❓ Question regarding meetings held by the Peel Development Commission CEO concerning the potential transfer of PFAS-contaminated soil from the Forrestfield-Airport Link project to the Peel region. The Minister confirms meetings occurred but denies land swap discussions.
AnsweredQoN 305Legislative Council
QuestionView source ↗
FORRESTFIELD–AIRPORT
LINK — SOIL CONTAMINATION
305. Hon Dr STEVE THOMAS to the Minister for Regional Development:
I refer to my questions in recent
weeks on PFAS-contaminated soil excavated from the Forrestfield–Airport
Link.
(1) Has the Peel
Development Commission CEO, Mr Andrew Ward, met with any persons at any time
during 2018 to discuss the potential transfer of stockpiled soil or
PFAS-contaminated soil excavated from the Forrestfield–Airport Link to
the Peel region?
(2) If yes to (1), on what dates and
with whom?
(3) Did the Peel
Development Commission CEO meet with Ms Corina Johnson and Shire of Waroona
CEO, Mr Ian Curley, at any time in 2018 to discuss the potential transfer of
the soil to the Peel region; and, if so, on what dates?
(4) If yes to
(3), did those discussions involve any potential for a land swap or exchange of
titles in the Peel region or Shire of Waroona?
(5) If yes to
(4), did those discussions include potential land transfers or exchanges of all
or part of lot 3 Buller Road, Waroona?
LINK — SOIL CONTAMINATION
305. Hon Dr STEVE THOMAS to the Minister for Regional Development:
I refer to my questions in recent
weeks on PFAS-contaminated soil excavated from the Forrestfield–Airport
Link.
(1) Has the Peel
Development Commission CEO, Mr Andrew Ward, met with any persons at any time
during 2018 to discuss the potential transfer of stockpiled soil or
PFAS-contaminated soil excavated from the Forrestfield–Airport Link to
the Peel region?
(2) If yes to (1), on what dates and
with whom?
(3) Did the Peel
Development Commission CEO meet with Ms Corina Johnson and Shire of Waroona
CEO, Mr Ian Curley, at any time in 2018 to discuss the potential transfer of
the soil to the Peel region; and, if so, on what dates?
(4) If yes to
(3), did those discussions involve any potential for a land swap or exchange of
titles in the Peel region or Shire of Waroona?
(5) If yes to
(4), did those discussions include potential land transfers or exchanges of all
or part of lot 3 Buller Road, Waroona?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the member for the question.
(1)–(3) Yes. I am advised by the Peel Development
Commission that the CEO of the commission met with Corina Johnson on 12
June 2018, and with the Shire of Waroona, Shire of Boddington and Corina
Johnson on 12 July 2018.
(4) No.
(5) Not applicable.
(1)–(3) Yes. I am advised by the Peel Development
Commission that the CEO of the commission met with Corina Johnson on 12
June 2018, and with the Shire of Waroona, Shire of Boddington and Corina
Johnson on 12 July 2018.
(4) No.
(5) Not applicable.
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