❓ A WA parliamentary question on notice addresses funding for Carnarvon Airport, including runway refurbishment and plans for a new airport. The Minister confirms support and ongoing work to secure land for the new airport.
AnsweredQoN 2597Legislative Council
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I refer to the Regional Grants Scheme funding of $250 000 and $400 000 to the Shire of Carnarvon for Carnarvon Airport and Carnarvon Airport runway refurbishment respectively, and ask -
(1) For each of these two projects, -
(a) what is the total cost;
(b) what is the source and amount of any other funding;
(c) what are the details of the work to be undertaken;
(d) has the work commenced and if not, when is it due to commence;
(e) has the work been completed and if so, when was it completed; and
(f) if the work is not completed, when will it be completed?
(2) Has the State Government provided any other funding for work at the Carnarvon Airport in the 2008-09, 2009-10 or 2010-11 financial years?
(3) If yes to (2), what are the sources and amounts provided, and for what purpose?
(4) Does the Minister agree with the Carnarvon Shire Council resolution of November 2008 that, ‘at some point the needs of the Carnarvon community will not be able to be met by the existing airport’?
(5) If no to (4), why not?
(6) If yes to (4), what action has the Minister taken in assisting the Shire of Carnarvon, to establish a new airport?
(1) For each of these two projects, -
(a) what is the total cost;
(b) what is the source and amount of any other funding;
(c) what are the details of the work to be undertaken;
(d) has the work commenced and if not, when is it due to commence;
(e) has the work been completed and if so, when was it completed; and
(f) if the work is not completed, when will it be completed?
(2) Has the State Government provided any other funding for work at the Carnarvon Airport in the 2008-09, 2009-10 or 2010-11 financial years?
(3) If yes to (2), what are the sources and amounts provided, and for what purpose?
(4) Does the Minister agree with the Carnarvon Shire Council resolution of November 2008 that, ‘at some point the needs of the Carnarvon community will not be able to be met by the existing airport’?
(5) If no to (4), why not?
(6) If yes to (4), what action has the Minister taken in assisting the Shire of Carnarvon, to establish a new airport?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
9 September 2010
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Regional Development
Response time
71 days
(1) (a) The total cost at the time of application through the Gascoyne Regional Grant Scheme (GRGS) for the Carnarvon Airport was $287,500.
The total cost at time of application through GRGS for the Carnarvon Airport Runway Refurbishment was $800,000.
(2) (b) Carnarvon Airport: $37,500 - Own contribution
Carnarvon Airport Runway Refurbishment:
$221,000 - Regional Aerodrome Development Scheme
$27,000 - Own Contribution
$193,000 - Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program
Please note that the total project cost of $800,000 is as per the application. A progress report identified a cost escalation due to the discovery of major flaws in the sub-structure during the initial repairs. The Shire of Carnarvon sourced additional funding through the Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program to cover the additional cost of $41,000.
(c) Carnarvon Airport: The Shire of Carnarvon has identified a location north of the Gascoyne River as the preferred site for a new airport. This project involves engaging professionals to examine the site and provide the necessary studies to confirm the site is a suitable location, provide advice and support to gain the necessary approvals and acquire the land, and to scope the required works (cost estimates, drawing and specifications).
Carnarvon Airport Runway Refurbishment: The project involved carrying out essential remedial works to the runway of the existing Carnarvon airport.
(d) Carnarvon Airport: Yes
Carnarvon Airport Runway Refurbishment: Yes
(e) Carnarvon Airport: No
Carnarvon Airport Runway Refurbishment: Yes, 30 June 2010
(f) Carnarvon Airport: 31 March 2011
(2) No
(3) Not Applicable
(4) Yes
(5) Not Applicable
(6) I have met with the Shire of Carnarvon on this issue and support the Regional Grants Scheme allocation as recommended by the Board of the Gascoyne Development Commission. The Department of Regional Development and Lands has identified the location of the proposed airport and is currently working through the provisions of the
Native Title Act 1993
to secure the land for future development.
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The total cost at time of application through GRGS for the Carnarvon Airport Runway Refurbishment was $800,000.
(2) (b) Carnarvon Airport: $37,500 - Own contribution
Carnarvon Airport Runway Refurbishment:
$221,000 - Regional Aerodrome Development Scheme
$27,000 - Own Contribution
$193,000 - Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program
Please note that the total project cost of $800,000 is as per the application. A progress report identified a cost escalation due to the discovery of major flaws in the sub-structure during the initial repairs. The Shire of Carnarvon sourced additional funding through the Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program to cover the additional cost of $41,000.
(c) Carnarvon Airport: The Shire of Carnarvon has identified a location north of the Gascoyne River as the preferred site for a new airport. This project involves engaging professionals to examine the site and provide the necessary studies to confirm the site is a suitable location, provide advice and support to gain the necessary approvals and acquire the land, and to scope the required works (cost estimates, drawing and specifications).
Carnarvon Airport Runway Refurbishment: The project involved carrying out essential remedial works to the runway of the existing Carnarvon airport.
(d) Carnarvon Airport: Yes
Carnarvon Airport Runway Refurbishment: Yes
(e) Carnarvon Airport: No
Carnarvon Airport Runway Refurbishment: Yes, 30 June 2010
(f) Carnarvon Airport: 31 March 2011
(2) No
(3) Not Applicable
(4) Yes
(5) Not Applicable
(6) I have met with the Shire of Carnarvon on this issue and support the Regional Grants Scheme allocation as recommended by the Board of the Gascoyne Development Commission. The Department of Regional Development and Lands has identified the location of the proposed airport and is currently working through the provisions of the
Native Title Act 1993
to secure the land for future development.
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