❓ Mr. Cowper asks about improvements to recreational facilities in the South West. The Minister details the $3 million investment in Logue Brook Dam, including new campsites, facilities, and a community partnership model.
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SOUTH WEST — CAMPING AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
607. Mr M.J. COWPER to the
Minister for Environment:
Some members of this
house may recall the dark days of the former Labor government, when the member
for Cockburn was the minister —
Several members interjected.
The SPEAKER : Sit down! You are just about to be knocked out, member for Murray–Wellington.
If you want to ask a question, ask a question; do not make a speech.
Mr M.J. COWPER : Logue Brook Dam in the Murray–Wellington
electorate was closed, but I am very pleased to say that it has been reopened
by this government.
Mr W.J. Johnston interjected.
The SPEAKER : Member for Cannington!
Mr M.J. COWPER : Can the minister tell the house what has
been done with respect to the rights of ordinary Western Australians to have a
holiday in our beautiful south west?
607. Mr M.J. COWPER to the
Minister for Environment:
Some members of this
house may recall the dark days of the former Labor government, when the member
for Cockburn was the minister —
Several members interjected.
The SPEAKER : Sit down! You are just about to be knocked out, member for Murray–Wellington.
If you want to ask a question, ask a question; do not make a speech.
Mr M.J. COWPER : Logue Brook Dam in the Murray–Wellington
electorate was closed, but I am very pleased to say that it has been reopened
by this government.
Mr W.J. Johnston interjected.
The SPEAKER : Member for Cannington!
Mr M.J. COWPER : Can the minister tell the house what has
been done with respect to the rights of ordinary Western Australians to have a
holiday in our beautiful south west?
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I thank the member
for Murray–Wellington for the question. This is a matter about which
the member for Murray–Wellington has due right to be very proud, as he
campaigned very strongly as a local member to see Logue Brook Dam reopened to
water sports. What a popular move that has been with the recreating community
of Western Australia, especially given the area's very close proximity
to the Perth metropolitan area for weekend trips or longer. The government recognises
the popularity of Logue Brook Dam and the activities undertaken there. With the
catalyst of the reopening of that dam to recreational pursuits, the government
has invested $3 million under the Parks for People program in a brand-new
campground at Logue Brook. This new campground includes 126 sites. That is
enough camping sites to accommodate around 550 campers on any given night. This
investment also includes new toilets all built to universal access principles,
new camp kitchens and new boating and biking facilities, with a particular
focus on some new mountain biking facilities and pump tracks. Almost 25 per
cent of the 450 camp sites that we are seeking to deliver as part of the Parks
for People program have been delivered at this site. This campground will now
be operated under a community partnership model. This is a first for one of our
campgrounds. Given that the Lake Brockman Tourist Park is right next to the
Parks and Wildlife camping ground, it will now have management of the Parks and
Wildlife campground for a trial period of two years.
We believe that there
are some really good business opportunities there. Of course, the flow-on
economic benefit for the region, for the member for Murray–Wellington's
electorate, especially given that the township of Harvey is only 10 kilometres
down the road, is that an extra 550 people can be at Logue Brook Dam on any
given weekend. This forms part of this government's $21.5 million Parks
for People program, which is delivering 450 new camp sites, particularly
throughout the south west. The focus this year will be on other popular sites,
such as the complete redevelopment of the very popular Lucky Bay camp site at
Cape Le Grand and Potters Gorge at Wellington Dam. Indeed, we have already
delivered more than half of this commitment at the midway point of this
government. It is not just about delivering camp sites. There are new bike
riding trails, mountain bike trails, walking trails and other visitor
facilities, such as the new lookout for the Gap at Torndirrup National Park.
Much of this has also been funded through the royalties for regions program.
for Murray–Wellington for the question. This is a matter about which
the member for Murray–Wellington has due right to be very proud, as he
campaigned very strongly as a local member to see Logue Brook Dam reopened to
water sports. What a popular move that has been with the recreating community
of Western Australia, especially given the area's very close proximity
to the Perth metropolitan area for weekend trips or longer. The government recognises
the popularity of Logue Brook Dam and the activities undertaken there. With the
catalyst of the reopening of that dam to recreational pursuits, the government
has invested $3 million under the Parks for People program in a brand-new
campground at Logue Brook. This new campground includes 126 sites. That is
enough camping sites to accommodate around 550 campers on any given night. This
investment also includes new toilets all built to universal access principles,
new camp kitchens and new boating and biking facilities, with a particular
focus on some new mountain biking facilities and pump tracks. Almost 25 per
cent of the 450 camp sites that we are seeking to deliver as part of the Parks
for People program have been delivered at this site. This campground will now
be operated under a community partnership model. This is a first for one of our
campgrounds. Given that the Lake Brockman Tourist Park is right next to the
Parks and Wildlife camping ground, it will now have management of the Parks and
Wildlife campground for a trial period of two years.
We believe that there
are some really good business opportunities there. Of course, the flow-on
economic benefit for the region, for the member for Murray–Wellington's
electorate, especially given that the township of Harvey is only 10 kilometres
down the road, is that an extra 550 people can be at Logue Brook Dam on any
given weekend. This forms part of this government's $21.5 million Parks
for People program, which is delivering 450 new camp sites, particularly
throughout the south west. The focus this year will be on other popular sites,
such as the complete redevelopment of the very popular Lucky Bay camp site at
Cape Le Grand and Potters Gorge at Wellington Dam. Indeed, we have already
delivered more than half of this commitment at the midway point of this
government. It is not just about delivering camp sites. There are new bike
riding trails, mountain bike trails, walking trails and other visitor
facilities, such as the new lookout for the Gap at Torndirrup National Park.
Much of this has also been funded through the royalties for regions program.
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