❓ Question on Notice regarding the adequacy of the State Government's response to concerns raised by the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley about Kununurra's drinking water sources, viability assessments, bore field relocation, and water source protection boundaries.
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(1) Did the Premier receive a letter from the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley, dated 18 December 2003, regarding the shire’s concerns about the State Government’s inadequate response to issues raised by the shire about the options and methodology available to provide alternative sources of drinking water in Kununurra? (2) Did the shire express concern about the lack of a detailed assessment of the viability and sustainability of alternative water sources in Kununurra? (3) What studies have been carried out on the relocation of the existing bore fields and what are the estimated costs for such relocation? (4) Will the Premier table the studies and costings referred to in question (3); and, if not, why not? (5) Did the shire express concern about the lack of rationale and/or justification for the large expanse of the P1 reserve to the east of the existing Kununurra bore fields? (6) What comprehensive studies have been carried out on the justification for the interim Kununurra water source protection boundaries? (7) Will the Premier table the studies and costings referred to in question (6); and, if not, why not? Hon KIM CHANCE
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I thank Hon George Cash for some notice of the question. I advise that I also have the answer to the other, similar, question about Kununurra. (1)-(2) Yes. (3) None; however, an alternative water source investigation program is being developed by consultants for LandCorp. That has been reviewed by the Water and Rivers Commission, which has asked the consultants for more details and a revised estimate of costs. (4) No. No report on studies being conducted is presently available. (5) Yes, but the rationale and justification have been explained to the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley several times, including during a detailed briefing by officers of the commission in June 2003. (6)-(7) Additional comprehensive studies were not considered necessary. The area is set aside for the future water supply requirements of Kununurra based on hydrogeological modelling of the existing well field. Further modelling has been carried out on extensions of the well field to ensure its long-term sustainability and to enable the State to ensure that the residents of Kununurra have an economically viable water supply that meets the water quality requirements of the Australian drinking water guidelines. Presently, proposed alternative sources need to be assessed for both economic viability and water quality. To comply with the ADWG, multiple protective barriers to maintain the quality of the source will be required. None of the alternative sources may achieve that status.
(2) Did the shire express concern about the lack of a detailed assessment of the viability and sustainability of alternative water sources in Kununurra? (3) What studies have been carried out on the relocation of the existing bore fields and what are the estimated costs for such relocation? (4) Will the Premier table the studies and costings referred to in question (3); and, if not, why not? (5) Did the shire express concern about the lack of rationale and/or justification for the large expanse of the P1 reserve to the east of the existing Kununurra bore fields? (6) What comprehensive studies have been carried out on the justification for the interim Kununurra water source protection boundaries? (7) Will the Premier table the studies and costings referred to in question (6); and, if not, why not? Hon KIM CHANCE replied : I thank Hon George Cash for some notice of the question. I advise that I also have the answer to the other, similar, question about Kununurra. (1)-(2) Yes. (3) None; however, an alternative water source investigation program is being developed by consultants for LandCorp. That has been reviewed by the Water and Rivers Commission, which has asked the consultants for more details and a revised estimate of costs. (4) No. No report on studies being conducted is presently available. (5) Yes, but the rationale and justification have been explained to the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley several times, including during a detailed briefing by officers of the commission in June 2003. (6)-(7) Additional comprehensive studies were not considered necessary. The area is set aside for the future water supply requirements of Kununurra based on hydrogeological modelling of the existing well field. Further modelling has been carried out on extensions of the well field to ensure its long-term sustainability and to enable the State to ensure that the residents of Kununurra have an economically viable water supply that meets the water quality requirements of the Australian drinking water guidelines. Presently, proposed alternative sources need to be assessed for both economic viability and water quality. To comply with the ADWG, multiple protective barriers to maintain the quality of the source will be required. None of the alternative sources may achieve that status.
(3) What studies have been carried out on the relocation of the existing bore fields and what are the estimated costs for such relocation? (4) Will the Premier table the studies and costings referred to in question (3); and, if not, why not? (5) Did the shire express concern about the lack of rationale and/or justification for the large expanse of the P1 reserve to the east of the existing Kununurra bore fields? (6) What comprehensive studies have been carried out on the justification for the interim Kununurra water source protection boundaries? (7) Will the Premier table the studies and costings referred to in question (6); and, if not, why not? Hon KIM CHANCE replied : I thank Hon George Cash for some notice of the question. I advise that I also have the answer to the other, similar, question about Kununurra. (1)-(2) Yes. (3) None; however, an alternative water source investigation program is being developed by consultants for LandCorp. That has been reviewed by the Water and Rivers Commission, which has asked the consultants for more details and a revised estimate of costs. (4) No. No report on studies being conducted is presently available. (5) Yes, but the rationale and justification have been explained to the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley several times, including during a detailed briefing by officers of the commission in June 2003. (6)-(7) Additional comprehensive studies were not considered necessary. The area is set aside for the future water supply requirements of Kununurra based on hydrogeological modelling of the existing well field. Further modelling has been carried out on extensions of the well field to ensure its long-term sustainability and to enable the State to ensure that the residents of Kununurra have an economically viable water supply that meets the water quality requirements of the Australian drinking water guidelines. Presently, proposed alternative sources need to be assessed for both economic viability and water quality. To comply with the ADWG, multiple protective barriers to maintain the quality of the source will be required. None of the alternative sources may achieve that status.
(4) Will the Premier table the studies and costings referred to in question (3); and, if not, why not? (5) Did the shire express concern about the lack of rationale and/or justification for the large expanse of the P1 reserve to the east of the existing Kununurra bore fields? (6) What comprehensive studies have been carried out on the justification for the interim Kununurra water source protection boundaries? (7) Will the Premier table the studies and costings referred to in question (6); and, if not, why not? Hon KIM CHANCE replied : I thank Hon George Cash for some notice of the question. I advise that I also have the answer to the other, similar, question about Kununurra. (1)-(2) Yes. (3) None; however, an alternative water source investigation program is being developed by consultants for LandCorp. That has been reviewed by the Water and Rivers Commission, which has asked the consultants for more details and a revised estimate of costs. (4) No. No report on studies being conducted is presently available. (5) Yes, but the rationale and justification have been explained to the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley several times, including during a detailed briefing by officers of the commission in June 2003. (6)-(7) Additional comprehensive studies were not considered necessary. The area is set aside for the future water supply requirements of Kununurra based on hydrogeological modelling of the existing well field. Further modelling has been carried out on extensions of the well field to ensure its long-term sustainability and to enable the State to ensure that the residents of Kununurra have an economically viable water supply that meets the water quality requirements of the Australian drinking water guidelines. Presently, proposed alternative sources need to be assessed for both economic viability and water quality. To comply with the ADWG, multiple protective barriers to maintain the quality of the source will be required. None of the alternative sources may achieve that status.
(5) Did the shire express concern about the lack of rationale and/or justification for the large expanse of the P1 reserve to the east of the existing Kununurra bore fields? (6) What comprehensive studies have been carried out on the justification for the interim Kununurra water source protection boundaries? (7) Will the Premier table the studies and costings referred to in question (6); and, if not, why not? Hon KIM CHANCE replied : I thank Hon George Cash for some notice of the question. I advise that I also have the answer to the other, similar, question about Kununurra. (1)-(2) Yes. (3) None; however, an alternative water source investigation program is being developed by consultants for LandCorp. That has been reviewed by the Water and Rivers Commission, which has asked the consultants for more details and a revised estimate of costs. (4) No. No report on studies being conducted is presently available. (5) Yes, but the rationale and justification have been explained to the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley several times, including during a detailed briefing by officers of the commission in June 2003. (6)-(7) Additional comprehensive studies were not considered necessary. The area is set aside for the future water supply requirements of Kununurra based on hydrogeological modelling of the existing well field. Further modelling has been carried out on extensions of the well field to ensure its long-term sustainability and to enable the State to ensure that the residents of Kununurra have an economically viable water supply that meets the water quality requirements of the Australian drinking water guidelines. Presently, proposed alternative sources need to be assessed for both economic viability and water quality. To comply with the ADWG, multiple protective barriers to maintain the quality of the source will be required. None of the alternative sources may achieve that status.
(6) What comprehensive studies have been carried out on the justification for the interim Kununurra water source protection boundaries? (7) Will the Premier table the studies and costings referred to in question (6); and, if not, why not? Hon KIM CHANCE replied : I thank Hon George Cash for some notice of the question. I advise that I also have the answer to the other, similar, question about Kununurra. (1)-(2) Yes. (3) None; however, an alternative water source investigation program is being developed by consultants for LandCorp. That has been reviewed by the Water and Rivers Commission, which has asked the consultants for more details and a revised estimate of costs. (4) No. No report on studies being conducted is presently available. (5) Yes, but the rationale and justification have been explained to the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley several times, including during a detailed briefing by officers of the commission in June 2003. (6)-(7) Additional comprehensive studies were not considered necessary. The area is set aside for the future water supply requirements of Kununurra based on hydrogeological modelling of the existing well field. Further modelling has been carried out on extensions of the well field to ensure its long-term sustainability and to enable the State to ensure that the residents of Kununurra have an economically viable water supply that meets the water quality requirements of the Australian drinking water guidelines. Presently, proposed alternative sources need to be assessed for both economic viability and water quality. To comply with the ADWG, multiple protective barriers to maintain the quality of the source will be required. None of the alternative sources may achieve that status.
(7) Will the Premier table the studies and costings referred to in question (6); and, if not, why not? Hon KIM CHANCE replied : I thank Hon George Cash for some notice of the question. I advise that I also have the answer to the other, similar, question about Kununurra. (1)-(2) Yes. (3) None; however, an alternative water source investigation program is being developed by consultants for LandCorp. That has been reviewed by the Water and Rivers Commission, which has asked the consultants for more details and a revised estimate of costs. (4) No. No report on studies being conducted is presently available. (5) Yes, but the rationale and justification have been explained to the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley several times, including during a detailed briefing by officers of the commission in June 2003. (6)-(7) Additional comprehensive studies were not considered necessary. The area is set aside for the future water supply requirements of Kununurra based on hydrogeological modelling of the existing well field. Further modelling has been carried out on extensions of the well field to ensure its long-term sustainability and to enable the State to ensure that the residents of Kununurra have an economically viable water supply that meets the water quality requirements of the Australian drinking water guidelines. Presently, proposed alternative sources need to be assessed for both economic viability and water quality. To comply with the ADWG, multiple protective barriers to maintain the quality of the source will be required. None of the alternative sources may achieve that status.
Hon KIM CHANCE replied : I thank Hon George Cash for some notice of the question. I advise that I also have the answer to the other, similar, question about Kununurra. (1)-(2) Yes. (3) None; however, an alternative water source investigation program is being developed by consultants for LandCorp. That has been reviewed by the Water and Rivers Commission, which has asked the consultants for more details and a revised estimate of costs. (4) No. No report on studies being conducted is presently available. (5) Yes, but the rationale and justification have been explained to the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley several times, including during a detailed briefing by officers of the commission in June 2003. (6)-(7) Additional comprehensive studies were not considered necessary. The area is set aside for the future water supply requirements of Kununurra based on hydrogeological modelling of the existing well field. Further modelling has been carried out on extensions of the well field to ensure its long-term sustainability and to enable the State to ensure that the residents of Kununurra have an economically viable water supply that meets the water quality requirements of the Australian drinking water guidelines. Presently, proposed alternative sources need to be assessed for both economic viability and water quality. To comply with the ADWG, multiple protective barriers to maintain the quality of the source will be required. None of the alternative sources may achieve that status.
I thank Hon George Cash for some notice of the question. I advise that I also have the answer to the other, similar, question about Kununurra. (1)-(2) Yes. (3) None; however, an alternative water source investigation program is being developed by consultants for LandCorp. That has been reviewed by the Water and Rivers Commission, which has asked the consultants for more details and a revised estimate of costs. (4) No. No report on studies being conducted is presently available. (5) Yes, but the rationale and justification have been explained to the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley several times, including during a detailed briefing by officers of the commission in June 2003. (6)-(7) Additional comprehensive studies were not considered necessary. The area is set aside for the future water supply requirements of Kununurra based on hydrogeological modelling of the existing well field. Further modelling has been carried out on extensions of the well field to ensure its long-term sustainability and to enable the State to ensure that the residents of Kununurra have an economically viable water supply that meets the water quality requirements of the Australian drinking water guidelines. Presently, proposed alternative sources need to be assessed for both economic viability and water quality. To comply with the ADWG, multiple protective barriers to maintain the quality of the source will be required. None of the alternative sources may achieve that status.
(1)-(2) Yes. (3) None; however, an alternative water source investigation program is being developed by consultants for LandCorp. That has been reviewed by the Water and Rivers Commission, which has asked the consultants for more details and a revised estimate of costs. (4) No. No report on studies being conducted is presently available. (5) Yes, but the rationale and justification have been explained to the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley several times, including during a detailed briefing by officers of the commission in June 2003. (6)-(7) Additional comprehensive studies were not considered necessary. The area is set aside for the future water supply requirements of Kununurra based on hydrogeological modelling of the existing well field. Further modelling has been carried out on extensions of the well field to ensure its long-term sustainability and to enable the State to ensure that the residents of Kununurra have an economically viable water supply that meets the water quality requirements of the Australian drinking water guidelines. Presently, proposed alternative sources need to be assessed for both economic viability and water quality. To comply with the ADWG, multiple protective barriers to maintain the quality of the source will be required. None of the alternative sources may achieve that status.
(3) None; however, an alternative water source investigation program is being developed by consultants for LandCorp. That has been reviewed by the Water and Rivers Commission, which has asked the consultants for more details and a revised estimate of costs. (4) No. No report on studies being conducted is presently available. (5) Yes, but the rationale and justification have been explained to the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley several times, including during a detailed briefing by officers of the commission in June 2003. (6)-(7) Additional comprehensive studies were not considered necessary. The area is set aside for the future water supply requirements of Kununurra based on hydrogeological modelling of the existing well field. Further modelling has been carried out on extensions of the well field to ensure its long-term sustainability and to enable the State to ensure that the residents of Kununurra have an economically viable water supply that meets the water quality requirements of the Australian drinking water guidelines. Presently, proposed alternative sources need to be assessed for both economic viability and water quality. To comply with the ADWG, multiple protective barriers to maintain the quality of the source will be required. None of the alternative sources may achieve that status.
(4) No. No report on studies being conducted is presently available. (5) Yes, but the rationale and justification have been explained to the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley several times, including during a detailed briefing by officers of the commission in June 2003. (6)-(7) Additional comprehensive studies were not considered necessary. The area is set aside for the future water supply requirements of Kununurra based on hydrogeological modelling of the existing well field. Further modelling has been carried out on extensions of the well field to ensure its long-term sustainability and to enable the State to ensure that the residents of Kununurra have an economically viable water supply that meets the water quality requirements of the Australian drinking water guidelines. Presently, proposed alternative sources need to be assessed for both economic viability and water quality. To comply with the ADWG, multiple protective barriers to maintain the quality of the source will be required. None of the alternative sources may achieve that status.
(5) Yes, but the rationale and justification have been explained to the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley several times, including during a detailed briefing by officers of the commission in June 2003. (6)-(7) Additional comprehensive studies were not considered necessary. The area is set aside for the future water supply requirements of Kununurra based on hydrogeological modelling of the existing well field. Further modelling has been carried out on extensions of the well field to ensure its long-term sustainability and to enable the State to ensure that the residents of Kununurra have an economically viable water supply that meets the water quality requirements of the Australian drinking water guidelines. Presently, proposed alternative sources need to be assessed for both economic viability and water quality. To comply with the ADWG, multiple protective barriers to maintain the quality of the source will be required. None of the alternative sources may achieve that status.
(6)-(7) Additional comprehensive studies were not considered necessary. The area is set aside for the future water supply requirements of Kununurra based on hydrogeological modelling of the existing well field. Further modelling has been carried out on extensions of the well field to ensure its long-term sustainability and to enable the State to ensure that the residents of Kununurra have an economically viable water supply that meets the water quality requirements of the Australian drinking water guidelines. Presently, proposed alternative sources need to be assessed for both economic viability and water quality. To comply with the ADWG, multiple protective barriers to maintain the quality of the source will be required. None of the alternative sources may achieve that status.
(2) Did the shire express concern about the lack of a detailed assessment of the viability and sustainability of alternative water sources in Kununurra? (3) What studies have been carried out on the relocation of the existing bore fields and what are the estimated costs for such relocation? (4) Will the Premier table the studies and costings referred to in question (3); and, if not, why not? (5) Did the shire express concern about the lack of rationale and/or justification for the large expanse of the P1 reserve to the east of the existing Kununurra bore fields? (6) What comprehensive studies have been carried out on the justification for the interim Kununurra water source protection boundaries? (7) Will the Premier table the studies and costings referred to in question (6); and, if not, why not? Hon KIM CHANCE replied : I thank Hon George Cash for some notice of the question. I advise that I also have the answer to the other, similar, question about Kununurra. (1)-(2) Yes. (3) None; however, an alternative water source investigation program is being developed by consultants for LandCorp. That has been reviewed by the Water and Rivers Commission, which has asked the consultants for more details and a revised estimate of costs. (4) No. No report on studies being conducted is presently available. (5) Yes, but the rationale and justification have been explained to the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley several times, including during a detailed briefing by officers of the commission in June 2003. (6)-(7) Additional comprehensive studies were not considered necessary. The area is set aside for the future water supply requirements of Kununurra based on hydrogeological modelling of the existing well field. Further modelling has been carried out on extensions of the well field to ensure its long-term sustainability and to enable the State to ensure that the residents of Kununurra have an economically viable water supply that meets the water quality requirements of the Australian drinking water guidelines. Presently, proposed alternative sources need to be assessed for both economic viability and water quality. To comply with the ADWG, multiple protective barriers to maintain the quality of the source will be required. None of the alternative sources may achieve that status.
(3) What studies have been carried out on the relocation of the existing bore fields and what are the estimated costs for such relocation? (4) Will the Premier table the studies and costings referred to in question (3); and, if not, why not? (5) Did the shire express concern about the lack of rationale and/or justification for the large expanse of the P1 reserve to the east of the existing Kununurra bore fields? (6) What comprehensive studies have been carried out on the justification for the interim Kununurra water source protection boundaries? (7) Will the Premier table the studies and costings referred to in question (6); and, if not, why not? Hon KIM CHANCE replied : I thank Hon George Cash for some notice of the question. I advise that I also have the answer to the other, similar, question about Kununurra. (1)-(2) Yes. (3) None; however, an alternative water source investigation program is being developed by consultants for LandCorp. That has been reviewed by the Water and Rivers Commission, which has asked the consultants for more details and a revised estimate of costs. (4) No. No report on studies being conducted is presently available. (5) Yes, but the rationale and justification have been explained to the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley several times, including during a detailed briefing by officers of the commission in June 2003. (6)-(7) Additional comprehensive studies were not considered necessary. The area is set aside for the future water supply requirements of Kununurra based on hydrogeological modelling of the existing well field. Further modelling has been carried out on extensions of the well field to ensure its long-term sustainability and to enable the State to ensure that the residents of Kununurra have an economically viable water supply that meets the water quality requirements of the Australian drinking water guidelines. Presently, proposed alternative sources need to be assessed for both economic viability and water quality. To comply with the ADWG, multiple protective barriers to maintain the quality of the source will be required. None of the alternative sources may achieve that status.
(4) Will the Premier table the studies and costings referred to in question (3); and, if not, why not? (5) Did the shire express concern about the lack of rationale and/or justification for the large expanse of the P1 reserve to the east of the existing Kununurra bore fields? (6) What comprehensive studies have been carried out on the justification for the interim Kununurra water source protection boundaries? (7) Will the Premier table the studies and costings referred to in question (6); and, if not, why not? Hon KIM CHANCE replied : I thank Hon George Cash for some notice of the question. I advise that I also have the answer to the other, similar, question about Kununurra. (1)-(2) Yes. (3) None; however, an alternative water source investigation program is being developed by consultants for LandCorp. That has been reviewed by the Water and Rivers Commission, which has asked the consultants for more details and a revised estimate of costs. (4) No. No report on studies being conducted is presently available. (5) Yes, but the rationale and justification have been explained to the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley several times, including during a detailed briefing by officers of the commission in June 2003. (6)-(7) Additional comprehensive studies were not considered necessary. The area is set aside for the future water supply requirements of Kununurra based on hydrogeological modelling of the existing well field. Further modelling has been carried out on extensions of the well field to ensure its long-term sustainability and to enable the State to ensure that the residents of Kununurra have an economically viable water supply that meets the water quality requirements of the Australian drinking water guidelines. Presently, proposed alternative sources need to be assessed for both economic viability and water quality. To comply with the ADWG, multiple protective barriers to maintain the quality of the source will be required. None of the alternative sources may achieve that status.
(5) Did the shire express concern about the lack of rationale and/or justification for the large expanse of the P1 reserve to the east of the existing Kununurra bore fields? (6) What comprehensive studies have been carried out on the justification for the interim Kununurra water source protection boundaries? (7) Will the Premier table the studies and costings referred to in question (6); and, if not, why not? Hon KIM CHANCE replied : I thank Hon George Cash for some notice of the question. I advise that I also have the answer to the other, similar, question about Kununurra. (1)-(2) Yes. (3) None; however, an alternative water source investigation program is being developed by consultants for LandCorp. That has been reviewed by the Water and Rivers Commission, which has asked the consultants for more details and a revised estimate of costs. (4) No. No report on studies being conducted is presently available. (5) Yes, but the rationale and justification have been explained to the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley several times, including during a detailed briefing by officers of the commission in June 2003. (6)-(7) Additional comprehensive studies were not considered necessary. The area is set aside for the future water supply requirements of Kununurra based on hydrogeological modelling of the existing well field. Further modelling has been carried out on extensions of the well field to ensure its long-term sustainability and to enable the State to ensure that the residents of Kununurra have an economically viable water supply that meets the water quality requirements of the Australian drinking water guidelines. Presently, proposed alternative sources need to be assessed for both economic viability and water quality. To comply with the ADWG, multiple protective barriers to maintain the quality of the source will be required. None of the alternative sources may achieve that status.
(6) What comprehensive studies have been carried out on the justification for the interim Kununurra water source protection boundaries? (7) Will the Premier table the studies and costings referred to in question (6); and, if not, why not? Hon KIM CHANCE replied : I thank Hon George Cash for some notice of the question. I advise that I also have the answer to the other, similar, question about Kununurra. (1)-(2) Yes. (3) None; however, an alternative water source investigation program is being developed by consultants for LandCorp. That has been reviewed by the Water and Rivers Commission, which has asked the consultants for more details and a revised estimate of costs. (4) No. No report on studies being conducted is presently available. (5) Yes, but the rationale and justification have been explained to the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley several times, including during a detailed briefing by officers of the commission in June 2003. (6)-(7) Additional comprehensive studies were not considered necessary. The area is set aside for the future water supply requirements of Kununurra based on hydrogeological modelling of the existing well field. Further modelling has been carried out on extensions of the well field to ensure its long-term sustainability and to enable the State to ensure that the residents of Kununurra have an economically viable water supply that meets the water quality requirements of the Australian drinking water guidelines. Presently, proposed alternative sources need to be assessed for both economic viability and water quality. To comply with the ADWG, multiple protective barriers to maintain the quality of the source will be required. None of the alternative sources may achieve that status.
(7) Will the Premier table the studies and costings referred to in question (6); and, if not, why not? Hon KIM CHANCE replied : I thank Hon George Cash for some notice of the question. I advise that I also have the answer to the other, similar, question about Kununurra. (1)-(2) Yes. (3) None; however, an alternative water source investigation program is being developed by consultants for LandCorp. That has been reviewed by the Water and Rivers Commission, which has asked the consultants for more details and a revised estimate of costs. (4) No. No report on studies being conducted is presently available. (5) Yes, but the rationale and justification have been explained to the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley several times, including during a detailed briefing by officers of the commission in June 2003. (6)-(7) Additional comprehensive studies were not considered necessary. The area is set aside for the future water supply requirements of Kununurra based on hydrogeological modelling of the existing well field. Further modelling has been carried out on extensions of the well field to ensure its long-term sustainability and to enable the State to ensure that the residents of Kununurra have an economically viable water supply that meets the water quality requirements of the Australian drinking water guidelines. Presently, proposed alternative sources need to be assessed for both economic viability and water quality. To comply with the ADWG, multiple protective barriers to maintain the quality of the source will be required. None of the alternative sources may achieve that status.
Hon KIM CHANCE replied : I thank Hon George Cash for some notice of the question. I advise that I also have the answer to the other, similar, question about Kununurra. (1)-(2) Yes. (3) None; however, an alternative water source investigation program is being developed by consultants for LandCorp. That has been reviewed by the Water and Rivers Commission, which has asked the consultants for more details and a revised estimate of costs. (4) No. No report on studies being conducted is presently available. (5) Yes, but the rationale and justification have been explained to the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley several times, including during a detailed briefing by officers of the commission in June 2003. (6)-(7) Additional comprehensive studies were not considered necessary. The area is set aside for the future water supply requirements of Kununurra based on hydrogeological modelling of the existing well field. Further modelling has been carried out on extensions of the well field to ensure its long-term sustainability and to enable the State to ensure that the residents of Kununurra have an economically viable water supply that meets the water quality requirements of the Australian drinking water guidelines. Presently, proposed alternative sources need to be assessed for both economic viability and water quality. To comply with the ADWG, multiple protective barriers to maintain the quality of the source will be required. None of the alternative sources may achieve that status.
I thank Hon George Cash for some notice of the question. I advise that I also have the answer to the other, similar, question about Kununurra. (1)-(2) Yes. (3) None; however, an alternative water source investigation program is being developed by consultants for LandCorp. That has been reviewed by the Water and Rivers Commission, which has asked the consultants for more details and a revised estimate of costs. (4) No. No report on studies being conducted is presently available. (5) Yes, but the rationale and justification have been explained to the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley several times, including during a detailed briefing by officers of the commission in June 2003. (6)-(7) Additional comprehensive studies were not considered necessary. The area is set aside for the future water supply requirements of Kununurra based on hydrogeological modelling of the existing well field. Further modelling has been carried out on extensions of the well field to ensure its long-term sustainability and to enable the State to ensure that the residents of Kununurra have an economically viable water supply that meets the water quality requirements of the Australian drinking water guidelines. Presently, proposed alternative sources need to be assessed for both economic viability and water quality. To comply with the ADWG, multiple protective barriers to maintain the quality of the source will be required. None of the alternative sources may achieve that status.
(1)-(2) Yes. (3) None; however, an alternative water source investigation program is being developed by consultants for LandCorp. That has been reviewed by the Water and Rivers Commission, which has asked the consultants for more details and a revised estimate of costs. (4) No. No report on studies being conducted is presently available. (5) Yes, but the rationale and justification have been explained to the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley several times, including during a detailed briefing by officers of the commission in June 2003. (6)-(7) Additional comprehensive studies were not considered necessary. The area is set aside for the future water supply requirements of Kununurra based on hydrogeological modelling of the existing well field. Further modelling has been carried out on extensions of the well field to ensure its long-term sustainability and to enable the State to ensure that the residents of Kununurra have an economically viable water supply that meets the water quality requirements of the Australian drinking water guidelines. Presently, proposed alternative sources need to be assessed for both economic viability and water quality. To comply with the ADWG, multiple protective barriers to maintain the quality of the source will be required. None of the alternative sources may achieve that status.
(3) None; however, an alternative water source investigation program is being developed by consultants for LandCorp. That has been reviewed by the Water and Rivers Commission, which has asked the consultants for more details and a revised estimate of costs. (4) No. No report on studies being conducted is presently available. (5) Yes, but the rationale and justification have been explained to the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley several times, including during a detailed briefing by officers of the commission in June 2003. (6)-(7) Additional comprehensive studies were not considered necessary. The area is set aside for the future water supply requirements of Kununurra based on hydrogeological modelling of the existing well field. Further modelling has been carried out on extensions of the well field to ensure its long-term sustainability and to enable the State to ensure that the residents of Kununurra have an economically viable water supply that meets the water quality requirements of the Australian drinking water guidelines. Presently, proposed alternative sources need to be assessed for both economic viability and water quality. To comply with the ADWG, multiple protective barriers to maintain the quality of the source will be required. None of the alternative sources may achieve that status.
(4) No. No report on studies being conducted is presently available. (5) Yes, but the rationale and justification have been explained to the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley several times, including during a detailed briefing by officers of the commission in June 2003. (6)-(7) Additional comprehensive studies were not considered necessary. The area is set aside for the future water supply requirements of Kununurra based on hydrogeological modelling of the existing well field. Further modelling has been carried out on extensions of the well field to ensure its long-term sustainability and to enable the State to ensure that the residents of Kununurra have an economically viable water supply that meets the water quality requirements of the Australian drinking water guidelines. Presently, proposed alternative sources need to be assessed for both economic viability and water quality. To comply with the ADWG, multiple protective barriers to maintain the quality of the source will be required. None of the alternative sources may achieve that status.
(5) Yes, but the rationale and justification have been explained to the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley several times, including during a detailed briefing by officers of the commission in June 2003. (6)-(7) Additional comprehensive studies were not considered necessary. The area is set aside for the future water supply requirements of Kununurra based on hydrogeological modelling of the existing well field. Further modelling has been carried out on extensions of the well field to ensure its long-term sustainability and to enable the State to ensure that the residents of Kununurra have an economically viable water supply that meets the water quality requirements of the Australian drinking water guidelines. Presently, proposed alternative sources need to be assessed for both economic viability and water quality. To comply with the ADWG, multiple protective barriers to maintain the quality of the source will be required. None of the alternative sources may achieve that status.
(6)-(7) Additional comprehensive studies were not considered necessary. The area is set aside for the future water supply requirements of Kununurra based on hydrogeological modelling of the existing well field. Further modelling has been carried out on extensions of the well field to ensure its long-term sustainability and to enable the State to ensure that the residents of Kununurra have an economically viable water supply that meets the water quality requirements of the Australian drinking water guidelines. Presently, proposed alternative sources need to be assessed for both economic viability and water quality. To comply with the ADWG, multiple protective barriers to maintain the quality of the source will be required. None of the alternative sources may achieve that status.
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