Question On Notice No. 143 asked in the Legislative Council on 15 August 2017 by Hon Robin Chapple
Question Directed to the: Minister for Regional Development representing the Minister for Water
Parliament: 40 Session: 1
Question
I refer to water bores in the Derby area, and ask:
(a) is the Department of Water aware of any bores having an increase in salinity over the past three years;
(b) if yes to (a), will the Minister table the details of location and the increase of salinity in the bores, and table any applicable reports; and
(c) if no to (b), why not?
Answered on 12 September 2017
(a) Yes
(b) See tabled below
The location of bores showing increased salinity over three years:
Bore 2/88
Zone: 51
MGA Easting: 569913
MGA Northing: 8085802
Height Datum: AHD
Top of Casing (m): 7.87
Bore 3/88
Zone: 51
MGA Easting: 567706
MGA Northing: 8084257
Height Datum: AHD
Top of Casing (m): 6.32
Bore 2/89
Zone: 51
MGA Easting: 566381
MGA Northing: 8086987
Height Datum: AHD
Top of Casing (m): 6.18
* AHD - Australian Height Datum
The increase in salinity in the bores from January 2013–December 2015:
• Bore 2/88 – approximately 2400 milligrams per litre;
• Bore 3/88 – approximately 1800 milligrams per litre; and
• Bore 2/89 – approximately 1800 milligrams per litre.
(c) Not applicable