❓ Question regarding Rottnest Island development, focusing on environmental impact, visitor capacity, and priority for WA residents. The answer confirms comprehensive studies are underway and WA residents' needs will be considered, but avoids direct confirmation on A-class reserve status and grass use restrictions.
AnsweredQoN 3239Legislative Council
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I refer the Minister to the Rottnest Island Taskforce Report of May 2004 and the media statement released by Minister McGowan on the 5 November 2005 regarding further development on Rottnest Island
Can you confirm that -
(1) The Settlement area will remain an A Class reserve?
(2) No decision will be made in regard to further development without comprehensive studies in relation to -
(a) the capacity of the Island to cope with increased visitor numbers during the peak period;
(b) the additional requirements of staffing and other essential services required for the resort style accommodation proposed;
(c) the impact on the social and cultural values of Rottnest due to the resort style accommodation proposed; and
(d) the likely impact on the environment and infrastructure if the proposed developments proceed?
(3) Priority will be given to the needs of Western Australian residents in recognition that the primary function of the Island is as a holiday facility for the people of Western Australia?
(4) The use of grass will remain within the settlement shopping precinct only, due to the effects of this introduced plant species on the Quokka population (an additional food resource which will lead to an increase in population year round) and the threat of invasion into bushland?
Can you confirm that -
(1) The Settlement area will remain an A Class reserve?
(2) No decision will be made in regard to further development without comprehensive studies in relation to -
(a) the capacity of the Island to cope with increased visitor numbers during the peak period;
(b) the additional requirements of staffing and other essential services required for the resort style accommodation proposed;
(c) the impact on the social and cultural values of Rottnest due to the resort style accommodation proposed; and
(d) the likely impact on the environment and infrastructure if the proposed developments proceed?
(3) Priority will be given to the needs of Western Australian residents in recognition that the primary function of the Island is as a holiday facility for the people of Western Australia?
(4) The use of grass will remain within the settlement shopping precinct only, due to the effects of this introduced plant species on the Quokka population (an additional food resource which will lead to an increase in population year round) and the threat of invasion into bushland?
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Answered
4 April 2006
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Tourism
Response time
21 days
(b) the additional requirements of staffing and other essential services required for the resort style accommodation proposed; (c) the impact on the social and cultural values of Rottnest due to the resort style accommodation proposed; and (d) the likely impact on the environment and infrastructure if the proposed developments proceed?
(c) the impact on the social and cultural values of Rottnest due to the resort style accommodation proposed; and (d) the likely impact on the environment and infrastructure if the proposed developments proceed?
(d) the likely impact on the environment and infrastructure if the proposed developments proceed?
2 (a-d) The development is the subject of comprehensive studies. 3. In accordance with the Rottnest Island Authority Act 1987, particular regard will be given to the needs of Western Australians who wish to visit or stay on the Island. 4. Sustainable development guidelines for Rottnest Island restrict the use of introduced flora. However, significant grassed areas currently exist outside the settlement precinct (eg - golf course, cricket oval, Kingstown).
3. In accordance with the Rottnest Island Authority Act 1987, particular regard will be given to the needs of Western Australians who wish to visit or stay on the Island. 4. Sustainable development guidelines for Rottnest Island restrict the use of introduced flora. However, significant grassed areas currently exist outside the settlement precinct (eg - golf course, cricket oval, Kingstown).
4. Sustainable development guidelines for Rottnest Island restrict the use of introduced flora. However, significant grassed areas currently exist outside the settlement precinct (eg - golf course, cricket oval, Kingstown).
(c) the impact on the social and cultural values of Rottnest due to the resort style accommodation proposed; and (d) the likely impact on the environment and infrastructure if the proposed developments proceed?
(d) the likely impact on the environment and infrastructure if the proposed developments proceed?
2 (a-d) The development is the subject of comprehensive studies. 3. In accordance with the Rottnest Island Authority Act 1987, particular regard will be given to the needs of Western Australians who wish to visit or stay on the Island. 4. Sustainable development guidelines for Rottnest Island restrict the use of introduced flora. However, significant grassed areas currently exist outside the settlement precinct (eg - golf course, cricket oval, Kingstown).
3. In accordance with the Rottnest Island Authority Act 1987, particular regard will be given to the needs of Western Australians who wish to visit or stay on the Island. 4. Sustainable development guidelines for Rottnest Island restrict the use of introduced flora. However, significant grassed areas currently exist outside the settlement precinct (eg - golf course, cricket oval, Kingstown).
4. Sustainable development guidelines for Rottnest Island restrict the use of introduced flora. However, significant grassed areas currently exist outside the settlement precinct (eg - golf course, cricket oval, Kingstown).
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