❓ Question regarding the Shark Lake industrial site in Esperance, focusing on site selection, permitted industries, environmental impact on nearby wetlands, and the development of a management plan.
AnsweredQoN 1264Legislative Council
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I refer to the Shark Lake industrial site in Esperance. (1) Will the minister explain why the proposed site was chosen? (2) What type of industry will the Government permit to be established on the site? (3) Is the minister aware that the proposed industrial site is a catchment area for a nearby wetlands area? (4) If yes to (3), is the minister concerned about the potential environmental impacts of situating an industrial site so close to a wetlands area? (5) Is a management plan being drafted for this site? (6) If yes to (5), will the management plan - (a) ensure that the industrial activity will not impact on the ground water flow into the neighbouring wetlands; and (b) outline enforceable waste and pollution management protocols for industry? Hon KEN TRAVERS
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Advice has been received that the Shire of Esperance selected the site to accommodate the demand for large industrial lots to support the port activity and on the basis of its availability, location and accessibility. The shire has initiated an amendment to the scheme, which has been referred to the Environmental Protection Authority, to set the level of environmental assessment. The amendment documentation has not yet been forwarded to the Department for Planning and Infrastructure for assessment. (2) The site is proposed to accommodate a range of industrial uses to support increased port activity in the shire. (3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) Yes. (6) The intention of the plan is to address the issues in both (a) and (b). I advise the House that that answer is correct as at 10 September.
(1) Will the minister explain why the proposed site was chosen? (2) What type of industry will the Government permit to be established on the site? (3) Is the minister aware that the proposed industrial site is a catchment area for a nearby wetlands area? (4) If yes to (3), is the minister concerned about the potential environmental impacts of situating an industrial site so close to a wetlands area? (5) Is a management plan being drafted for this site? (6) If yes to (5), will the management plan - (a) ensure that the industrial activity will not impact on the ground water flow into the neighbouring wetlands; and (b) outline enforceable waste and pollution management protocols for industry? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Advice has been received that the Shire of Esperance selected the site to accommodate the demand for large industrial lots to support the port activity and on the basis of its availability, location and accessibility. The shire has initiated an amendment to the scheme, which has been referred to the Environmental Protection Authority, to set the level of environmental assessment. The amendment documentation has not yet been forwarded to the Department for Planning and Infrastructure for assessment. (2) The site is proposed to accommodate a range of industrial uses to support increased port activity in the shire. (3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) Yes. (6) The intention of the plan is to address the issues in both (a) and (b). I advise the House that that answer is correct as at 10 September.
(2) What type of industry will the Government permit to be established on the site? (3) Is the minister aware that the proposed industrial site is a catchment area for a nearby wetlands area? (4) If yes to (3), is the minister concerned about the potential environmental impacts of situating an industrial site so close to a wetlands area? (5) Is a management plan being drafted for this site? (6) If yes to (5), will the management plan - (a) ensure that the industrial activity will not impact on the ground water flow into the neighbouring wetlands; and (b) outline enforceable waste and pollution management protocols for industry? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Advice has been received that the Shire of Esperance selected the site to accommodate the demand for large industrial lots to support the port activity and on the basis of its availability, location and accessibility. The shire has initiated an amendment to the scheme, which has been referred to the Environmental Protection Authority, to set the level of environmental assessment. The amendment documentation has not yet been forwarded to the Department for Planning and Infrastructure for assessment. (2) The site is proposed to accommodate a range of industrial uses to support increased port activity in the shire. (3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) Yes. (6) The intention of the plan is to address the issues in both (a) and (b). I advise the House that that answer is correct as at 10 September.
(3) Is the minister aware that the proposed industrial site is a catchment area for a nearby wetlands area? (4) If yes to (3), is the minister concerned about the potential environmental impacts of situating an industrial site so close to a wetlands area? (5) Is a management plan being drafted for this site? (6) If yes to (5), will the management plan - (a) ensure that the industrial activity will not impact on the ground water flow into the neighbouring wetlands; and (b) outline enforceable waste and pollution management protocols for industry? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Advice has been received that the Shire of Esperance selected the site to accommodate the demand for large industrial lots to support the port activity and on the basis of its availability, location and accessibility. The shire has initiated an amendment to the scheme, which has been referred to the Environmental Protection Authority, to set the level of environmental assessment. The amendment documentation has not yet been forwarded to the Department for Planning and Infrastructure for assessment. (2) The site is proposed to accommodate a range of industrial uses to support increased port activity in the shire. (3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) Yes. (6) The intention of the plan is to address the issues in both (a) and (b). I advise the House that that answer is correct as at 10 September.
(4) If yes to (3), is the minister concerned about the potential environmental impacts of situating an industrial site so close to a wetlands area? (5) Is a management plan being drafted for this site? (6) If yes to (5), will the management plan - (a) ensure that the industrial activity will not impact on the ground water flow into the neighbouring wetlands; and (b) outline enforceable waste and pollution management protocols for industry? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Advice has been received that the Shire of Esperance selected the site to accommodate the demand for large industrial lots to support the port activity and on the basis of its availability, location and accessibility. The shire has initiated an amendment to the scheme, which has been referred to the Environmental Protection Authority, to set the level of environmental assessment. The amendment documentation has not yet been forwarded to the Department for Planning and Infrastructure for assessment. (2) The site is proposed to accommodate a range of industrial uses to support increased port activity in the shire. (3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) Yes. (6) The intention of the plan is to address the issues in both (a) and (b). I advise the House that that answer is correct as at 10 September.
(5) Is a management plan being drafted for this site? (6) If yes to (5), will the management plan - (a) ensure that the industrial activity will not impact on the ground water flow into the neighbouring wetlands; and (b) outline enforceable waste and pollution management protocols for industry? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Advice has been received that the Shire of Esperance selected the site to accommodate the demand for large industrial lots to support the port activity and on the basis of its availability, location and accessibility. The shire has initiated an amendment to the scheme, which has been referred to the Environmental Protection Authority, to set the level of environmental assessment. The amendment documentation has not yet been forwarded to the Department for Planning and Infrastructure for assessment. (2) The site is proposed to accommodate a range of industrial uses to support increased port activity in the shire. (3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) Yes. (6) The intention of the plan is to address the issues in both (a) and (b). I advise the House that that answer is correct as at 10 September.
(6) If yes to (5), will the management plan - (a) ensure that the industrial activity will not impact on the ground water flow into the neighbouring wetlands; and (b) outline enforceable waste and pollution management protocols for industry? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Advice has been received that the Shire of Esperance selected the site to accommodate the demand for large industrial lots to support the port activity and on the basis of its availability, location and accessibility. The shire has initiated an amendment to the scheme, which has been referred to the Environmental Protection Authority, to set the level of environmental assessment. The amendment documentation has not yet been forwarded to the Department for Planning and Infrastructure for assessment. (2) The site is proposed to accommodate a range of industrial uses to support increased port activity in the shire. (3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) Yes. (6) The intention of the plan is to address the issues in both (a) and (b). I advise the House that that answer is correct as at 10 September.
(b) outline enforceable waste and pollution management protocols for industry?
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Advice has been received that the Shire of Esperance selected the site to accommodate the demand for large industrial lots to support the port activity and on the basis of its availability, location and accessibility. The shire has initiated an amendment to the scheme, which has been referred to the Environmental Protection Authority, to set the level of environmental assessment. The amendment documentation has not yet been forwarded to the Department for Planning and Infrastructure for assessment. (2) The site is proposed to accommodate a range of industrial uses to support increased port activity in the shire. (3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) Yes. (6) The intention of the plan is to address the issues in both (a) and (b). I advise the House that that answer is correct as at 10 September.
(1) Advice has been received that the Shire of Esperance selected the site to accommodate the demand for large industrial lots to support the port activity and on the basis of its availability, location and accessibility. The shire has initiated an amendment to the scheme, which has been referred to the Environmental Protection Authority, to set the level of environmental assessment. The amendment documentation has not yet been forwarded to the Department for Planning and Infrastructure for assessment. (2) The site is proposed to accommodate a range of industrial uses to support increased port activity in the shire. (3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) Yes. (6) The intention of the plan is to address the issues in both (a) and (b). I advise the House that that answer is correct as at 10 September.
(2) The site is proposed to accommodate a range of industrial uses to support increased port activity in the shire. (3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) Yes. (6) The intention of the plan is to address the issues in both (a) and (b). I advise the House that that answer is correct as at 10 September.
(3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) Yes. (6) The intention of the plan is to address the issues in both (a) and (b). I advise the House that that answer is correct as at 10 September.
(4) Not applicable. (5) Yes. (6) The intention of the plan is to address the issues in both (a) and (b). I advise the House that that answer is correct as at 10 September.
(5) Yes. (6) The intention of the plan is to address the issues in both (a) and (b). I advise the House that that answer is correct as at 10 September.
(6) The intention of the plan is to address the issues in both (a) and (b). I advise the House that that answer is correct as at 10 September.
I advise the House that that answer is correct as at 10 September.
(1) Will the minister explain why the proposed site was chosen? (2) What type of industry will the Government permit to be established on the site? (3) Is the minister aware that the proposed industrial site is a catchment area for a nearby wetlands area? (4) If yes to (3), is the minister concerned about the potential environmental impacts of situating an industrial site so close to a wetlands area? (5) Is a management plan being drafted for this site? (6) If yes to (5), will the management plan - (a) ensure that the industrial activity will not impact on the ground water flow into the neighbouring wetlands; and (b) outline enforceable waste and pollution management protocols for industry? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Advice has been received that the Shire of Esperance selected the site to accommodate the demand for large industrial lots to support the port activity and on the basis of its availability, location and accessibility. The shire has initiated an amendment to the scheme, which has been referred to the Environmental Protection Authority, to set the level of environmental assessment. The amendment documentation has not yet been forwarded to the Department for Planning and Infrastructure for assessment. (2) The site is proposed to accommodate a range of industrial uses to support increased port activity in the shire. (3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) Yes. (6) The intention of the plan is to address the issues in both (a) and (b). I advise the House that that answer is correct as at 10 September.
(2) What type of industry will the Government permit to be established on the site? (3) Is the minister aware that the proposed industrial site is a catchment area for a nearby wetlands area? (4) If yes to (3), is the minister concerned about the potential environmental impacts of situating an industrial site so close to a wetlands area? (5) Is a management plan being drafted for this site? (6) If yes to (5), will the management plan - (a) ensure that the industrial activity will not impact on the ground water flow into the neighbouring wetlands; and (b) outline enforceable waste and pollution management protocols for industry? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Advice has been received that the Shire of Esperance selected the site to accommodate the demand for large industrial lots to support the port activity and on the basis of its availability, location and accessibility. The shire has initiated an amendment to the scheme, which has been referred to the Environmental Protection Authority, to set the level of environmental assessment. The amendment documentation has not yet been forwarded to the Department for Planning and Infrastructure for assessment. (2) The site is proposed to accommodate a range of industrial uses to support increased port activity in the shire. (3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) Yes. (6) The intention of the plan is to address the issues in both (a) and (b). I advise the House that that answer is correct as at 10 September.
(3) Is the minister aware that the proposed industrial site is a catchment area for a nearby wetlands area? (4) If yes to (3), is the minister concerned about the potential environmental impacts of situating an industrial site so close to a wetlands area? (5) Is a management plan being drafted for this site? (6) If yes to (5), will the management plan - (a) ensure that the industrial activity will not impact on the ground water flow into the neighbouring wetlands; and (b) outline enforceable waste and pollution management protocols for industry? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Advice has been received that the Shire of Esperance selected the site to accommodate the demand for large industrial lots to support the port activity and on the basis of its availability, location and accessibility. The shire has initiated an amendment to the scheme, which has been referred to the Environmental Protection Authority, to set the level of environmental assessment. The amendment documentation has not yet been forwarded to the Department for Planning and Infrastructure for assessment. (2) The site is proposed to accommodate a range of industrial uses to support increased port activity in the shire. (3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) Yes. (6) The intention of the plan is to address the issues in both (a) and (b). I advise the House that that answer is correct as at 10 September.
(4) If yes to (3), is the minister concerned about the potential environmental impacts of situating an industrial site so close to a wetlands area? (5) Is a management plan being drafted for this site? (6) If yes to (5), will the management plan - (a) ensure that the industrial activity will not impact on the ground water flow into the neighbouring wetlands; and (b) outline enforceable waste and pollution management protocols for industry? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Advice has been received that the Shire of Esperance selected the site to accommodate the demand for large industrial lots to support the port activity and on the basis of its availability, location and accessibility. The shire has initiated an amendment to the scheme, which has been referred to the Environmental Protection Authority, to set the level of environmental assessment. The amendment documentation has not yet been forwarded to the Department for Planning and Infrastructure for assessment. (2) The site is proposed to accommodate a range of industrial uses to support increased port activity in the shire. (3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) Yes. (6) The intention of the plan is to address the issues in both (a) and (b). I advise the House that that answer is correct as at 10 September.
(5) Is a management plan being drafted for this site? (6) If yes to (5), will the management plan - (a) ensure that the industrial activity will not impact on the ground water flow into the neighbouring wetlands; and (b) outline enforceable waste and pollution management protocols for industry? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Advice has been received that the Shire of Esperance selected the site to accommodate the demand for large industrial lots to support the port activity and on the basis of its availability, location and accessibility. The shire has initiated an amendment to the scheme, which has been referred to the Environmental Protection Authority, to set the level of environmental assessment. The amendment documentation has not yet been forwarded to the Department for Planning and Infrastructure for assessment. (2) The site is proposed to accommodate a range of industrial uses to support increased port activity in the shire. (3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) Yes. (6) The intention of the plan is to address the issues in both (a) and (b). I advise the House that that answer is correct as at 10 September.
(6) If yes to (5), will the management plan - (a) ensure that the industrial activity will not impact on the ground water flow into the neighbouring wetlands; and (b) outline enforceable waste and pollution management protocols for industry? Hon KEN TRAVERS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Advice has been received that the Shire of Esperance selected the site to accommodate the demand for large industrial lots to support the port activity and on the basis of its availability, location and accessibility. The shire has initiated an amendment to the scheme, which has been referred to the Environmental Protection Authority, to set the level of environmental assessment. The amendment documentation has not yet been forwarded to the Department for Planning and Infrastructure for assessment. (2) The site is proposed to accommodate a range of industrial uses to support increased port activity in the shire. (3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) Yes. (6) The intention of the plan is to address the issues in both (a) and (b). I advise the House that that answer is correct as at 10 September.
(b) outline enforceable waste and pollution management protocols for industry?
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Advice has been received that the Shire of Esperance selected the site to accommodate the demand for large industrial lots to support the port activity and on the basis of its availability, location and accessibility. The shire has initiated an amendment to the scheme, which has been referred to the Environmental Protection Authority, to set the level of environmental assessment. The amendment documentation has not yet been forwarded to the Department for Planning and Infrastructure for assessment. (2) The site is proposed to accommodate a range of industrial uses to support increased port activity in the shire. (3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) Yes. (6) The intention of the plan is to address the issues in both (a) and (b). I advise the House that that answer is correct as at 10 September.
(1) Advice has been received that the Shire of Esperance selected the site to accommodate the demand for large industrial lots to support the port activity and on the basis of its availability, location and accessibility. The shire has initiated an amendment to the scheme, which has been referred to the Environmental Protection Authority, to set the level of environmental assessment. The amendment documentation has not yet been forwarded to the Department for Planning and Infrastructure for assessment. (2) The site is proposed to accommodate a range of industrial uses to support increased port activity in the shire. (3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) Yes. (6) The intention of the plan is to address the issues in both (a) and (b). I advise the House that that answer is correct as at 10 September.
(2) The site is proposed to accommodate a range of industrial uses to support increased port activity in the shire. (3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) Yes. (6) The intention of the plan is to address the issues in both (a) and (b). I advise the House that that answer is correct as at 10 September.
(3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5) Yes. (6) The intention of the plan is to address the issues in both (a) and (b). I advise the House that that answer is correct as at 10 September.
(4) Not applicable. (5) Yes. (6) The intention of the plan is to address the issues in both (a) and (b). I advise the House that that answer is correct as at 10 September.
(5) Yes. (6) The intention of the plan is to address the issues in both (a) and (b). I advise the House that that answer is correct as at 10 September.
(6) The intention of the plan is to address the issues in both (a) and (b). I advise the House that that answer is correct as at 10 September.
I advise the House that that answer is correct as at 10 September.
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