❓ Hon Robin Scott questions the Minister regarding Capricorn Metals' proposed airstrip near Newman Airport, focusing on stakeholder consultation and potential policy to restrict such developments near existing infrastructure. The Minister's response is non-committal, stating proposals will be assessed against legislative requirements.
AnsweredQoN 729Legislative Council
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CAPRICORN METALS —
KARLAWINDA GOLD PROJECT — AIRSTRIP
729. Hon ROBIN SCOTT to the minister representing the
Minister for Mines and Petroleum:
I refer to Capricorn Metals'
plans to build a $5 million airstrip at its Karlawinda gold project, which is
65 kilometres from Newman Airport.
(1) Should the
department receive a revised mining proposal, will a failure to consult local
government be considered a failure to have undertaken extensive stakeholder
engagement?
(2) Does the
government intend to develop a clear policy position to prohibit the
establishment of jetports and mining camps within a set geographical area of
regional towns that already have this infrastructure in place?
KARLAWINDA GOLD PROJECT — AIRSTRIP
729. Hon ROBIN SCOTT to the minister representing the
Minister for Mines and Petroleum:
I refer to Capricorn Metals'
plans to build a $5 million airstrip at its Karlawinda gold project, which is
65 kilometres from Newman Airport.
(1) Should the
department receive a revised mining proposal, will a failure to consult local
government be considered a failure to have undertaken extensive stakeholder
engagement?
(2) Does the
government intend to develop a clear policy position to prohibit the
establishment of jetports and mining camps within a set geographical area of
regional towns that already have this infrastructure in place?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the member for the question.
The following information has been provided to me by the Minister for Mines and
Petroleum.
(1)–(2) Any mining proposal received will be assessed to
determine whether it has met the legislative requirements , including
whether adequate stakeholder engagement has been undertaken.
The following information has been provided to me by the Minister for Mines and
Petroleum.
(1)–(2) Any mining proposal received will be assessed to
determine whether it has met the legislative requirements , including
whether adequate stakeholder engagement has been undertaken.
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