❓ The WA parliamentary question concerns the future of the Boyanup Saleyards, including investment strategy, upgrades, alternative locations, consultation with producers, and the status of the government's election commitment. The answer indicates support for the existing location and ongoing negotiations for upgrades and a future operating model.
AnsweredQoN 6005Legislative Assembly
Asked
10 March 2020
Member
Portfolio
Regional Development; Agriculture and Food; Ports; Minister Assisting the Minister for State Development, Jobs and Trade
QuestionView source ↗
I refer to the Boyanup Saleyards and the expiry of the WA Livestock Salesmen's Association (WALSA) lease in June 2022, and I ask: (a) What is the Government's investment strategy for saleyards in the South West; (b) What is the status of this process in terms of upgrading the existing saleyards or seeking an alternative location with new facilities; (c) Has a new site been identified for new saleyards that will meet industry standards; (d) What consultation has been undertaken with cattle producers; and (e) Can the Minister confirm the current status of the McGowan Government's election commitment in respect to the Boyanup Saleyards?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
16 April 2020
Responded by
Minister representing the Minister for Regional Development; Agriculture and Food; Ports; Minister Assisting the Minister for State Development, Jobs and Trade
Response time
10 days
We are endeavouring to support the Shire of Capel’s decision late last year to allow continuation of the saleyard facilities at Boyanup.
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is determining the extent and the cost of upgrades required to bring the facility to a modern standard that will meet producers’ needs and animal welfare and environmental requirements.
We are continuing negotiations with the Shire of Capel and WA Livestock Salesmen’s Association about the future operating model.
We expect to finalise these arrangements in coming months.
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is determining the extent and the cost of upgrades required to bring the facility to a modern standard that will meet producers’ needs and animal welfare and environmental requirements.
We are continuing negotiations with the Shire of Capel and WA Livestock Salesmen’s Association about the future operating model.
We expect to finalise these arrangements in coming months.
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