention to terminate the supply of power to Wittenoom since 1995, when there was extensive community consultation. In addition, residents were given more than seven months’ notice of the impending termination. The primary objective of the terms of reference of the committee that I chaired was to consider the acceleration of the closure, because there was a feeling by the previous Minister for State Development, Hon Clive Brown, that things were stalling. It was basically to ensure that all agencies moved in a firm direction without fighting each other.
(6) Was the decision to terminate the power supply discussed with Wittenoom residents before it was formally announced? (7) If the answer to part (6) is yes, when did the consultation occur? (8) If the answer to part (6) is no, why was there no consultation? Hon JON FORD replied: I thank the Leader of the Opposition for some notice of this question. (1) A copy of this document will be directed to the member in the near future following further consideration by cabinet. It is currently under consideration by cabinet. (2) The committee recommended that all remaining utility services provided by the government should be withdrawn. (3) Residents will be offered a relocation and property acquisition package to encourage them to leave Wittenoom voluntarily. (4) Residents will be offered an amount for their primary residences based on an assessment by a licensed valuer of the property condition in comparison with other Wittenoom properties, and a payment for relocation and travel expenses. Payments will be made when the residents leave Wittenoom and the purchase of their property has been finalised. This is consistent with what is currently being offered. (5) Not applicable. (6) No. (7) Not applicable. (8) The government has had a policy to phase down activity in Wittenoom since 1978. Residents have known about the government’s intention to terminate the supply of power to Wittenoom since 1995, when there was extensive community consultation. In addition, residents were given more than seven months’ notice of the impending termination. The primary objective of the terms of reference of the committee that I chaired was to consider the acceleration of the closure, because there was a feeling by the previous Minister for State Development, Hon Clive Brown, that things were stalling. It was basically to ensure that all agencies moved in a firm direction without fighting each other.
(7) If the answer to part (6) is yes, when did the consultation occur? (8) If the answer to part (6) is no, why was there no consultation? Hon JON FORD replied: I thank the Leader of the Opposition for some notice of this question. (1) A copy of this document will be directed to the member in the near future following further consideration by cabinet. It is currently under consideration by cabinet. (2) The committee recommended that all remaining utility services provided by the government should be withdrawn. (3) Residents will be offered a relocation and property acquisition package to encourage them to leave Wittenoom voluntarily. (4) Residents will be offered an amount for their primary residences based on an assessment by a licensed valuer of the property condition in comparison with other Wittenoom properties, and a payment for relocation and travel expenses. Payments will be made when the residents leave Wittenoom and the purchase of their property has been finalised. This is consistent with what is currently being offered. (5) Not applicable. (6) No. (7) Not applicable. (8) The government has had a policy to phase down activity in Wittenoom since 1978. Residents have known about the government’s intention to terminate the supply of power to Wittenoom since 1995, when there was extensive community consultation. In addition, residents were given more than seven months’ notice of the impending termination. The primary objective of the terms of reference of the committee that I chaired was to consider the acceleration of the closure, because there was a feeling by the previous Minister for State Development, Hon Clive Brown, that things were stalling. It was basically to ensure that all agencies moved in a firm direction without fighting each other.
(8) If the answer to part (6) is no, why was there no consultation? Hon JON FORD replied: I thank the Leader of the Opposition for some notice of this question. (1) A copy of this document will be directed to the member in the near future following further consideration by cabinet. It is currently under consideration by cabinet. (2) The committee recommended that all remaining utility services provided by the government should be withdrawn. (3) Residents will be offered a relocation and property acquisition package to encourage them to leave Wittenoom voluntarily. (4) Residents will be offered an amount for their primary residences based on an assessment by a licensed valuer of the property condition in comparison with other Wittenoom properties, and a payment for relocation and travel expenses. Payments will be made when the residents leave Wittenoom and the purchase of their property has been finalised. This is consistent with what is currently being offered. (5) Not applicable. (6) No. (7) Not applicable. (8) The government has had a policy to phase down activity in Wittenoom since 1978. Residents have known about the government’s intention to terminate the supply of power to Wittenoom since 1995, when there was extensive community consultation. In addition, residents were given more than seven months’ notice of the impending termination. The primary objective of the terms of reference of the committee that I chaired was to consider the acceleration of the closure, because there was a feeling by the previous Minister for State Development, Hon Clive Brown, that things were stalling. It was basically to ensure that all agencies moved in a firm direction without fighting each other.
Hon JON FORD replied: I thank the Leader of the Opposition for some notice of this question. (1) A copy of this document will be directed to the member in the near future following further consideration by cabinet. It is currently under consideration by cabinet. (2) The committee recommended that all remaining utility services provided by the government should be withdrawn. (3) Residents will be offered a relocation and property acquisition package to encourage them to leave Wittenoom voluntarily. (4) Residents will be offered an amount for their primary residences based on an assessment by a licensed valuer of the property condition in comparison with other Wittenoom properties, and a payment for relocation and travel expenses. Payments will be made when the residents leave Wittenoom and the purchase of their property has been finalised. This is consistent with what is currently being offered. (5) Not applicable. (6) No. (7) Not applicable. (8) The government has had a policy to phase down activity in Wittenoom since 1978. Residents have known about the government’s intention to terminate the supply of power to Wittenoom since 1995, when there was extensive community consultation. In addition, residents were given more than seven months’ notice of the impending termination. The primary objective of the terms of reference of the committee that I chaired was to consider the acceleration of the closure, because there was a feeling by the previous Minister for State Development, Hon Clive Brown, that things were stalling. It was basically to ensure that all agencies moved in a firm direction without fighting each other.
I thank the Leader of the Opposition for some notice of this question. (1) A copy of this document will be directed to the member in the near future following further consideration by cabinet. It is currently under consideration by cabinet. (2) The committee recommended that all remaining utility services provided by the government should be withdrawn. (3) Residents will be offered a relocation and property acquisition package to encourage them to leave Wittenoom voluntarily. (4) Residents will be offered an amount for their primary residences based on an assessment by a licensed valuer of the property condition in comparison with other Wittenoom properties, and a payment for relocation and travel expenses. Payments will be made when the residents leave Wittenoom and the purchase of their property has been finalised. This is consistent with what is currently being offered. (5) Not applicable. (6) No. (7) Not applicable. (8) The government has had a policy to phase down activity in Wittenoom since 1978. Residents have known about the government’s intention to terminate the supply of power to Wittenoom since 1995, when there was extensive community consultation. In addition, residents were given more than seven months’ notice of the impending termination. The primary objective of the terms of reference of the committee that I chaired was to consider the acceleration of the closure, because there was a feeling by the previous Minister for State Development, Hon Clive Brown, that things were stalling. It was basically to ensure that all agencies moved in a firm direction without fighting each other.
(1) A copy of this document will be directed to the member in the near future following further consideration by cabinet. It is currently under consideration by cabinet. (2) The committee recommended that all remaining utility services provided by the government should be withdrawn. (3) Residents will be offered a relocation and property acquisition package to encourage them to leave Wittenoom voluntarily. (4) Residents will be offered an amount for their primary residences based on an assessment by a licensed valuer of the property condition in comparison with other Wittenoom properties, and a payment for relocation and travel expenses. Payments will be made when the residents leave Wittenoom and the purchase of their property has been finalised. This is consistent with what is currently being offered. (5) Not applicable. (6) No. (7) Not applicable. (8) The government has had a policy to phase down activity in Wittenoom since 1978. Residents have known about the government’s intention to terminate the supply of power to Wittenoom since 1995, when there was extensive community consultation. In addition, residents were given more than seven months’ notice of the impending termination. The primary objective of the terms of reference of the committee that I chaired was to consider the acceleration of the closure, because there was a feeling by the previous Minister for State Development, Hon Clive Brown, that things were stalling. It was basically to ensure that all agencies moved in a firm direction without fighting each other.
(2) The committee recommended that all remaining utility services provided by the government should be withdrawn. (3) Residents will be offered a relocation and property acquisition package to encourage them to leave Wittenoom voluntarily. (4) Residents will be offered an amount for their primary residences based on an assessment by a licensed valuer of the property condition in comparison with other Wittenoom properties, and a payment for relocation and travel expenses. Payments will be made when the residents leave Wittenoom and the purchase of their property has been finalised. This is consistent with what is currently being offered. (5) Not applicable. (6) No. (7) Not applicable. (8) The government has had a policy to phase down activity in Wittenoom since 1978. Residents have known about the government’s intention to terminate the supply of power to Wittenoom since 1995, when there was extensive community consultation. In addition, residents were given more than seven months’ notice of the impending termination. The primary objective of the terms of reference of the committee that I chaired was to consider the acceleration of the closure, because there was a feeling by the previous Minister for State Development, Hon Clive Brown, that things were stalling. It was basically to ensure that all agencies moved in a firm direction without fighting each other.
(3) Residents will be offered a relocation and property acquisition package to encourage them to leave Wittenoom voluntarily. (4) Residents will be offered an amount for their primary residences based on an assessment by a licensed valuer of the property condition in comparison with other Wittenoom properties, and a payment for relocation and travel expenses. Payments will be made when the residents leave Wittenoom and the purchase of their property has been finalised. This is consistent with what is currently being offered. (5) Not applicable. (6) No. (7) Not applicable. (8) The government has had a policy to phase down activity in Wittenoom since 1978. Residents have known about the government’s intention to terminate the supply of power to Wittenoom since 1995, when there was extensive community consultation. In addition, residents were given more than seven months’ notice of the impending termination. The primary objective of the terms of reference of the committee that I chaired was to consider the acceleration of the closure, because there was a feeling by the previous Minister for State Development, Hon Clive Brown, that things were stalling. It was basically to ensure that all agencies moved in a firm direction without fighting each other.
(4) Residents will be offered an amount for their primary residences based on an assessment by a licensed valuer of the property condition in comparison with other Wittenoom properties, and a payment for relocation and travel expenses. Payments will be made when the residents leave Wittenoom and the purchase of their property has been finalised. This is consistent with what is currently being offered. (5) Not applicable. (6) No. (7) Not applicable. (8) The government has had a policy to phase down activity in Wittenoom since 1978. Residents have known about the government’s intention to terminate the supply of power to Wittenoom since 1995, when there was extensive community consultation. In addition, residents were given more than seven months’ notice of the impending termination. The primary objective of the terms of reference of the committee that I chaired was to consider the acceleration of the closure, because there was a feeling by the previous Minister for State Development, Hon Clive Brown, that things were stalling. It was basically to ensure that all agencies moved in a firm direction without fighting each other.
(5) Not applicable. (6) No. (7) Not applicable. (8) The government has had a policy to phase down activity in Wittenoom since 1978. Residents have known about the government’s intention to terminate the supply of power to Wittenoom since 1995, when there was extensive community consultation. In addition, residents were given more than seven months’ notice of the impending termination. The primary objective of the terms of reference of the committee that I chaired was to consider the acceleration of the closure, because there was a feeling by the previous Minister for State Development, Hon Clive Brown, that things were stalling. It was basically to ensure that all agencies moved in a firm direction without fighting each other.
(6) No. (7) Not applicable. (8) The government has had a policy to phase down activity in Wittenoom since 1978. Residents have known about the government’s intention to terminate the supply of power to Wittenoom since 1995, when there was extensive community consultation. In addition, residents were given more than seven months’ notice of the impending termination. The primary objective of the terms of reference of the committee that I chaired was to consider the acceleration of the closure, because there was a feeling by the previous Minister for State Development, Hon Clive Brown, that things were stalling. It was basically to ensure that all agencies moved in a firm direction without fighting each other.
(7) Not applicable. (8) The government has had a policy to phase down activity in Wittenoom since 1978. Residents have known about the government’s intention to terminate the supply of power to Wittenoom since 1995, when there was extensive community consultation. In addition, residents were given more than seven months’ notice of the impending termination. The primary objective of the terms of reference of the committee that I chaired was to consider the acceleration of the closure, because there was a feeling by the previous Minister for State Development, Hon Clive Brown, that things were stalling. It was basically to ensure that all agencies moved in a firm direction without fighting each other.
(8) The government has had a policy to phase down activity in Wittenoom since 1978. Residents have known about the government’s intention to terminate the supply of power to Wittenoom since 1995, when there was extensive community consultation. In addition, residents were given more than seven months’ notice of the impending termination. The primary objective of the terms of reference of the committee that I chaired was to consider the acceleration of the closure, because there was a feeling by the previous Minister for State Development, Hon Clive Brown, that things were stalling. It was basically to ensure that all agencies moved in a firm direction without fighting each other.
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