Hon Robin Chapple asks the Minister for Transport about a Broome Port Authority marina concept plan from the mid-2000s, specifically regarding site selection and associated environmental/cultural concerns. The Minister confirms awareness and tables the concept plan.

AnsweredQoN 3891Legislative Council
Asked
16 March 2016
Portfolio
Transport

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(1) Is the Minister aware that the Broome Port Authority developed a concept plan for a marina near Broome in the mid-2000s? (2) Is the Minister aware that according to media reports (http://www.abc.net.au/news/2006-05-30/concept-plan-urges-entrance-pt-as-resort-site/1765832) Entrance Point was suggested as a possible site for a multi-million dollar resort and safe harbour? (3) Is the Minister aware that media reports at the time stated that three sites, including Riddell Beach and Dampier Creek, were ruled out due to environmental, cultural and cost issues? (4) Will the Minister table the concept plan? (5) If no to (4), why not?

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Answered
12 May 2016
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Transport
Response time
57 days
(1)-(3) Yes.
(4) Yes. Refer to Attachment one [see tabled paper no.   ]
(5) Not applicable

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