❓ The question asks whether tourism and historical needs are considered when restoring mine sites. The answer confirms they are, citing examples where mine sites have been repurposed for tourism and recreational use.
AnsweredQoN 904Legislative Council
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Following the closure of a mine, are the tourism and historical needs of local authorities and similar bodies taken into account when determining the action required to restore the mine site to its former state; and, if so, in what way? Hon KEN TRAVERS
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. I am advised yes. In cases in which there is reasonable opportunity and public safety concerns are addressed, this approach is considered. Examples include: Western Mining Corporation’s Windarra mine site and processing plant, which provides a tourist trail and is managed by the Shire of Laverton; Iluka Resources’ South Capel wetlands, which provide tourism, recreational and educational benefits to the local community; and Elazac Mining’s Comet tourist goldmine at Marble Bar.
Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I am advised yes. In cases in which there is reasonable opportunity and public safety concerns are addressed, this approach is considered. Examples include: Western Mining Corporation’s Windarra mine site and processing plant, which provides a tourist trail and is managed by the Shire of Laverton; Iluka Resources’ South Capel wetlands, which provide tourism, recreational and educational benefits to the local community; and Elazac Mining’s Comet tourist goldmine at Marble Bar.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. I am advised yes. In cases in which there is reasonable opportunity and public safety concerns are addressed, this approach is considered. Examples include: Western Mining Corporation’s Windarra mine site and processing plant, which provides a tourist trail and is managed by the Shire of Laverton; Iluka Resources’ South Capel wetlands, which provide tourism, recreational and educational benefits to the local community; and Elazac Mining’s Comet tourist goldmine at Marble Bar.
Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I am advised yes. In cases in which there is reasonable opportunity and public safety concerns are addressed, this approach is considered. Examples include: Western Mining Corporation’s Windarra mine site and processing plant, which provides a tourist trail and is managed by the Shire of Laverton; Iluka Resources’ South Capel wetlands, which provide tourism, recreational and educational benefits to the local community; and Elazac Mining’s Comet tourist goldmine at Marble Bar.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. I am advised yes. In cases in which there is reasonable opportunity and public safety concerns are addressed, this approach is considered. Examples include: Western Mining Corporation’s Windarra mine site and processing plant, which provides a tourist trail and is managed by the Shire of Laverton; Iluka Resources’ South Capel wetlands, which provide tourism, recreational and educational benefits to the local community; and Elazac Mining’s Comet tourist goldmine at Marble Bar.
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