Hon. Sally Talbot questions the Minister for Heritage regarding the Donnelly River Mill, its potential as a tourism asset, its current state, maintenance responsibilities, funding, and restoration advice. The Minister for Heritage deflects most questions, stating they are the responsibility of the Minister for Lands.

AnsweredQoN 630Legislative Council
Asked
20 May 2015
Portfolio
Heritage

QuestionView source ↗

DONNELLY RIVER MILL
630. Hon SALLY TALBOT to the minister representing the
Minister for Heritage:
I refer to the Donnelly River Mill
in the Shire of Manjimup.
(1) Does the Minister for Heritage
agree that the mill is potentially a world-class tourism asset?
(2) What is the current state of the
mill?
(3) Who is responsible for the
maintenance and upkeep of the historic mill?
(4) What funding has been provided
for the maintenance and upkeep in the following years —
(a) 2012–13;
(b) 2013–14; and
(c) 2014–15?
(5) What funding will be provided in
2015–16?
(6) What advice has the minister
received about restoring the mill?

AnswerView source ↗

I thank the member for some notice
of the question. The Minister for Heritage has provided me with the following
information.
(1)–(5) The
Donnelly River mill was entered into the state Register of Heritage Places in
1985, which recognises that this place demonstrates cultural heritage
significance at a state level. As the mill is held by the Minister for Lands on
behalf of the state, the Minister for Heritage is not in a position to answer
parts (1) to (5).
(6) The Minister
for Heritage has not received advice about restoring the mill.

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