❓ A parliamentary question regarding the maintenance of the South Yunderup Entrance Channel. The Minister clarifies that the responsibility for maintenance lies with the Shire of Murray, not the Department for Planning and Infrastructure, based on a 1995 agreement.
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(b) what was the result of that assessment; (c) is there a regular process of maintenance for this waterway to ensure that it does not deteriorate due to either silting or lack of maintenance; (d) if so, when was this work last carried out; (e) if this work was carried out recently, will the Minister explain why residents are lodging these complaints; (f) if there is no regular process of maintenance in place, when will the Minister instigate the necessary works to restore the waterways to an acceptable condition; and (g) if the Minister believes her Department is not responsible for these works, will she advise why not, since the waterways were constructed by her Department?
(c) is there a regular process of maintenance for this waterway to ensure that it does not deteriorate due to either silting or lack of maintenance; (d) if so, when was this work last carried out; (e) if this work was carried out recently, will the Minister explain why residents are lodging these complaints; (f) if there is no regular process of maintenance in place, when will the Minister instigate the necessary works to restore the waterways to an acceptable condition; and (g) if the Minister believes her Department is not responsible for these works, will she advise why not, since the waterways were constructed by her Department?
(d) if so, when was this work last carried out; (e) if this work was carried out recently, will the Minister explain why residents are lodging these complaints; (f) if there is no regular process of maintenance in place, when will the Minister instigate the necessary works to restore the waterways to an acceptable condition; and (g) if the Minister believes her Department is not responsible for these works, will she advise why not, since the waterways were constructed by her Department?
(e) if this work was carried out recently, will the Minister explain why residents are lodging these complaints; (f) if there is no regular process of maintenance in place, when will the Minister instigate the necessary works to restore the waterways to an acceptable condition; and (g) if the Minister believes her Department is not responsible for these works, will she advise why not, since the waterways were constructed by her Department?
(f) if there is no regular process of maintenance in place, when will the Minister instigate the necessary works to restore the waterways to an acceptable condition; and (g) if the Minister believes her Department is not responsible for these works, will she advise why not, since the waterways were constructed by her Department?
(g) if the Minister believes her Department is not responsible for these works, will she advise why not, since the waterways were constructed by her Department?
With respect to the South Yunderup Entrance Channel, DPI conducted a survey in May 2002. It is important the Member understand that maintenance of this channel is the responsibility of the Shire of Murray under an agreement signed with the Minister for Transport in July 1995. (b) The average water depth in the South Yunderup Entrance Channel was about one (1) metre below Chart Datum in 2002, that is approximately one (1) metre below low tide. (c) Maintenance of the South Yunderup Entrance is the responsibility of the Shire of Murray under an agreement with the Minister of Transport dated July 1995. (d) Dredging was last undertaken in July 1999. (e) N/A (f) The Shire or Murray was given the opportunity by DPI to share costs for mobilising a dredge whilst the dredging at the mouth of the Murray and Serpentine Rivers was underway, however it declined. DPI will survey the South Yunderup entrance channel within the next few months. This information will be forwarded to the Shire of Murray for its consideration. The Shire will need to determine when the next maintenance dredging program will occur. (g) Maintenance of the South Yunderup Entrance is the responsibility of the Shire of Murray under an agreement with the Minister of Transport dated July 1995. Under that agreement the shire agreed to establish a reserve fund for this work. The deed describes the sources of revenue for this fund as follows. "I. The sum of Seventy Five Thousand Dollars ($75 000) paid by the Minister pursuant to this deed. II. Contributions from developers and subdividers made pursuant to any re-zoning effected by the amendments to the Shires Town Planning Scheme No. 4, conditions of development and subdivision approval. III. Additional rates paid by way of Specified Area Rate by ratepayers on the properties within the Yunderup Canals area pursuant to subsection 548(4) of the Local Government Act 1960; and IV. An annual contribution by the Shire (Whether raised by loan or contributed to from the Shire's Municipal Fund) the sum of which shall be determined at the discretion of the Council of the Shire having regard to the maintenance requirements of the channel, the adequacy of the Fund and the amount of the Specified Area Rate applied to the Yunderup Canals area. "
(b) The average water depth in the South Yunderup Entrance Channel was about one (1) metre below Chart Datum in 2002, that is approximately one (1) metre below low tide. (c) Maintenance of the South Yunderup Entrance is the responsibility of the Shire of Murray under an agreement with the Minister of Transport dated July 1995. (d) Dredging was last undertaken in July 1999. (e) N/A (f) The Shire or Murray was given the opportunity by DPI to share costs for mobilising a dredge whilst the dredging at the mouth of the Murray and Serpentine Rivers was underway, however it declined. DPI will survey the South Yunderup entrance channel within the next few months. This information will be forwarded to the Shire of Murray for its consideration. The Shire will need to determine when the next maintenance dredging program will occur. (g) Maintenance of the South Yunderup Entrance is the responsibility of the Shire of Murray under an agreement with the Minister of Transport dated July 1995. Under that agreement the shire agreed to establish a reserve fund for this work. The deed describes the sources of revenue for this fund as follows. "I. The sum of Seventy Five Thousand Dollars ($75 000) paid by the Minister pursuant to this deed. II. Contributions from developers and subdividers made pursuant to any re-zoning effected by the amendments to the Shires Town Planning Scheme No. 4, conditions of development and subdivision approval. III. Additional rates paid by way of Specified Area Rate by ratepayers on the properties within the Yunderup Canals area pursuant to subsection 548(4) of the Local Government Act 1960; and IV. An annual contribution by the Shire (Whether raised by loan or contributed to from the Shire's Municipal Fund) the sum of which shall be determined at the discretion of the Council of the Shire having regard to the maintenance requirements of the channel, the adequacy of the Fund and the amount of the Specified Area Rate applied to the Yunderup Canals area. "
(c) Maintenance of the South Yunderup Entrance is the responsibility of the Shire of Murray under an agreement with the Minister of Transport dated July 1995. (d) Dredging was last undertaken in July 1999. (e) N/A (f) The Shire or Murray was given the opportunity by DPI to share costs for mobilising a dredge whilst the dredging at the mouth of the Murray and Serpentine Rivers was underway, however it declined. DPI will survey the South Yunderup entrance channel within the next few months. This information will be forwarded to the Shire of Murray for its consideration. The Shire will need to determine when the next maintenance dredging program will occur. (g) Maintenance of the South Yunderup Entrance is the responsibility of the Shire of Murray under an agreement with the Minister of Transport dated July 1995. Under that agreement the shire agreed to establish a reserve fund for this work. The deed describes the sources of revenue for this fund as follows. "I. The sum of Seventy Five Thousand Dollars ($75 000) paid by the Minister pursuant to this deed. II. Contributions from developers and subdividers made pursuant to any re-zoning effected by the amendments to the Shires Town Planning Scheme No. 4, conditions of development and subdivision approval. III. Additional rates paid by way of Specified Area Rate by ratepayers on the properties within the Yunderup Canals area pursuant to subsection 548(4) of the Local Government Act 1960; and IV. An annual contribution by the Shire (Whether raised by loan or contributed to from the Shire's Municipal Fund) the sum of which shall be determined at the discretion of the Council of the Shire having regard to the maintenance requirements of the channel, the adequacy of the Fund and the amount of the Specified Area Rate applied to the Yunderup Canals area. "
(d) Dredging was last undertaken in July 1999. (e) N/A (f) The Shire or Murray was given the opportunity by DPI to share costs for mobilising a dredge whilst the dredging at the mouth of the Murray and Serpentine Rivers was underway, however it declined. DPI will survey the South Yunderup entrance channel within the next few months. This information will be forwarded to the Shire of Murray for its consideration. The Shire will need to determine when the next maintenance dredging program will occur. (g) Maintenance of the South Yunderup Entrance is the responsibility of the Shire of Murray under an agreement with the Minister of Transport dated July 1995. Under that agreement the shire agreed to establish a reserve fund for this work. The deed describes the sources of revenue for this fund as follows. "I. The sum of Seventy Five Thousand Dollars ($75 000) paid by the Minister pursuant to this deed. II. Contributions from developers and subdividers made pursuant to any re-zoning effected by the amendments to the Shires Town Planning Scheme No. 4, conditions of development and subdivision approval. III. Additional rates paid by way of Specified Area Rate by ratepayers on the properties within the Yunderup Canals area pursuant to subsection 548(4) of the Local Government Act 1960; and IV. An annual contribution by the Shire (Whether raised by loan or contributed to from the Shire's Municipal Fund) the sum of which shall be determined at the discretion of the Council of the Shire having regard to the maintenance requirements of the channel, the adequacy of the Fund and the amount of the Specified Area Rate applied to the Yunderup Canals area. "
(e) N/A (f) The Shire or Murray was given the opportunity by DPI to share costs for mobilising a dredge whilst the dredging at the mouth of the Murray and Serpentine Rivers was underway, however it declined. DPI will survey the South Yunderup entrance channel within the next few months. This information will be forwarded to the Shire of Murray for its consideration. The Shire will need to determine when the next maintenance dredging program will occur. (g) Maintenance of the South Yunderup Entrance is the responsibility of the Shire of Murray under an agreement with the Minister of Transport dated July 1995. Under that agreement the shire agreed to establish a reserve fund for this work. The deed describes the sources of revenue for this fund as follows. "I. The sum of Seventy Five Thousand Dollars ($75 000) paid by the Minister pursuant to this deed. II. Contributions from developers and subdividers made pursuant to any re-zoning effected by the amendments to the Shires Town Planning Scheme No. 4, conditions of development and subdivision approval. III. Additional rates paid by way of Specified Area Rate by ratepayers on the properties within the Yunderup Canals area pursuant to subsection 548(4) of the Local Government Act 1960; and IV. An annual contribution by the Shire (Whether raised by loan or contributed to from the Shire's Municipal Fund) the sum of which shall be determined at the discretion of the Council of the Shire having regard to the maintenance requirements of the channel, the adequacy of the Fund and the amount of the Specified Area Rate applied to the Yunderup Canals area. "
(f) The Shire or Murray was given the opportunity by DPI to share costs for mobilising a dredge whilst the dredging at the mouth of the Murray and Serpentine Rivers was underway, however it declined. DPI will survey the South Yunderup entrance channel within the next few months. This information will be forwarded to the Shire of Murray for its consideration. The Shire will need to determine when the next maintenance dredging program will occur. (g) Maintenance of the South Yunderup Entrance is the responsibility of the Shire of Murray under an agreement with the Minister of Transport dated July 1995. Under that agreement the shire agreed to establish a reserve fund for this work. The deed describes the sources of revenue for this fund as follows. "I. The sum of Seventy Five Thousand Dollars ($75 000) paid by the Minister pursuant to this deed. II. Contributions from developers and subdividers made pursuant to any re-zoning effected by the amendments to the Shires Town Planning Scheme No. 4, conditions of development and subdivision approval. III. Additional rates paid by way of Specified Area Rate by ratepayers on the properties within the Yunderup Canals area pursuant to subsection 548(4) of the Local Government Act 1960; and IV. An annual contribution by the Shire (Whether raised by loan or contributed to from the Shire's Municipal Fund) the sum of which shall be determined at the discretion of the Council of the Shire having regard to the maintenance requirements of the channel, the adequacy of the Fund and the amount of the Specified Area Rate applied to the Yunderup Canals area. "
(g) Maintenance of the South Yunderup Entrance is the responsibility of the Shire of Murray under an agreement with the Minister of Transport dated July 1995. Under that agreement the shire agreed to establish a reserve fund for this work. The deed describes the sources of revenue for this fund as follows. "I. The sum of Seventy Five Thousand Dollars ($75 000) paid by the Minister pursuant to this deed. II. Contributions from developers and subdividers made pursuant to any re-zoning effected by the amendments to the Shires Town Planning Scheme No. 4, conditions of development and subdivision approval. III. Additional rates paid by way of Specified Area Rate by ratepayers on the properties within the Yunderup Canals area pursuant to subsection 548(4) of the Local Government Act 1960; and IV. An annual contribution by the Shire (Whether raised by loan or contributed to from the Shire's Municipal Fund) the sum of which shall be determined at the discretion of the Council of the Shire having regard to the maintenance requirements of the channel, the adequacy of the Fund and the amount of the Specified Area Rate applied to the Yunderup Canals area. "
Under that agreement the shire agreed to establish a reserve fund for this work. The deed describes the sources of revenue for this fund as follows. "I. The sum of Seventy Five Thousand Dollars ($75 000) paid by the Minister pursuant to this deed. II. Contributions from developers and subdividers made pursuant to any re-zoning effected by the amendments to the Shires Town Planning Scheme No. 4, conditions of development and subdivision approval. III. Additional rates paid by way of Specified Area Rate by ratepayers on the properties within the Yunderup Canals area pursuant to subsection 548(4) of the Local Government Act 1960; and IV. An annual contribution by the Shire (Whether raised by loan or contributed to from the Shire's Municipal Fund) the sum of which shall be determined at the discretion of the Council of the Shire having regard to the maintenance requirements of the channel, the adequacy of the Fund and the amount of the Specified Area Rate applied to the Yunderup Canals area. "
"I. The sum of Seventy Five Thousand Dollars ($75 000) paid by the Minister pursuant to this deed. II. Contributions from developers and subdividers made pursuant to any re-zoning effected by the amendments to the Shires Town Planning Scheme No. 4, conditions of development and subdivision approval. III. Additional rates paid by way of Specified Area Rate by ratepayers on the properties within the Yunderup Canals area pursuant to subsection 548(4) of the Local Government Act 1960; and IV. An annual contribution by the Shire (Whether raised by loan or contributed to from the Shire's Municipal Fund) the sum of which shall be determined at the discretion of the Council of the Shire having regard to the maintenance requirements of the channel, the adequacy of the Fund and the amount of the Specified Area Rate applied to the Yunderup Canals area. "
II. Contributions from developers and subdividers made pursuant to any re-zoning effected by the amendments to the Shires Town Planning Scheme No. 4, conditions of development and subdivision approval. III. Additional rates paid by way of Specified Area Rate by ratepayers on the properties within the Yunderup Canals area pursuant to subsection 548(4) of the Local Government Act 1960; and IV. An annual contribution by the Shire (Whether raised by loan or contributed to from the Shire's Municipal Fund) the sum of which shall be determined at the discretion of the Council of the Shire having regard to the maintenance requirements of the channel, the adequacy of the Fund and the amount of the Specified Area Rate applied to the Yunderup Canals area. "
III. Additional rates paid by way of Specified Area Rate by ratepayers on the properties within the Yunderup Canals area pursuant to subsection 548(4) of the Local Government Act 1960; and IV. An annual contribution by the Shire (Whether raised by loan or contributed to from the Shire's Municipal Fund) the sum of which shall be determined at the discretion of the Council of the Shire having regard to the maintenance requirements of the channel, the adequacy of the Fund and the amount of the Specified Area Rate applied to the Yunderup Canals area. "
IV. An annual contribution by the Shire (Whether raised by loan or contributed to from the Shire's Municipal Fund) the sum of which shall be determined at the discretion of the Council of the Shire having regard to the maintenance requirements of the channel, the adequacy of the Fund and the amount of the Specified Area Rate applied to the Yunderup Canals area. "
(c) is there a regular process of maintenance for this waterway to ensure that it does not deteriorate due to either silting or lack of maintenance; (d) if so, when was this work last carried out; (e) if this work was carried out recently, will the Minister explain why residents are lodging these complaints; (f) if there is no regular process of maintenance in place, when will the Minister instigate the necessary works to restore the waterways to an acceptable condition; and (g) if the Minister believes her Department is not responsible for these works, will she advise why not, since the waterways were constructed by her Department?
(d) if so, when was this work last carried out; (e) if this work was carried out recently, will the Minister explain why residents are lodging these complaints; (f) if there is no regular process of maintenance in place, when will the Minister instigate the necessary works to restore the waterways to an acceptable condition; and (g) if the Minister believes her Department is not responsible for these works, will she advise why not, since the waterways were constructed by her Department?
(e) if this work was carried out recently, will the Minister explain why residents are lodging these complaints; (f) if there is no regular process of maintenance in place, when will the Minister instigate the necessary works to restore the waterways to an acceptable condition; and (g) if the Minister believes her Department is not responsible for these works, will she advise why not, since the waterways were constructed by her Department?
(f) if there is no regular process of maintenance in place, when will the Minister instigate the necessary works to restore the waterways to an acceptable condition; and (g) if the Minister believes her Department is not responsible for these works, will she advise why not, since the waterways were constructed by her Department?
(g) if the Minister believes her Department is not responsible for these works, will she advise why not, since the waterways were constructed by her Department?
With respect to the South Yunderup Entrance Channel, DPI conducted a survey in May 2002. It is important the Member understand that maintenance of this channel is the responsibility of the Shire of Murray under an agreement signed with the Minister for Transport in July 1995. (b) The average water depth in the South Yunderup Entrance Channel was about one (1) metre below Chart Datum in 2002, that is approximately one (1) metre below low tide. (c) Maintenance of the South Yunderup Entrance is the responsibility of the Shire of Murray under an agreement with the Minister of Transport dated July 1995. (d) Dredging was last undertaken in July 1999. (e) N/A (f) The Shire or Murray was given the opportunity by DPI to share costs for mobilising a dredge whilst the dredging at the mouth of the Murray and Serpentine Rivers was underway, however it declined. DPI will survey the South Yunderup entrance channel within the next few months. This information will be forwarded to the Shire of Murray for its consideration. The Shire will need to determine when the next maintenance dredging program will occur. (g) Maintenance of the South Yunderup Entrance is the responsibility of the Shire of Murray under an agreement with the Minister of Transport dated July 1995. Under that agreement the shire agreed to establish a reserve fund for this work. The deed describes the sources of revenue for this fund as follows. "I. The sum of Seventy Five Thousand Dollars ($75 000) paid by the Minister pursuant to this deed. II. Contributions from developers and subdividers made pursuant to any re-zoning effected by the amendments to the Shires Town Planning Scheme No. 4, conditions of development and subdivision approval. III. Additional rates paid by way of Specified Area Rate by ratepayers on the properties within the Yunderup Canals area pursuant to subsection 548(4) of the Local Government Act 1960; and IV. An annual contribution by the Shire (Whether raised by loan or contributed to from the Shire's Municipal Fund) the sum of which shall be determined at the discretion of the Council of the Shire having regard to the maintenance requirements of the channel, the adequacy of the Fund and the amount of the Specified Area Rate applied to the Yunderup Canals area. "
(b) The average water depth in the South Yunderup Entrance Channel was about one (1) metre below Chart Datum in 2002, that is approximately one (1) metre below low tide. (c) Maintenance of the South Yunderup Entrance is the responsibility of the Shire of Murray under an agreement with the Minister of Transport dated July 1995. (d) Dredging was last undertaken in July 1999. (e) N/A (f) The Shire or Murray was given the opportunity by DPI to share costs for mobilising a dredge whilst the dredging at the mouth of the Murray and Serpentine Rivers was underway, however it declined. DPI will survey the South Yunderup entrance channel within the next few months. This information will be forwarded to the Shire of Murray for its consideration. The Shire will need to determine when the next maintenance dredging program will occur. (g) Maintenance of the South Yunderup Entrance is the responsibility of the Shire of Murray under an agreement with the Minister of Transport dated July 1995. Under that agreement the shire agreed to establish a reserve fund for this work. The deed describes the sources of revenue for this fund as follows. "I. The sum of Seventy Five Thousand Dollars ($75 000) paid by the Minister pursuant to this deed. II. Contributions from developers and subdividers made pursuant to any re-zoning effected by the amendments to the Shires Town Planning Scheme No. 4, conditions of development and subdivision approval. III. Additional rates paid by way of Specified Area Rate by ratepayers on the properties within the Yunderup Canals area pursuant to subsection 548(4) of the Local Government Act 1960; and IV. An annual contribution by the Shire (Whether raised by loan or contributed to from the Shire's Municipal Fund) the sum of which shall be determined at the discretion of the Council of the Shire having regard to the maintenance requirements of the channel, the adequacy of the Fund and the amount of the Specified Area Rate applied to the Yunderup Canals area. "
(c) Maintenance of the South Yunderup Entrance is the responsibility of the Shire of Murray under an agreement with the Minister of Transport dated July 1995. (d) Dredging was last undertaken in July 1999. (e) N/A (f) The Shire or Murray was given the opportunity by DPI to share costs for mobilising a dredge whilst the dredging at the mouth of the Murray and Serpentine Rivers was underway, however it declined. DPI will survey the South Yunderup entrance channel within the next few months. This information will be forwarded to the Shire of Murray for its consideration. The Shire will need to determine when the next maintenance dredging program will occur. (g) Maintenance of the South Yunderup Entrance is the responsibility of the Shire of Murray under an agreement with the Minister of Transport dated July 1995. Under that agreement the shire agreed to establish a reserve fund for this work. The deed describes the sources of revenue for this fund as follows. "I. The sum of Seventy Five Thousand Dollars ($75 000) paid by the Minister pursuant to this deed. II. Contributions from developers and subdividers made pursuant to any re-zoning effected by the amendments to the Shires Town Planning Scheme No. 4, conditions of development and subdivision approval. III. Additional rates paid by way of Specified Area Rate by ratepayers on the properties within the Yunderup Canals area pursuant to subsection 548(4) of the Local Government Act 1960; and IV. An annual contribution by the Shire (Whether raised by loan or contributed to from the Shire's Municipal Fund) the sum of which shall be determined at the discretion of the Council of the Shire having regard to the maintenance requirements of the channel, the adequacy of the Fund and the amount of the Specified Area Rate applied to the Yunderup Canals area. "
(d) Dredging was last undertaken in July 1999. (e) N/A (f) The Shire or Murray was given the opportunity by DPI to share costs for mobilising a dredge whilst the dredging at the mouth of the Murray and Serpentine Rivers was underway, however it declined. DPI will survey the South Yunderup entrance channel within the next few months. This information will be forwarded to the Shire of Murray for its consideration. The Shire will need to determine when the next maintenance dredging program will occur. (g) Maintenance of the South Yunderup Entrance is the responsibility of the Shire of Murray under an agreement with the Minister of Transport dated July 1995. Under that agreement the shire agreed to establish a reserve fund for this work. The deed describes the sources of revenue for this fund as follows. "I. The sum of Seventy Five Thousand Dollars ($75 000) paid by the Minister pursuant to this deed. II. Contributions from developers and subdividers made pursuant to any re-zoning effected by the amendments to the Shires Town Planning Scheme No. 4, conditions of development and subdivision approval. III. Additional rates paid by way of Specified Area Rate by ratepayers on the properties within the Yunderup Canals area pursuant to subsection 548(4) of the Local Government Act 1960; and IV. An annual contribution by the Shire (Whether raised by loan or contributed to from the Shire's Municipal Fund) the sum of which shall be determined at the discretion of the Council of the Shire having regard to the maintenance requirements of the channel, the adequacy of the Fund and the amount of the Specified Area Rate applied to the Yunderup Canals area. "
(e) N/A (f) The Shire or Murray was given the opportunity by DPI to share costs for mobilising a dredge whilst the dredging at the mouth of the Murray and Serpentine Rivers was underway, however it declined. DPI will survey the South Yunderup entrance channel within the next few months. This information will be forwarded to the Shire of Murray for its consideration. The Shire will need to determine when the next maintenance dredging program will occur. (g) Maintenance of the South Yunderup Entrance is the responsibility of the Shire of Murray under an agreement with the Minister of Transport dated July 1995. Under that agreement the shire agreed to establish a reserve fund for this work. The deed describes the sources of revenue for this fund as follows. "I. The sum of Seventy Five Thousand Dollars ($75 000) paid by the Minister pursuant to this deed. II. Contributions from developers and subdividers made pursuant to any re-zoning effected by the amendments to the Shires Town Planning Scheme No. 4, conditions of development and subdivision approval. III. Additional rates paid by way of Specified Area Rate by ratepayers on the properties within the Yunderup Canals area pursuant to subsection 548(4) of the Local Government Act 1960; and IV. An annual contribution by the Shire (Whether raised by loan or contributed to from the Shire's Municipal Fund) the sum of which shall be determined at the discretion of the Council of the Shire having regard to the maintenance requirements of the channel, the adequacy of the Fund and the amount of the Specified Area Rate applied to the Yunderup Canals area. "
(f) The Shire or Murray was given the opportunity by DPI to share costs for mobilising a dredge whilst the dredging at the mouth of the Murray and Serpentine Rivers was underway, however it declined. DPI will survey the South Yunderup entrance channel within the next few months. This information will be forwarded to the Shire of Murray for its consideration. The Shire will need to determine when the next maintenance dredging program will occur. (g) Maintenance of the South Yunderup Entrance is the responsibility of the Shire of Murray under an agreement with the Minister of Transport dated July 1995. Under that agreement the shire agreed to establish a reserve fund for this work. The deed describes the sources of revenue for this fund as follows. "I. The sum of Seventy Five Thousand Dollars ($75 000) paid by the Minister pursuant to this deed. II. Contributions from developers and subdividers made pursuant to any re-zoning effected by the amendments to the Shires Town Planning Scheme No. 4, conditions of development and subdivision approval. III. Additional rates paid by way of Specified Area Rate by ratepayers on the properties within the Yunderup Canals area pursuant to subsection 548(4) of the Local Government Act 1960; and IV. An annual contribution by the Shire (Whether raised by loan or contributed to from the Shire's Municipal Fund) the sum of which shall be determined at the discretion of the Council of the Shire having regard to the maintenance requirements of the channel, the adequacy of the Fund and the amount of the Specified Area Rate applied to the Yunderup Canals area. "
(g) Maintenance of the South Yunderup Entrance is the responsibility of the Shire of Murray under an agreement with the Minister of Transport dated July 1995. Under that agreement the shire agreed to establish a reserve fund for this work. The deed describes the sources of revenue for this fund as follows. "I. The sum of Seventy Five Thousand Dollars ($75 000) paid by the Minister pursuant to this deed. II. Contributions from developers and subdividers made pursuant to any re-zoning effected by the amendments to the Shires Town Planning Scheme No. 4, conditions of development and subdivision approval. III. Additional rates paid by way of Specified Area Rate by ratepayers on the properties within the Yunderup Canals area pursuant to subsection 548(4) of the Local Government Act 1960; and IV. An annual contribution by the Shire (Whether raised by loan or contributed to from the Shire's Municipal Fund) the sum of which shall be determined at the discretion of the Council of the Shire having regard to the maintenance requirements of the channel, the adequacy of the Fund and the amount of the Specified Area Rate applied to the Yunderup Canals area. "
Under that agreement the shire agreed to establish a reserve fund for this work. The deed describes the sources of revenue for this fund as follows. "I. The sum of Seventy Five Thousand Dollars ($75 000) paid by the Minister pursuant to this deed. II. Contributions from developers and subdividers made pursuant to any re-zoning effected by the amendments to the Shires Town Planning Scheme No. 4, conditions of development and subdivision approval. III. Additional rates paid by way of Specified Area Rate by ratepayers on the properties within the Yunderup Canals area pursuant to subsection 548(4) of the Local Government Act 1960; and IV. An annual contribution by the Shire (Whether raised by loan or contributed to from the Shire's Municipal Fund) the sum of which shall be determined at the discretion of the Council of the Shire having regard to the maintenance requirements of the channel, the adequacy of the Fund and the amount of the Specified Area Rate applied to the Yunderup Canals area. "
"I. The sum of Seventy Five Thousand Dollars ($75 000) paid by the Minister pursuant to this deed. II. Contributions from developers and subdividers made pursuant to any re-zoning effected by the amendments to the Shires Town Planning Scheme No. 4, conditions of development and subdivision approval. III. Additional rates paid by way of Specified Area Rate by ratepayers on the properties within the Yunderup Canals area pursuant to subsection 548(4) of the Local Government Act 1960; and IV. An annual contribution by the Shire (Whether raised by loan or contributed to from the Shire's Municipal Fund) the sum of which shall be determined at the discretion of the Council of the Shire having regard to the maintenance requirements of the channel, the adequacy of the Fund and the amount of the Specified Area Rate applied to the Yunderup Canals area. "
II. Contributions from developers and subdividers made pursuant to any re-zoning effected by the amendments to the Shires Town Planning Scheme No. 4, conditions of development and subdivision approval. III. Additional rates paid by way of Specified Area Rate by ratepayers on the properties within the Yunderup Canals area pursuant to subsection 548(4) of the Local Government Act 1960; and IV. An annual contribution by the Shire (Whether raised by loan or contributed to from the Shire's Municipal Fund) the sum of which shall be determined at the discretion of the Council of the Shire having regard to the maintenance requirements of the channel, the adequacy of the Fund and the amount of the Specified Area Rate applied to the Yunderup Canals area. "
III. Additional rates paid by way of Specified Area Rate by ratepayers on the properties within the Yunderup Canals area pursuant to subsection 548(4) of the Local Government Act 1960; and IV. An annual contribution by the Shire (Whether raised by loan or contributed to from the Shire's Municipal Fund) the sum of which shall be determined at the discretion of the Council of the Shire having regard to the maintenance requirements of the channel, the adequacy of the Fund and the amount of the Specified Area Rate applied to the Yunderup Canals area. "
IV. An annual contribution by the Shire (Whether raised by loan or contributed to from the Shire's Municipal Fund) the sum of which shall be determined at the discretion of the Council of the Shire having regard to the maintenance requirements of the channel, the adequacy of the Fund and the amount of the Specified Area Rate applied to the Yunderup Canals area. "
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26 November 2004
Responded by
Minister for Planning and Infrastructure
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(a) Surveys of the Harvey/Peel estuary system are conducted as required by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure (DPI) in consultation with the local community. Currently the boating channels at the mouth of the Murray and Serpentine Rivers are being dredged by DPI.
With respect to the South Yunderup Entrance Channel, DPI conducted a survey in May 2002. It is important the Member understand that maintenance of this channel is the responsibility of the Shire of Murray under an agreement signed with the Minister for Transport in July 1995.
(b) The average water depth in the South Yunderup Entrance Channel was about one (1) metre below Chart Datum in 2002, that is approximately one (1) metre below low tide.
(c) Maintenance of the South Yunderup Entrance is the responsibility of the Shire of Murray under an agreement with the Minister of Transport dated July 1995.
(d) Dredging was last undertaken in July 1999.
(e) N/A
(f) The Shire or Murray was given the opportunity by DPI to share costs for mobilising a dredge whilst the dredging at the mouth of the Murray and Serpentine Rivers was underway, however it declined. DPI will survey the South Yunderup entrance channel within the next few months. This information will be forwarded to the Shire of Murray for its consideration. The Shire will need to determine when the next maintenance dredging program will occur.
(g) Maintenance of the South Yunderup Entrance is the responsibility of the Shire of Murray under an agreement with the Minister of Transport dated July 1995.
Under that agreement the shire agreed to establish a reserve fund for this work. The deed describes the sources of revenue for this fund as follows.
"I. The sum of Seventy Five Thousand Dollars ($75 000) paid by the Minister pursuant to this deed.
II. Contributions from developers and subdividers made pursuant to any re-zoning effected by the amendments to the Shires Town Planning Scheme No. 4, conditions of development and subdivision approval.
III. Additional rates paid by way of Specified Area Rate by ratepayers on the properties within the Yunderup Canals area pursuant to subsection 548(4) of the Local Government Act 1960; and
IV. An annual contribution by the Shire (Whether raised by loan or contributed to from the Shire's Municipal Fund) the sum of which shall be determined at the discretion of the Council of the Shire having regard to the maintenance requirements of the channel, the adequacy of the Fund and the amount of the Specified Area Rate applied to the Yunderup Canals area. "
With respect to the South Yunderup Entrance Channel, DPI conducted a survey in May 2002. It is important the Member understand that maintenance of this channel is the responsibility of the Shire of Murray under an agreement signed with the Minister for Transport in July 1995.
(b) The average water depth in the South Yunderup Entrance Channel was about one (1) metre below Chart Datum in 2002, that is approximately one (1) metre below low tide.
(c) Maintenance of the South Yunderup Entrance is the responsibility of the Shire of Murray under an agreement with the Minister of Transport dated July 1995.
(d) Dredging was last undertaken in July 1999.
(e) N/A
(f) The Shire or Murray was given the opportunity by DPI to share costs for mobilising a dredge whilst the dredging at the mouth of the Murray and Serpentine Rivers was underway, however it declined. DPI will survey the South Yunderup entrance channel within the next few months. This information will be forwarded to the Shire of Murray for its consideration. The Shire will need to determine when the next maintenance dredging program will occur.
(g) Maintenance of the South Yunderup Entrance is the responsibility of the Shire of Murray under an agreement with the Minister of Transport dated July 1995.
Under that agreement the shire agreed to establish a reserve fund for this work. The deed describes the sources of revenue for this fund as follows.
"I. The sum of Seventy Five Thousand Dollars ($75 000) paid by the Minister pursuant to this deed.
II. Contributions from developers and subdividers made pursuant to any re-zoning effected by the amendments to the Shires Town Planning Scheme No. 4, conditions of development and subdivision approval.
III. Additional rates paid by way of Specified Area Rate by ratepayers on the properties within the Yunderup Canals area pursuant to subsection 548(4) of the Local Government Act 1960; and
IV. An annual contribution by the Shire (Whether raised by loan or contributed to from the Shire's Municipal Fund) the sum of which shall be determined at the discretion of the Council of the Shire having regard to the maintenance requirements of the channel, the adequacy of the Fund and the amount of the Specified Area Rate applied to the Yunderup Canals area. "
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