HALLETT COVE CONSERVATION PARK

In reply to the Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK (17 June 2008).

The Hon. G.E. GAGO (Minister for State/Local Government Relations, Minister for the Status of Women, Minister for Consumer Affairs, Minister for Government Enterprises, Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Energy): The Minister for Environment and Conservation has provided the following information:

Preparation of a revised management plan for Hallett Cove and Marino Conservation Parks commenced in mid 2007. Due to the local community interest in the management of the reserve, a community reference group has been established to provide input into the identification of management issues and future management objectives and strategies.

A draft plan is anticipated to be released for public consultation towards the end of 2008 following input from the community reference group. Following consideration of all submissions received, a final management plan will be submitted to me for consideration and adoption, which is anticipated to be by mid 2009.