❓ A parliamentary question regarding the provision of aged-care facilities in Wattle Grove, specifically addressing a shortage in the Shire of Kalamunda and the progress of a relevant scheme amendment. The Minister's response provides updates on the amendment's consideration and conflict of interest management.
AnsweredQoN 8053Legislative Assembly
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I refer to the provision of aged-care facilities in Wattle Grove, and ask:
(a) does the Minister acknowledge that there is a shortage of aged-care in the Shire of Kalamunda and, if not, why not;
(b) is the Minister aware of the significant public support in the area for the Shire's Scheme Amendment No. 18 to Local Planning Scheme 3;
(c) for what reason has this amendment yet to be considered by the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC);
(d) has the State Government engaged any independent planners to assess this amendment and, if so, who, and at what cost; and
(e) is the Minister satisfied that members of the WAPC have properly managed any conflicts of interest on this matter (whether actual or perceived) and, if so, how?
(a) does the Minister acknowledge that there is a shortage of aged-care in the Shire of Kalamunda and, if not, why not;
(b) is the Minister aware of the significant public support in the area for the Shire's Scheme Amendment No. 18 to Local Planning Scheme 3;
(c) for what reason has this amendment yet to be considered by the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC);
(d) has the State Government engaged any independent planners to assess this amendment and, if so, who, and at what cost; and
(e) is the Minister satisfied that members of the WAPC have properly managed any conflicts of interest on this matter (whether actual or perceived) and, if so, how?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
7 August 2012
Responded by
Minister for Planning
Response time
76 days
(a) I am aware that the Shire of Kalamunda (the Shire) Aged Accommodation Strategy recognises an overall need throughout the Shire for additional aged persons' accommodation.
(b) I am aware that there is support for the proposal from some of the community. I am also aware of objections to the proposed location of the subject facility.
(c) The amendment has recently been considered by the Statutory Planning Committee (SPC) of the Western Australian Planning Commission.
(d) As per standard practice, Department of Planning Officers have assessed the amendment and prepared a recommendation for the consideration by the Western Australian Planning Commission.
(e) Yes. All members of the SPC are bound by the Standing Orders of that Committee.
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(b) I am aware that there is support for the proposal from some of the community. I am also aware of objections to the proposed location of the subject facility.
(c) The amendment has recently been considered by the Statutory Planning Committee (SPC) of the Western Australian Planning Commission.
(d) As per standard practice, Department of Planning Officers have assessed the amendment and prepared a recommendation for the consideration by the Western Australian Planning Commission.
(e) Yes. All members of the SPC are bound by the Standing Orders of that Committee.
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