❓ Mr. McGowan questions the Minister for Housing regarding the eviction of residents from Blackrock Caravan Park in South Hedland and seeks government assistance. The Minister confirms awareness, outlines social housing options, provides resident numbers, and denies plans to purchase the park.
AnsweredQoN 5297Legislative Assembly
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I refer to the Blackrock Caravan Park in South Hedland, and ask:
(a) is the Minister aware that the existing residents are being evicted from the park;
(b) what measures has the Government put in place to assist residents;
(c) how many residents are involved; and
(d) will the Government purchase the park to ensure that existing residents have somewhere to live?
(a) is the Minister aware that the existing residents are being evicted from the park;
(b) what measures has the Government put in place to assist residents;
(c) how many residents are involved; and
(d) will the Government purchase the park to ensure that existing residents have somewhere to live?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
22 June 2011
Responded by
Minister for Housing
Response time
36 days
The
Department of Housing
advises:
(a) Yes, however, the Government is aware that a significant number of tenants are being invited to apply for new tenancy.
(b) Eligible residents are entitled to apply for social housing.
(c) Approximately 150 residents live at the park.
(d) No. The park is not on the market for sale.
The Department is also aware of the closure of Port Tourist Park in Port Hedland owned in partnership by now Member for Willagee.
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Department of Housing
advises:
(a) Yes, however, the Government is aware that a significant number of tenants are being invited to apply for new tenancy.
(b) Eligible residents are entitled to apply for social housing.
(c) Approximately 150 residents live at the park.
(d) No. The park is not on the market for sale.
The Department is also aware of the closure of Port Tourist Park in Port Hedland owned in partnership by now Member for Willagee.
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