❓ A parliamentary question regarding the closure of an Eco Fishing Camp on Ronsard Island due to a proposed port development, focusing on notice, compensation, and alternative locations for the camp. The Minister's response indicates the operator had no permit and declined offered alternatives.
AnsweredQoN 2141Legislative Assembly
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I have been advised that the Eco Fishing Camp on Ronsard Island, set up to enable people with physical disabilities to enjoy the natural environment and the recreational fishing experience, was advised by Landgate (previously Department of Land Information) staff that their camp was to be closed without warning or compensation to enable the development of a port for the Iron Ore Industry, and I ask -
(1) What notice and in what format was given to this tour operator that their operations on the Island were required to cease?
(2) What compensation has been allocated to the tour operator for re-location of their camp, and disruption to their business?
(a) If no compensation has been allocated, why not?
(3) If no compensation has been allocated, will the Minister advise whether she will investigate the merits of allocating compensation in these circumstances?
(4) Was the fact that this is a unique and highly specific tourism development, providing a niche service, considered in the closing down of Eco Fishing Camp’s operations?
(a) If not, why not?
(5) Was the tour operator offered any other location where their operations could take place?
(a) If not, why not?
(1) What notice and in what format was given to this tour operator that their operations on the Island were required to cease?
(2) What compensation has been allocated to the tour operator for re-location of their camp, and disruption to their business?
(a) If no compensation has been allocated, why not?
(3) If no compensation has been allocated, will the Minister advise whether she will investigate the merits of allocating compensation in these circumstances?
(4) Was the fact that this is a unique and highly specific tourism development, providing a niche service, considered in the closing down of Eco Fishing Camp’s operations?
(a) If not, why not?
(5) Was the tour operator offered any other location where their operations could take place?
(a) If not, why not?
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Answered
9 May 2007
Responded by
Minister for Planning and Infrastructure
Response time
36 days
The DPI offered to consider any alternative application Mr Dixon would like to make on the adjacent mainland and offered to grant a licence for a short term to authorise the continued use of a portion of Ronsard Island for tour camping. As Ronsard Island has recently been recommended as the preferred site for a new port in the Pilbara it is not possible to offer long term tenure on the Island. Mr Dixon declined the DPI's offer. (2) & 2(a) As indicated in (1), Mr Dixon has no permit or authority from the Department for Planning and Infrastructure (DPI) to operate on Ronsard Island. Therefore compensation is not appropriate. (3) No. (4) & (5) See (1) above.
(2) & 2(a) As indicated in (1), Mr Dixon has no permit or authority from the Department for Planning and Infrastructure (DPI) to operate on Ronsard Island. Therefore compensation is not appropriate. (3) No. (4) & (5) See (1) above.
(3) No. (4) & (5) See (1) above.
(4) & (5) See (1) above.
(2) & 2(a) As indicated in (1), Mr Dixon has no permit or authority from the Department for Planning and Infrastructure (DPI) to operate on Ronsard Island. Therefore compensation is not appropriate. (3) No. (4) & (5) See (1) above.
(3) No. (4) & (5) See (1) above.
(4) & (5) See (1) above.
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