❓ A Western Australian parliamentary question scrutinizes the allocation of funds generated from Hillarys Boat Harbour pen fees, questioning cross-subsidization, maintenance standards, and fee discrepancies across different harbours. The Minister's response clarifies the use of funds for core infrastructure and explains fee variations based on facility standards and location.
AnsweredQoN 1483Legislative Council
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(1) Is the Minister aware that her Department manages all public boat harbours, owned by the Department, in accordance with the ‘Principles for Cost Recovery, Pricing and Management of Public Boat Harbours and Fishing Industry Facilities (1999)’, which was approved by the previous Minister for Transport on June 11 2000?
(2) Is the Minister aware that those ‘Principles for Cost Recovery’, provide that there will be no cross-subsidisation of the costs of operating or improving the facilities of one boat harbour or maritime facility by revenue raised from the user fees and charges of another facility?
(3) Will the Minister explain why $739 683 per year, which is approximately half the revenue generated from Hillarys Boat Harbour pen licence fees, is being used towards funding maintenance or improvements at other public boat harbours?
(4) Will the Minister provide details showing which other boat harbours contribute to revenue raised from pen licensee fee towards funding maintenance or improvements at other public boat harbours?
(5) Is the Minister aware that maintenance at Hillarys Boat Harbour has deteriorated to the extent that approximately 25 mooring pens are totally unsuitable for use?
(6) Will the Minister provide details of pen fees currently charged at Hillarys, Challenger, Batavia Coast and Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbours?
(7) If there is a significant difference between the fees charges at Hillarys and Challenger Boat Harbours when compared with those fees charged at Batavia Coast and Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbours will you explain why this is so?
(8) Will the Minister explain why recreational pen licensees pay a higher rate than commercial pen licensees at Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour and commercial pen licensees pay a higher rate than recreational pen licensees at Hillarys Boat Harbour?
(9) Will the Minister explain why it has taken three and half years to establish a Maritime Advisory Committee at Hillarys Boat Harbour as required in the Department’s ‘Principles for Cost Recovery’ approved by the previous Minister in June 2000?
(2) Is the Minister aware that those ‘Principles for Cost Recovery’, provide that there will be no cross-subsidisation of the costs of operating or improving the facilities of one boat harbour or maritime facility by revenue raised from the user fees and charges of another facility?
(3) Will the Minister explain why $739 683 per year, which is approximately half the revenue generated from Hillarys Boat Harbour pen licence fees, is being used towards funding maintenance or improvements at other public boat harbours?
(4) Will the Minister provide details showing which other boat harbours contribute to revenue raised from pen licensee fee towards funding maintenance or improvements at other public boat harbours?
(5) Is the Minister aware that maintenance at Hillarys Boat Harbour has deteriorated to the extent that approximately 25 mooring pens are totally unsuitable for use?
(6) Will the Minister provide details of pen fees currently charged at Hillarys, Challenger, Batavia Coast and Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbours?
(7) If there is a significant difference between the fees charges at Hillarys and Challenger Boat Harbours when compared with those fees charged at Batavia Coast and Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbours will you explain why this is so?
(8) Will the Minister explain why recreational pen licensees pay a higher rate than commercial pen licensees at Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour and commercial pen licensees pay a higher rate than recreational pen licensees at Hillarys Boat Harbour?
(9) Will the Minister explain why it has taken three and half years to establish a Maritime Advisory Committee at Hillarys Boat Harbour as required in the Department’s ‘Principles for Cost Recovery’ approved by the previous Minister in June 2000?
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Answered
4 December 2003
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure
Response time
14 days
They are covered under the "Principles for Cost Recovery, Pricing and Management of Public Boat Harbours and Fishing Industry Facilities (December 1999)", where Principle 10 states that "Those facilities which, under the pricing principles preceding these, were making a "base contribution" to Government will continue to do so". In my response to your question 2387, Part 2 I advised that “The base contribution is used by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure to fund dredging and other required works at boat harbour facilities around the state”. To further clarify the allocation of funds collected from the base contribution I advise all funds are paid to Government and held in the Government Coastal Fund account. It should be noted that base contribution is not used towards funding maintenance or improvements at other public boat harbours. The funds go towards maintaining building and core infrastructure such as breakwaters, revetments, harbour basin entrances and channels. 4. A base contribution is currently also made by the Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour. As outlined in question 3, the base contribution is not used towards funding maintenance or improvements at other public boat harbours. 5. The jetties are in fair condition for their age and the level of maintenance reflects the replacement program for the structures. The unusable pens are on E jetty, which is affected more than other jetties by the wave action that passes through the entry to the Harbour. The wave action has resulted in this jetty experiencing greater wear and tear than other more sheltered jetty structures. Minimal maintenance is being carried out on this jetty as it is due for replacement in 2004. 6. Yes. The fees are as follows: 2003/04 Hillarys (fees are per metre and exclude GST) Floating Pens - commercial vessels 334.00 Floating Pens - recreational vessels 309.00 Fixed Pens - commercial vessels 313.40 Fixed Pens - recreational vessels 288.40 Fremantle - Challenger Existing pens 280.00 New pens with walkways 310.00 New catamaran pens with walkways 450.00 Fremantle - Fishing Boat Harbour Commercial vessels up to 19.99 metres 157.50 Commercial vessels 20 metres and over 230.00 Recreation vessels 220.50 Geraldton - Batavia Coast Marina Pen Fees 200.00 7. The pen fees at Challenger Harbour and Hillarys Boat Harbour are similar. Pricing Principle 13 states " Fees and charges for Metropolitan facilities will be based on market rates (being those that apply in commercially operated boat harbours in the Perth Metropolitan area), subject to recognition of the quality of facilities and services available at each facility provided costs are being covered." Due to the fact that the recreational facilities at Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour are not to the same standard as Challenger and Hillarys, the fees at Fremantle for recreational vessels are lower than at the other two facilities. Commercial pen fees at Fremantle are lower than at Hillarys, as Fremantle users pay a fuel levy of 0.015 (exc. GST) per Litre and the facilities provided are not to the same standard as Challenger and Hillarys. Pricing Principle 13 does not apply to Pen fees at Batavia Coast Marina, as it is not a Metropolitan location. The principles of cost recovery apply at this location. Pen fees at Batavia Coast have increased by 47% from 136.00 per metre in 2002/2003 to 200.00 per metre in 2003/2004 for them to approach cost recovery. The pens at Batavia Coast do not have the same amenity as the pens at Hillarys. For example, the security gates at Hillarys have electronic key card access, laundry and shower facilities and fuel, all of which are not available at Batavia Coast. 8. At all of the Department's boat harbours, commercial users generally pay more fees overall than recreational users, due to their greater use of the service wharf and/or other facilities such as parking for charter boat operators. This is either in the form of a fuel levy and/or a higher pen fee for commercial users. Recreational pen licensees pay a higher pen rate than commercial pen licensees at Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour, because commercial pen users also pay a fuel levy of 0.015 (exc. GST) per Litre. As no fuel levy applies at Hillarys Boat Harbour, commercial users pay a higher pen fee than recreational users. 9. Originally the Pricing Principles were negotiated with the fishing industry and the establishment of Maritime Advisory Committees applied mainly to facilities that had a prime purpose of servicing the fishing industry. However, the Department has now realised the importance and benefits of consulting with all of its customers and not just members of the fishing industry and has recently established Maritime Advisory Committees at both Batavia Coast Marina and Hillarys Boat Harbour to rectify this situation.
In my response to your question 2387, Part 2 I advised that “The base contribution is used by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure to fund dredging and other required works at boat harbour facilities around the state”. To further clarify the allocation of funds collected from the base contribution I advise all funds are paid to Government and held in the Government Coastal Fund account. It should be noted that base contribution is not used towards funding maintenance or improvements at other public boat harbours. The funds go towards maintaining building and core infrastructure such as breakwaters, revetments, harbour basin entrances and channels. 4. A base contribution is currently also made by the Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour. As outlined in question 3, the base contribution is not used towards funding maintenance or improvements at other public boat harbours. 5. The jetties are in fair condition for their age and the level of maintenance reflects the replacement program for the structures. The unusable pens are on E jetty, which is affected more than other jetties by the wave action that passes through the entry to the Harbour. The wave action has resulted in this jetty experiencing greater wear and tear than other more sheltered jetty structures. Minimal maintenance is being carried out on this jetty as it is due for replacement in 2004. 6. Yes. The fees are as follows: 2003/04 Hillarys (fees are per metre and exclude GST) Floating Pens - commercial vessels 334.00 Floating Pens - recreational vessels 309.00 Fixed Pens - commercial vessels 313.40 Fixed Pens - recreational vessels 288.40 Fremantle - Challenger Existing pens 280.00 New pens with walkways 310.00 New catamaran pens with walkways 450.00 Fremantle - Fishing Boat Harbour Commercial vessels up to 19.99 metres 157.50 Commercial vessels 20 metres and over 230.00 Recreation vessels 220.50 Geraldton - Batavia Coast Marina Pen Fees 200.00 7. The pen fees at Challenger Harbour and Hillarys Boat Harbour are similar. Pricing Principle 13 states " Fees and charges for Metropolitan facilities will be based on market rates (being those that apply in commercially operated boat harbours in the Perth Metropolitan area), subject to recognition of the quality of facilities and services available at each facility provided costs are being covered." Due to the fact that the recreational facilities at Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour are not to the same standard as Challenger and Hillarys, the fees at Fremantle for recreational vessels are lower than at the other two facilities. Commercial pen fees at Fremantle are lower than at Hillarys, as Fremantle users pay a fuel levy of 0.015 (exc. GST) per Litre and the facilities provided are not to the same standard as Challenger and Hillarys. Pricing Principle 13 does not apply to Pen fees at Batavia Coast Marina, as it is not a Metropolitan location. The principles of cost recovery apply at this location. Pen fees at Batavia Coast have increased by 47% from 136.00 per metre in 2002/2003 to 200.00 per metre in 2003/2004 for them to approach cost recovery. The pens at Batavia Coast do not have the same amenity as the pens at Hillarys. For example, the security gates at Hillarys have electronic key card access, laundry and shower facilities and fuel, all of which are not available at Batavia Coast. 8. At all of the Department's boat harbours, commercial users generally pay more fees overall than recreational users, due to their greater use of the service wharf and/or other facilities such as parking for charter boat operators. This is either in the form of a fuel levy and/or a higher pen fee for commercial users. Recreational pen licensees pay a higher pen rate than commercial pen licensees at Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour, because commercial pen users also pay a fuel levy of 0.015 (exc. GST) per Litre. As no fuel levy applies at Hillarys Boat Harbour, commercial users pay a higher pen fee than recreational users. 9. Originally the Pricing Principles were negotiated with the fishing industry and the establishment of Maritime Advisory Committees applied mainly to facilities that had a prime purpose of servicing the fishing industry. However, the Department has now realised the importance and benefits of consulting with all of its customers and not just members of the fishing industry and has recently established Maritime Advisory Committees at both Batavia Coast Marina and Hillarys Boat Harbour to rectify this situation.
4. A base contribution is currently also made by the Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour. As outlined in question 3, the base contribution is not used towards funding maintenance or improvements at other public boat harbours. 5. The jetties are in fair condition for their age and the level of maintenance reflects the replacement program for the structures. The unusable pens are on E jetty, which is affected more than other jetties by the wave action that passes through the entry to the Harbour. The wave action has resulted in this jetty experiencing greater wear and tear than other more sheltered jetty structures. Minimal maintenance is being carried out on this jetty as it is due for replacement in 2004. 6. Yes. The fees are as follows: 2003/04 Hillarys (fees are per metre and exclude GST) Floating Pens - commercial vessels 334.00 Floating Pens - recreational vessels 309.00 Fixed Pens - commercial vessels 313.40 Fixed Pens - recreational vessels 288.40 Fremantle - Challenger Existing pens 280.00 New pens with walkways 310.00 New catamaran pens with walkways 450.00 Fremantle - Fishing Boat Harbour Commercial vessels up to 19.99 metres 157.50 Commercial vessels 20 metres and over 230.00 Recreation vessels 220.50 Geraldton - Batavia Coast Marina Pen Fees 200.00 7. The pen fees at Challenger Harbour and Hillarys Boat Harbour are similar. Pricing Principle 13 states " Fees and charges for Metropolitan facilities will be based on market rates (being those that apply in commercially operated boat harbours in the Perth Metropolitan area), subject to recognition of the quality of facilities and services available at each facility provided costs are being covered." Due to the fact that the recreational facilities at Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour are not to the same standard as Challenger and Hillarys, the fees at Fremantle for recreational vessels are lower than at the other two facilities. Commercial pen fees at Fremantle are lower than at Hillarys, as Fremantle users pay a fuel levy of 0.015 (exc. GST) per Litre and the facilities provided are not to the same standard as Challenger and Hillarys. Pricing Principle 13 does not apply to Pen fees at Batavia Coast Marina, as it is not a Metropolitan location. The principles of cost recovery apply at this location. Pen fees at Batavia Coast have increased by 47% from 136.00 per metre in 2002/2003 to 200.00 per metre in 2003/2004 for them to approach cost recovery. The pens at Batavia Coast do not have the same amenity as the pens at Hillarys. For example, the security gates at Hillarys have electronic key card access, laundry and shower facilities and fuel, all of which are not available at Batavia Coast. 8. At all of the Department's boat harbours, commercial users generally pay more fees overall than recreational users, due to their greater use of the service wharf and/or other facilities such as parking for charter boat operators. This is either in the form of a fuel levy and/or a higher pen fee for commercial users. Recreational pen licensees pay a higher pen rate than commercial pen licensees at Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour, because commercial pen users also pay a fuel levy of 0.015 (exc. GST) per Litre. As no fuel levy applies at Hillarys Boat Harbour, commercial users pay a higher pen fee than recreational users. 9. Originally the Pricing Principles were negotiated with the fishing industry and the establishment of Maritime Advisory Committees applied mainly to facilities that had a prime purpose of servicing the fishing industry. However, the Department has now realised the importance and benefits of consulting with all of its customers and not just members of the fishing industry and has recently established Maritime Advisory Committees at both Batavia Coast Marina and Hillarys Boat Harbour to rectify this situation.
2003/04 Hillarys (fees are per metre and exclude GST) Floating Pens - commercial vessels 334.00 Floating Pens - recreational vessels 309.00 Fixed Pens - commercial vessels 313.40 Fixed Pens - recreational vessels 288.40 Fremantle - Challenger Existing pens 280.00 New pens with walkways 310.00 New catamaran pens with walkways 450.00 Fremantle - Fishing Boat Harbour Commercial vessels up to 19.99 metres 157.50 Commercial vessels 20 metres and over 230.00 Recreation vessels 220.50 Geraldton - Batavia Coast Marina Pen Fees 200.00 7. The pen fees at Challenger Harbour and Hillarys Boat Harbour are similar. Pricing Principle 13 states " Fees and charges for Metropolitan facilities will be based on market rates (being those that apply in commercially operated boat harbours in the Perth Metropolitan area), subject to recognition of the quality of facilities and services available at each facility provided costs are being covered." Due to the fact that the recreational facilities at Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour are not to the same standard as Challenger and Hillarys, the fees at Fremantle for recreational vessels are lower than at the other two facilities. Commercial pen fees at Fremantle are lower than at Hillarys, as Fremantle users pay a fuel levy of 0.015 (exc. GST) per Litre and the facilities provided are not to the same standard as Challenger and Hillarys. Pricing Principle 13 does not apply to Pen fees at Batavia Coast Marina, as it is not a Metropolitan location. The principles of cost recovery apply at this location. Pen fees at Batavia Coast have increased by 47% from 136.00 per metre in 2002/2003 to 200.00 per metre in 2003/2004 for them to approach cost recovery. The pens at Batavia Coast do not have the same amenity as the pens at Hillarys. For example, the security gates at Hillarys have electronic key card access, laundry and shower facilities and fuel, all of which are not available at Batavia Coast. 8. At all of the Department's boat harbours, commercial users generally pay more fees overall than recreational users, due to their greater use of the service wharf and/or other facilities such as parking for charter boat operators. This is either in the form of a fuel levy and/or a higher pen fee for commercial users. Recreational pen licensees pay a higher pen rate than commercial pen licensees at Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour, because commercial pen users also pay a fuel levy of 0.015 (exc. GST) per Litre. As no fuel levy applies at Hillarys Boat Harbour, commercial users pay a higher pen fee than recreational users. 9. Originally the Pricing Principles were negotiated with the fishing industry and the establishment of Maritime Advisory Committees applied mainly to facilities that had a prime purpose of servicing the fishing industry. However, the Department has now realised the importance and benefits of consulting with all of its customers and not just members of the fishing industry and has recently established Maritime Advisory Committees at both Batavia Coast Marina and Hillarys Boat Harbour to rectify this situation.
7. The pen fees at Challenger Harbour and Hillarys Boat Harbour are similar. Pricing Principle 13 states " Fees and charges for Metropolitan facilities will be based on market rates (being those that apply in commercially operated boat harbours in the Perth Metropolitan area), subject to recognition of the quality of facilities and services available at each facility provided costs are being covered." Due to the fact that the recreational facilities at Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour are not to the same standard as Challenger and Hillarys, the fees at Fremantle for recreational vessels are lower than at the other two facilities. Commercial pen fees at Fremantle are lower than at Hillarys, as Fremantle users pay a fuel levy of 0.015 (exc. GST) per Litre and the facilities provided are not to the same standard as Challenger and Hillarys. Pricing Principle 13 does not apply to Pen fees at Batavia Coast Marina, as it is not a Metropolitan location. The principles of cost recovery apply at this location. Pen fees at Batavia Coast have increased by 47% from 136.00 per metre in 2002/2003 to 200.00 per metre in 2003/2004 for them to approach cost recovery. The pens at Batavia Coast do not have the same amenity as the pens at Hillarys. For example, the security gates at Hillarys have electronic key card access, laundry and shower facilities and fuel, all of which are not available at Batavia Coast. 8. At all of the Department's boat harbours, commercial users generally pay more fees overall than recreational users, due to their greater use of the service wharf and/or other facilities such as parking for charter boat operators. This is either in the form of a fuel levy and/or a higher pen fee for commercial users. Recreational pen licensees pay a higher pen rate than commercial pen licensees at Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour, because commercial pen users also pay a fuel levy of 0.015 (exc. GST) per Litre. As no fuel levy applies at Hillarys Boat Harbour, commercial users pay a higher pen fee than recreational users. 9. Originally the Pricing Principles were negotiated with the fishing industry and the establishment of Maritime Advisory Committees applied mainly to facilities that had a prime purpose of servicing the fishing industry. However, the Department has now realised the importance and benefits of consulting with all of its customers and not just members of the fishing industry and has recently established Maritime Advisory Committees at both Batavia Coast Marina and Hillarys Boat Harbour to rectify this situation.
Pricing Principle 13 does not apply to Pen fees at Batavia Coast Marina, as it is not a Metropolitan location. The principles of cost recovery apply at this location. Pen fees at Batavia Coast have increased by 47% from 136.00 per metre in 2002/2003 to 200.00 per metre in 2003/2004 for them to approach cost recovery. The pens at Batavia Coast do not have the same amenity as the pens at Hillarys. For example, the security gates at Hillarys have electronic key card access, laundry and shower facilities and fuel, all of which are not available at Batavia Coast. 8. At all of the Department's boat harbours, commercial users generally pay more fees overall than recreational users, due to their greater use of the service wharf and/or other facilities such as parking for charter boat operators. This is either in the form of a fuel levy and/or a higher pen fee for commercial users. Recreational pen licensees pay a higher pen rate than commercial pen licensees at Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour, because commercial pen users also pay a fuel levy of 0.015 (exc. GST) per Litre. As no fuel levy applies at Hillarys Boat Harbour, commercial users pay a higher pen fee than recreational users. 9. Originally the Pricing Principles were negotiated with the fishing industry and the establishment of Maritime Advisory Committees applied mainly to facilities that had a prime purpose of servicing the fishing industry. However, the Department has now realised the importance and benefits of consulting with all of its customers and not just members of the fishing industry and has recently established Maritime Advisory Committees at both Batavia Coast Marina and Hillarys Boat Harbour to rectify this situation.
8. At all of the Department's boat harbours, commercial users generally pay more fees overall than recreational users, due to their greater use of the service wharf and/or other facilities such as parking for charter boat operators. This is either in the form of a fuel levy and/or a higher pen fee for commercial users. Recreational pen licensees pay a higher pen rate than commercial pen licensees at Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour, because commercial pen users also pay a fuel levy of 0.015 (exc. GST) per Litre. As no fuel levy applies at Hillarys Boat Harbour, commercial users pay a higher pen fee than recreational users. 9. Originally the Pricing Principles were negotiated with the fishing industry and the establishment of Maritime Advisory Committees applied mainly to facilities that had a prime purpose of servicing the fishing industry. However, the Department has now realised the importance and benefits of consulting with all of its customers and not just members of the fishing industry and has recently established Maritime Advisory Committees at both Batavia Coast Marina and Hillarys Boat Harbour to rectify this situation.
9. Originally the Pricing Principles were negotiated with the fishing industry and the establishment of Maritime Advisory Committees applied mainly to facilities that had a prime purpose of servicing the fishing industry. However, the Department has now realised the importance and benefits of consulting with all of its customers and not just members of the fishing industry and has recently established Maritime Advisory Committees at both Batavia Coast Marina and Hillarys Boat Harbour to rectify this situation.
In my response to your question 2387, Part 2 I advised that “The base contribution is used by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure to fund dredging and other required works at boat harbour facilities around the state”. To further clarify the allocation of funds collected from the base contribution I advise all funds are paid to Government and held in the Government Coastal Fund account. It should be noted that base contribution is not used towards funding maintenance or improvements at other public boat harbours. The funds go towards maintaining building and core infrastructure such as breakwaters, revetments, harbour basin entrances and channels. 4. A base contribution is currently also made by the Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour. As outlined in question 3, the base contribution is not used towards funding maintenance or improvements at other public boat harbours. 5. The jetties are in fair condition for their age and the level of maintenance reflects the replacement program for the structures. The unusable pens are on E jetty, which is affected more than other jetties by the wave action that passes through the entry to the Harbour. The wave action has resulted in this jetty experiencing greater wear and tear than other more sheltered jetty structures. Minimal maintenance is being carried out on this jetty as it is due for replacement in 2004. 6. Yes. The fees are as follows: 2003/04 Hillarys (fees are per metre and exclude GST) Floating Pens - commercial vessels 334.00 Floating Pens - recreational vessels 309.00 Fixed Pens - commercial vessels 313.40 Fixed Pens - recreational vessels 288.40 Fremantle - Challenger Existing pens 280.00 New pens with walkways 310.00 New catamaran pens with walkways 450.00 Fremantle - Fishing Boat Harbour Commercial vessels up to 19.99 metres 157.50 Commercial vessels 20 metres and over 230.00 Recreation vessels 220.50 Geraldton - Batavia Coast Marina Pen Fees 200.00 7. The pen fees at Challenger Harbour and Hillarys Boat Harbour are similar. Pricing Principle 13 states " Fees and charges for Metropolitan facilities will be based on market rates (being those that apply in commercially operated boat harbours in the Perth Metropolitan area), subject to recognition of the quality of facilities and services available at each facility provided costs are being covered." Due to the fact that the recreational facilities at Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour are not to the same standard as Challenger and Hillarys, the fees at Fremantle for recreational vessels are lower than at the other two facilities. Commercial pen fees at Fremantle are lower than at Hillarys, as Fremantle users pay a fuel levy of 0.015 (exc. GST) per Litre and the facilities provided are not to the same standard as Challenger and Hillarys. Pricing Principle 13 does not apply to Pen fees at Batavia Coast Marina, as it is not a Metropolitan location. The principles of cost recovery apply at this location. Pen fees at Batavia Coast have increased by 47% from 136.00 per metre in 2002/2003 to 200.00 per metre in 2003/2004 for them to approach cost recovery. The pens at Batavia Coast do not have the same amenity as the pens at Hillarys. For example, the security gates at Hillarys have electronic key card access, laundry and shower facilities and fuel, all of which are not available at Batavia Coast. 8. At all of the Department's boat harbours, commercial users generally pay more fees overall than recreational users, due to their greater use of the service wharf and/or other facilities such as parking for charter boat operators. This is either in the form of a fuel levy and/or a higher pen fee for commercial users. Recreational pen licensees pay a higher pen rate than commercial pen licensees at Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour, because commercial pen users also pay a fuel levy of 0.015 (exc. GST) per Litre. As no fuel levy applies at Hillarys Boat Harbour, commercial users pay a higher pen fee than recreational users. 9. Originally the Pricing Principles were negotiated with the fishing industry and the establishment of Maritime Advisory Committees applied mainly to facilities that had a prime purpose of servicing the fishing industry. However, the Department has now realised the importance and benefits of consulting with all of its customers and not just members of the fishing industry and has recently established Maritime Advisory Committees at both Batavia Coast Marina and Hillarys Boat Harbour to rectify this situation.
4. A base contribution is currently also made by the Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour. As outlined in question 3, the base contribution is not used towards funding maintenance or improvements at other public boat harbours. 5. The jetties are in fair condition for their age and the level of maintenance reflects the replacement program for the structures. The unusable pens are on E jetty, which is affected more than other jetties by the wave action that passes through the entry to the Harbour. The wave action has resulted in this jetty experiencing greater wear and tear than other more sheltered jetty structures. Minimal maintenance is being carried out on this jetty as it is due for replacement in 2004. 6. Yes. The fees are as follows: 2003/04 Hillarys (fees are per metre and exclude GST) Floating Pens - commercial vessels 334.00 Floating Pens - recreational vessels 309.00 Fixed Pens - commercial vessels 313.40 Fixed Pens - recreational vessels 288.40 Fremantle - Challenger Existing pens 280.00 New pens with walkways 310.00 New catamaran pens with walkways 450.00 Fremantle - Fishing Boat Harbour Commercial vessels up to 19.99 metres 157.50 Commercial vessels 20 metres and over 230.00 Recreation vessels 220.50 Geraldton - Batavia Coast Marina Pen Fees 200.00 7. The pen fees at Challenger Harbour and Hillarys Boat Harbour are similar. Pricing Principle 13 states " Fees and charges for Metropolitan facilities will be based on market rates (being those that apply in commercially operated boat harbours in the Perth Metropolitan area), subject to recognition of the quality of facilities and services available at each facility provided costs are being covered." Due to the fact that the recreational facilities at Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour are not to the same standard as Challenger and Hillarys, the fees at Fremantle for recreational vessels are lower than at the other two facilities. Commercial pen fees at Fremantle are lower than at Hillarys, as Fremantle users pay a fuel levy of 0.015 (exc. GST) per Litre and the facilities provided are not to the same standard as Challenger and Hillarys. Pricing Principle 13 does not apply to Pen fees at Batavia Coast Marina, as it is not a Metropolitan location. The principles of cost recovery apply at this location. Pen fees at Batavia Coast have increased by 47% from 136.00 per metre in 2002/2003 to 200.00 per metre in 2003/2004 for them to approach cost recovery. The pens at Batavia Coast do not have the same amenity as the pens at Hillarys. For example, the security gates at Hillarys have electronic key card access, laundry and shower facilities and fuel, all of which are not available at Batavia Coast. 8. At all of the Department's boat harbours, commercial users generally pay more fees overall than recreational users, due to their greater use of the service wharf and/or other facilities such as parking for charter boat operators. This is either in the form of a fuel levy and/or a higher pen fee for commercial users. Recreational pen licensees pay a higher pen rate than commercial pen licensees at Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour, because commercial pen users also pay a fuel levy of 0.015 (exc. GST) per Litre. As no fuel levy applies at Hillarys Boat Harbour, commercial users pay a higher pen fee than recreational users. 9. Originally the Pricing Principles were negotiated with the fishing industry and the establishment of Maritime Advisory Committees applied mainly to facilities that had a prime purpose of servicing the fishing industry. However, the Department has now realised the importance and benefits of consulting with all of its customers and not just members of the fishing industry and has recently established Maritime Advisory Committees at both Batavia Coast Marina and Hillarys Boat Harbour to rectify this situation.
2003/04 Hillarys (fees are per metre and exclude GST) Floating Pens - commercial vessels 334.00 Floating Pens - recreational vessels 309.00 Fixed Pens - commercial vessels 313.40 Fixed Pens - recreational vessels 288.40 Fremantle - Challenger Existing pens 280.00 New pens with walkways 310.00 New catamaran pens with walkways 450.00 Fremantle - Fishing Boat Harbour Commercial vessels up to 19.99 metres 157.50 Commercial vessels 20 metres and over 230.00 Recreation vessels 220.50 Geraldton - Batavia Coast Marina Pen Fees 200.00 7. The pen fees at Challenger Harbour and Hillarys Boat Harbour are similar. Pricing Principle 13 states " Fees and charges for Metropolitan facilities will be based on market rates (being those that apply in commercially operated boat harbours in the Perth Metropolitan area), subject to recognition of the quality of facilities and services available at each facility provided costs are being covered." Due to the fact that the recreational facilities at Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour are not to the same standard as Challenger and Hillarys, the fees at Fremantle for recreational vessels are lower than at the other two facilities. Commercial pen fees at Fremantle are lower than at Hillarys, as Fremantle users pay a fuel levy of 0.015 (exc. GST) per Litre and the facilities provided are not to the same standard as Challenger and Hillarys. Pricing Principle 13 does not apply to Pen fees at Batavia Coast Marina, as it is not a Metropolitan location. The principles of cost recovery apply at this location. Pen fees at Batavia Coast have increased by 47% from 136.00 per metre in 2002/2003 to 200.00 per metre in 2003/2004 for them to approach cost recovery. The pens at Batavia Coast do not have the same amenity as the pens at Hillarys. For example, the security gates at Hillarys have electronic key card access, laundry and shower facilities and fuel, all of which are not available at Batavia Coast. 8. At all of the Department's boat harbours, commercial users generally pay more fees overall than recreational users, due to their greater use of the service wharf and/or other facilities such as parking for charter boat operators. This is either in the form of a fuel levy and/or a higher pen fee for commercial users. Recreational pen licensees pay a higher pen rate than commercial pen licensees at Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour, because commercial pen users also pay a fuel levy of 0.015 (exc. GST) per Litre. As no fuel levy applies at Hillarys Boat Harbour, commercial users pay a higher pen fee than recreational users. 9. Originally the Pricing Principles were negotiated with the fishing industry and the establishment of Maritime Advisory Committees applied mainly to facilities that had a prime purpose of servicing the fishing industry. However, the Department has now realised the importance and benefits of consulting with all of its customers and not just members of the fishing industry and has recently established Maritime Advisory Committees at both Batavia Coast Marina and Hillarys Boat Harbour to rectify this situation.
7. The pen fees at Challenger Harbour and Hillarys Boat Harbour are similar. Pricing Principle 13 states " Fees and charges for Metropolitan facilities will be based on market rates (being those that apply in commercially operated boat harbours in the Perth Metropolitan area), subject to recognition of the quality of facilities and services available at each facility provided costs are being covered." Due to the fact that the recreational facilities at Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour are not to the same standard as Challenger and Hillarys, the fees at Fremantle for recreational vessels are lower than at the other two facilities. Commercial pen fees at Fremantle are lower than at Hillarys, as Fremantle users pay a fuel levy of 0.015 (exc. GST) per Litre and the facilities provided are not to the same standard as Challenger and Hillarys. Pricing Principle 13 does not apply to Pen fees at Batavia Coast Marina, as it is not a Metropolitan location. The principles of cost recovery apply at this location. Pen fees at Batavia Coast have increased by 47% from 136.00 per metre in 2002/2003 to 200.00 per metre in 2003/2004 for them to approach cost recovery. The pens at Batavia Coast do not have the same amenity as the pens at Hillarys. For example, the security gates at Hillarys have electronic key card access, laundry and shower facilities and fuel, all of which are not available at Batavia Coast. 8. At all of the Department's boat harbours, commercial users generally pay more fees overall than recreational users, due to their greater use of the service wharf and/or other facilities such as parking for charter boat operators. This is either in the form of a fuel levy and/or a higher pen fee for commercial users. Recreational pen licensees pay a higher pen rate than commercial pen licensees at Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour, because commercial pen users also pay a fuel levy of 0.015 (exc. GST) per Litre. As no fuel levy applies at Hillarys Boat Harbour, commercial users pay a higher pen fee than recreational users. 9. Originally the Pricing Principles were negotiated with the fishing industry and the establishment of Maritime Advisory Committees applied mainly to facilities that had a prime purpose of servicing the fishing industry. However, the Department has now realised the importance and benefits of consulting with all of its customers and not just members of the fishing industry and has recently established Maritime Advisory Committees at both Batavia Coast Marina and Hillarys Boat Harbour to rectify this situation.
Pricing Principle 13 does not apply to Pen fees at Batavia Coast Marina, as it is not a Metropolitan location. The principles of cost recovery apply at this location. Pen fees at Batavia Coast have increased by 47% from 136.00 per metre in 2002/2003 to 200.00 per metre in 2003/2004 for them to approach cost recovery. The pens at Batavia Coast do not have the same amenity as the pens at Hillarys. For example, the security gates at Hillarys have electronic key card access, laundry and shower facilities and fuel, all of which are not available at Batavia Coast. 8. At all of the Department's boat harbours, commercial users generally pay more fees overall than recreational users, due to their greater use of the service wharf and/or other facilities such as parking for charter boat operators. This is either in the form of a fuel levy and/or a higher pen fee for commercial users. Recreational pen licensees pay a higher pen rate than commercial pen licensees at Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour, because commercial pen users also pay a fuel levy of 0.015 (exc. GST) per Litre. As no fuel levy applies at Hillarys Boat Harbour, commercial users pay a higher pen fee than recreational users. 9. Originally the Pricing Principles were negotiated with the fishing industry and the establishment of Maritime Advisory Committees applied mainly to facilities that had a prime purpose of servicing the fishing industry. However, the Department has now realised the importance and benefits of consulting with all of its customers and not just members of the fishing industry and has recently established Maritime Advisory Committees at both Batavia Coast Marina and Hillarys Boat Harbour to rectify this situation.
8. At all of the Department's boat harbours, commercial users generally pay more fees overall than recreational users, due to their greater use of the service wharf and/or other facilities such as parking for charter boat operators. This is either in the form of a fuel levy and/or a higher pen fee for commercial users. Recreational pen licensees pay a higher pen rate than commercial pen licensees at Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour, because commercial pen users also pay a fuel levy of 0.015 (exc. GST) per Litre. As no fuel levy applies at Hillarys Boat Harbour, commercial users pay a higher pen fee than recreational users. 9. Originally the Pricing Principles were negotiated with the fishing industry and the establishment of Maritime Advisory Committees applied mainly to facilities that had a prime purpose of servicing the fishing industry. However, the Department has now realised the importance and benefits of consulting with all of its customers and not just members of the fishing industry and has recently established Maritime Advisory Committees at both Batavia Coast Marina and Hillarys Boat Harbour to rectify this situation.
9. Originally the Pricing Principles were negotiated with the fishing industry and the establishment of Maritime Advisory Committees applied mainly to facilities that had a prime purpose of servicing the fishing industry. However, the Department has now realised the importance and benefits of consulting with all of its customers and not just members of the fishing industry and has recently established Maritime Advisory Committees at both Batavia Coast Marina and Hillarys Boat Harbour to rectify this situation.
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