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Parliamentary Questions


Question On Notice No. 1306 asked in the Legislative Council on 18 June 2014 by Hon Lynn Maclaren

Question Directed to the: Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Regional Development
Parliament: 39 Session: 1


Question

(1) Has any Royalties for Regions funding been proposed, provided or set aside for a café on the Dunsborough foreshore?
(2) Is the café to be a public or private enterprise?
(3) What is the zoning of the proposed site?
(4) How much land is required for:
(a) the café building;
(b) toilets;
(c) parking; and
(d) access?
(5) Does the proposal for a café on the Dunsborough foreshore require an excise of land from the A Class Reserve?
(6) Is funding from Royalties for Regions proposed for the 'Dunsborough Foreshore Enhancement Project'?
(7) If yes to (6), what is the Royalties for Regions funding in total, including funds provided to date and funding yet to be provided?

(1) Has any Royalties for Regions funding been proposed, provided or set aside for a café on the Dunsborough foreshore?
(2) Is the café to be a public or private enterprise?
(3) What is the zoning of the proposed site?
(4) How much land is required for:
(a) the café building;
(b) toilets;
(c) parking; and
(d) access?
(5) Does the proposal for a café on the Dunsborough foreshore require an excise of land from the A Class Reserve?
(6) Is funding from Royalties for Regions proposed for the 'Dunsborough Foreshore Enhancement Project'?
(7) If yes to (6), what is the Royalties for Regions funding in total, including funds provided to date and funding yet to be provided?

Answered on 12 August 2014

(1) No.

(2) The City of Busselton (City) intends seeking registrations of interest  from parties to build and operate a café and/or kiosk on part of 'A' Class Reserve 22965.

(3) 'A' Class Reserve 22965 is reserved for "Recreation" under the City  Town Planning Scheme.  It has a designated purpose of "Camping and  Recreation" under the Land Administration Act 1997.

(4) The City has determined that:

(a) up to 150 square metres for the café/kiosk with up to 50 square metres for an adjacent alfresco area;

(b) toilets would need to be provided within the 150 square metres;

(c) no additional parking will be required within the 150 square metres but  depending on the outcome of the expression of interest process, parking may be rationalised at a parking area adjacent to the area  identified for potential development;

(d) Access to any final development site will be determined as part of the  expression of interest process.

(5) No, although the City will need to seek and obtain the power to lease  the portion required for development.

(6) Yes.

(7) A total of $3 643 090 Royalties for Regions funding was provided to the City.