Question regarding the allocation of $750,000 from Cable Sands for environmental commitments related to mining in Ludlow pines, specifically concerning Tuart conservation and community involvement. The answer outlines potential uses for the funds and indicates the state's intention to seek matching funds.

AnsweredQoN 2079Legislative Assembly
Asked
25 September 2003
Portfolio
the Environment

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(1) How will the $750,000 promised by Cable Sands (WA) Pty Ltd as part of its commitments to mining in the pines at Ludlow be spent?
(2) Will the money be allocated to projects via a community-derived committee working with the Department of CALM or will the Department have sole discretionary powers over its expenditure?
(3) Will the money be used, in part or in whole, to attract matching funds from other sources, in particular, from the Federal Government’s Natural Heritage Trust?

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Answered
18 November 2003
Responded by
Minister for the Environment
Response time
54 days
· Acquisition of additional land for long-term conservation of Tuart; · Rehabilitation of acquired lands; and · Other Tuart conservation measures including additional research and development of a management plan. (2) This is a detail matter subject to the conditions on the proposal which are currently being finalised. (3) The State will be seeking, where possible, to match either in part or in full, the funding provided by Cable Sands with additional funding from sources such as the Federal Natural Heritage Trust.
(2) This is a detail matter subject to the conditions on the proposal which are currently being finalised. (3) The State will be seeking, where possible, to match either in part or in full, the funding provided by Cable Sands with additional funding from sources such as the Federal Natural Heritage Trust.
(3) The State will be seeking, where possible, to match either in part or in full, the funding provided by Cable Sands with additional funding from sources such as the Federal Natural Heritage Trust.

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