Mr. Stephens questions the status of the old Pipunya Village land in Marble Bar and urges the government to release it for much-needed housing, particularly Homeswest accommodation. The Minister acknowledges the need and outlines investigations into suitable land.

AnsweredQoN 4235Legislative Assembly
Asked
9 November 2010
Portfolio
Indigenous Affairs

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In reference to the Pipunya village on McLeod Street in Marble Bar, I ask:
what is the current status of the land on which the old Pipunya Village was located on McLeod Street in Marble Bar;
does the Minister recognise that there is an urgent need to provide additional accommodation for local Marble Bar people;
what plans does the State Government have to secure the urgent release of this unutilised land for much needed residential accommodation for the growing Marble Bar population; and
is the State Government prepared to secure the release of this land for additional Homeswest accommodation?

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Answered
23 November 2010
Responded by
Minister for Indigenous Affairs
Response time
14 days
The Pipunya Village on McLeod Street in Marble Bar is located on Aboriginal Lands Trust Reserve 3838 and is subject to a 99 year lease agreement between the Aboriginal Lands Trust and Pipunya Community Incorporated (PCI). This lease expires on 22 November 2086. PCI is registered as an active entity.
Yes, the Department of Indigenous Affairs and the Department of Housing are investigating the availability of suitable land for the required accommodation.
The Department of Housing has been commissioned to undertake a report on the two existing Aboriginal Lands Trust reserves in Marble Bar to assess the most suitable site for the required accommodation.
Following the identification of suitable land the State Government will work with relevant stakeholders to secure the necessary land.
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