❓ A parliamentary question regarding the potential impact of emissions from petrochemical plants on rock art on the Burrup Peninsula, and the adequacy of environmental assessments. The answer defends the planning process and emphasizes monitoring programs.
AnsweredQoN 264Legislative Council
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With regard to the Native Title hearing before Hon C. J. Sumner on Wednesday, November 6 2002 in relation to the Burrup peninsular, I ask -
(1) Did Mr Carr the General Manager, Community Liaison in the Department of Minerals and Petroleum Resources give evidence to the hearing that there had never been any assessment of the potential impacts of emissions from petrochemical plants on the rock art on the Burrup peninsular?
(2) If so to (1), -
(a) why was this not carried out; and
(b) how could the placement of petrochemical plants be considered for such a location without such an evaluation?
(3) Did Mr Carr indicate that emissions from the petrochemical plants impacting on the rock art could be ameliorated by the use of various forms of coatings or sheds that could be placed over the rock art?
(4) If yes to (3), -
(a) what would be the nature of the coverings;
(b) how extensive would they have to be; and
(c) who would bear the cost of implementation?
(1) Did Mr Carr the General Manager, Community Liaison in the Department of Minerals and Petroleum Resources give evidence to the hearing that there had never been any assessment of the potential impacts of emissions from petrochemical plants on the rock art on the Burrup peninsular?
(2) If so to (1), -
(a) why was this not carried out; and
(b) how could the placement of petrochemical plants be considered for such a location without such an evaluation?
(3) Did Mr Carr indicate that emissions from the petrochemical plants impacting on the rock art could be ameliorated by the use of various forms of coatings or sheds that could be placed over the rock art?
(4) If yes to (3), -
(a) what would be the nature of the coverings;
(b) how extensive would they have to be; and
(c) who would bear the cost of implementation?
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Answered
11 December 2002
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for State Development
Response time
28 days
(b) how could the placement of petrochemical plants be considered for such a location without such an evaluation?
(b) how extensive would they have to be; and (c) who would bear the cost of implementation?
(c) who would bear the cost of implementation?
1. If the Member has difficulty in accessing the evidence, arrangements will be made to see what may be provided. 2(a) & (b) The industrial land on the Burrup was agreed by Government in 1996 after a lengthy planning process in consultation with the community. This was subsequently reflected in the Shire of Roebourne's Town Planning Scheme, again through a public process. Among other things the land for industry development was selected in such a way that it minimised any direct impact on the area's rock art. In addition, all major industry seeking to locate on this industrial land must also gain environmental, heritage and other statutory approvals before construction can commence. This process, together with the Environmental Protection Authority's assessment procedure and environmental monitoring, has demonstrated that emissions will be well within national standards. The above features provide the Government with the confidence that any risk to the nearby rock art is likely to be minimal, if at all, and manageable. However to put the matter beyond doubt, Government has established and funded a substantial rock art monitoring program. 3. Yes. Mr. Carr provided a summary of hypothetical measures that might be considered in response to any hypothetical impact. 4. This question obviously cannot be answered without an impact being evident and the cause identified.
2(a) & (b) The industrial land on the Burrup was agreed by Government in 1996 after a lengthy planning process in consultation with the community. This was subsequently reflected in the Shire of Roebourne's Town Planning Scheme, again through a public process. Among other things the land for industry development was selected in such a way that it minimised any direct impact on the area's rock art. In addition, all major industry seeking to locate on this industrial land must also gain environmental, heritage and other statutory approvals before construction can commence. This process, together with the Environmental Protection Authority's assessment procedure and environmental monitoring, has demonstrated that emissions will be well within national standards. The above features provide the Government with the confidence that any risk to the nearby rock art is likely to be minimal, if at all, and manageable. However to put the matter beyond doubt, Government has established and funded a substantial rock art monitoring program. 3. Yes. Mr. Carr provided a summary of hypothetical measures that might be considered in response to any hypothetical impact. 4. This question obviously cannot be answered without an impact being evident and the cause identified.
In addition, all major industry seeking to locate on this industrial land must also gain environmental, heritage and other statutory approvals before construction can commence. This process, together with the Environmental Protection Authority's assessment procedure and environmental monitoring, has demonstrated that emissions will be well within national standards. The above features provide the Government with the confidence that any risk to the nearby rock art is likely to be minimal, if at all, and manageable. However to put the matter beyond doubt, Government has established and funded a substantial rock art monitoring program. 3. Yes. Mr. Carr provided a summary of hypothetical measures that might be considered in response to any hypothetical impact. 4. This question obviously cannot be answered without an impact being evident and the cause identified.
This process, together with the Environmental Protection Authority's assessment procedure and environmental monitoring, has demonstrated that emissions will be well within national standards. The above features provide the Government with the confidence that any risk to the nearby rock art is likely to be minimal, if at all, and manageable. However to put the matter beyond doubt, Government has established and funded a substantial rock art monitoring program. 3. Yes. Mr. Carr provided a summary of hypothetical measures that might be considered in response to any hypothetical impact. 4. This question obviously cannot be answered without an impact being evident and the cause identified.
However to put the matter beyond doubt, Government has established and funded a substantial rock art monitoring program. 3. Yes. Mr. Carr provided a summary of hypothetical measures that might be considered in response to any hypothetical impact. 4. This question obviously cannot be answered without an impact being evident and the cause identified.
3. Yes. Mr. Carr provided a summary of hypothetical measures that might be considered in response to any hypothetical impact. 4. This question obviously cannot be answered without an impact being evident and the cause identified.
4. This question obviously cannot be answered without an impact being evident and the cause identified.
(b) how extensive would they have to be; and (c) who would bear the cost of implementation?
(c) who would bear the cost of implementation?
1. If the Member has difficulty in accessing the evidence, arrangements will be made to see what may be provided. 2(a) & (b) The industrial land on the Burrup was agreed by Government in 1996 after a lengthy planning process in consultation with the community. This was subsequently reflected in the Shire of Roebourne's Town Planning Scheme, again through a public process. Among other things the land for industry development was selected in such a way that it minimised any direct impact on the area's rock art. In addition, all major industry seeking to locate on this industrial land must also gain environmental, heritage and other statutory approvals before construction can commence. This process, together with the Environmental Protection Authority's assessment procedure and environmental monitoring, has demonstrated that emissions will be well within national standards. The above features provide the Government with the confidence that any risk to the nearby rock art is likely to be minimal, if at all, and manageable. However to put the matter beyond doubt, Government has established and funded a substantial rock art monitoring program. 3. Yes. Mr. Carr provided a summary of hypothetical measures that might be considered in response to any hypothetical impact. 4. This question obviously cannot be answered without an impact being evident and the cause identified.
2(a) & (b) The industrial land on the Burrup was agreed by Government in 1996 after a lengthy planning process in consultation with the community. This was subsequently reflected in the Shire of Roebourne's Town Planning Scheme, again through a public process. Among other things the land for industry development was selected in such a way that it minimised any direct impact on the area's rock art. In addition, all major industry seeking to locate on this industrial land must also gain environmental, heritage and other statutory approvals before construction can commence. This process, together with the Environmental Protection Authority's assessment procedure and environmental monitoring, has demonstrated that emissions will be well within national standards. The above features provide the Government with the confidence that any risk to the nearby rock art is likely to be minimal, if at all, and manageable. However to put the matter beyond doubt, Government has established and funded a substantial rock art monitoring program. 3. Yes. Mr. Carr provided a summary of hypothetical measures that might be considered in response to any hypothetical impact. 4. This question obviously cannot be answered without an impact being evident and the cause identified.
In addition, all major industry seeking to locate on this industrial land must also gain environmental, heritage and other statutory approvals before construction can commence. This process, together with the Environmental Protection Authority's assessment procedure and environmental monitoring, has demonstrated that emissions will be well within national standards. The above features provide the Government with the confidence that any risk to the nearby rock art is likely to be minimal, if at all, and manageable. However to put the matter beyond doubt, Government has established and funded a substantial rock art monitoring program. 3. Yes. Mr. Carr provided a summary of hypothetical measures that might be considered in response to any hypothetical impact. 4. This question obviously cannot be answered without an impact being evident and the cause identified.
This process, together with the Environmental Protection Authority's assessment procedure and environmental monitoring, has demonstrated that emissions will be well within national standards. The above features provide the Government with the confidence that any risk to the nearby rock art is likely to be minimal, if at all, and manageable. However to put the matter beyond doubt, Government has established and funded a substantial rock art monitoring program. 3. Yes. Mr. Carr provided a summary of hypothetical measures that might be considered in response to any hypothetical impact. 4. This question obviously cannot be answered without an impact being evident and the cause identified.
However to put the matter beyond doubt, Government has established and funded a substantial rock art monitoring program. 3. Yes. Mr. Carr provided a summary of hypothetical measures that might be considered in response to any hypothetical impact. 4. This question obviously cannot be answered without an impact being evident and the cause identified.
3. Yes. Mr. Carr provided a summary of hypothetical measures that might be considered in response to any hypothetical impact. 4. This question obviously cannot be answered without an impact being evident and the cause identified.
4. This question obviously cannot be answered without an impact being evident and the cause identified.
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