Hon Ben Dawkins requests correspondence related to the wastewater treatment plant odour buffer and planning approvals. The Minister deflects, suggesting a Freedom of Information (FOI) request to protect third-party rights.

AnsweredQoN 1775Legislative Council
Asked
30 November 2023
Portfolio
Environment

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Can the Minister please provide copies of,: (a) any correspondence between the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation and the Environemtal Protection Agency (EPA) regarding Odour Buffer for the Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) during the time of minor amendment 0020/57 to the present year; (b) all correspondence between EPA and Western Australian Planning Commision (WAPC)/Department of Planning and Infrastructure regarding 0020/57 including the EPA email to WAPC dated 22 September 2011.; and (c) if no to (b), why not?

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Answered
27 February 2024
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Environment
Response time
2 days
(a) – (c) The Member may make a formal request through the Freedom of Information Act 1992 to view these documents. This is to ensure the right of third parties to be consulted is upheld.

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