❓ Hon Robin Chapple questions the Minister for Transport regarding the decision-making process for the Entrance Point marina development, specifically seeking reports justifying the exclusion of alternative sites and the selection of the current location. The Minister confirms awareness of prior media reports and clarifies the absence of formal reports for site exclusions, while identifying the source of the report supporting the chosen location.
AnsweredQoN 4155Legislative Council
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I refer to question on notice No. 3891 asked on 16 March 2016, where the
Minister provided the concept plan for the marina at Entrance Point, and ask: (a) 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; (b) will the Minister table the report that outlines why the three sites were ruled out; (c) will the Minister table the report that outlines the reasons why there is a push for a marina at Reddell; and (d) if no to (b) and/or (c), why not?
Minister provided the concept plan for the marina at Entrance Point, and ask: (a) 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; (b) will the Minister table the report that outlines why the three sites were ruled out; (c) will the Minister table the report that outlines the reasons why there is a push for a marina at Reddell; and (d) if no to (b) and/or (c), why not?
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Answered
16 August 2016
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Transport
Response time
56 days
(a) Yes.
(b) No such report exists. The media statement at the time outlined that the three sites were ruled out.
(c)-(d) This report was prepared for Broome Marina Ltd by Preston Point Consulting.
(b) No such report exists. The media statement at the time outlined that the three sites were ruled out.
(c)-(d) This report was prepared for Broome Marina Ltd by Preston Point Consulting.
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