Western Metropolitan Region
Trung LUU (Western Metropolitan) (12:47): (402) My constituency question is for the Minister for Environment regarding the Cheetham Wetlands. On behalf of a constituent in Hobsons Bay, I ask the minister: could she inform the house whether the government has any plans to support the Hobsons Bay wetlands centre? Many of my constituents, together with Hobsons Bay City Council, have been calling for this wetlands centre for many years. The centre would be focused on sustainability. It would provide teaching and learning facilities for constituents and support critical ecosystems and diverse flora and fauna. 150 species of birds and frogs call the wetlands home. The wetlands centre would also cater for all ages and abilities, featuring viewing towers, walking trails, lavatories, research facilities and water-based spaces. At the last state election the coalition committed $5.5 million to the centre.