❓ Hon Robin Chapple questions the State Development Minister regarding deferred funding for the Wittenoom minesite cleanup, specifically concerning negotiations, PCB testing, and budget allocation. The Minister confirms ongoing negotiations, lack of PCB testing, and a $2m budget rollover.
AnsweredQoN 635Legislative Council
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I refer to statements by the Government that as a result of the Mid-Financial Year Economic Review of 2001, funding for the clean-up of the abandoned minesite at the township of Wittenoom had been deferred, and I ask -
(1) Have negotiations between the Government and the Mining Tenement Holders regarding the site clean-up been completed?
(2) Have the oil drums and oil residues on and near the site yet been tested for Polychlorinated Biphenyl chemicals (PCBs) contamination?
(3) If yes, what were the results of these tests?
(4) If no to (3), when is it expected that the tests will be carried out?
(5) Can the Minister commit to full allocation of funds to carry out the clean-up operations at this site as a component of the 2001/2002 Budget?
(1) Have negotiations between the Government and the Mining Tenement Holders regarding the site clean-up been completed?
(2) Have the oil drums and oil residues on and near the site yet been tested for Polychlorinated Biphenyl chemicals (PCBs) contamination?
(3) If yes, what were the results of these tests?
(4) If no to (3), when is it expected that the tests will be carried out?
(5) Can the Minister commit to full allocation of funds to carry out the clean-up operations at this site as a component of the 2001/2002 Budget?
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Answered
25 June 2002
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for State Development
Response time
42 days
1. No, negotiations are continuing. 2. No. 3. N/A. 4. After negotiations are completed. 5. $2m has been committed and will be rolled over into the 2002/2003 Budget.
2. No. 3. N/A. 4. After negotiations are completed. 5. $2m has been committed and will be rolled over into the 2002/2003 Budget.
3. N/A. 4. After negotiations are completed. 5. $2m has been committed and will be rolled over into the 2002/2003 Budget.
4. After negotiations are completed. 5. $2m has been committed and will be rolled over into the 2002/2003 Budget.
5. $2m has been committed and will be rolled over into the 2002/2003 Budget.
2. No. 3. N/A. 4. After negotiations are completed. 5. $2m has been committed and will be rolled over into the 2002/2003 Budget.
3. N/A. 4. After negotiations are completed. 5. $2m has been committed and will be rolled over into the 2002/2003 Budget.
4. After negotiations are completed. 5. $2m has been committed and will be rolled over into the 2002/2003 Budget.
5. $2m has been committed and will be rolled over into the 2002/2003 Budget.
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