Mr Marshall questions the need for more marine officers in the Peel Region. The Minister responds by detailing current staffing levels, temporary reinforcements during peak season, cross-authorised officers, and a new volunteer program.

AnsweredQoN 1042Legislative Assembly
Asked
13 September 2001
Portfolio
Planning and Infrastructure

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(1) Is the Minister aware that extra marine officers are needed in the Peel Region?
(2) If so –
(a) how many extra officers can this region expect; and
(b) when will these officers become available?

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Answered
16 October 2001
Responded by
Minister for Planning and Infrastructure
Response time
33 days
(b) when will these officers become available?
(2) There are currently four full time Marine officers to cover the Peel Region on a seven-day week basis with emphasis on weekends and public holidays. During the busier summer season, an additional four temporary Marine Officers are contracted to support all metropolitan operations and assist at Mandurah as required. The Department for Planning and Infrastructure has also cross-authorised four Mandurah Fisheries WA Officers and six City of Mandurah Rangers to enable them to monitor compliance with good order regulations on the waterways. In addition, a new initiative is the appointment of Volunteer Safety Liaison Officers to assist with the provision of education and advice to recreational boat users in the area. It is envisaged that there will be three or four such volunteers lending assistance in Mandurah next summer.
During the busier summer season, an additional four temporary Marine Officers are contracted to support all metropolitan operations and assist at Mandurah as required. The Department for Planning and Infrastructure has also cross-authorised four Mandurah Fisheries WA Officers and six City of Mandurah Rangers to enable them to monitor compliance with good order regulations on the waterways. In addition, a new initiative is the appointment of Volunteer Safety Liaison Officers to assist with the provision of education and advice to recreational boat users in the area. It is envisaged that there will be three or four such volunteers lending assistance in Mandurah next summer.
The Department for Planning and Infrastructure has also cross-authorised four Mandurah Fisheries WA Officers and six City of Mandurah Rangers to enable them to monitor compliance with good order regulations on the waterways. In addition, a new initiative is the appointment of Volunteer Safety Liaison Officers to assist with the provision of education and advice to recreational boat users in the area. It is envisaged that there will be three or four such volunteers lending assistance in Mandurah next summer.

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