❓ Mr. Love asks the Premier to address the impact of sand mining on Lancelin's sand dunes, seeking a meeting with relevant ministers and a visit to the area. The Premier acknowledges the issue, highlights existing protections, and commits to a future visit.
AnsweredQoN 928Legislative Assembly
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OFF-ROAD VEHICLE AREAS —
LANCELIN
928. Mr R.S. LOVE to the Premier:
Before I ask my question, I would
just like to put on the record my congratulations to the member for Cannington
on his announcement today, and wish him all the best.
Members : Hear, hear!
Mr R.S. LOVE : I refer to the
Premier's commitment to visit Lancelin made as a result of a grievance
in February, in which he committed to meet with business and community
representatives concerned about the growing impact of sand mining on the
Lancelin sand dunes. I note that this issue is relevant to the Minister for
Tourism, the Minister for Agriculture and Food, the Minister for Mines and Petroleum
and the Minister for Regional Development.
(1) Will the
Premier set up a meeting with those ministers to consider the situation and
provide a solution for all impacted sectors?
(2) Will the
Premier make good on his commitment to visit Lancelin to ensure that he has a firsthand
understanding of the issues?
LANCELIN
928. Mr R.S. LOVE to the Premier:
Before I ask my question, I would
just like to put on the record my congratulations to the member for Cannington
on his announcement today, and wish him all the best.
Members : Hear, hear!
Mr R.S. LOVE : I refer to the
Premier's commitment to visit Lancelin made as a result of a grievance
in February, in which he committed to meet with business and community
representatives concerned about the growing impact of sand mining on the
Lancelin sand dunes. I note that this issue is relevant to the Minister for
Tourism, the Minister for Agriculture and Food, the Minister for Mines and Petroleum
and the Minister for Regional Development.
(1) Will the
Premier set up a meeting with those ministers to consider the situation and
provide a solution for all impacted sectors?
(2) Will the
Premier make good on his commitment to visit Lancelin to ensure that he has a firsthand
understanding of the issues?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the member for the question
and join the Leader of the Opposition in acknowledging the member for
Cannington, Minister Johnston, for his great service to the people of Western Australia.
Members : Hear, hear!
Mr R.H. COOK : I thank the member for the question, of
which some notice has been given.
(1)–(2)
The Lancelin sand dunes are an iconic Western Australian landmark that provide
significant recreational and tourism value, as well as an essential lime sand
resource for local farmers. The Shire of Gingin has responsibility for the management of the designated Lancelin off-road
vehicle area, and the state government supports the shire in the
management of this via annual financial assistance grants of $80 000 and
funding from the off-road vehicle account. The state government is committed to
ensuring the coexistence of recreational use and lime sand mining can continue
into the future.
Lime sand mining has occurred at
Lancelin for decades, with lime sand used by the local agricultural industry to
reduce soil acidity in order to maintain crop and pasture yields. Aglime is
currently operating under an approved mining proposal that has been subject to
rigorous environmental assessment, including of potential impacts on water
resources and other land users. Importantly, no mining is permitted to occur
within the designated Lancelin off-road vehicle area or in the wellhead
protection zone. We have urged the lime sand operators at Lancelin to continue
working with the community to ensure a social licence to operate in the
Lancelin sand dunes.
I committed to visiting Lancelin
in my former role as Minister for Tourism—something has changed! Since
making that commitment, I met with Pinnacle Travel Group in May to hear its
concerns. Although I am no longer Minister for Tourism, I love Lancelin; it is
a beautiful part of the world, and I will be happy to visit to further discuss
the issue and hear directly from the community early in the new year.
and join the Leader of the Opposition in acknowledging the member for
Cannington, Minister Johnston, for his great service to the people of Western Australia.
Members : Hear, hear!
Mr R.H. COOK : I thank the member for the question, of
which some notice has been given.
(1)–(2)
The Lancelin sand dunes are an iconic Western Australian landmark that provide
significant recreational and tourism value, as well as an essential lime sand
resource for local farmers. The Shire of Gingin has responsibility for the management of the designated Lancelin off-road
vehicle area, and the state government supports the shire in the
management of this via annual financial assistance grants of $80 000 and
funding from the off-road vehicle account. The state government is committed to
ensuring the coexistence of recreational use and lime sand mining can continue
into the future.
Lime sand mining has occurred at
Lancelin for decades, with lime sand used by the local agricultural industry to
reduce soil acidity in order to maintain crop and pasture yields. Aglime is
currently operating under an approved mining proposal that has been subject to
rigorous environmental assessment, including of potential impacts on water
resources and other land users. Importantly, no mining is permitted to occur
within the designated Lancelin off-road vehicle area or in the wellhead
protection zone. We have urged the lime sand operators at Lancelin to continue
working with the community to ensure a social licence to operate in the
Lancelin sand dunes.
I committed to visiting Lancelin
in my former role as Minister for Tourism—something has changed! Since
making that commitment, I met with Pinnacle Travel Group in May to hear its
concerns. Although I am no longer Minister for Tourism, I love Lancelin; it is
a beautiful part of the world, and I will be happy to visit to further discuss
the issue and hear directly from the community early in the new year.
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