❓ Hon Amanda Dorn raises concerns about the proposed Burswood motorsport facility's environmental impact, particularly on wetlands and native species habitat. The Minister's response indicates the project will enhance the environment and doesn't extend to the riverfront.
AnsweredQoN 330Legislative Assembly
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Burswood Park motorplex
330. Hon Amanda Dorn to
the parliamentary secretary representing the Minister for Transport:
I refer the minister
to the proposed Burswood motorsport facility and associated infrastructure
works within the Burswood Park precinct.
(1) Is the minister aware of concerns that the
project will destroy important wetlands and threaten habitat critical to native
species?
(2) Has an environment assessment been undertaken
to determine the impact on flora, fauna and bird migration pathways?
(3) Will the minister commit to pausing the
project until proper consultation with environmental conservation groups and
traditional owners has occurred?
330. Hon Amanda Dorn to
the parliamentary secretary representing the Minister for Transport:
I refer the minister
to the proposed Burswood motorsport facility and associated infrastructure
works within the Burswood Park precinct.
(1) Is the minister aware of concerns that the
project will destroy important wetlands and threaten habitat critical to native
species?
(2) Has an environment assessment been undertaken
to determine the impact on flora, fauna and bird migration pathways?
(3) Will the minister commit to pausing the
project until proper consultation with environmental conservation groups and
traditional owners has occurred?
AnswerView source ↗
I
thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. It was redirected
to the Minister for Transport. I provide the following answer on behalf of the
Minister for Transport.
(1)–(3) The project will enhance the local
environment for flora and fauna through landscape improvements and renewal. The
precinct does not extend to the riverfront.
thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. It was redirected
to the Minister for Transport. I provide the following answer on behalf of the
Minister for Transport.
(1)–(3) The project will enhance the local
environment for flora and fauna through landscape improvements and renewal. The
precinct does not extend to the riverfront.
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