A WA parliamentary question seeks clarification on the government's policy regarding the Wittenoom township, specifically its closure through property acquisition. The government confirms the policy's existence and details its implementation, noting its continuation from the previous administration.

AnsweredQoN 795Legislative Assembly
Asked
8 August 2001
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State Development

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(1) Does the Government have a policy on Wittenoom?
(2) If not, why not?
(3) If so, what is that policy?
(4) How long has that policy been in place?
(5) Will the Minister provide a copy of that policy?

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Answered
7 November 2001
Responded by
Minister for State Development
Response time
91 days
(1) Yes. (2) Refer to (1). (3) To close down the Wittenoom township through the purchase by negotiation of the remaining privately owned properties within the township. (4) This policy was in place under the former government. (5) The policy is provided under (3).
(2) Refer to (1). (3) To close down the Wittenoom township through the purchase by negotiation of the remaining privately owned properties within the township. (4) This policy was in place under the former government. (5) The policy is provided under (3).
(3) To close down the Wittenoom township through the purchase by negotiation of the remaining privately owned properties within the township. (4) This policy was in place under the former government. (5) The policy is provided under (3).
(4) This policy was in place under the former government. (5) The policy is provided under (3).
(5) The policy is provided under (3).

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