❓ Hon James Hayward questions the Minister for Planning regarding Albemarle's proposed workers' accommodation camp in Binningup, focusing on its impact on housing in Bunbury and potential social issues. The Minister declined to comment due to the ongoing assessment process.
AnsweredQoN 920Legislative Council
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ALBEMARLE — WORKERS CAMP — BINNINGUP
920. Hon JAMES HAYWARD to the Leader of the House
representing the Minister for Planning:
I refer to plans by Albemarle to
construct an accommodation camp in Binningup.
(1) Does the minister
support the construction of an accommodation camp for an industrial operation
that is located approximately 150 kilometres from Perth and 20 kilometres from
Bunbury?
(2) Will construction of a workers' camp near
Binningup result in fewer families moving to the Bunbury region?
(3) What actions
has the minister taken to ensure more housing is available in the greater
Bunbury region to accommodate the workforce required for new industries and
their families?
(4) Has any
analysis been conducted by the minister on potential social and behavioural
problems that may develop as a result of housing approximately 1 500 workers in
a camp within a small town of fewer than 1 500 people?
920. Hon JAMES HAYWARD to the Leader of the House
representing the Minister for Planning:
I refer to plans by Albemarle to
construct an accommodation camp in Binningup.
(1) Does the minister
support the construction of an accommodation camp for an industrial operation
that is located approximately 150 kilometres from Perth and 20 kilometres from
Bunbury?
(2) Will construction of a workers' camp near
Binningup result in fewer families moving to the Bunbury region?
(3) What actions
has the minister taken to ensure more housing is available in the greater
Bunbury region to accommodate the workforce required for new industries and
their families?
(4) Has any
analysis been conducted by the minister on potential social and behavioural
problems that may develop as a result of housing approximately 1 500 workers in
a camp within a small town of fewer than 1 500 people?
AnswerView source ↗
(1)–(4) It would be inappropriate for the minister to
comment at this time, as a proposal for workers' accommodation at Binningup is currently being considered by the
independent regional joint development assessment panel.
comment at this time, as a proposal for workers' accommodation at Binningup is currently being considered by the
independent regional joint development assessment panel.
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