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Parliamentary Questions


Question Without Notice No. 655 asked in the Legislative Council on 22 August 2018 by Hon Martin Aldridge

Parliament: 40 Session: 1

ARALUEN BOTANIC PARK — 2018–19 STATE BUDGET

655. Hon MARTIN ALDRIDGE to the minister representing the Minister for Planning:

I refer to the 10-year funding boost to Araluen Botanic Park announced by the minister on Monday, 4 June 2018.

(1) What is the total amount of increased funding in 2018–19 and each year of the forward estimates?

(2) Was this additional funding anticipated at the time of the 2018–19 state budget or is it additional to the budget allocation?

(3) If no to (2), where will the additional funding be found for this purpose?

(4) Was a business case prepared for the additional project funding; and, if so, please provide a copy?

(5) On what date did cabinet approve the additional funding and funding agreement to Araluen Botanic Park?

Hon STEPHEN DAWSON replied:

I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question.

(1) There is additional funding of $100 000 for 2018–19 and each year over the forward estimates.

(2) The additional funding was anticipated at the time of the budget.

(3) Not applicable.

(4) As part of the 2018–19 state budget process, the Western Australian Planning Commission, as owner of the park, made a funding proposal to the government that provided details of the proposed grant, governance and change of management structure. This reflected that the previous management agreement between the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions and the WA Planning Commission expired on 30 June 2018.

(5) The additional funding was incorporated as part of the 2018–19 budget process.