❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks information from the WAPC regarding the closure and rehabilitation of Area F in Alcoa's Residue Storage Area near Mandogalup, specifically addressing dust problems. The WAPC's response deflects responsibility to Alcoa.
AnsweredQoN 4844Legislative Council
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In regard to the operation of Alcoa near Mandogalup, please outline the following -
(1) When does the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) anticipate that Area F in the Alcoa Residue Storage Area will be closed and how certain is any projected closure date?
(2) How does the WAPC anticipate Area F will be rehabilitated?
(3) Have a range of alternative rehabilitation initiatives been explored that may eliminate perceived dust problems fast?
(4) If yes to (3), how have they been considered?
(1) When does the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) anticipate that Area F in the Alcoa Residue Storage Area will be closed and how certain is any projected closure date?
(2) How does the WAPC anticipate Area F will be rehabilitated?
(3) Have a range of alternative rehabilitation initiatives been explored that may eliminate perceived dust problems fast?
(4) If yes to (3), how have they been considered?
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Answered
22 November 2011
Responded by
Minister for Mental Health representing the Minister for Planning
Response time
35 days
(1) The closure date of Area F is the responsibility of Alcoa.
(2) The rehabilitation of Area F is the responsibility of Alcoa. It is understood that Alcoa is preparing a Long Term Residue Management Strategy for its Mandogalup site.
(3) Refer to answers (1) and (2) above.
(4) Refer to answers (1) and (2) above.
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(2) The rehabilitation of Area F is the responsibility of Alcoa. It is understood that Alcoa is preparing a Long Term Residue Management Strategy for its Mandogalup site.
(3) Refer to answers (1) and (2) above.
(4) Refer to answers (1) and (2) above.
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