❓ Hon Robin Chapple questions the government on the preservation, administration, and future development of the historic town of Cossack. The government affirms its commitment to working with the City of Karratha and providing funding for heritage maintenance.
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I refer to the historic Pilbara town of Cossack, the 2017 WA Labor document 'Plan for the Pilbara', and the City of Karratha's Local Planning Scheme No. 8, Amendment No. 44, relating to developments in the town, and I ask: (a) does
the Government intend to fund the ongoing preservation of Cossack and its
heritage values; (b) can
the Minister comment on the viability of the town of Cossack coming under the
administration of the National Trust (WA), or similar heritage entity; (c) given development restrictions, does
the Government intend to buy back these plots, so that the heritage sites are
State-owned; (d) does
the Minister consider it possible to promote the heritage values of Cossack,
whilst also allowing the town to be enjoyed by visitors: (i) if
yes to (d), could the Minister give comment on the Government's plans to
achieve this; (e) would the Minister give comment on the Government's plan for Cossack town, in regards to recreational, tourism, or heritage opportunities; and (f) has the Department liaised with local Indigenous representatives to discuss the future of Cossack: (i) if yes to (f), which group or persons did the Department contact; and (ii) if yes to (f), can the Minister advise of the outcomes?
the Government intend to fund the ongoing preservation of Cossack and its
heritage values; (b) can
the Minister comment on the viability of the town of Cossack coming under the
administration of the National Trust (WA), or similar heritage entity; (c) given development restrictions, does
the Government intend to buy back these plots, so that the heritage sites are
State-owned; (d) does
the Minister consider it possible to promote the heritage values of Cossack,
whilst also allowing the town to be enjoyed by visitors: (i) if
yes to (d), could the Minister give comment on the Government's plans to
achieve this; (e) would the Minister give comment on the Government's plan for Cossack town, in regards to recreational, tourism, or heritage opportunities; and (f) has the Department liaised with local Indigenous representatives to discuss the future of Cossack: (i) if yes to (f), which group or persons did the Department contact; and (ii) if yes to (f), can the Minister advise of the outcomes?
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Answered
10 June 2020
Responded by
Leader of the House representing the Minister for Heritage
Response time
9 days
(a-b) The State Government continues to work closely with the City of Karratha to progress future planning and use of the Cossack township including tourism. Funding continues to be available for ongoing heritage maintenance at the townsite.
(c) The site is currently leased to the City of Karratha and is owned by the State.
(d-e) Reactivation of the site is contingent on the City implementing an appropriate planning framework.
(f) The Government is not in discussion with private landowners regarding acquisition of freehold lots in the precinct.
(c) The site is currently leased to the City of Karratha and is owned by the State.
(d-e) Reactivation of the site is contingent on the City implementing an appropriate planning framework.
(f) The Government is not in discussion with private landowners regarding acquisition of freehold lots in the precinct.
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