Constituency questions
Eildon electorate
Cindy McLEISH (Eildon) (14:44): (610) My question is to the Minister for Environment. How can the minister assist to sort out the impasse between the proponent of the Edgewater resort and conference centre in Warburton and the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action, which jeopardises the problem. Locals are excited by the prospect that the proposed $100 million-plus investment will revitalise the former Weet-Bix factory, which has been vacant for over 20 years and is an eyesore in the town. Since 2006 there have been a couple of false starts, but now there is a strong commitment to invest and transform this property. However, there is still a hurdle to be jumped regarding the existence of a Crown licence and retrospective consent for weed management for fire protection. DEECA state there is no evidence of a current licence despite one being issued in 2006 and the proponent paying land tax each year, as a licence exists. This project must get off the ground and needs the minister’s intervention.