Mr. Zempilas questions the Transport Minister about the Perth Entertainment and Sport Precinct racetrack design's compliance with water quality protection guidelines, specifically regarding the distance of vehicle pits from sensitive waterways. The Minister confirms the pit area is more than 200m from the Swan River.

AnsweredQoN 583Legislative Assembly
Asked
9 September 2025
Portfolio
Transport

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(1) Can the Minister confirm whether the proposed Perth Entertainment and Sport Precinct racetrack design ensures that all vehicle pits, refuelling areas and wash-down facilities will be located at least 200 metres away from the Swan and Canning Rivers or any wetlands, as required under the Department of Water’s Water Quality Protection Note 100: Motor sport facilities near sensitive waters? (2) If not, why not?

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Answered
14 October 2025
Responded by
Minister for Transport
Response time
6 days
1-2)        The current design locates the pit area more than 200 metres from the Swan River.

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