❓ Hon. Neil Thomson questions the Minister for Emergency Services regarding the response to a sewage spill into the Martuwarra Fitzroy River, specifically concerning agency responsibility and timing of advice. The Minister clarifies the Water Corporation's role.
AnsweredQoN 168Legislative Council
QuestionView source ↗
MARTUWARRA FITZROY RIVER
— SEWAGE SPILL
168. Hon
NEIL THOMSON to the Minister for Emergency Services:
I refer to the 47
days it took to stem the flow of raw sewage into the Martuwarra Fitzroy River.
(1) Upon noting
the flood damage, was the minister advised which agency was the lead agency
responsible for the wastewater overflow?
(2) When was the
minister advised?
(3) Which of the
three agencies—the Department of Health, the Department of Water and
Environmental Regulation or the Department of
Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions—was designated as the lead agency?
— SEWAGE SPILL
168. Hon
NEIL THOMSON to the Minister for Emergency Services:
I refer to the 47
days it took to stem the flow of raw sewage into the Martuwarra Fitzroy River.
(1) Upon noting
the flood damage, was the minister advised which agency was the lead agency
responsible for the wastewater overflow?
(2) When was the
minister advised?
(3) Which of the
three agencies—the Department of Health, the Department of Water and
Environmental Regulation or the Department of
Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions—was designated as the lead agency?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the honourable member for
some notice of the question. I provide the following answer on behalf of the
Minister for Emergency Services.
(1) Yes.
(2) The minister was aware prior to
ex–tropical cyclone Ellie.
(3) The Water Corporation is the
responsible agency for wastewater services in Fitzroy Crossing.
some notice of the question. I provide the following answer on behalf of the
Minister for Emergency Services.
(1) Yes.
(2) The minister was aware prior to
ex–tropical cyclone Ellie.
(3) The Water Corporation is the
responsible agency for wastewater services in Fitzroy Crossing.
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