❓ Mr. Kirkup questions the maintenance budget, staffing, priorities, and vandalism incidents at Yalgorup National Park. The Minister provides figures for budget and staffing, outlines maintenance needs, and details vandalism incidents.
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I refer to the Yalgorup National Park and ask: (a) What was the total park maintenance and conservation budget for: (i) 2016; (ii) 2017; (iii) 2018; and (iv) Forecast 2019; (b) How many FTE (if any) were dedicated to the conservation and maintenance of Yalgorup during: (i) 2016; (ii) 2017; (iii) 2018; and (iv) Forecast 2019; (c) What are the outstanding maintenance priorities for Yalgorup as at 1 January 2019 and for how long has each priority remained overdue; and (d) Has there been any incidents of environmental vandalism at Yalgorup since 1 January 2017 and if so, what incidents and what was the extent of the damage?
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13 March 2019
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Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Environment
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7 days
(a)(i) $260,000
(ii) $248,000
(iii) $277,000
(iv) $392,000
(b)(i) – (iv) 1.5
Note : Figures based on financial year such that the answer for (i) 2016 refers to 2015-16 figures.
(c) A large portion of the infrastructure in the national park was replaced after the 2016 Waroona/Yarloop fires and is in good condition. Some trails within the park will require resurfacing in the coming years. The existing boardwalk at the Mt John Thrombolite site has had minor maintenance in recent years to maintain its integrity, however it will require re-decking within the next five years.
(d) Gates and fences have been cut or damaged in the park resulting in damage to the lakes from vehicles and trail bikes. This illegal access has led to rubbish being dumped and firewood being illegally collected.
(ii) $248,000
(iii) $277,000
(iv) $392,000
(b)(i) – (iv) 1.5
Note : Figures based on financial year such that the answer for (i) 2016 refers to 2015-16 figures.
(c) A large portion of the infrastructure in the national park was replaced after the 2016 Waroona/Yarloop fires and is in good condition. Some trails within the park will require resurfacing in the coming years. The existing boardwalk at the Mt John Thrombolite site has had minor maintenance in recent years to maintain its integrity, however it will require re-decking within the next five years.
(d) Gates and fences have been cut or damaged in the park resulting in damage to the lakes from vehicles and trail bikes. This illegal access has led to rubbish being dumped and firewood being illegally collected.
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