Mr WOOD - 2005-08-23
Your government either has, or is about to, issue a tender to build the road to Channel Point Reserve. Is it true that whoever wins the tender will be required to mulch any timber that is knocked down during construction? Isn’t this a bit of a silly idea considering the timber would rot down and would end up being a refuge for wildlife? Is it true that mulching will cost at least $80 000? Could this money be put to better use such as applying a seal to the truck parking bay at Coolalinga to solve that never-ending dust problem?
ANSWER
Madam Speaker, I thank the member for Nelson for his question. It is true that a road is being constructed to provide access through Channel Point and La BelleLabelle Downs Station. Part of that, of course, is to provide access to a limited number of recreational anglers to the PerronPeron Islands and the wonderful fishing there, thus fulfilling an election commitment by this government in 2001.
Turning specifically to the member’s question, I am advised that the requirement in the contract was included because there were some concerns about trees felled as part of the process becoming fire hazards. There have been complaints there, not least of all from the lessee of the La Bbelle pastoral lease, about fire destroying plant and equipment, as well as hay and baling operations there. My advice is that that requirement was included in the contract to address those concerns.
In terms of how much extra it will cost the contractor, I am unsure about the figure that you have provided, however, I undertake to get back to you with a figure.
ANSWER
Madam Speaker, I thank the member for Nelson for his question. It is true that a road is being constructed to provide access through Channel Point and La BelleLabelle Downs Station. Part of that, of course, is to provide access to a limited number of recreational anglers to the PerronPeron Islands and the wonderful fishing there, thus fulfilling an election commitment by this government in 2001.
Turning specifically to the member’s question, I am advised that the requirement in the contract was included because there were some concerns about trees felled as part of the process becoming fire hazards. There have been complaints there, not least of all from the lessee of the La Bbelle pastoral lease, about fire destroying plant and equipment, as well as hay and baling operations there. My advice is that that requirement was included in the contract to address those concerns.
In terms of how much extra it will cost the contractor, I am unsure about the figure that you have provided, however, I undertake to get back to you with a figure.
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