Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT
With regard to the $10 million of funding allocated initially in the 2020-2021 State budget related to the Arthur-Pieman Conservation Area under the Minister for Parks’ portfolio, could you please provide a breakdown of:
1. the allocation/expenditure of all funding spent to date including:
a. the purpose of each of these funding allocations;
b. the dates of each allocation; and
2. the amount of any residual funds including any approved or proposed purposes for these funds.
Question 1:
The current budget allocations by sub-project, as endorsed by the Arthur Pieman Conservation Area (APCA) Management Committee meeting held on 1 October 2021, are outlined in the Table below.
|
Sub-Project |
Allocation |
Total Project Expenditure as at 19 February 2024
|
|
1. West Coast ORV Strategy The preparation of a West Coast Off-Road Vehicle Strategy will be used to inform a significant part of the investment of the $10 million for driver safety, track management, and new amenities to improve off-road experiences across the whole West Coast. |
$5,050,000 |
$127,305 |
|
2. APCA Shack Node Roads Including engineering assessments of existing shack node roads and subsequent maintenance works |
$900,000 |
$573,110 |
|
3. Management Plan This project component is an allowance made should a review of the Management Plan for the Arthur Pieman Conservation Area be considered necessary. |
$750,000 |
nil |
|
4. Support Services and Initiatives Includes improvements to the gateway to the APCA and PWS Field Centre infrastructure and resources |
$2,570,000 |
$398,910 |
|
Unallocated funds The APCA Management Committee continues to provide advice on the remaining allocation of the Government’s $10 million investment. |
$730,000 |
Nil |
|
|
$10,000,000 |
$1,099,325
|
Question 2
As noted in the above table $730,000 of the $10 million commitment is yet to be allocated to specific projects. Allocation of these funds will occur in consultation with the APCA Management Committee as the project progresses, with the allocation being reviewed upon completion of the West Coast Off-Road Vehicle Strategy. As per the 2023-24 State Budget funds for this project are allocated across the forward estimates with the final year of funding currently allocated in 2025-26.
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