❓ Hon Dr Steve Thomas questions the Minister for Water regarding the Laporte Jetty refurbishment in Australind, including completion timeframe, materials used, and future management responsibilities. The Minister provides answers regarding completion date, materials, and future management options.
AnsweredQoN 134Legislative Council
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LAPORTE JETTY —
AUSTRALIND
134. Hon Dr STEVE THOMAS to the parliamentary secretary
representing the Minister for Water:
I refer to the two-year delay for
the commencement of restoration works on Laporte jetty in Australind, which
finally started in February 2023.
(1) What is the
projected time frame that Venita has given the government for the completion of
the jetty refurbishment?
(2) What percentage of timber will
be used in the reconstruction process, and what timbers will be used?
(3) Who will be
responsible for the ongoing upkeep and maintenance regime of Laporte jetty upon
cessation of works?
(4) Upon
completion of the jetty, will Laporte jetty, Australind, remain a Department of
Water and Environmental Regulation asset?
AUSTRALIND
134. Hon Dr STEVE THOMAS to the parliamentary secretary
representing the Minister for Water:
I refer to the two-year delay for
the commencement of restoration works on Laporte jetty in Australind, which
finally started in February 2023.
(1) What is the
projected time frame that Venita has given the government for the completion of
the jetty refurbishment?
(2) What percentage of timber will
be used in the reconstruction process, and what timbers will be used?
(3) Who will be
responsible for the ongoing upkeep and maintenance regime of Laporte jetty upon
cessation of works?
(4) Upon
completion of the jetty, will Laporte jetty, Australind, remain a Department of
Water and Environmental Regulation asset?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the honourable member for
some notice of the question. The following answer has been provided by the
Minister for Water.
(1) It is anticipated that the
jetty refurbishment will be completed by the end of this year.
(2) No timber
will be used in the reconstruction of the jetty. A composite of recycled
hardened plastic and wood flour will replace the handrails and decking.
(3)–(4) The Department of Water and Environmental
Regulation is assessing options for the transfer of management of the
jetty to a more appropriate authority.
some notice of the question. The following answer has been provided by the
Minister for Water.
(1) It is anticipated that the
jetty refurbishment will be completed by the end of this year.
(2) No timber
will be used in the reconstruction of the jetty. A composite of recycled
hardened plastic and wood flour will replace the handrails and decking.
(3)–(4) The Department of Water and Environmental
Regulation is assessing options for the transfer of management of the
jetty to a more appropriate authority.
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