❓ Hon Robin Chapple questions the Minister for State Development regarding the progress of PCB cleanup negotiations and testing at the old Wittenoon mine site. An agreement is expected in October 2001.
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I refer to the Minister’s answer to my question on notice of Thursday, May 31 2001 regarding the cleanup of suspected Polychlorinated Biphenyl chemicals (PCBs) at the old Wittenoon mine site, and ask -
(1) Have negotiations between the Government and the Mining Tenement Holders regarding the site cleanup been completed?
(2) If no to (1), when does the Minister expect negotiations to be finalised?
(3) Is yes to (1), have the oil drums and oil residues on and near the site yet been tested for PCB contamination?
(4) If yes to (3), what were the results of these tests?
(5) If no to (3), when is it expected that the tests will be carried out?
(1) Have negotiations between the Government and the Mining Tenement Holders regarding the site cleanup been completed?
(2) If no to (1), when does the Minister expect negotiations to be finalised?
(3) Is yes to (1), have the oil drums and oil residues on and near the site yet been tested for PCB contamination?
(4) If yes to (3), what were the results of these tests?
(5) If no to (3), when is it expected that the tests will be carried out?
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Answered
26 September 2001
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for State Development
Response time
29 days
I am advised that:
1.
No.
2.
An agreement between the State and the Mining Tenement Holders regarding the site cleanup is currently being finalised. It is expected that the agreement will be concluded in October 2001.
3-5. Not applicable.
1.
No.
2.
An agreement between the State and the Mining Tenement Holders regarding the site cleanup is currently being finalised. It is expected that the agreement will be concluded in October 2001.
3-5. Not applicable.
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