❓ The WA government acknowledges Alcoa's plans for a buffer zone around the Wagerup refinery, contingent on community and board approval. While the Department of Regional Development isn't directly involved, the Minister and Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources are aware of Alcoa's strategies to reduce emissions.
AnsweredQoN 909Legislative Assembly
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(1) Are there plans to provide a buffer around Alcoa Wagerup?
(2) Is the Minister or the Department of Regional Development working on a scheme to provide a buffer around Alcoa Wagerup?
(2) Is the Minister or the Department of Regional Development working on a scheme to provide a buffer around Alcoa Wagerup?
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Answered
7 November 2001
Responded by
Minister for State Development
Response time
77 days
(1) Yes. Alcoa of Australia have announced a proposal to expand its land holdings around the Alcoa Wagerup Refinery. Development of this buffer zone is dependent on acceptance by the local community and the Alcoa Board. (2) No. However, both I and the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources are aware of the strategies currently being considered by Alcoa to reduce community exposure to refinery emissions. This includes the establishment of a buffer zone.
(2) No. However, both I and the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources are aware of the strategies currently being considered by Alcoa to reduce community exposure to refinery emissions. This includes the establishment of a buffer zone.
(2) No. However, both I and the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources are aware of the strategies currently being considered by Alcoa to reduce community exposure to refinery emissions. This includes the establishment of a buffer zone.
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