Question regarding the government's plans for a recently purchased property in Binningup, specifically concerning its potential use as a protea farm and ensuring the continuation of its regional economic benefits. The government response indicates the property will be used as part of the Kemerton Buffer to support the Kemerton Industrial Park, with leasing as a protea farm being considered.

AnsweredQoN 1468Legislative Assembly
Asked
31 August 2006
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State Development

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I refer to the property at Lot 123 Old Coast Road, Binningup and the recent purchase of this property by the Government, and I ask -
(1) Can the Minister advise what the Government intends to do with this property?
(2) Will the Government lease this property as a protea farm?
(3) What specific action will the Government take, and when, to ensure that this business continues so that the significant regional economic benefits of this highly successful export business are not lost?

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Answered
27 September 2006
Responded by
Minister for State Development
Response time
27 days
Department of Industry and Resources advises: (1) The property will form part of the Kemerton Buffer and help ensure the long term viability of the Kemerton Industrial Park. (2) This is one of the alternatives being investigated. (3) See answer to part (2).

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