❓ A WA parliamentary question addresses concerns about proposed industrial developments (brickworks and resource recovery plant) on federal airport land, focusing on environmental and health regulations. The Minister acknowledges the proposals and public concerns, clarifying jurisdictional responsibilities and consultation processes.
AnsweredQoN 2768Legislative Council
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I refer to two proposals for industrial land uses on airport land, firstly a proposal by Westralia Airports Corporation and BGC to establish a brickworks on airport land in Hazlemere and secondly, a nomination by the East Metropolitan Regional Council of a site for a resource recovery plant on airport land (precinct 3a) -
(1) Is the Minister aware of these proposals?
(2) Is the Minister aware of concerns raised by the public about the proposed BGC brickworks on airport land? (i.e. lack of State regulation of a noxious industry and the ability to provide health and environment protections in real time).
(3) Given that airport land comes under the jurisdiction of the Federal Government, can the Minister explain why federal land would be nominated for a state regional waste proposal?
(4) What discussions have been undertaken between the East Metropolitan Regional Council and Westralia Airports Corporation, with regard to industrial land uses and/or waste proposals of airport land?
(5) Is it the Government’s intention to allow noxious industrial land uses on airport land in Western Australia?
(6) If yes, how will industry on airport land -
(a) be regulated and by which agency/ies; and
(b) ensure environmental and public health protections from pollution/offsite impacts?
(1) Is the Minister aware of these proposals?
(2) Is the Minister aware of concerns raised by the public about the proposed BGC brickworks on airport land? (i.e. lack of State regulation of a noxious industry and the ability to provide health and environment protections in real time).
(3) Given that airport land comes under the jurisdiction of the Federal Government, can the Minister explain why federal land would be nominated for a state regional waste proposal?
(4) What discussions have been undertaken between the East Metropolitan Regional Council and Westralia Airports Corporation, with regard to industrial land uses and/or waste proposals of airport land?
(5) Is it the Government’s intention to allow noxious industrial land uses on airport land in Western Australia?
(6) If yes, how will industry on airport land -
(a) be regulated and by which agency/ies; and
(b) ensure environmental and public health protections from pollution/offsite impacts?
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Answered
17 November 2005
Responded by
Minister for Education and Training representing the Minister for the Environment
Response time
9 days
(b) ensure environmental and public health protections from pollution/offsite impacts?
The Minister for the Environment; Science has provided the following response: 1. Yes. 2. Yes. 3. While the site is within the Australian Government's jurisdiction its location means there are a range of land activities that may be attracted to the site. 4. I am not aware of discussions that may have taken place between the East Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC) and the Westralia Airports Corporation. However the EMRC recently held a community consultation workshop at which potential sites for the establishment of a resource recovery plant were discussed. Three sites were identified by the EMRC including sites in Hazelmere, Red Hill and Perth Airport. At the workshop, three other sites were put forward for consideration (by the workshop attendee's) including a CSBP site in Bayswater, a site in Stratton (near Roe Hwy) and the former landfill site in Adelaide St, Hazelemere. EMRC has advised that they would brief the Department of Environment when they have a clearer picture of where a site would be located and what type of technology would be used. 5. Land uses at the site are bound by Federal legislation. There is an agreement in place between the State and the Westralia Airports Corporation for it to consult with State departments on proposals at the site. 6. (a) Activities at the site are regulated by the Australian Government. (b) It is expected that pollution control equipment will be installed and appropriately managed by industry to mitigate against pollution events. Cumultative air quality issues outside of airport land will continue to be assessed and responded to by the Department of Environment and Department of Health.
The Minister for the Environment; Science has provided the following response: 1. Yes. 2. Yes. 3. While the site is within the Australian Government's jurisdiction its location means there are a range of land activities that may be attracted to the site. 4. I am not aware of discussions that may have taken place between the East Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC) and the Westralia Airports Corporation. However the EMRC recently held a community consultation workshop at which potential sites for the establishment of a resource recovery plant were discussed. Three sites were identified by the EMRC including sites in Hazelmere, Red Hill and Perth Airport. At the workshop, three other sites were put forward for consideration (by the workshop attendee's) including a CSBP site in Bayswater, a site in Stratton (near Roe Hwy) and the former landfill site in Adelaide St, Hazelemere. EMRC has advised that they would brief the Department of Environment when they have a clearer picture of where a site would be located and what type of technology would be used. 5. Land uses at the site are bound by Federal legislation. There is an agreement in place between the State and the Westralia Airports Corporation for it to consult with State departments on proposals at the site. 6. (a) Activities at the site are regulated by the Australian Government. (b) It is expected that pollution control equipment will be installed and appropriately managed by industry to mitigate against pollution events. Cumultative air quality issues outside of airport land will continue to be assessed and responded to by the Department of Environment and Department of Health.
1. Yes. 2. Yes. 3. While the site is within the Australian Government's jurisdiction its location means there are a range of land activities that may be attracted to the site. 4. I am not aware of discussions that may have taken place between the East Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC) and the Westralia Airports Corporation. However the EMRC recently held a community consultation workshop at which potential sites for the establishment of a resource recovery plant were discussed. Three sites were identified by the EMRC including sites in Hazelmere, Red Hill and Perth Airport. At the workshop, three other sites were put forward for consideration (by the workshop attendee's) including a CSBP site in Bayswater, a site in Stratton (near Roe Hwy) and the former landfill site in Adelaide St, Hazelemere. EMRC has advised that they would brief the Department of Environment when they have a clearer picture of where a site would be located and what type of technology would be used. 5. Land uses at the site are bound by Federal legislation. There is an agreement in place between the State and the Westralia Airports Corporation for it to consult with State departments on proposals at the site. 6. (a) Activities at the site are regulated by the Australian Government. (b) It is expected that pollution control equipment will be installed and appropriately managed by industry to mitigate against pollution events. Cumultative air quality issues outside of airport land will continue to be assessed and responded to by the Department of Environment and Department of Health.
2. Yes. 3. While the site is within the Australian Government's jurisdiction its location means there are a range of land activities that may be attracted to the site. 4. I am not aware of discussions that may have taken place between the East Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC) and the Westralia Airports Corporation. However the EMRC recently held a community consultation workshop at which potential sites for the establishment of a resource recovery plant were discussed. Three sites were identified by the EMRC including sites in Hazelmere, Red Hill and Perth Airport. At the workshop, three other sites were put forward for consideration (by the workshop attendee's) including a CSBP site in Bayswater, a site in Stratton (near Roe Hwy) and the former landfill site in Adelaide St, Hazelemere. EMRC has advised that they would brief the Department of Environment when they have a clearer picture of where a site would be located and what type of technology would be used. 5. Land uses at the site are bound by Federal legislation. There is an agreement in place between the State and the Westralia Airports Corporation for it to consult with State departments on proposals at the site. 6. (a) Activities at the site are regulated by the Australian Government. (b) It is expected that pollution control equipment will be installed and appropriately managed by industry to mitigate against pollution events. Cumultative air quality issues outside of airport land will continue to be assessed and responded to by the Department of Environment and Department of Health.
3. While the site is within the Australian Government's jurisdiction its location means there are a range of land activities that may be attracted to the site. 4. I am not aware of discussions that may have taken place between the East Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC) and the Westralia Airports Corporation. However the EMRC recently held a community consultation workshop at which potential sites for the establishment of a resource recovery plant were discussed. Three sites were identified by the EMRC including sites in Hazelmere, Red Hill and Perth Airport. At the workshop, three other sites were put forward for consideration (by the workshop attendee's) including a CSBP site in Bayswater, a site in Stratton (near Roe Hwy) and the former landfill site in Adelaide St, Hazelemere. EMRC has advised that they would brief the Department of Environment when they have a clearer picture of where a site would be located and what type of technology would be used. 5. Land uses at the site are bound by Federal legislation. There is an agreement in place between the State and the Westralia Airports Corporation for it to consult with State departments on proposals at the site. 6. (a) Activities at the site are regulated by the Australian Government. (b) It is expected that pollution control equipment will be installed and appropriately managed by industry to mitigate against pollution events. Cumultative air quality issues outside of airport land will continue to be assessed and responded to by the Department of Environment and Department of Health.
4. I am not aware of discussions that may have taken place between the East Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC) and the Westralia Airports Corporation. However the EMRC recently held a community consultation workshop at which potential sites for the establishment of a resource recovery plant were discussed. Three sites were identified by the EMRC including sites in Hazelmere, Red Hill and Perth Airport. At the workshop, three other sites were put forward for consideration (by the workshop attendee's) including a CSBP site in Bayswater, a site in Stratton (near Roe Hwy) and the former landfill site in Adelaide St, Hazelemere. EMRC has advised that they would brief the Department of Environment when they have a clearer picture of where a site would be located and what type of technology would be used. 5. Land uses at the site are bound by Federal legislation. There is an agreement in place between the State and the Westralia Airports Corporation for it to consult with State departments on proposals at the site. 6. (a) Activities at the site are regulated by the Australian Government. (b) It is expected that pollution control equipment will be installed and appropriately managed by industry to mitigate against pollution events. Cumultative air quality issues outside of airport land will continue to be assessed and responded to by the Department of Environment and Department of Health.
EMRC has advised that they would brief the Department of Environment when they have a clearer picture of where a site would be located and what type of technology would be used. 5. Land uses at the site are bound by Federal legislation. There is an agreement in place between the State and the Westralia Airports Corporation for it to consult with State departments on proposals at the site. 6. (a) Activities at the site are regulated by the Australian Government. (b) It is expected that pollution control equipment will be installed and appropriately managed by industry to mitigate against pollution events. Cumultative air quality issues outside of airport land will continue to be assessed and responded to by the Department of Environment and Department of Health.
5. Land uses at the site are bound by Federal legislation. There is an agreement in place between the State and the Westralia Airports Corporation for it to consult with State departments on proposals at the site. 6. (a) Activities at the site are regulated by the Australian Government. (b) It is expected that pollution control equipment will be installed and appropriately managed by industry to mitigate against pollution events. Cumultative air quality issues outside of airport land will continue to be assessed and responded to by the Department of Environment and Department of Health.
6. (a) Activities at the site are regulated by the Australian Government. (b) It is expected that pollution control equipment will be installed and appropriately managed by industry to mitigate against pollution events. Cumultative air quality issues outside of airport land will continue to be assessed and responded to by the Department of Environment and Department of Health.
(b) It is expected that pollution control equipment will be installed and appropriately managed by industry to mitigate against pollution events. Cumultative air quality issues outside of airport land will continue to be assessed and responded to by the Department of Environment and Department of Health.
The Minister for the Environment; Science has provided the following response: 1. Yes. 2. Yes. 3. While the site is within the Australian Government's jurisdiction its location means there are a range of land activities that may be attracted to the site. 4. I am not aware of discussions that may have taken place between the East Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC) and the Westralia Airports Corporation. However the EMRC recently held a community consultation workshop at which potential sites for the establishment of a resource recovery plant were discussed. Three sites were identified by the EMRC including sites in Hazelmere, Red Hill and Perth Airport. At the workshop, three other sites were put forward for consideration (by the workshop attendee's) including a CSBP site in Bayswater, a site in Stratton (near Roe Hwy) and the former landfill site in Adelaide St, Hazelemere. EMRC has advised that they would brief the Department of Environment when they have a clearer picture of where a site would be located and what type of technology would be used. 5. Land uses at the site are bound by Federal legislation. There is an agreement in place between the State and the Westralia Airports Corporation for it to consult with State departments on proposals at the site. 6. (a) Activities at the site are regulated by the Australian Government. (b) It is expected that pollution control equipment will be installed and appropriately managed by industry to mitigate against pollution events. Cumultative air quality issues outside of airport land will continue to be assessed and responded to by the Department of Environment and Department of Health.
The Minister for the Environment; Science has provided the following response: 1. Yes. 2. Yes. 3. While the site is within the Australian Government's jurisdiction its location means there are a range of land activities that may be attracted to the site. 4. I am not aware of discussions that may have taken place between the East Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC) and the Westralia Airports Corporation. However the EMRC recently held a community consultation workshop at which potential sites for the establishment of a resource recovery plant were discussed. Three sites were identified by the EMRC including sites in Hazelmere, Red Hill and Perth Airport. At the workshop, three other sites were put forward for consideration (by the workshop attendee's) including a CSBP site in Bayswater, a site in Stratton (near Roe Hwy) and the former landfill site in Adelaide St, Hazelemere. EMRC has advised that they would brief the Department of Environment when they have a clearer picture of where a site would be located and what type of technology would be used. 5. Land uses at the site are bound by Federal legislation. There is an agreement in place between the State and the Westralia Airports Corporation for it to consult with State departments on proposals at the site. 6. (a) Activities at the site are regulated by the Australian Government. (b) It is expected that pollution control equipment will be installed and appropriately managed by industry to mitigate against pollution events. Cumultative air quality issues outside of airport land will continue to be assessed and responded to by the Department of Environment and Department of Health.
1. Yes. 2. Yes. 3. While the site is within the Australian Government's jurisdiction its location means there are a range of land activities that may be attracted to the site. 4. I am not aware of discussions that may have taken place between the East Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC) and the Westralia Airports Corporation. However the EMRC recently held a community consultation workshop at which potential sites for the establishment of a resource recovery plant were discussed. Three sites were identified by the EMRC including sites in Hazelmere, Red Hill and Perth Airport. At the workshop, three other sites were put forward for consideration (by the workshop attendee's) including a CSBP site in Bayswater, a site in Stratton (near Roe Hwy) and the former landfill site in Adelaide St, Hazelemere. EMRC has advised that they would brief the Department of Environment when they have a clearer picture of where a site would be located and what type of technology would be used. 5. Land uses at the site are bound by Federal legislation. There is an agreement in place between the State and the Westralia Airports Corporation for it to consult with State departments on proposals at the site. 6. (a) Activities at the site are regulated by the Australian Government. (b) It is expected that pollution control equipment will be installed and appropriately managed by industry to mitigate against pollution events. Cumultative air quality issues outside of airport land will continue to be assessed and responded to by the Department of Environment and Department of Health.
2. Yes. 3. While the site is within the Australian Government's jurisdiction its location means there are a range of land activities that may be attracted to the site. 4. I am not aware of discussions that may have taken place between the East Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC) and the Westralia Airports Corporation. However the EMRC recently held a community consultation workshop at which potential sites for the establishment of a resource recovery plant were discussed. Three sites were identified by the EMRC including sites in Hazelmere, Red Hill and Perth Airport. At the workshop, three other sites were put forward for consideration (by the workshop attendee's) including a CSBP site in Bayswater, a site in Stratton (near Roe Hwy) and the former landfill site in Adelaide St, Hazelemere. EMRC has advised that they would brief the Department of Environment when they have a clearer picture of where a site would be located and what type of technology would be used. 5. Land uses at the site are bound by Federal legislation. There is an agreement in place between the State and the Westralia Airports Corporation for it to consult with State departments on proposals at the site. 6. (a) Activities at the site are regulated by the Australian Government. (b) It is expected that pollution control equipment will be installed and appropriately managed by industry to mitigate against pollution events. Cumultative air quality issues outside of airport land will continue to be assessed and responded to by the Department of Environment and Department of Health.
3. While the site is within the Australian Government's jurisdiction its location means there are a range of land activities that may be attracted to the site. 4. I am not aware of discussions that may have taken place between the East Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC) and the Westralia Airports Corporation. However the EMRC recently held a community consultation workshop at which potential sites for the establishment of a resource recovery plant were discussed. Three sites were identified by the EMRC including sites in Hazelmere, Red Hill and Perth Airport. At the workshop, three other sites were put forward for consideration (by the workshop attendee's) including a CSBP site in Bayswater, a site in Stratton (near Roe Hwy) and the former landfill site in Adelaide St, Hazelemere. EMRC has advised that they would brief the Department of Environment when they have a clearer picture of where a site would be located and what type of technology would be used. 5. Land uses at the site are bound by Federal legislation. There is an agreement in place between the State and the Westralia Airports Corporation for it to consult with State departments on proposals at the site. 6. (a) Activities at the site are regulated by the Australian Government. (b) It is expected that pollution control equipment will be installed and appropriately managed by industry to mitigate against pollution events. Cumultative air quality issues outside of airport land will continue to be assessed and responded to by the Department of Environment and Department of Health.
4. I am not aware of discussions that may have taken place between the East Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC) and the Westralia Airports Corporation. However the EMRC recently held a community consultation workshop at which potential sites for the establishment of a resource recovery plant were discussed. Three sites were identified by the EMRC including sites in Hazelmere, Red Hill and Perth Airport. At the workshop, three other sites were put forward for consideration (by the workshop attendee's) including a CSBP site in Bayswater, a site in Stratton (near Roe Hwy) and the former landfill site in Adelaide St, Hazelemere. EMRC has advised that they would brief the Department of Environment when they have a clearer picture of where a site would be located and what type of technology would be used. 5. Land uses at the site are bound by Federal legislation. There is an agreement in place between the State and the Westralia Airports Corporation for it to consult with State departments on proposals at the site. 6. (a) Activities at the site are regulated by the Australian Government. (b) It is expected that pollution control equipment will be installed and appropriately managed by industry to mitigate against pollution events. Cumultative air quality issues outside of airport land will continue to be assessed and responded to by the Department of Environment and Department of Health.
EMRC has advised that they would brief the Department of Environment when they have a clearer picture of where a site would be located and what type of technology would be used. 5. Land uses at the site are bound by Federal legislation. There is an agreement in place between the State and the Westralia Airports Corporation for it to consult with State departments on proposals at the site. 6. (a) Activities at the site are regulated by the Australian Government. (b) It is expected that pollution control equipment will be installed and appropriately managed by industry to mitigate against pollution events. Cumultative air quality issues outside of airport land will continue to be assessed and responded to by the Department of Environment and Department of Health.
5. Land uses at the site are bound by Federal legislation. There is an agreement in place between the State and the Westralia Airports Corporation for it to consult with State departments on proposals at the site. 6. (a) Activities at the site are regulated by the Australian Government. (b) It is expected that pollution control equipment will be installed and appropriately managed by industry to mitigate against pollution events. Cumultative air quality issues outside of airport land will continue to be assessed and responded to by the Department of Environment and Department of Health.
6. (a) Activities at the site are regulated by the Australian Government. (b) It is expected that pollution control equipment will be installed and appropriately managed by industry to mitigate against pollution events. Cumultative air quality issues outside of airport land will continue to be assessed and responded to by the Department of Environment and Department of Health.
(b) It is expected that pollution control equipment will be installed and appropriately managed by industry to mitigate against pollution events. Cumultative air quality issues outside of airport land will continue to be assessed and responded to by the Department of Environment and Department of Health.
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