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Parliamentary Questions


Question On Notice No. 313 asked in the Legislative Council on 24 August 2017 by Hon Martin Aldridge

Question Directed to the: Minister for Regional Development representing the Minister for Water
Parliament: 40 Session: 1


Question

I refer to the review and subsequent cancellation of Septic Tank Effluent Disposal projects in Bindoon, Boyup Brook, Kukerin and Leonora under the State government's Infill Sewerage Program, and I ask:

(a) what steps have been taken by Water Corporation to communicate the outcome of the review and subsequent change of plans to affected local governments and property owners;
(b) will the results of these reviews be made public;
(c) where will funding saved from terminating these planned projects be reappropriated within Water Corporation's capital works budget; and
(d) has the Water Corporation undertaken reviews of any other regional projects due to be delivered in the next two financial years that are now earmarked to not proceed?
Answered on 12 October 2017

(a) Water Corporation Regional Stakeholder Relationship Managers met with Chief Executive Officers from the local governments of Leonora on 17 August 2017 and Chittering, Boyup Brook and Dumbelyung on 18 August. Telephone calls were made on 17-18 August 2017 to the local Members of Parliament. On 18 August, letters were posted to property owners.

(b) Yes, they have been already. Refer response to question (a).

(c) Within the Water Corporation’s Asset Investment Program to meet ongoing water infrastructure requirements across the State.

(d) The Water Corporation’s capital investments are continually reviewed and scheduled based on need and impact.