Mr. Murray inquires about land allocation for a new sporting complex in Bunbury, given the existing facilities are at capacity. The Minister acknowledges no specific allocation but notes collaborative efforts for land identification and clarifies the status of land near the prison and airport.

AnsweredQoN 4809Legislative Assembly
Asked
15 March 2011
Portfolio
Lands

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Given that Hay Park, Bunbury's main sporting complex, and the Leschenault Leisure Centre in Australind are both operating at full capacity, I ask:
(a) has any land for the purpose of building another complex in the region been allocated and set aside; and
(i) if not, can the Minister advise what land is available that would be suitable and could be utilised for such a project; and
(b) is the Minister aware that there is land available opposite the regional prison and adjacent to the airport that could be suitable for a recreation centre?

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Answered
12 April 2011
Responded by
Minister for Lands
Response time
28 days
(a) I am not aware of any land being specifically allocated to establish a new sporting complex.
(i) The Department of Regional Development and Lands works in partnership with relevant local governments, sporting associations and other government agencies to identify suitable land for such projects if and as required.
(b) This land is currently under the management of the City of Bunbury for the purpose of 'Recreation and Parklands'. The land is reserved for 'Regional Open Space' under the Greater Bunbury Region Scheme and is identified as forming part of the Preston River to Ocean Regional Park.
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