❓ A parliamentary question regarding the proposed development of the Separation Point Marine Precinct in Geraldton, focusing on environmental impact assessment, community consultation, and justification for the project. The response clarifies the roles of different proponents and refers some questions to another minister.
AnsweredQoN 697Legislative Council
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With regard to Main Roads’ proposed development of Seperation Point Marine Precinct, Geraldton:
(1) What level of consultation has been conducted with the community on this proposed project?
(2) Has the proposed development been referred to the EPA?
(3) If yes to (2), what was the outcome of this referral?
(4) If no to (2), will the proposed development be referred to the EPA?
(5) When does the Minister anticipate construction will start?
(6) Can the Minister justify the purpose of the development?
(7) If yes to (6), can the Minister table supporting documentation for the need for this development?
(8) Has the Minister considered alternatives to this development?
(9) If no to (8), why not?
(10) If yes to (8), can the Minister table evidence that alternatives were considered?
(1) What level of consultation has been conducted with the community on this proposed project?
(2) Has the proposed development been referred to the EPA?
(3) If yes to (2), what was the outcome of this referral?
(4) If no to (2), will the proposed development be referred to the EPA?
(5) When does the Minister anticipate construction will start?
(6) Can the Minister justify the purpose of the development?
(7) If yes to (6), can the Minister table supporting documentation for the need for this development?
(8) Has the Minister considered alternatives to this development?
(9) If no to (8), why not?
(10) If yes to (8), can the Minister table evidence that alternatives were considered?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
11 June 2003
Responded by
Minister for Housing and Works representing the Minister for the Environment and Heritage
Response time
62 days
(1) I understand that Hon Member is referring to the development of the area at Separation Point which was previously the site of a caravan park. A portion of the former caravan park site forms part of the Geraldton Southern Transport Corridor (GSTC) proposal submitted to the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) by Main Roads Western Australia in November 2000. The EPA set a level of assessment of Environmental Protection Statement on this proposal and the EPA’s report and recommendations to me was released in May 2001. I issued a Statement allowing the proposal to be implemented in November 2001. Main Roads WA, as the proponent for the GSTC, is required to meet the Conditions as described in the Minister’s Statement. I understand that Geraldton TAFE is investigating the potential for development of the Batavia Coast Marine Centre (BCMC) on this site. I am not aware of the level of consultation being undertaken by the proponent for the BCMC. The Environmental Protection Act 1986 provides that proposals that are likely, if implemented, to have a significant impact on the environment shall be referred to the EPA. The proponent has been advised of its obligations in this regard. Any future development on this site would need to ensure that it does not compromise Main Roads WA’s ability to meet the Conditions of its Ministerial Statement. (2) No. With reference to the answer provided in Question 1, a proposal for the Batavia Coast Marine Centre has not been referred to the EPA. (3) Not applicable. (4) Section 38 of the Environmental Protection Act 1986, provides for the referral of a proposal to the EPA where it is likely, if implemented, to have a significant impact on the environment. It is understood that the proponent has not finalised its proposal at this time. (5-10) Needs to be answered by the Minister for Education and Training.
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