BERRI BOWLING CLUB

The Hon. J.S.L. DAWKINS (15:09): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the Minister for Sustainability, Environment and Conservation a question about the Berri Bowling Club.

Leave granted.

The Hon. J.S.L. DAWKINS: For the past five years, Berri Barmera Council has been awaiting state government approval to relocate the Berri Bowling Club so that it can develop the land between the Berri Resort Hotel and the town's caravan park. I understand that the move of the Berri Bowling Club, from its current site on Riverside Drive adjacent to the hotel, to Glassey Park, an established sporting hub on the eastern perimeter of the residential area, has been delayed by the crown land section within the Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources.

The project, expected to cost between $1.6 million and $1.8 million, will involve the sale of an area of state government-owned land along the riverfront once the bowling club is relocated. My questions to the minister are:

1. What is the cause of the lengthy delay in the crown land section of DEWNR which has prevented the Berri Bowling Club's move from taking place?

2. Will the minister commit to resolving this issue quickly to ensure that the relocation of the bowling club can commence as soon as possible?

The Hon. I.K. HUNTER (Minister for Sustainability, Environment and Conservation, Minister for Water and the River Murray, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation) (15:11): I thank the honourable member for his most important question. I can advise him and the chamber that I am aware of the matter; it is currently before me and we will be making a decision on the issue as soon as we possibly can.