❓ A WA parliamentary question probes the Minister for State Development regarding industrial interest in Intercourse Islands and Maitland, particularly concerning gas processing and potential conflicts with Native Title. The Minister confirms interest but withholds company details pending project feasibility.
AnsweredQoN 265Legislative Council
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With regard to statements made by the Minister for State Development in
The Australian
on September 4 2002 when he said ‘the Government would not spend a cent at Maitland unless a major project committed to the site’ -
(1) Did the Government table an affidavit or make a statement at the Native Title hearings on the Burrup peninsular that there had been four inquiries about the use of Intercourse Islands or the Maitland for industrial purposes and that one of those companies had had recent ongoing discussions with the Department of Mineral and Petroleum resources?
(2) If so to (1), what was the nature of the industries that sought use of these locations?
(3) If so to (1), what were the locations sought by those industries?
(4) If so to (1), is one company considering a location on West Intercourse Island?
(5) If so to (4), where on West Intercourse Island is being considered for the location of such an industry?
(6) In relation to (5), what is the industrial nature of that industry?
(7) In relation to (5), who is or are the company or companies involved in such a proposition?
(8) Did any of the companies identified in (1) subsequently move to the Burrup?
The Australian
on September 4 2002 when he said ‘the Government would not spend a cent at Maitland unless a major project committed to the site’ -
(1) Did the Government table an affidavit or make a statement at the Native Title hearings on the Burrup peninsular that there had been four inquiries about the use of Intercourse Islands or the Maitland for industrial purposes and that one of those companies had had recent ongoing discussions with the Department of Mineral and Petroleum resources?
(2) If so to (1), what was the nature of the industries that sought use of these locations?
(3) If so to (1), what were the locations sought by those industries?
(4) If so to (1), is one company considering a location on West Intercourse Island?
(5) If so to (4), where on West Intercourse Island is being considered for the location of such an industry?
(6) In relation to (5), what is the industrial nature of that industry?
(7) In relation to (5), who is or are the company or companies involved in such a proposition?
(8) Did any of the companies identified in (1) subsequently move to the Burrup?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
11 December 2002
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for State Development
Response time
28 days
1. Yes. 2. Gas processing. 3. Various location options have been discussed. 4. Yes, as well as other locations. 5. Within the designated industrial area. 6. Gas processing. 7. This information will be released once a decision is made on whether the project will proceed to full feasibility and environmental studies. 8. No. However, one company is investigating a full range of potential sites, including West Intercourse Island and the Burrup Peninsula.
2. Gas processing. 3. Various location options have been discussed. 4. Yes, as well as other locations. 5. Within the designated industrial area. 6. Gas processing. 7. This information will be released once a decision is made on whether the project will proceed to full feasibility and environmental studies. 8. No. However, one company is investigating a full range of potential sites, including West Intercourse Island and the Burrup Peninsula.
3. Various location options have been discussed. 4. Yes, as well as other locations. 5. Within the designated industrial area. 6. Gas processing. 7. This information will be released once a decision is made on whether the project will proceed to full feasibility and environmental studies. 8. No. However, one company is investigating a full range of potential sites, including West Intercourse Island and the Burrup Peninsula.
4. Yes, as well as other locations. 5. Within the designated industrial area. 6. Gas processing. 7. This information will be released once a decision is made on whether the project will proceed to full feasibility and environmental studies. 8. No. However, one company is investigating a full range of potential sites, including West Intercourse Island and the Burrup Peninsula.
5. Within the designated industrial area. 6. Gas processing. 7. This information will be released once a decision is made on whether the project will proceed to full feasibility and environmental studies. 8. No. However, one company is investigating a full range of potential sites, including West Intercourse Island and the Burrup Peninsula.
6. Gas processing. 7. This information will be released once a decision is made on whether the project will proceed to full feasibility and environmental studies. 8. No. However, one company is investigating a full range of potential sites, including West Intercourse Island and the Burrup Peninsula.
7. This information will be released once a decision is made on whether the project will proceed to full feasibility and environmental studies. 8. No. However, one company is investigating a full range of potential sites, including West Intercourse Island and the Burrup Peninsula.
8. No. However, one company is investigating a full range of potential sites, including West Intercourse Island and the Burrup Peninsula.
2. Gas processing. 3. Various location options have been discussed. 4. Yes, as well as other locations. 5. Within the designated industrial area. 6. Gas processing. 7. This information will be released once a decision is made on whether the project will proceed to full feasibility and environmental studies. 8. No. However, one company is investigating a full range of potential sites, including West Intercourse Island and the Burrup Peninsula.
3. Various location options have been discussed. 4. Yes, as well as other locations. 5. Within the designated industrial area. 6. Gas processing. 7. This information will be released once a decision is made on whether the project will proceed to full feasibility and environmental studies. 8. No. However, one company is investigating a full range of potential sites, including West Intercourse Island and the Burrup Peninsula.
4. Yes, as well as other locations. 5. Within the designated industrial area. 6. Gas processing. 7. This information will be released once a decision is made on whether the project will proceed to full feasibility and environmental studies. 8. No. However, one company is investigating a full range of potential sites, including West Intercourse Island and the Burrup Peninsula.
5. Within the designated industrial area. 6. Gas processing. 7. This information will be released once a decision is made on whether the project will proceed to full feasibility and environmental studies. 8. No. However, one company is investigating a full range of potential sites, including West Intercourse Island and the Burrup Peninsula.
6. Gas processing. 7. This information will be released once a decision is made on whether the project will proceed to full feasibility and environmental studies. 8. No. However, one company is investigating a full range of potential sites, including West Intercourse Island and the Burrup Peninsula.
7. This information will be released once a decision is made on whether the project will proceed to full feasibility and environmental studies. 8. No. However, one company is investigating a full range of potential sites, including West Intercourse Island and the Burrup Peninsula.
8. No. However, one company is investigating a full range of potential sites, including West Intercourse Island and the Burrup Peninsula.
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