❓ A WA parliamentary question investigates the rezoning, management, and environmental practices related to the Stakehill Wetland in Baldivis, including land purchases, contractor selection, and fire prevention measures.
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Regarding the Stakehill Wetland, I ask -
(1) Is the Minister aware of the rezoning of the Stakehill Wetland at Baldivis?
(2) Can the Minister advise which properties or part of properties have been purchased back by DPI for conservation?
(3) How will the properties be managed and by whom?
(4) Will these properties be managed by CALM?
(5) If yes to (4), when?
(6) What fencing, cleanups, weed spraying and firebreaks are being undertaken and by whom?
(7) Has this work gone out to tender?
(8) Who won the tender for this work?
(9) Was the successful tenderer an ex-employee of the Department of Planning and Infrastructure?
(10) Was this person retired and paid out with a disability from the Department?
(11) Did the successful contractor sub-contract the work to third parties?
(12) If yes to (11), does the Minister support this practice?
(13) What total value of works put out for tender for 2004-2005 and to which commercial enterprises for -
(a) Stakehill; and
(b) Southern Metro area?
(14) Is the same tender process used throughout the metropolitan area?
(15) Is the spraying contractor licensed under the
Health Act
?
(16) What environmental impact effect is this spraying having on the wetland?
(17) Were any environmental impact assessment on frogs and aquatic life carried out before spraying?
(18) If yes to (17), what are the results of the assessment?
(19) Are works involving land clearing carried out in accordance with environmental clearing regulations?
(20) If no to (19), why not?
(21) Was the wetland damaged by fire last summer?
(22) If yes, did the fire start from a property rented out by the Department?
(23) If yes, did the DPI receive complaints about lack of firebreaks beforehand?
(24) How are the DPI properties managed for fire prevention?
(1) Is the Minister aware of the rezoning of the Stakehill Wetland at Baldivis?
(2) Can the Minister advise which properties or part of properties have been purchased back by DPI for conservation?
(3) How will the properties be managed and by whom?
(4) Will these properties be managed by CALM?
(5) If yes to (4), when?
(6) What fencing, cleanups, weed spraying and firebreaks are being undertaken and by whom?
(7) Has this work gone out to tender?
(8) Who won the tender for this work?
(9) Was the successful tenderer an ex-employee of the Department of Planning and Infrastructure?
(10) Was this person retired and paid out with a disability from the Department?
(11) Did the successful contractor sub-contract the work to third parties?
(12) If yes to (11), does the Minister support this practice?
(13) What total value of works put out for tender for 2004-2005 and to which commercial enterprises for -
(a) Stakehill; and
(b) Southern Metro area?
(14) Is the same tender process used throughout the metropolitan area?
(15) Is the spraying contractor licensed under the
Health Act
?
(16) What environmental impact effect is this spraying having on the wetland?
(17) Were any environmental impact assessment on frogs and aquatic life carried out before spraying?
(18) If yes to (17), what are the results of the assessment?
(19) Are works involving land clearing carried out in accordance with environmental clearing regulations?
(20) If no to (19), why not?
(21) Was the wetland damaged by fire last summer?
(22) If yes, did the fire start from a property rented out by the Department?
(23) If yes, did the DPI receive complaints about lack of firebreaks beforehand?
(24) How are the DPI properties managed for fire prevention?
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Answered
9 November 2005
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure
Response time
49 days
(b) Southern Metro area?
2. The Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) has purchased Lot 779 Eighty Rd; Lot 599 Stakehill Road; Lots 593-596inc, 760, Pt Lots 733,759,101 Jarvis Road and Pt Lots 7,8,9,732 Sixty Eight Road. In addition Lots 156 and Pt lot 763 are under contract to settle in due course. 3. Interim management will be undertaken by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure. 4. Stakehill Swamp will be eventually managed by CALM as part of the Rockingham Lakes Regional Park. 5. This land will be transferred to CALM once the MRS amendment is finalised. 6. Currently works at Stakehill Swamp are limited to removal of some internal fencing and demolition of improvements from acquired lots together with fire control measures and weed control until works associated with the Southern Suburbs Railway and the final boundaries of MRS amendment 1050/33 are finalised.Small fencing repairs carried out by Eco- Hire. Areas damaged by fire have been subject to a minor clean up by Neil Rynikers Bobcat Hire. Weed control has been performed in fire damaged areas and upland firebreaks by Eco Firebreaks - Bob's Mowing, Graeme Deane. 7. No. Current scopes of works other than demolition and contract mowing/slashing are too small to require written tender. As additional lands are purchased and scope of future works is identified tenders will be called for specific works. As required under the Supply Commission/DPI guidelines, verbal quotes were obtained for the job at Stakehill Swamp. Eco-Hire was selected as the lowest quote. 8-12 Not applicable 13. (a) Stakehill Swamp $17,800 - Bobs Mowing, Brajkovich Demolitions. (b) Southern Area $72,500 - Vic Park Salvage, Urban Earthmoving and Brajkovich Demolitions 14. Yes 15. All spraying contractors used by DPI are licensed and have appropriate qualifications 16. None. Spot spraying was undertaken after the fire earlier this year to reduce the spread of numerous weeds that germinated after the fire. Other spraying has been limited to firebreaks in upland areas. 17. Not applicable as spraying has not been undertaken in the main Stakehill Swamp area. Hand pulling of cotton bush will be undertaken as a follow up. 18. Not applicable 19. The only land clearing works being undertaken on WAPC land at Stakehill are associated with the construction of the railway and adjoining road relocation works by the Public Transport Authority in accordance with their environmental and development approvals. 20. Not applicable 21. Yes 22. The fire allegedly started on WAPC owned land behind a rented property 23. No complaints were received as firebreaks had already been completed prior to the fire. 24. All WAPC properties are firebreaked and/or slashed unless environmental conditions preclude same. As properties are purchased, comprehensive fire management plans are prepared.
3. Interim management will be undertaken by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure. 4. Stakehill Swamp will be eventually managed by CALM as part of the Rockingham Lakes Regional Park. 5. This land will be transferred to CALM once the MRS amendment is finalised. 6. Currently works at Stakehill Swamp are limited to removal of some internal fencing and demolition of improvements from acquired lots together with fire control measures and weed control until works associated with the Southern Suburbs Railway and the final boundaries of MRS amendment 1050/33 are finalised.Small fencing repairs carried out by Eco- Hire. Areas damaged by fire have been subject to a minor clean up by Neil Rynikers Bobcat Hire. Weed control has been performed in fire damaged areas and upland firebreaks by Eco Firebreaks - Bob's Mowing, Graeme Deane. 7. No. Current scopes of works other than demolition and contract mowing/slashing are too small to require written tender. As additional lands are purchased and scope of future works is identified tenders will be called for specific works. As required under the Supply Commission/DPI guidelines, verbal quotes were obtained for the job at Stakehill Swamp. Eco-Hire was selected as the lowest quote. 8-12 Not applicable 13. (a) Stakehill Swamp $17,800 - Bobs Mowing, Brajkovich Demolitions. (b) Southern Area $72,500 - Vic Park Salvage, Urban Earthmoving and Brajkovich Demolitions 14. Yes 15. All spraying contractors used by DPI are licensed and have appropriate qualifications 16. None. Spot spraying was undertaken after the fire earlier this year to reduce the spread of numerous weeds that germinated after the fire. Other spraying has been limited to firebreaks in upland areas. 17. Not applicable as spraying has not been undertaken in the main Stakehill Swamp area. Hand pulling of cotton bush will be undertaken as a follow up. 18. Not applicable 19. The only land clearing works being undertaken on WAPC land at Stakehill are associated with the construction of the railway and adjoining road relocation works by the Public Transport Authority in accordance with their environmental and development approvals. 20. Not applicable 21. Yes 22. The fire allegedly started on WAPC owned land behind a rented property 23. No complaints were received as firebreaks had already been completed prior to the fire. 24. All WAPC properties are firebreaked and/or slashed unless environmental conditions preclude same. As properties are purchased, comprehensive fire management plans are prepared.
4. Stakehill Swamp will be eventually managed by CALM as part of the Rockingham Lakes Regional Park. 5. This land will be transferred to CALM once the MRS amendment is finalised. 6. Currently works at Stakehill Swamp are limited to removal of some internal fencing and demolition of improvements from acquired lots together with fire control measures and weed control until works associated with the Southern Suburbs Railway and the final boundaries of MRS amendment 1050/33 are finalised.Small fencing repairs carried out by Eco- Hire. Areas damaged by fire have been subject to a minor clean up by Neil Rynikers Bobcat Hire. Weed control has been performed in fire damaged areas and upland firebreaks by Eco Firebreaks - Bob's Mowing, Graeme Deane. 7. No. Current scopes of works other than demolition and contract mowing/slashing are too small to require written tender. As additional lands are purchased and scope of future works is identified tenders will be called for specific works. As required under the Supply Commission/DPI guidelines, verbal quotes were obtained for the job at Stakehill Swamp. Eco-Hire was selected as the lowest quote. 8-12 Not applicable 13. (a) Stakehill Swamp $17,800 - Bobs Mowing, Brajkovich Demolitions. (b) Southern Area $72,500 - Vic Park Salvage, Urban Earthmoving and Brajkovich Demolitions 14. Yes 15. All spraying contractors used by DPI are licensed and have appropriate qualifications 16. None. Spot spraying was undertaken after the fire earlier this year to reduce the spread of numerous weeds that germinated after the fire. Other spraying has been limited to firebreaks in upland areas. 17. Not applicable as spraying has not been undertaken in the main Stakehill Swamp area. Hand pulling of cotton bush will be undertaken as a follow up. 18. Not applicable 19. The only land clearing works being undertaken on WAPC land at Stakehill are associated with the construction of the railway and adjoining road relocation works by the Public Transport Authority in accordance with their environmental and development approvals. 20. Not applicable 21. Yes 22. The fire allegedly started on WAPC owned land behind a rented property 23. No complaints were received as firebreaks had already been completed prior to the fire. 24. All WAPC properties are firebreaked and/or slashed unless environmental conditions preclude same. As properties are purchased, comprehensive fire management plans are prepared.
5. This land will be transferred to CALM once the MRS amendment is finalised. 6. Currently works at Stakehill Swamp are limited to removal of some internal fencing and demolition of improvements from acquired lots together with fire control measures and weed control until works associated with the Southern Suburbs Railway and the final boundaries of MRS amendment 1050/33 are finalised.Small fencing repairs carried out by Eco- Hire. Areas damaged by fire have been subject to a minor clean up by Neil Rynikers Bobcat Hire. Weed control has been performed in fire damaged areas and upland firebreaks by Eco Firebreaks - Bob's Mowing, Graeme Deane. 7. No. Current scopes of works other than demolition and contract mowing/slashing are too small to require written tender. As additional lands are purchased and scope of future works is identified tenders will be called for specific works. As required under the Supply Commission/DPI guidelines, verbal quotes were obtained for the job at Stakehill Swamp. Eco-Hire was selected as the lowest quote. 8-12 Not applicable 13. (a) Stakehill Swamp $17,800 - Bobs Mowing, Brajkovich Demolitions. (b) Southern Area $72,500 - Vic Park Salvage, Urban Earthmoving and Brajkovich Demolitions 14. Yes 15. All spraying contractors used by DPI are licensed and have appropriate qualifications 16. None. Spot spraying was undertaken after the fire earlier this year to reduce the spread of numerous weeds that germinated after the fire. Other spraying has been limited to firebreaks in upland areas. 17. Not applicable as spraying has not been undertaken in the main Stakehill Swamp area. Hand pulling of cotton bush will be undertaken as a follow up. 18. Not applicable 19. The only land clearing works being undertaken on WAPC land at Stakehill are associated with the construction of the railway and adjoining road relocation works by the Public Transport Authority in accordance with their environmental and development approvals. 20. Not applicable 21. Yes 22. The fire allegedly started on WAPC owned land behind a rented property 23. No complaints were received as firebreaks had already been completed prior to the fire. 24. All WAPC properties are firebreaked and/or slashed unless environmental conditions preclude same. As properties are purchased, comprehensive fire management plans are prepared.
6. Currently works at Stakehill Swamp are limited to removal of some internal fencing and demolition of improvements from acquired lots together with fire control measures and weed control until works associated with the Southern Suburbs Railway and the final boundaries of MRS amendment 1050/33 are finalised.Small fencing repairs carried out by Eco- Hire. Areas damaged by fire have been subject to a minor clean up by Neil Rynikers Bobcat Hire. Weed control has been performed in fire damaged areas and upland firebreaks by Eco Firebreaks - Bob's Mowing, Graeme Deane. 7. No. Current scopes of works other than demolition and contract mowing/slashing are too small to require written tender. As additional lands are purchased and scope of future works is identified tenders will be called for specific works. As required under the Supply Commission/DPI guidelines, verbal quotes were obtained for the job at Stakehill Swamp. Eco-Hire was selected as the lowest quote. 8-12 Not applicable 13. (a) Stakehill Swamp $17,800 - Bobs Mowing, Brajkovich Demolitions. (b) Southern Area $72,500 - Vic Park Salvage, Urban Earthmoving and Brajkovich Demolitions 14. Yes 15. All spraying contractors used by DPI are licensed and have appropriate qualifications 16. None. Spot spraying was undertaken after the fire earlier this year to reduce the spread of numerous weeds that germinated after the fire. Other spraying has been limited to firebreaks in upland areas. 17. Not applicable as spraying has not been undertaken in the main Stakehill Swamp area. Hand pulling of cotton bush will be undertaken as a follow up. 18. Not applicable 19. The only land clearing works being undertaken on WAPC land at Stakehill are associated with the construction of the railway and adjoining road relocation works by the Public Transport Authority in accordance with their environmental and development approvals. 20. Not applicable 21. Yes 22. The fire allegedly started on WAPC owned land behind a rented property 23. No complaints were received as firebreaks had already been completed prior to the fire. 24. All WAPC properties are firebreaked and/or slashed unless environmental conditions preclude same. As properties are purchased, comprehensive fire management plans are prepared.
7. No. Current scopes of works other than demolition and contract mowing/slashing are too small to require written tender. As additional lands are purchased and scope of future works is identified tenders will be called for specific works. As required under the Supply Commission/DPI guidelines, verbal quotes were obtained for the job at Stakehill Swamp. Eco-Hire was selected as the lowest quote. 8-12 Not applicable 13. (a) Stakehill Swamp $17,800 - Bobs Mowing, Brajkovich Demolitions. (b) Southern Area $72,500 - Vic Park Salvage, Urban Earthmoving and Brajkovich Demolitions 14. Yes 15. All spraying contractors used by DPI are licensed and have appropriate qualifications 16. None. Spot spraying was undertaken after the fire earlier this year to reduce the spread of numerous weeds that germinated after the fire. Other spraying has been limited to firebreaks in upland areas. 17. Not applicable as spraying has not been undertaken in the main Stakehill Swamp area. Hand pulling of cotton bush will be undertaken as a follow up. 18. Not applicable 19. The only land clearing works being undertaken on WAPC land at Stakehill are associated with the construction of the railway and adjoining road relocation works by the Public Transport Authority in accordance with their environmental and development approvals. 20. Not applicable 21. Yes 22. The fire allegedly started on WAPC owned land behind a rented property 23. No complaints were received as firebreaks had already been completed prior to the fire. 24. All WAPC properties are firebreaked and/or slashed unless environmental conditions preclude same. As properties are purchased, comprehensive fire management plans are prepared.
8-12 Not applicable 13. (a) Stakehill Swamp $17,800 - Bobs Mowing, Brajkovich Demolitions. (b) Southern Area $72,500 - Vic Park Salvage, Urban Earthmoving and Brajkovich Demolitions 14. Yes 15. All spraying contractors used by DPI are licensed and have appropriate qualifications 16. None. Spot spraying was undertaken after the fire earlier this year to reduce the spread of numerous weeds that germinated after the fire. Other spraying has been limited to firebreaks in upland areas. 17. Not applicable as spraying has not been undertaken in the main Stakehill Swamp area. Hand pulling of cotton bush will be undertaken as a follow up. 18. Not applicable 19. The only land clearing works being undertaken on WAPC land at Stakehill are associated with the construction of the railway and adjoining road relocation works by the Public Transport Authority in accordance with their environmental and development approvals. 20. Not applicable 21. Yes 22. The fire allegedly started on WAPC owned land behind a rented property 23. No complaints were received as firebreaks had already been completed prior to the fire. 24. All WAPC properties are firebreaked and/or slashed unless environmental conditions preclude same. As properties are purchased, comprehensive fire management plans are prepared.
13. (a) Stakehill Swamp $17,800 - Bobs Mowing, Brajkovich Demolitions. (b) Southern Area $72,500 - Vic Park Salvage, Urban Earthmoving and Brajkovich Demolitions 14. Yes 15. All spraying contractors used by DPI are licensed and have appropriate qualifications 16. None. Spot spraying was undertaken after the fire earlier this year to reduce the spread of numerous weeds that germinated after the fire. Other spraying has been limited to firebreaks in upland areas. 17. Not applicable as spraying has not been undertaken in the main Stakehill Swamp area. Hand pulling of cotton bush will be undertaken as a follow up. 18. Not applicable 19. The only land clearing works being undertaken on WAPC land at Stakehill are associated with the construction of the railway and adjoining road relocation works by the Public Transport Authority in accordance with their environmental and development approvals. 20. Not applicable 21. Yes 22. The fire allegedly started on WAPC owned land behind a rented property 23. No complaints were received as firebreaks had already been completed prior to the fire. 24. All WAPC properties are firebreaked and/or slashed unless environmental conditions preclude same. As properties are purchased, comprehensive fire management plans are prepared.
(b) Southern Area $72,500 - Vic Park Salvage, Urban Earthmoving and Brajkovich Demolitions 14. Yes 15. All spraying contractors used by DPI are licensed and have appropriate qualifications 16. None. Spot spraying was undertaken after the fire earlier this year to reduce the spread of numerous weeds that germinated after the fire. Other spraying has been limited to firebreaks in upland areas. 17. Not applicable as spraying has not been undertaken in the main Stakehill Swamp area. Hand pulling of cotton bush will be undertaken as a follow up. 18. Not applicable 19. The only land clearing works being undertaken on WAPC land at Stakehill are associated with the construction of the railway and adjoining road relocation works by the Public Transport Authority in accordance with their environmental and development approvals. 20. Not applicable 21. Yes 22. The fire allegedly started on WAPC owned land behind a rented property 23. No complaints were received as firebreaks had already been completed prior to the fire. 24. All WAPC properties are firebreaked and/or slashed unless environmental conditions preclude same. As properties are purchased, comprehensive fire management plans are prepared.
14. Yes 15. All spraying contractors used by DPI are licensed and have appropriate qualifications 16. None. Spot spraying was undertaken after the fire earlier this year to reduce the spread of numerous weeds that germinated after the fire. Other spraying has been limited to firebreaks in upland areas. 17. Not applicable as spraying has not been undertaken in the main Stakehill Swamp area. Hand pulling of cotton bush will be undertaken as a follow up. 18. Not applicable 19. The only land clearing works being undertaken on WAPC land at Stakehill are associated with the construction of the railway and adjoining road relocation works by the Public Transport Authority in accordance with their environmental and development approvals. 20. Not applicable 21. Yes 22. The fire allegedly started on WAPC owned land behind a rented property 23. No complaints were received as firebreaks had already been completed prior to the fire. 24. All WAPC properties are firebreaked and/or slashed unless environmental conditions preclude same. As properties are purchased, comprehensive fire management plans are prepared.
15. All spraying contractors used by DPI are licensed and have appropriate qualifications 16. None. Spot spraying was undertaken after the fire earlier this year to reduce the spread of numerous weeds that germinated after the fire. Other spraying has been limited to firebreaks in upland areas. 17. Not applicable as spraying has not been undertaken in the main Stakehill Swamp area. Hand pulling of cotton bush will be undertaken as a follow up. 18. Not applicable 19. The only land clearing works being undertaken on WAPC land at Stakehill are associated with the construction of the railway and adjoining road relocation works by the Public Transport Authority in accordance with their environmental and development approvals. 20. Not applicable 21. Yes 22. The fire allegedly started on WAPC owned land behind a rented property 23. No complaints were received as firebreaks had already been completed prior to the fire. 24. All WAPC properties are firebreaked and/or slashed unless environmental conditions preclude same. As properties are purchased, comprehensive fire management plans are prepared.
16. None. Spot spraying was undertaken after the fire earlier this year to reduce the spread of numerous weeds that germinated after the fire. Other spraying has been limited to firebreaks in upland areas. 17. Not applicable as spraying has not been undertaken in the main Stakehill Swamp area. Hand pulling of cotton bush will be undertaken as a follow up. 18. Not applicable 19. The only land clearing works being undertaken on WAPC land at Stakehill are associated with the construction of the railway and adjoining road relocation works by the Public Transport Authority in accordance with their environmental and development approvals. 20. Not applicable 21. Yes 22. The fire allegedly started on WAPC owned land behind a rented property 23. No complaints were received as firebreaks had already been completed prior to the fire. 24. All WAPC properties are firebreaked and/or slashed unless environmental conditions preclude same. As properties are purchased, comprehensive fire management plans are prepared.
17. Not applicable as spraying has not been undertaken in the main Stakehill Swamp area. Hand pulling of cotton bush will be undertaken as a follow up. 18. Not applicable 19. The only land clearing works being undertaken on WAPC land at Stakehill are associated with the construction of the railway and adjoining road relocation works by the Public Transport Authority in accordance with their environmental and development approvals. 20. Not applicable 21. Yes 22. The fire allegedly started on WAPC owned land behind a rented property 23. No complaints were received as firebreaks had already been completed prior to the fire. 24. All WAPC properties are firebreaked and/or slashed unless environmental conditions preclude same. As properties are purchased, comprehensive fire management plans are prepared.
18. Not applicable 19. The only land clearing works being undertaken on WAPC land at Stakehill are associated with the construction of the railway and adjoining road relocation works by the Public Transport Authority in accordance with their environmental and development approvals. 20. Not applicable 21. Yes 22. The fire allegedly started on WAPC owned land behind a rented property 23. No complaints were received as firebreaks had already been completed prior to the fire. 24. All WAPC properties are firebreaked and/or slashed unless environmental conditions preclude same. As properties are purchased, comprehensive fire management plans are prepared.
19. The only land clearing works being undertaken on WAPC land at Stakehill are associated with the construction of the railway and adjoining road relocation works by the Public Transport Authority in accordance with their environmental and development approvals. 20. Not applicable 21. Yes 22. The fire allegedly started on WAPC owned land behind a rented property 23. No complaints were received as firebreaks had already been completed prior to the fire. 24. All WAPC properties are firebreaked and/or slashed unless environmental conditions preclude same. As properties are purchased, comprehensive fire management plans are prepared.
20. Not applicable 21. Yes 22. The fire allegedly started on WAPC owned land behind a rented property 23. No complaints were received as firebreaks had already been completed prior to the fire. 24. All WAPC properties are firebreaked and/or slashed unless environmental conditions preclude same. As properties are purchased, comprehensive fire management plans are prepared.
21. Yes 22. The fire allegedly started on WAPC owned land behind a rented property 23. No complaints were received as firebreaks had already been completed prior to the fire. 24. All WAPC properties are firebreaked and/or slashed unless environmental conditions preclude same. As properties are purchased, comprehensive fire management plans are prepared.
22. The fire allegedly started on WAPC owned land behind a rented property 23. No complaints were received as firebreaks had already been completed prior to the fire. 24. All WAPC properties are firebreaked and/or slashed unless environmental conditions preclude same. As properties are purchased, comprehensive fire management plans are prepared.
23. No complaints were received as firebreaks had already been completed prior to the fire. 24. All WAPC properties are firebreaked and/or slashed unless environmental conditions preclude same. As properties are purchased, comprehensive fire management plans are prepared.
24. All WAPC properties are firebreaked and/or slashed unless environmental conditions preclude same. As properties are purchased, comprehensive fire management plans are prepared.
2. The Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) has purchased Lot 779 Eighty Rd; Lot 599 Stakehill Road; Lots 593-596inc, 760, Pt Lots 733,759,101 Jarvis Road and Pt Lots 7,8,9,732 Sixty Eight Road. In addition Lots 156 and Pt lot 763 are under contract to settle in due course. 3. Interim management will be undertaken by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure. 4. Stakehill Swamp will be eventually managed by CALM as part of the Rockingham Lakes Regional Park. 5. This land will be transferred to CALM once the MRS amendment is finalised. 6. Currently works at Stakehill Swamp are limited to removal of some internal fencing and demolition of improvements from acquired lots together with fire control measures and weed control until works associated with the Southern Suburbs Railway and the final boundaries of MRS amendment 1050/33 are finalised.Small fencing repairs carried out by Eco- Hire. Areas damaged by fire have been subject to a minor clean up by Neil Rynikers Bobcat Hire. Weed control has been performed in fire damaged areas and upland firebreaks by Eco Firebreaks - Bob's Mowing, Graeme Deane. 7. No. Current scopes of works other than demolition and contract mowing/slashing are too small to require written tender. As additional lands are purchased and scope of future works is identified tenders will be called for specific works. As required under the Supply Commission/DPI guidelines, verbal quotes were obtained for the job at Stakehill Swamp. Eco-Hire was selected as the lowest quote. 8-12 Not applicable 13. (a) Stakehill Swamp $17,800 - Bobs Mowing, Brajkovich Demolitions. (b) Southern Area $72,500 - Vic Park Salvage, Urban Earthmoving and Brajkovich Demolitions 14. Yes 15. All spraying contractors used by DPI are licensed and have appropriate qualifications 16. None. Spot spraying was undertaken after the fire earlier this year to reduce the spread of numerous weeds that germinated after the fire. Other spraying has been limited to firebreaks in upland areas. 17. Not applicable as spraying has not been undertaken in the main Stakehill Swamp area. Hand pulling of cotton bush will be undertaken as a follow up. 18. Not applicable 19. The only land clearing works being undertaken on WAPC land at Stakehill are associated with the construction of the railway and adjoining road relocation works by the Public Transport Authority in accordance with their environmental and development approvals. 20. Not applicable 21. Yes 22. The fire allegedly started on WAPC owned land behind a rented property 23. No complaints were received as firebreaks had already been completed prior to the fire. 24. All WAPC properties are firebreaked and/or slashed unless environmental conditions preclude same. As properties are purchased, comprehensive fire management plans are prepared.
3. Interim management will be undertaken by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure. 4. Stakehill Swamp will be eventually managed by CALM as part of the Rockingham Lakes Regional Park. 5. This land will be transferred to CALM once the MRS amendment is finalised. 6. Currently works at Stakehill Swamp are limited to removal of some internal fencing and demolition of improvements from acquired lots together with fire control measures and weed control until works associated with the Southern Suburbs Railway and the final boundaries of MRS amendment 1050/33 are finalised.Small fencing repairs carried out by Eco- Hire. Areas damaged by fire have been subject to a minor clean up by Neil Rynikers Bobcat Hire. Weed control has been performed in fire damaged areas and upland firebreaks by Eco Firebreaks - Bob's Mowing, Graeme Deane. 7. No. Current scopes of works other than demolition and contract mowing/slashing are too small to require written tender. As additional lands are purchased and scope of future works is identified tenders will be called for specific works. As required under the Supply Commission/DPI guidelines, verbal quotes were obtained for the job at Stakehill Swamp. Eco-Hire was selected as the lowest quote. 8-12 Not applicable 13. (a) Stakehill Swamp $17,800 - Bobs Mowing, Brajkovich Demolitions. (b) Southern Area $72,500 - Vic Park Salvage, Urban Earthmoving and Brajkovich Demolitions 14. Yes 15. All spraying contractors used by DPI are licensed and have appropriate qualifications 16. None. Spot spraying was undertaken after the fire earlier this year to reduce the spread of numerous weeds that germinated after the fire. Other spraying has been limited to firebreaks in upland areas. 17. Not applicable as spraying has not been undertaken in the main Stakehill Swamp area. Hand pulling of cotton bush will be undertaken as a follow up. 18. Not applicable 19. The only land clearing works being undertaken on WAPC land at Stakehill are associated with the construction of the railway and adjoining road relocation works by the Public Transport Authority in accordance with their environmental and development approvals. 20. Not applicable 21. Yes 22. The fire allegedly started on WAPC owned land behind a rented property 23. No complaints were received as firebreaks had already been completed prior to the fire. 24. All WAPC properties are firebreaked and/or slashed unless environmental conditions preclude same. As properties are purchased, comprehensive fire management plans are prepared.
4. Stakehill Swamp will be eventually managed by CALM as part of the Rockingham Lakes Regional Park. 5. This land will be transferred to CALM once the MRS amendment is finalised. 6. Currently works at Stakehill Swamp are limited to removal of some internal fencing and demolition of improvements from acquired lots together with fire control measures and weed control until works associated with the Southern Suburbs Railway and the final boundaries of MRS amendment 1050/33 are finalised.Small fencing repairs carried out by Eco- Hire. Areas damaged by fire have been subject to a minor clean up by Neil Rynikers Bobcat Hire. Weed control has been performed in fire damaged areas and upland firebreaks by Eco Firebreaks - Bob's Mowing, Graeme Deane. 7. No. Current scopes of works other than demolition and contract mowing/slashing are too small to require written tender. As additional lands are purchased and scope of future works is identified tenders will be called for specific works. As required under the Supply Commission/DPI guidelines, verbal quotes were obtained for the job at Stakehill Swamp. Eco-Hire was selected as the lowest quote. 8-12 Not applicable 13. (a) Stakehill Swamp $17,800 - Bobs Mowing, Brajkovich Demolitions. (b) Southern Area $72,500 - Vic Park Salvage, Urban Earthmoving and Brajkovich Demolitions 14. Yes 15. All spraying contractors used by DPI are licensed and have appropriate qualifications 16. None. Spot spraying was undertaken after the fire earlier this year to reduce the spread of numerous weeds that germinated after the fire. Other spraying has been limited to firebreaks in upland areas. 17. Not applicable as spraying has not been undertaken in the main Stakehill Swamp area. Hand pulling of cotton bush will be undertaken as a follow up. 18. Not applicable 19. The only land clearing works being undertaken on WAPC land at Stakehill are associated with the construction of the railway and adjoining road relocation works by the Public Transport Authority in accordance with their environmental and development approvals. 20. Not applicable 21. Yes 22. The fire allegedly started on WAPC owned land behind a rented property 23. No complaints were received as firebreaks had already been completed prior to the fire. 24. All WAPC properties are firebreaked and/or slashed unless environmental conditions preclude same. As properties are purchased, comprehensive fire management plans are prepared.
5. This land will be transferred to CALM once the MRS amendment is finalised. 6. Currently works at Stakehill Swamp are limited to removal of some internal fencing and demolition of improvements from acquired lots together with fire control measures and weed control until works associated with the Southern Suburbs Railway and the final boundaries of MRS amendment 1050/33 are finalised.Small fencing repairs carried out by Eco- Hire. Areas damaged by fire have been subject to a minor clean up by Neil Rynikers Bobcat Hire. Weed control has been performed in fire damaged areas and upland firebreaks by Eco Firebreaks - Bob's Mowing, Graeme Deane. 7. No. Current scopes of works other than demolition and contract mowing/slashing are too small to require written tender. As additional lands are purchased and scope of future works is identified tenders will be called for specific works. As required under the Supply Commission/DPI guidelines, verbal quotes were obtained for the job at Stakehill Swamp. Eco-Hire was selected as the lowest quote. 8-12 Not applicable 13. (a) Stakehill Swamp $17,800 - Bobs Mowing, Brajkovich Demolitions. (b) Southern Area $72,500 - Vic Park Salvage, Urban Earthmoving and Brajkovich Demolitions 14. Yes 15. All spraying contractors used by DPI are licensed and have appropriate qualifications 16. None. Spot spraying was undertaken after the fire earlier this year to reduce the spread of numerous weeds that germinated after the fire. Other spraying has been limited to firebreaks in upland areas. 17. Not applicable as spraying has not been undertaken in the main Stakehill Swamp area. Hand pulling of cotton bush will be undertaken as a follow up. 18. Not applicable 19. The only land clearing works being undertaken on WAPC land at Stakehill are associated with the construction of the railway and adjoining road relocation works by the Public Transport Authority in accordance with their environmental and development approvals. 20. Not applicable 21. Yes 22. The fire allegedly started on WAPC owned land behind a rented property 23. No complaints were received as firebreaks had already been completed prior to the fire. 24. All WAPC properties are firebreaked and/or slashed unless environmental conditions preclude same. As properties are purchased, comprehensive fire management plans are prepared.
6. Currently works at Stakehill Swamp are limited to removal of some internal fencing and demolition of improvements from acquired lots together with fire control measures and weed control until works associated with the Southern Suburbs Railway and the final boundaries of MRS amendment 1050/33 are finalised.Small fencing repairs carried out by Eco- Hire. Areas damaged by fire have been subject to a minor clean up by Neil Rynikers Bobcat Hire. Weed control has been performed in fire damaged areas and upland firebreaks by Eco Firebreaks - Bob's Mowing, Graeme Deane. 7. No. Current scopes of works other than demolition and contract mowing/slashing are too small to require written tender. As additional lands are purchased and scope of future works is identified tenders will be called for specific works. As required under the Supply Commission/DPI guidelines, verbal quotes were obtained for the job at Stakehill Swamp. Eco-Hire was selected as the lowest quote. 8-12 Not applicable 13. (a) Stakehill Swamp $17,800 - Bobs Mowing, Brajkovich Demolitions. (b) Southern Area $72,500 - Vic Park Salvage, Urban Earthmoving and Brajkovich Demolitions 14. Yes 15. All spraying contractors used by DPI are licensed and have appropriate qualifications 16. None. Spot spraying was undertaken after the fire earlier this year to reduce the spread of numerous weeds that germinated after the fire. Other spraying has been limited to firebreaks in upland areas. 17. Not applicable as spraying has not been undertaken in the main Stakehill Swamp area. Hand pulling of cotton bush will be undertaken as a follow up. 18. Not applicable 19. The only land clearing works being undertaken on WAPC land at Stakehill are associated with the construction of the railway and adjoining road relocation works by the Public Transport Authority in accordance with their environmental and development approvals. 20. Not applicable 21. Yes 22. The fire allegedly started on WAPC owned land behind a rented property 23. No complaints were received as firebreaks had already been completed prior to the fire. 24. All WAPC properties are firebreaked and/or slashed unless environmental conditions preclude same. As properties are purchased, comprehensive fire management plans are prepared.
7. No. Current scopes of works other than demolition and contract mowing/slashing are too small to require written tender. As additional lands are purchased and scope of future works is identified tenders will be called for specific works. As required under the Supply Commission/DPI guidelines, verbal quotes were obtained for the job at Stakehill Swamp. Eco-Hire was selected as the lowest quote. 8-12 Not applicable 13. (a) Stakehill Swamp $17,800 - Bobs Mowing, Brajkovich Demolitions. (b) Southern Area $72,500 - Vic Park Salvage, Urban Earthmoving and Brajkovich Demolitions 14. Yes 15. All spraying contractors used by DPI are licensed and have appropriate qualifications 16. None. Spot spraying was undertaken after the fire earlier this year to reduce the spread of numerous weeds that germinated after the fire. Other spraying has been limited to firebreaks in upland areas. 17. Not applicable as spraying has not been undertaken in the main Stakehill Swamp area. Hand pulling of cotton bush will be undertaken as a follow up. 18. Not applicable 19. The only land clearing works being undertaken on WAPC land at Stakehill are associated with the construction of the railway and adjoining road relocation works by the Public Transport Authority in accordance with their environmental and development approvals. 20. Not applicable 21. Yes 22. The fire allegedly started on WAPC owned land behind a rented property 23. No complaints were received as firebreaks had already been completed prior to the fire. 24. All WAPC properties are firebreaked and/or slashed unless environmental conditions preclude same. As properties are purchased, comprehensive fire management plans are prepared.
8-12 Not applicable 13. (a) Stakehill Swamp $17,800 - Bobs Mowing, Brajkovich Demolitions. (b) Southern Area $72,500 - Vic Park Salvage, Urban Earthmoving and Brajkovich Demolitions 14. Yes 15. All spraying contractors used by DPI are licensed and have appropriate qualifications 16. None. Spot spraying was undertaken after the fire earlier this year to reduce the spread of numerous weeds that germinated after the fire. Other spraying has been limited to firebreaks in upland areas. 17. Not applicable as spraying has not been undertaken in the main Stakehill Swamp area. Hand pulling of cotton bush will be undertaken as a follow up. 18. Not applicable 19. The only land clearing works being undertaken on WAPC land at Stakehill are associated with the construction of the railway and adjoining road relocation works by the Public Transport Authority in accordance with their environmental and development approvals. 20. Not applicable 21. Yes 22. The fire allegedly started on WAPC owned land behind a rented property 23. No complaints were received as firebreaks had already been completed prior to the fire. 24. All WAPC properties are firebreaked and/or slashed unless environmental conditions preclude same. As properties are purchased, comprehensive fire management plans are prepared.
13. (a) Stakehill Swamp $17,800 - Bobs Mowing, Brajkovich Demolitions. (b) Southern Area $72,500 - Vic Park Salvage, Urban Earthmoving and Brajkovich Demolitions 14. Yes 15. All spraying contractors used by DPI are licensed and have appropriate qualifications 16. None. Spot spraying was undertaken after the fire earlier this year to reduce the spread of numerous weeds that germinated after the fire. Other spraying has been limited to firebreaks in upland areas. 17. Not applicable as spraying has not been undertaken in the main Stakehill Swamp area. Hand pulling of cotton bush will be undertaken as a follow up. 18. Not applicable 19. The only land clearing works being undertaken on WAPC land at Stakehill are associated with the construction of the railway and adjoining road relocation works by the Public Transport Authority in accordance with their environmental and development approvals. 20. Not applicable 21. Yes 22. The fire allegedly started on WAPC owned land behind a rented property 23. No complaints were received as firebreaks had already been completed prior to the fire. 24. All WAPC properties are firebreaked and/or slashed unless environmental conditions preclude same. As properties are purchased, comprehensive fire management plans are prepared.
(b) Southern Area $72,500 - Vic Park Salvage, Urban Earthmoving and Brajkovich Demolitions 14. Yes 15. All spraying contractors used by DPI are licensed and have appropriate qualifications 16. None. Spot spraying was undertaken after the fire earlier this year to reduce the spread of numerous weeds that germinated after the fire. Other spraying has been limited to firebreaks in upland areas. 17. Not applicable as spraying has not been undertaken in the main Stakehill Swamp area. Hand pulling of cotton bush will be undertaken as a follow up. 18. Not applicable 19. The only land clearing works being undertaken on WAPC land at Stakehill are associated with the construction of the railway and adjoining road relocation works by the Public Transport Authority in accordance with their environmental and development approvals. 20. Not applicable 21. Yes 22. The fire allegedly started on WAPC owned land behind a rented property 23. No complaints were received as firebreaks had already been completed prior to the fire. 24. All WAPC properties are firebreaked and/or slashed unless environmental conditions preclude same. As properties are purchased, comprehensive fire management plans are prepared.
14. Yes 15. All spraying contractors used by DPI are licensed and have appropriate qualifications 16. None. Spot spraying was undertaken after the fire earlier this year to reduce the spread of numerous weeds that germinated after the fire. Other spraying has been limited to firebreaks in upland areas. 17. Not applicable as spraying has not been undertaken in the main Stakehill Swamp area. Hand pulling of cotton bush will be undertaken as a follow up. 18. Not applicable 19. The only land clearing works being undertaken on WAPC land at Stakehill are associated with the construction of the railway and adjoining road relocation works by the Public Transport Authority in accordance with their environmental and development approvals. 20. Not applicable 21. Yes 22. The fire allegedly started on WAPC owned land behind a rented property 23. No complaints were received as firebreaks had already been completed prior to the fire. 24. All WAPC properties are firebreaked and/or slashed unless environmental conditions preclude same. As properties are purchased, comprehensive fire management plans are prepared.
15. All spraying contractors used by DPI are licensed and have appropriate qualifications 16. None. Spot spraying was undertaken after the fire earlier this year to reduce the spread of numerous weeds that germinated after the fire. Other spraying has been limited to firebreaks in upland areas. 17. Not applicable as spraying has not been undertaken in the main Stakehill Swamp area. Hand pulling of cotton bush will be undertaken as a follow up. 18. Not applicable 19. The only land clearing works being undertaken on WAPC land at Stakehill are associated with the construction of the railway and adjoining road relocation works by the Public Transport Authority in accordance with their environmental and development approvals. 20. Not applicable 21. Yes 22. The fire allegedly started on WAPC owned land behind a rented property 23. No complaints were received as firebreaks had already been completed prior to the fire. 24. All WAPC properties are firebreaked and/or slashed unless environmental conditions preclude same. As properties are purchased, comprehensive fire management plans are prepared.
16. None. Spot spraying was undertaken after the fire earlier this year to reduce the spread of numerous weeds that germinated after the fire. Other spraying has been limited to firebreaks in upland areas. 17. Not applicable as spraying has not been undertaken in the main Stakehill Swamp area. Hand pulling of cotton bush will be undertaken as a follow up. 18. Not applicable 19. The only land clearing works being undertaken on WAPC land at Stakehill are associated with the construction of the railway and adjoining road relocation works by the Public Transport Authority in accordance with their environmental and development approvals. 20. Not applicable 21. Yes 22. The fire allegedly started on WAPC owned land behind a rented property 23. No complaints were received as firebreaks had already been completed prior to the fire. 24. All WAPC properties are firebreaked and/or slashed unless environmental conditions preclude same. As properties are purchased, comprehensive fire management plans are prepared.
17. Not applicable as spraying has not been undertaken in the main Stakehill Swamp area. Hand pulling of cotton bush will be undertaken as a follow up. 18. Not applicable 19. The only land clearing works being undertaken on WAPC land at Stakehill are associated with the construction of the railway and adjoining road relocation works by the Public Transport Authority in accordance with their environmental and development approvals. 20. Not applicable 21. Yes 22. The fire allegedly started on WAPC owned land behind a rented property 23. No complaints were received as firebreaks had already been completed prior to the fire. 24. All WAPC properties are firebreaked and/or slashed unless environmental conditions preclude same. As properties are purchased, comprehensive fire management plans are prepared.
18. Not applicable 19. The only land clearing works being undertaken on WAPC land at Stakehill are associated with the construction of the railway and adjoining road relocation works by the Public Transport Authority in accordance with their environmental and development approvals. 20. Not applicable 21. Yes 22. The fire allegedly started on WAPC owned land behind a rented property 23. No complaints were received as firebreaks had already been completed prior to the fire. 24. All WAPC properties are firebreaked and/or slashed unless environmental conditions preclude same. As properties are purchased, comprehensive fire management plans are prepared.
19. The only land clearing works being undertaken on WAPC land at Stakehill are associated with the construction of the railway and adjoining road relocation works by the Public Transport Authority in accordance with their environmental and development approvals. 20. Not applicable 21. Yes 22. The fire allegedly started on WAPC owned land behind a rented property 23. No complaints were received as firebreaks had already been completed prior to the fire. 24. All WAPC properties are firebreaked and/or slashed unless environmental conditions preclude same. As properties are purchased, comprehensive fire management plans are prepared.
20. Not applicable 21. Yes 22. The fire allegedly started on WAPC owned land behind a rented property 23. No complaints were received as firebreaks had already been completed prior to the fire. 24. All WAPC properties are firebreaked and/or slashed unless environmental conditions preclude same. As properties are purchased, comprehensive fire management plans are prepared.
21. Yes 22. The fire allegedly started on WAPC owned land behind a rented property 23. No complaints were received as firebreaks had already been completed prior to the fire. 24. All WAPC properties are firebreaked and/or slashed unless environmental conditions preclude same. As properties are purchased, comprehensive fire management plans are prepared.
22. The fire allegedly started on WAPC owned land behind a rented property 23. No complaints were received as firebreaks had already been completed prior to the fire. 24. All WAPC properties are firebreaked and/or slashed unless environmental conditions preclude same. As properties are purchased, comprehensive fire management plans are prepared.
23. No complaints were received as firebreaks had already been completed prior to the fire. 24. All WAPC properties are firebreaked and/or slashed unless environmental conditions preclude same. As properties are purchased, comprehensive fire management plans are prepared.
24. All WAPC properties are firebreaked and/or slashed unless environmental conditions preclude same. As properties are purchased, comprehensive fire management plans are prepared.
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