❓ Hon Lynn MacLaren raises concerns about kangaroos near Yanchep, questioning relocation efforts, sanctuary establishment, development conditions, and roadkill incidents. The Minister responds, detailing relocation efforts, denying the need for a sanctuary, clarifying clearing permit processes, and reporting on roadkill incidents.
AnsweredQoN 1029Legislative Council
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DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND WILDLIFE — URBAN
KANGAROO SANCTUARY
1029. Hon LYNN MacLAREN to the minister
representing the Minister for Environment:
I refer to the continued plight of
an estimated 2 500 kangaroos that have been restricted from access to the Sun City
Country Club golf course, Yanchep.
(1) What actions
are currently being undertaken to move approximately 30 kangaroos from nearby
housing estates to Yanchep National Park?
(2) Will the
Department of Parks and Wildlife establish a sanctuary or similar facility for
the purpose of preparing urban kangaroos for survival within the national park?
(3) Will the
minister ensure that conditions are placed on clearing permits that require
developers to relocate kangaroos before any development can begin?
(4) Is the
minister aware that on Tuesday, 13 September 2016, at least six kangaroos were
killed on Indian Ocean Drive, Two Rocks?
(5) How many
instances of kangaroos injured or killed in collisions with vehicles in this
area of Wanneroo Road or surrounding roads have been reported since 30 August
2016?
KANGAROO SANCTUARY
1029. Hon LYNN MacLAREN to the minister
representing the Minister for Environment:
I refer to the continued plight of
an estimated 2 500 kangaroos that have been restricted from access to the Sun City
Country Club golf course, Yanchep.
(1) What actions
are currently being undertaken to move approximately 30 kangaroos from nearby
housing estates to Yanchep National Park?
(2) Will the
Department of Parks and Wildlife establish a sanctuary or similar facility for
the purpose of preparing urban kangaroos for survival within the national park?
(3) Will the
minister ensure that conditions are placed on clearing permits that require
developers to relocate kangaroos before any development can begin?
(4) Is the
minister aware that on Tuesday, 13 September 2016, at least six kangaroos were
killed on Indian Ocean Drive, Two Rocks?
(5) How many
instances of kangaroos injured or killed in collisions with vehicles in this
area of Wanneroo Road or surrounding roads have been reported since 30 August
2016?
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I thank the member for some notice
of this question.
(1) The
Department of Parks and Wildlife issued a licence to environmental consultants
to remove kangaroos from the housing estates adjacent to the Sun City Country
Club on 8 September 2016. Under that licence, 24 kangaroos were relocated into
Yanchep National Park.
(2) No. Yanchep
National Park is more than 28 square kilometres in area and is surrounded by
large areas of state forest. There is no shortage of feed or water, and
kangaroos from the housing estates would not need to be conditioned before
being released into this area.
(3) A clearing
permit would simply allow vegetation to be cleared. Prior to any development
occurring on the site, development approval must be granted and this is the
responsibility of the relevant local government and/or the Western Australian
Planning Commission.
(4) No.
(5) One.
of this question.
(1) The
Department of Parks and Wildlife issued a licence to environmental consultants
to remove kangaroos from the housing estates adjacent to the Sun City Country
Club on 8 September 2016. Under that licence, 24 kangaroos were relocated into
Yanchep National Park.
(2) No. Yanchep
National Park is more than 28 square kilometres in area and is surrounded by
large areas of state forest. There is no shortage of feed or water, and
kangaroos from the housing estates would not need to be conditioned before
being released into this area.
(3) A clearing
permit would simply allow vegetation to be cleared. Prior to any development
occurring on the site, development approval must be granted and this is the
responsibility of the relevant local government and/or the Western Australian
Planning Commission.
(4) No.
(5) One.
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