❓ Hon Robin Chapple raises concerns about subsidence and cracks in the floor of the former Western Metals lead-zinc storage shed in Derby, seeking assurance of repairs before reopening. The Minister acknowledges the issue and states the department will address it through the licence reissue process.
AnsweredQoN 2212Legislative Council
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With regard to the former Western Metals lead-zinc storage shed in Derby, I ask -
(1) Is the Minister aware that the floor of the shed is extensively cracked as a result of subsidence?
(2) If not, why not?
(3) Prior to any reopening of the facility, will the Minister establish what is causing the subsidence and see that it is rectified?
(4) Prior to any reopening of the shed for use as an export facility again, will the Minister ensure that the floor is repaired and sealed?
(5) If not to (4), why not?
(1) Is the Minister aware that the floor of the shed is extensively cracked as a result of subsidence?
(2) If not, why not?
(3) Prior to any reopening of the facility, will the Minister establish what is causing the subsidence and see that it is rectified?
(4) Prior to any reopening of the shed for use as an export facility again, will the Minister ensure that the floor is repaired and sealed?
(5) If not to (4), why not?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
21 September 2004
Responded by
Minister for Local Government and Regional Development representing the Minister for the Environment
Response time
35 days
(1) No. I thank you for this advice and have referred the matter to the department for action. The matter was not identified during the department's last site visit in August 2003. (2) Yes. The Department will require that the licensee address the matter within the scope of the licence. (3) The licence for the bulk loading and unloading facility is due for reissue 19/10/2004, and environmental management of the facility will be reviewed as part of the licence assessment process. (4) Not applicable.
(2) Yes. The Department will require that the licensee address the matter within the scope of the licence. (3) The licence for the bulk loading and unloading facility is due for reissue 19/10/2004, and environmental management of the facility will be reviewed as part of the licence assessment process. (4) Not applicable.
(3) The licence for the bulk loading and unloading facility is due for reissue 19/10/2004, and environmental management of the facility will be reviewed as part of the licence assessment process. (4) Not applicable.
(4) Not applicable.
(2) Yes. The Department will require that the licensee address the matter within the scope of the licence. (3) The licence for the bulk loading and unloading facility is due for reissue 19/10/2004, and environmental management of the facility will be reviewed as part of the licence assessment process. (4) Not applicable.
(3) The licence for the bulk loading and unloading facility is due for reissue 19/10/2004, and environmental management of the facility will be reviewed as part of the licence assessment process. (4) Not applicable.
(4) Not applicable.
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