❓ A parliamentary question addresses concerns about the selection of Yornup as the preferred site for a major industrial development in the Warren-Blackwood region, despite community opposition and the existence of alternative sites. The response defends the selection process, citing a comprehensive analysis and ongoing consultation.
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I refer to the Warren-Blackwood region industrial site study. (1) Why has Yornup been chosen as the best site when the department wants mostly private land for this major industrial site and when 30 families in the vicinity overwhelmingly voted that no industrial site should be developed in the Yornup locality? (2) North Greenbushes and Hester are already established as industrial sites and are surrounded by crown land. Has the department looked seriously at this option, when those sites are also in the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes? (3) The study indicates that North Greenbushes is affected by complex land structure, which is currently being rationalised by the Department of Land Information. Why should this be considered complex, when privately owned land in Yornup is considered straightforward? (4) Will the department stop this planning process given that the community of Yornup does not want it? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. I provide a response on behalf of the parliamentary secretary representing the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. (1) The Warren-Blackwood region will benefit from the development of a subregional industrial estate to add value to the primary industries of the region. The Western Australian Planning Commission has commissioned consultants to investigate options for such an estate to provide a competitive edge to attract such industries to the area. A comprehensive analysis of eight sites in the Warren-Blackwood region at a strategic level based on an extensive range of factors, including land ownership, indicated that the Yornup locality had the greatest potential for sustainable subregional industrial development. This study has not been finalised and the suitability of Yornup is still being assessed at a more detailed level. The position of the Yornup community in opposing an industrial development was not evident in the community consultation carried out during the comparative site evaluation. This opposition was established only following the designation of Yornup as the preferred site for further investigation. (2) Both the North Greenbushes and Hester sites were evaluated as part of the comprehensive site analysis for the development of a subregional industrial estate in Warren-Blackwood. Hester was acknowledged as having potential for sustainable industrial development but was not considered adequate to provide for the range of industries that could potentially be accommodated at Yornup. North Greenbushes available land was considered constrained but was identified as having an ongoing industrial function. Both sites are still under consideration by the Western Australian Panning Commission as part of the long-term industrial framework for the region. (3) The study identified North Greenbushes as affected by a number of factors that would constrain its development and expansion into a subregional industrial estate compared with Yornup. The consultants identified constraining factors, including surrounding development and the North Greenbushes town site, and that any expansion would require access to crown land and the unallocated crown land, which has potential conservation issues. The benefits of North Greenbushes having excellent rail access with a siding and low grades was identified as a major opportunity for the site and it is still under consideration. (4) The study is ongoing. A formal consultation process has been established with the Yornup community to ensure ongoing communication. The views of the community have been given serious consideration by the steering committee during this process, and no potential sites have been ruled out at this stage.
(1) Why has Yornup been chosen as the best site when the department wants mostly private land for this major industrial site and when 30 families in the vicinity overwhelmingly voted that no industrial site should be developed in the Yornup locality? (2) North Greenbushes and Hester are already established as industrial sites and are surrounded by crown land. Has the department looked seriously at this option, when those sites are also in the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes? (3) The study indicates that North Greenbushes is affected by complex land structure, which is currently being rationalised by the Department of Land Information. Why should this be considered complex, when privately owned land in Yornup is considered straightforward? (4) Will the department stop this planning process given that the community of Yornup does not want it? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I provide a response on behalf of the parliamentary secretary representing the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. (1) The Warren-Blackwood region will benefit from the development of a subregional industrial estate to add value to the primary industries of the region. The Western Australian Planning Commission has commissioned consultants to investigate options for such an estate to provide a competitive edge to attract such industries to the area. A comprehensive analysis of eight sites in the Warren-Blackwood region at a strategic level based on an extensive range of factors, including land ownership, indicated that the Yornup locality had the greatest potential for sustainable subregional industrial development. This study has not been finalised and the suitability of Yornup is still being assessed at a more detailed level. The position of the Yornup community in opposing an industrial development was not evident in the community consultation carried out during the comparative site evaluation. This opposition was established only following the designation of Yornup as the preferred site for further investigation. (2) Both the North Greenbushes and Hester sites were evaluated as part of the comprehensive site analysis for the development of a subregional industrial estate in Warren-Blackwood. Hester was acknowledged as having potential for sustainable industrial development but was not considered adequate to provide for the range of industries that could potentially be accommodated at Yornup. North Greenbushes available land was considered constrained but was identified as having an ongoing industrial function. Both sites are still under consideration by the Western Australian Panning Commission as part of the long-term industrial framework for the region. (3) The study identified North Greenbushes as affected by a number of factors that would constrain its development and expansion into a subregional industrial estate compared with Yornup. The consultants identified constraining factors, including surrounding development and the North Greenbushes town site, and that any expansion would require access to crown land and the unallocated crown land, which has potential conservation issues. The benefits of North Greenbushes having excellent rail access with a siding and low grades was identified as a major opportunity for the site and it is still under consideration. (4) The study is ongoing. A formal consultation process has been established with the Yornup community to ensure ongoing communication. The views of the community have been given serious consideration by the steering committee during this process, and no potential sites have been ruled out at this stage.
(2) North Greenbushes and Hester are already established as industrial sites and are surrounded by crown land. Has the department looked seriously at this option, when those sites are also in the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes? (3) The study indicates that North Greenbushes is affected by complex land structure, which is currently being rationalised by the Department of Land Information. Why should this be considered complex, when privately owned land in Yornup is considered straightforward? (4) Will the department stop this planning process given that the community of Yornup does not want it? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I provide a response on behalf of the parliamentary secretary representing the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. (1) The Warren-Blackwood region will benefit from the development of a subregional industrial estate to add value to the primary industries of the region. The Western Australian Planning Commission has commissioned consultants to investigate options for such an estate to provide a competitive edge to attract such industries to the area. A comprehensive analysis of eight sites in the Warren-Blackwood region at a strategic level based on an extensive range of factors, including land ownership, indicated that the Yornup locality had the greatest potential for sustainable subregional industrial development. This study has not been finalised and the suitability of Yornup is still being assessed at a more detailed level. The position of the Yornup community in opposing an industrial development was not evident in the community consultation carried out during the comparative site evaluation. This opposition was established only following the designation of Yornup as the preferred site for further investigation. (2) Both the North Greenbushes and Hester sites were evaluated as part of the comprehensive site analysis for the development of a subregional industrial estate in Warren-Blackwood. Hester was acknowledged as having potential for sustainable industrial development but was not considered adequate to provide for the range of industries that could potentially be accommodated at Yornup. North Greenbushes available land was considered constrained but was identified as having an ongoing industrial function. Both sites are still under consideration by the Western Australian Panning Commission as part of the long-term industrial framework for the region. (3) The study identified North Greenbushes as affected by a number of factors that would constrain its development and expansion into a subregional industrial estate compared with Yornup. The consultants identified constraining factors, including surrounding development and the North Greenbushes town site, and that any expansion would require access to crown land and the unallocated crown land, which has potential conservation issues. The benefits of North Greenbushes having excellent rail access with a siding and low grades was identified as a major opportunity for the site and it is still under consideration. (4) The study is ongoing. A formal consultation process has been established with the Yornup community to ensure ongoing communication. The views of the community have been given serious consideration by the steering committee during this process, and no potential sites have been ruled out at this stage.
(3) The study indicates that North Greenbushes is affected by complex land structure, which is currently being rationalised by the Department of Land Information. Why should this be considered complex, when privately owned land in Yornup is considered straightforward? (4) Will the department stop this planning process given that the community of Yornup does not want it? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I provide a response on behalf of the parliamentary secretary representing the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. (1) The Warren-Blackwood region will benefit from the development of a subregional industrial estate to add value to the primary industries of the region. The Western Australian Planning Commission has commissioned consultants to investigate options for such an estate to provide a competitive edge to attract such industries to the area. A comprehensive analysis of eight sites in the Warren-Blackwood region at a strategic level based on an extensive range of factors, including land ownership, indicated that the Yornup locality had the greatest potential for sustainable subregional industrial development. This study has not been finalised and the suitability of Yornup is still being assessed at a more detailed level. The position of the Yornup community in opposing an industrial development was not evident in the community consultation carried out during the comparative site evaluation. This opposition was established only following the designation of Yornup as the preferred site for further investigation. (2) Both the North Greenbushes and Hester sites were evaluated as part of the comprehensive site analysis for the development of a subregional industrial estate in Warren-Blackwood. Hester was acknowledged as having potential for sustainable industrial development but was not considered adequate to provide for the range of industries that could potentially be accommodated at Yornup. North Greenbushes available land was considered constrained but was identified as having an ongoing industrial function. Both sites are still under consideration by the Western Australian Panning Commission as part of the long-term industrial framework for the region. (3) The study identified North Greenbushes as affected by a number of factors that would constrain its development and expansion into a subregional industrial estate compared with Yornup. The consultants identified constraining factors, including surrounding development and the North Greenbushes town site, and that any expansion would require access to crown land and the unallocated crown land, which has potential conservation issues. The benefits of North Greenbushes having excellent rail access with a siding and low grades was identified as a major opportunity for the site and it is still under consideration. (4) The study is ongoing. A formal consultation process has been established with the Yornup community to ensure ongoing communication. The views of the community have been given serious consideration by the steering committee during this process, and no potential sites have been ruled out at this stage.
(4) Will the department stop this planning process given that the community of Yornup does not want it? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I provide a response on behalf of the parliamentary secretary representing the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. (1) The Warren-Blackwood region will benefit from the development of a subregional industrial estate to add value to the primary industries of the region. The Western Australian Planning Commission has commissioned consultants to investigate options for such an estate to provide a competitive edge to attract such industries to the area. A comprehensive analysis of eight sites in the Warren-Blackwood region at a strategic level based on an extensive range of factors, including land ownership, indicated that the Yornup locality had the greatest potential for sustainable subregional industrial development. This study has not been finalised and the suitability of Yornup is still being assessed at a more detailed level. The position of the Yornup community in opposing an industrial development was not evident in the community consultation carried out during the comparative site evaluation. This opposition was established only following the designation of Yornup as the preferred site for further investigation. (2) Both the North Greenbushes and Hester sites were evaluated as part of the comprehensive site analysis for the development of a subregional industrial estate in Warren-Blackwood. Hester was acknowledged as having potential for sustainable industrial development but was not considered adequate to provide for the range of industries that could potentially be accommodated at Yornup. North Greenbushes available land was considered constrained but was identified as having an ongoing industrial function. Both sites are still under consideration by the Western Australian Panning Commission as part of the long-term industrial framework for the region. (3) The study identified North Greenbushes as affected by a number of factors that would constrain its development and expansion into a subregional industrial estate compared with Yornup. The consultants identified constraining factors, including surrounding development and the North Greenbushes town site, and that any expansion would require access to crown land and the unallocated crown land, which has potential conservation issues. The benefits of North Greenbushes having excellent rail access with a siding and low grades was identified as a major opportunity for the site and it is still under consideration. (4) The study is ongoing. A formal consultation process has been established with the Yornup community to ensure ongoing communication. The views of the community have been given serious consideration by the steering committee during this process, and no potential sites have been ruled out at this stage.
Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I provide a response on behalf of the parliamentary secretary representing the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. (1) The Warren-Blackwood region will benefit from the development of a subregional industrial estate to add value to the primary industries of the region. The Western Australian Planning Commission has commissioned consultants to investigate options for such an estate to provide a competitive edge to attract such industries to the area. A comprehensive analysis of eight sites in the Warren-Blackwood region at a strategic level based on an extensive range of factors, including land ownership, indicated that the Yornup locality had the greatest potential for sustainable subregional industrial development. This study has not been finalised and the suitability of Yornup is still being assessed at a more detailed level. The position of the Yornup community in opposing an industrial development was not evident in the community consultation carried out during the comparative site evaluation. This opposition was established only following the designation of Yornup as the preferred site for further investigation. (2) Both the North Greenbushes and Hester sites were evaluated as part of the comprehensive site analysis for the development of a subregional industrial estate in Warren-Blackwood. Hester was acknowledged as having potential for sustainable industrial development but was not considered adequate to provide for the range of industries that could potentially be accommodated at Yornup. North Greenbushes available land was considered constrained but was identified as having an ongoing industrial function. Both sites are still under consideration by the Western Australian Panning Commission as part of the long-term industrial framework for the region. (3) The study identified North Greenbushes as affected by a number of factors that would constrain its development and expansion into a subregional industrial estate compared with Yornup. The consultants identified constraining factors, including surrounding development and the North Greenbushes town site, and that any expansion would require access to crown land and the unallocated crown land, which has potential conservation issues. The benefits of North Greenbushes having excellent rail access with a siding and low grades was identified as a major opportunity for the site and it is still under consideration. (4) The study is ongoing. A formal consultation process has been established with the Yornup community to ensure ongoing communication. The views of the community have been given serious consideration by the steering committee during this process, and no potential sites have been ruled out at this stage.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. I provide a response on behalf of the parliamentary secretary representing the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. (1) The Warren-Blackwood region will benefit from the development of a subregional industrial estate to add value to the primary industries of the region. The Western Australian Planning Commission has commissioned consultants to investigate options for such an estate to provide a competitive edge to attract such industries to the area. A comprehensive analysis of eight sites in the Warren-Blackwood region at a strategic level based on an extensive range of factors, including land ownership, indicated that the Yornup locality had the greatest potential for sustainable subregional industrial development. This study has not been finalised and the suitability of Yornup is still being assessed at a more detailed level. The position of the Yornup community in opposing an industrial development was not evident in the community consultation carried out during the comparative site evaluation. This opposition was established only following the designation of Yornup as the preferred site for further investigation. (2) Both the North Greenbushes and Hester sites were evaluated as part of the comprehensive site analysis for the development of a subregional industrial estate in Warren-Blackwood. Hester was acknowledged as having potential for sustainable industrial development but was not considered adequate to provide for the range of industries that could potentially be accommodated at Yornup. North Greenbushes available land was considered constrained but was identified as having an ongoing industrial function. Both sites are still under consideration by the Western Australian Panning Commission as part of the long-term industrial framework for the region. (3) The study identified North Greenbushes as affected by a number of factors that would constrain its development and expansion into a subregional industrial estate compared with Yornup. The consultants identified constraining factors, including surrounding development and the North Greenbushes town site, and that any expansion would require access to crown land and the unallocated crown land, which has potential conservation issues. The benefits of North Greenbushes having excellent rail access with a siding and low grades was identified as a major opportunity for the site and it is still under consideration. (4) The study is ongoing. A formal consultation process has been established with the Yornup community to ensure ongoing communication. The views of the community have been given serious consideration by the steering committee during this process, and no potential sites have been ruled out at this stage.
(1) The Warren-Blackwood region will benefit from the development of a subregional industrial estate to add value to the primary industries of the region. The Western Australian Planning Commission has commissioned consultants to investigate options for such an estate to provide a competitive edge to attract such industries to the area. A comprehensive analysis of eight sites in the Warren-Blackwood region at a strategic level based on an extensive range of factors, including land ownership, indicated that the Yornup locality had the greatest potential for sustainable subregional industrial development. This study has not been finalised and the suitability of Yornup is still being assessed at a more detailed level. The position of the Yornup community in opposing an industrial development was not evident in the community consultation carried out during the comparative site evaluation. This opposition was established only following the designation of Yornup as the preferred site for further investigation. (2) Both the North Greenbushes and Hester sites were evaluated as part of the comprehensive site analysis for the development of a subregional industrial estate in Warren-Blackwood. Hester was acknowledged as having potential for sustainable industrial development but was not considered adequate to provide for the range of industries that could potentially be accommodated at Yornup. North Greenbushes available land was considered constrained but was identified as having an ongoing industrial function. Both sites are still under consideration by the Western Australian Panning Commission as part of the long-term industrial framework for the region. (3) The study identified North Greenbushes as affected by a number of factors that would constrain its development and expansion into a subregional industrial estate compared with Yornup. The consultants identified constraining factors, including surrounding development and the North Greenbushes town site, and that any expansion would require access to crown land and the unallocated crown land, which has potential conservation issues. The benefits of North Greenbushes having excellent rail access with a siding and low grades was identified as a major opportunity for the site and it is still under consideration. (4) The study is ongoing. A formal consultation process has been established with the Yornup community to ensure ongoing communication. The views of the community have been given serious consideration by the steering committee during this process, and no potential sites have been ruled out at this stage.
(2) Both the North Greenbushes and Hester sites were evaluated as part of the comprehensive site analysis for the development of a subregional industrial estate in Warren-Blackwood. Hester was acknowledged as having potential for sustainable industrial development but was not considered adequate to provide for the range of industries that could potentially be accommodated at Yornup. North Greenbushes available land was considered constrained but was identified as having an ongoing industrial function. Both sites are still under consideration by the Western Australian Panning Commission as part of the long-term industrial framework for the region. (3) The study identified North Greenbushes as affected by a number of factors that would constrain its development and expansion into a subregional industrial estate compared with Yornup. The consultants identified constraining factors, including surrounding development and the North Greenbushes town site, and that any expansion would require access to crown land and the unallocated crown land, which has potential conservation issues. The benefits of North Greenbushes having excellent rail access with a siding and low grades was identified as a major opportunity for the site and it is still under consideration. (4) The study is ongoing. A formal consultation process has been established with the Yornup community to ensure ongoing communication. The views of the community have been given serious consideration by the steering committee during this process, and no potential sites have been ruled out at this stage.
(3) The study identified North Greenbushes as affected by a number of factors that would constrain its development and expansion into a subregional industrial estate compared with Yornup. The consultants identified constraining factors, including surrounding development and the North Greenbushes town site, and that any expansion would require access to crown land and the unallocated crown land, which has potential conservation issues. The benefits of North Greenbushes having excellent rail access with a siding and low grades was identified as a major opportunity for the site and it is still under consideration. (4) The study is ongoing. A formal consultation process has been established with the Yornup community to ensure ongoing communication. The views of the community have been given serious consideration by the steering committee during this process, and no potential sites have been ruled out at this stage.
(4) The study is ongoing. A formal consultation process has been established with the Yornup community to ensure ongoing communication. The views of the community have been given serious consideration by the steering committee during this process, and no potential sites have been ruled out at this stage.
(1) Why has Yornup been chosen as the best site when the department wants mostly private land for this major industrial site and when 30 families in the vicinity overwhelmingly voted that no industrial site should be developed in the Yornup locality? (2) North Greenbushes and Hester are already established as industrial sites and are surrounded by crown land. Has the department looked seriously at this option, when those sites are also in the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes? (3) The study indicates that North Greenbushes is affected by complex land structure, which is currently being rationalised by the Department of Land Information. Why should this be considered complex, when privately owned land in Yornup is considered straightforward? (4) Will the department stop this planning process given that the community of Yornup does not want it? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I provide a response on behalf of the parliamentary secretary representing the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. (1) The Warren-Blackwood region will benefit from the development of a subregional industrial estate to add value to the primary industries of the region. The Western Australian Planning Commission has commissioned consultants to investigate options for such an estate to provide a competitive edge to attract such industries to the area. A comprehensive analysis of eight sites in the Warren-Blackwood region at a strategic level based on an extensive range of factors, including land ownership, indicated that the Yornup locality had the greatest potential for sustainable subregional industrial development. This study has not been finalised and the suitability of Yornup is still being assessed at a more detailed level. The position of the Yornup community in opposing an industrial development was not evident in the community consultation carried out during the comparative site evaluation. This opposition was established only following the designation of Yornup as the preferred site for further investigation. (2) Both the North Greenbushes and Hester sites were evaluated as part of the comprehensive site analysis for the development of a subregional industrial estate in Warren-Blackwood. Hester was acknowledged as having potential for sustainable industrial development but was not considered adequate to provide for the range of industries that could potentially be accommodated at Yornup. North Greenbushes available land was considered constrained but was identified as having an ongoing industrial function. Both sites are still under consideration by the Western Australian Panning Commission as part of the long-term industrial framework for the region. (3) The study identified North Greenbushes as affected by a number of factors that would constrain its development and expansion into a subregional industrial estate compared with Yornup. The consultants identified constraining factors, including surrounding development and the North Greenbushes town site, and that any expansion would require access to crown land and the unallocated crown land, which has potential conservation issues. The benefits of North Greenbushes having excellent rail access with a siding and low grades was identified as a major opportunity for the site and it is still under consideration. (4) The study is ongoing. A formal consultation process has been established with the Yornup community to ensure ongoing communication. The views of the community have been given serious consideration by the steering committee during this process, and no potential sites have been ruled out at this stage.
(2) North Greenbushes and Hester are already established as industrial sites and are surrounded by crown land. Has the department looked seriously at this option, when those sites are also in the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes? (3) The study indicates that North Greenbushes is affected by complex land structure, which is currently being rationalised by the Department of Land Information. Why should this be considered complex, when privately owned land in Yornup is considered straightforward? (4) Will the department stop this planning process given that the community of Yornup does not want it? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I provide a response on behalf of the parliamentary secretary representing the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. (1) The Warren-Blackwood region will benefit from the development of a subregional industrial estate to add value to the primary industries of the region. The Western Australian Planning Commission has commissioned consultants to investigate options for such an estate to provide a competitive edge to attract such industries to the area. A comprehensive analysis of eight sites in the Warren-Blackwood region at a strategic level based on an extensive range of factors, including land ownership, indicated that the Yornup locality had the greatest potential for sustainable subregional industrial development. This study has not been finalised and the suitability of Yornup is still being assessed at a more detailed level. The position of the Yornup community in opposing an industrial development was not evident in the community consultation carried out during the comparative site evaluation. This opposition was established only following the designation of Yornup as the preferred site for further investigation. (2) Both the North Greenbushes and Hester sites were evaluated as part of the comprehensive site analysis for the development of a subregional industrial estate in Warren-Blackwood. Hester was acknowledged as having potential for sustainable industrial development but was not considered adequate to provide for the range of industries that could potentially be accommodated at Yornup. North Greenbushes available land was considered constrained but was identified as having an ongoing industrial function. Both sites are still under consideration by the Western Australian Panning Commission as part of the long-term industrial framework for the region. (3) The study identified North Greenbushes as affected by a number of factors that would constrain its development and expansion into a subregional industrial estate compared with Yornup. The consultants identified constraining factors, including surrounding development and the North Greenbushes town site, and that any expansion would require access to crown land and the unallocated crown land, which has potential conservation issues. The benefits of North Greenbushes having excellent rail access with a siding and low grades was identified as a major opportunity for the site and it is still under consideration. (4) The study is ongoing. A formal consultation process has been established with the Yornup community to ensure ongoing communication. The views of the community have been given serious consideration by the steering committee during this process, and no potential sites have been ruled out at this stage.
(3) The study indicates that North Greenbushes is affected by complex land structure, which is currently being rationalised by the Department of Land Information. Why should this be considered complex, when privately owned land in Yornup is considered straightforward? (4) Will the department stop this planning process given that the community of Yornup does not want it? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I provide a response on behalf of the parliamentary secretary representing the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. (1) The Warren-Blackwood region will benefit from the development of a subregional industrial estate to add value to the primary industries of the region. The Western Australian Planning Commission has commissioned consultants to investigate options for such an estate to provide a competitive edge to attract such industries to the area. A comprehensive analysis of eight sites in the Warren-Blackwood region at a strategic level based on an extensive range of factors, including land ownership, indicated that the Yornup locality had the greatest potential for sustainable subregional industrial development. This study has not been finalised and the suitability of Yornup is still being assessed at a more detailed level. The position of the Yornup community in opposing an industrial development was not evident in the community consultation carried out during the comparative site evaluation. This opposition was established only following the designation of Yornup as the preferred site for further investigation. (2) Both the North Greenbushes and Hester sites were evaluated as part of the comprehensive site analysis for the development of a subregional industrial estate in Warren-Blackwood. Hester was acknowledged as having potential for sustainable industrial development but was not considered adequate to provide for the range of industries that could potentially be accommodated at Yornup. North Greenbushes available land was considered constrained but was identified as having an ongoing industrial function. Both sites are still under consideration by the Western Australian Panning Commission as part of the long-term industrial framework for the region. (3) The study identified North Greenbushes as affected by a number of factors that would constrain its development and expansion into a subregional industrial estate compared with Yornup. The consultants identified constraining factors, including surrounding development and the North Greenbushes town site, and that any expansion would require access to crown land and the unallocated crown land, which has potential conservation issues. The benefits of North Greenbushes having excellent rail access with a siding and low grades was identified as a major opportunity for the site and it is still under consideration. (4) The study is ongoing. A formal consultation process has been established with the Yornup community to ensure ongoing communication. The views of the community have been given serious consideration by the steering committee during this process, and no potential sites have been ruled out at this stage.
(4) Will the department stop this planning process given that the community of Yornup does not want it? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I provide a response on behalf of the parliamentary secretary representing the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. (1) The Warren-Blackwood region will benefit from the development of a subregional industrial estate to add value to the primary industries of the region. The Western Australian Planning Commission has commissioned consultants to investigate options for such an estate to provide a competitive edge to attract such industries to the area. A comprehensive analysis of eight sites in the Warren-Blackwood region at a strategic level based on an extensive range of factors, including land ownership, indicated that the Yornup locality had the greatest potential for sustainable subregional industrial development. This study has not been finalised and the suitability of Yornup is still being assessed at a more detailed level. The position of the Yornup community in opposing an industrial development was not evident in the community consultation carried out during the comparative site evaluation. This opposition was established only following the designation of Yornup as the preferred site for further investigation. (2) Both the North Greenbushes and Hester sites were evaluated as part of the comprehensive site analysis for the development of a subregional industrial estate in Warren-Blackwood. Hester was acknowledged as having potential for sustainable industrial development but was not considered adequate to provide for the range of industries that could potentially be accommodated at Yornup. North Greenbushes available land was considered constrained but was identified as having an ongoing industrial function. Both sites are still under consideration by the Western Australian Panning Commission as part of the long-term industrial framework for the region. (3) The study identified North Greenbushes as affected by a number of factors that would constrain its development and expansion into a subregional industrial estate compared with Yornup. The consultants identified constraining factors, including surrounding development and the North Greenbushes town site, and that any expansion would require access to crown land and the unallocated crown land, which has potential conservation issues. The benefits of North Greenbushes having excellent rail access with a siding and low grades was identified as a major opportunity for the site and it is still under consideration. (4) The study is ongoing. A formal consultation process has been established with the Yornup community to ensure ongoing communication. The views of the community have been given serious consideration by the steering committee during this process, and no potential sites have been ruled out at this stage.
Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I provide a response on behalf of the parliamentary secretary representing the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. (1) The Warren-Blackwood region will benefit from the development of a subregional industrial estate to add value to the primary industries of the region. The Western Australian Planning Commission has commissioned consultants to investigate options for such an estate to provide a competitive edge to attract such industries to the area. A comprehensive analysis of eight sites in the Warren-Blackwood region at a strategic level based on an extensive range of factors, including land ownership, indicated that the Yornup locality had the greatest potential for sustainable subregional industrial development. This study has not been finalised and the suitability of Yornup is still being assessed at a more detailed level. The position of the Yornup community in opposing an industrial development was not evident in the community consultation carried out during the comparative site evaluation. This opposition was established only following the designation of Yornup as the preferred site for further investigation. (2) Both the North Greenbushes and Hester sites were evaluated as part of the comprehensive site analysis for the development of a subregional industrial estate in Warren-Blackwood. Hester was acknowledged as having potential for sustainable industrial development but was not considered adequate to provide for the range of industries that could potentially be accommodated at Yornup. North Greenbushes available land was considered constrained but was identified as having an ongoing industrial function. Both sites are still under consideration by the Western Australian Panning Commission as part of the long-term industrial framework for the region. (3) The study identified North Greenbushes as affected by a number of factors that would constrain its development and expansion into a subregional industrial estate compared with Yornup. The consultants identified constraining factors, including surrounding development and the North Greenbushes town site, and that any expansion would require access to crown land and the unallocated crown land, which has potential conservation issues. The benefits of North Greenbushes having excellent rail access with a siding and low grades was identified as a major opportunity for the site and it is still under consideration. (4) The study is ongoing. A formal consultation process has been established with the Yornup community to ensure ongoing communication. The views of the community have been given serious consideration by the steering committee during this process, and no potential sites have been ruled out at this stage.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. I provide a response on behalf of the parliamentary secretary representing the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. (1) The Warren-Blackwood region will benefit from the development of a subregional industrial estate to add value to the primary industries of the region. The Western Australian Planning Commission has commissioned consultants to investigate options for such an estate to provide a competitive edge to attract such industries to the area. A comprehensive analysis of eight sites in the Warren-Blackwood region at a strategic level based on an extensive range of factors, including land ownership, indicated that the Yornup locality had the greatest potential for sustainable subregional industrial development. This study has not been finalised and the suitability of Yornup is still being assessed at a more detailed level. The position of the Yornup community in opposing an industrial development was not evident in the community consultation carried out during the comparative site evaluation. This opposition was established only following the designation of Yornup as the preferred site for further investigation. (2) Both the North Greenbushes and Hester sites were evaluated as part of the comprehensive site analysis for the development of a subregional industrial estate in Warren-Blackwood. Hester was acknowledged as having potential for sustainable industrial development but was not considered adequate to provide for the range of industries that could potentially be accommodated at Yornup. North Greenbushes available land was considered constrained but was identified as having an ongoing industrial function. Both sites are still under consideration by the Western Australian Panning Commission as part of the long-term industrial framework for the region. (3) The study identified North Greenbushes as affected by a number of factors that would constrain its development and expansion into a subregional industrial estate compared with Yornup. The consultants identified constraining factors, including surrounding development and the North Greenbushes town site, and that any expansion would require access to crown land and the unallocated crown land, which has potential conservation issues. The benefits of North Greenbushes having excellent rail access with a siding and low grades was identified as a major opportunity for the site and it is still under consideration. (4) The study is ongoing. A formal consultation process has been established with the Yornup community to ensure ongoing communication. The views of the community have been given serious consideration by the steering committee during this process, and no potential sites have been ruled out at this stage.
(1) The Warren-Blackwood region will benefit from the development of a subregional industrial estate to add value to the primary industries of the region. The Western Australian Planning Commission has commissioned consultants to investigate options for such an estate to provide a competitive edge to attract such industries to the area. A comprehensive analysis of eight sites in the Warren-Blackwood region at a strategic level based on an extensive range of factors, including land ownership, indicated that the Yornup locality had the greatest potential for sustainable subregional industrial development. This study has not been finalised and the suitability of Yornup is still being assessed at a more detailed level. The position of the Yornup community in opposing an industrial development was not evident in the community consultation carried out during the comparative site evaluation. This opposition was established only following the designation of Yornup as the preferred site for further investigation. (2) Both the North Greenbushes and Hester sites were evaluated as part of the comprehensive site analysis for the development of a subregional industrial estate in Warren-Blackwood. Hester was acknowledged as having potential for sustainable industrial development but was not considered adequate to provide for the range of industries that could potentially be accommodated at Yornup. North Greenbushes available land was considered constrained but was identified as having an ongoing industrial function. Both sites are still under consideration by the Western Australian Panning Commission as part of the long-term industrial framework for the region. (3) The study identified North Greenbushes as affected by a number of factors that would constrain its development and expansion into a subregional industrial estate compared with Yornup. The consultants identified constraining factors, including surrounding development and the North Greenbushes town site, and that any expansion would require access to crown land and the unallocated crown land, which has potential conservation issues. The benefits of North Greenbushes having excellent rail access with a siding and low grades was identified as a major opportunity for the site and it is still under consideration. (4) The study is ongoing. A formal consultation process has been established with the Yornup community to ensure ongoing communication. The views of the community have been given serious consideration by the steering committee during this process, and no potential sites have been ruled out at this stage.
(2) Both the North Greenbushes and Hester sites were evaluated as part of the comprehensive site analysis for the development of a subregional industrial estate in Warren-Blackwood. Hester was acknowledged as having potential for sustainable industrial development but was not considered adequate to provide for the range of industries that could potentially be accommodated at Yornup. North Greenbushes available land was considered constrained but was identified as having an ongoing industrial function. Both sites are still under consideration by the Western Australian Panning Commission as part of the long-term industrial framework for the region. (3) The study identified North Greenbushes as affected by a number of factors that would constrain its development and expansion into a subregional industrial estate compared with Yornup. The consultants identified constraining factors, including surrounding development and the North Greenbushes town site, and that any expansion would require access to crown land and the unallocated crown land, which has potential conservation issues. The benefits of North Greenbushes having excellent rail access with a siding and low grades was identified as a major opportunity for the site and it is still under consideration. (4) The study is ongoing. A formal consultation process has been established with the Yornup community to ensure ongoing communication. The views of the community have been given serious consideration by the steering committee during this process, and no potential sites have been ruled out at this stage.
(3) The study identified North Greenbushes as affected by a number of factors that would constrain its development and expansion into a subregional industrial estate compared with Yornup. The consultants identified constraining factors, including surrounding development and the North Greenbushes town site, and that any expansion would require access to crown land and the unallocated crown land, which has potential conservation issues. The benefits of North Greenbushes having excellent rail access with a siding and low grades was identified as a major opportunity for the site and it is still under consideration. (4) The study is ongoing. A formal consultation process has been established with the Yornup community to ensure ongoing communication. The views of the community have been given serious consideration by the steering committee during this process, and no potential sites have been ruled out at this stage.
(4) The study is ongoing. A formal consultation process has been established with the Yornup community to ensure ongoing communication. The views of the community have been given serious consideration by the steering committee during this process, and no potential sites have been ruled out at this stage.
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