It is located within the turquoise islands of the group nature reserve, a chain of 40 islands spread over a distance of 150 kilometers (93 miles) from north to south. [1] Mr. Knowles stated that the association`s lawyers had met with the department`s legal representatives over the past 18 months and had recently reached an agreement. The name refers mainly to the continental colony, but it also refers to a 400-metre-long, cuneiform-shaped island located south of the “point.” The village of Grey is about 15 km to the northwest. Both are located in the Shire of Dandaragan. The island covers an area of 4.03 hectares and is 200 metres from the mainland. The island has a maximum height of 21 m (69 ft). [1] Mr. Knowles, who had been renting a barracks in Wedge for 14 years, stated that it was likely that the amended licence would now be accepted by the barracks community. Following amendments to the Conservation and Land Management Act in 2012, the Department of Parks and Wildlife stated that it no longer had the authority to grant leases. “[But] we would have preferred a longer extension, because we always seem to be struggling to keep [the shacks].” Existing leases for about 450 barracks have been extended until June 30 next year, while the government is considering options for “public, inefficient, nature and shelter facilities” in the remote area. Part of the planning process is to develop concepts for public recreation facilities.
The department has published preliminary Recreation Development Concepts1.81 MB for sites. Existing leases for approximately 450 cottages and grey cabins have been extended until June 30 of next year. Credit: Murray Knowles “A lease can be sued even though the term has expired, which is a normal commercial provision,” he says. Shack leases were awarded in 1995 for an initial term of 6 years, only to be terminated in 2001, but renewed for a further 10 years due to political lobbying. They were then renewed on a 12-month rolling basis until the current licensing agreement until June 2016.