Question On Notice No. 5752 asked in the Legislative Council on 21 June 2012 by Hon Lynn Maclaren
Question Directed to the: Minister for Child Protection representing the Minister for Tourism
Parliament: 38 Session: 1
Question
I refer to question on notice No. 7971 asked in the Legislative Assembly on 15 May 2012, regarding the estimated profit to the Rottnest Island Authority (RIA) from the upgraded golf course during the first three years of its operation, the Minister for Tourism said, in part, that a net profit is not expected during the first three years and that 'based on current assumptions, the break-even point occurs in year seven of the proposed ten-year lease period', and ask —
(1) Will the Minister advise how the RIA can justify such a business case in a context of decreasing numbers of tourists to Western Australia in general and to Rottnest in particular, especially in the winter months?
(2) Does the Minister agree that infrastructure on the Island, including roads and paths, are in urgent need of repair and are being ignored in favour of highly speculative projects?
(3) If no to (2), why not?
Answered on 14 August 2012
(1) The business case for the golf course is derived from the projected revenue figures determined during industry briefings and the tender process for the operator, and is consistent with the RIA's published strategy to expand recreational activities and increase visitor numbers with innovative winter packages, including golf.
(2) No.
(3) All infrastructure on the Island is maintained consistent with regulatory compliance requirements. In 2011/12 $1.57m was spent on infrastructure and in 2012/13 $4.5m is scheduled to be spent on infrastructure.
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