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Parliamentary Questions


Question Without Notice No. 1364 asked in the Legislative Council on 26 November 2020 by Hon Robin Chapple

Parliament: 40 Session: 1

QUOBBA–GNARALOO ROAD — CARNARVON

1364. Hon ROBIN CHAPPLE to the Minister for Environment:

I refer to Quobba–Gnaraloo Road in Carnarvon, which the then Department of Parks and Wildlife recommended remain closed until 2023, DPaW's correspondence with the shire and the outcomes of the shire meeting.

(1) Is the minister aware that the shire intends to reopen the road as an adventure track, without reinforcing or protecting the track or surrounds?

(2) Is the minister aware that the track runs through national heritage place ID 105881?

(3) Is the minister aware that the track was closed in the 1960s due to safety concerns?

(4) Is the minister aware that the surrounding dunes have been damaged as a result of irresponsible 4 x 4 use?

(5) Given that this area is on the National Heritage List, will the minister ensure that such inappropriate activity will be rejected by the department?

(6) If no to (5), why not?

Hon STEPHEN DAWSON replied:

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

(1)–(6) The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions and the Nyinggulu coast joint management body have provided advice to the Shire of Carnarvon regarding the reopening of the road. This has included a suggested road map to address cultural, safety and environmental concerns associated with reopening the road and requesting an extension of the road closure period for five years until these matters are resolved. However, although DBCA has management responsibility for the adjacent Nyinggulu coastal reserves, the Shire of Carnarvon has management responsibility for the road.