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❓ Hon Adele Farina asks about the environmental studies, approvals, and timelines for the new Department of Parks and Wildlife (DPAW) office in Bunbury. The Minister's response indicates the project is underway with expected commencement of works in the second half of 2016.

AnsweredQoN 3994Legislative Council

Asked

5 April 2016

Member

Hon Adele Farina

Portfolio

Environment

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I refer to the new Department of Parks and Wildlife (DPAW) office to be located on Koombana Drive in Bunbury, and I ask: (a) have the environmental studies for the been completed; (b) will the Minister table the studies; (c) if no to (b), why not; (d) has the Environmental Protection Authority considered and approved the proposal to build the DPAW office at this location; (e) has the concept master plan been approved by Government; (f) when can we expect the concept master plan to be approved by Government; (g) when can we expect construction of the offices to commence; (h) has a business case been completed for the project; and (i) if no to (h), when can we expect the business case to be completed?

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Answered

17 May 2016

Responded by

Minister for Planning representing the Minister for Environment

Response time

42 days

The Minister for Environment has provided the following response.
(a)-(i) The environmental studies and building concepts are in the process of being finalised as part of a Business case for consideration of the Government. Works on the site are expected to commence in the second half of 2016 with office construction commencing in early 2017.

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