Question regarding stygofauna surveys in the event of cave discoveries during geotechnical investigations at Ocean Reef Marina. The answer confirms protocols are in place for further investigation of unexpected finds.

AnsweredQoN 3074Legislative Council
Asked
11 August 2020
Portfolio
Lands

QuestionView source ↗

I
refer to the geotechnical investigations currently in train for the land-side
development at Ocean Reef Marina, and I ask: (a) should any caves be found in this investigation,
will a survey for stygofauna be undertaken; and (b) if no to (a), why not?

AnswerView source ↗

Answered
15 September 2020
Responded by
Minister for Environment representing the Minister for Lands
Response time
9 days
(a) In the event of unexpected finds during works, the geotechnical works Contractor has protocols in place with DevelopmentWA to facilitate further investigation.
(b) Not applicable

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