MANGLES
BAY MARINA DEVELOPMENT
152. Hon LYNN MacLAREN to the
minister representing the Minister for Environment:
(1) Did the
minister discuss the Conservation Commission's appeal on the
Environmental Protection Authority's decision to approve the Mangles
Bay marina proposal before the commission withdrew the appeal?
(2) If so, what was the nature of
the discussion?
(3) Has the
minister received advice from the Conservation Commission regarding the
proposal to carve canals out of the Point Peron peninsula for the establishment
of a marina at Mangles Bay?
(4) Will the minister table that advice?
(5) Is the Conservation Commission opposed to the proposal?
Hon
HELEN MORTON replied:
I thank the member for some notice of the question.
(1) No. The
withdrawal of the appeal is a matter for the Conservation Commission. As part
of his decision-making role, the minister can and will seek the advice of the
Conservation Commission of Western Australia.
(2) Not applicable.
(3) No.
(4) Not applicable.
(5) See (1) above. The minister has
not yet sought the advice of the Conservation Commission.