❓ The Minister outlines the WA Government's initiatives for environmental management in Coral Bay, including increased rangers, a strategy, an environmental consultant, and a new wastewater system. The Premier announced a $7.5 million investment in the wastewater system.
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Will the minister outline the State Government’s latest initiative to assist in the sound environmental management of Coral Bay? Dr EDWARDS
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I thank the member for this question and the interest he has shown in Coral Bay. I have outlined in this place that for some time we on this side of the House have been concerned that Coral Bay should be managed in an environmentally sustainable manner. During our time in government, we have increased the number of rangers in the area, formed a strategy to deal with the area, and put in place an environmental consultant. We are also looking very seriously at the other issues in Coral Bay, including the moorings, to try to make it a better place and to prevent any environmental damage at that site. As part of this, the Premier last week visited the area and announced the establishment of a $7.5 million waste water system for Coral Bay. People who have been to the area know that waste is currently dealt with through septic tanks, leach drains and evaporation ponds. I know that the Premier’s announcement of this new waste water system went down exceedingly well. The Press even published a photo of the Premier surrounded by scantily clad women. It was one of the more unusual announcements the Premier has made! This has been on the drawing board for a number of years. People have known since the mid 1990s that a waste water system is needed, and we are developing one. This Government has moved on that matter. We take Coral Bay and its environmental considerations seriously. We get our facts straight, and we make sure that we take action. We are protecting that environment.
Dr EDWARDS replied: I thank the member for this question and the interest he has shown in Coral Bay. I have outlined in this place that for some time we on this side of the House have been concerned that Coral Bay should be managed in an environmentally sustainable manner. During our time in government, we have increased the number of rangers in the area, formed a strategy to deal with the area, and put in place an environmental consultant. We are also looking very seriously at the other issues in Coral Bay, including the moorings, to try to make it a better place and to prevent any environmental damage at that site. As part of this, the Premier last week visited the area and announced the establishment of a $7.5 million waste water system for Coral Bay. People who have been to the area know that waste is currently dealt with through septic tanks, leach drains and evaporation ponds. I know that the Premier’s announcement of this new waste water system went down exceedingly well. The Press even published a photo of the Premier surrounded by scantily clad women. It was one of the more unusual announcements the Premier has made! This has been on the drawing board for a number of years. People have known since the mid 1990s that a waste water system is needed, and we are developing one. This Government has moved on that matter. We take Coral Bay and its environmental considerations seriously. We get our facts straight, and we make sure that we take action. We are protecting that environment.
I thank the member for this question and the interest he has shown in Coral Bay. I have outlined in this place that for some time we on this side of the House have been concerned that Coral Bay should be managed in an environmentally sustainable manner. During our time in government, we have increased the number of rangers in the area, formed a strategy to deal with the area, and put in place an environmental consultant. We are also looking very seriously at the other issues in Coral Bay, including the moorings, to try to make it a better place and to prevent any environmental damage at that site. As part of this, the Premier last week visited the area and announced the establishment of a $7.5 million waste water system for Coral Bay. People who have been to the area know that waste is currently dealt with through septic tanks, leach drains and evaporation ponds. I know that the Premier’s announcement of this new waste water system went down exceedingly well. The Press even published a photo of the Premier surrounded by scantily clad women. It was one of the more unusual announcements the Premier has made! This has been on the drawing board for a number of years. People have known since the mid 1990s that a waste water system is needed, and we are developing one. This Government has moved on that matter. We take Coral Bay and its environmental considerations seriously. We get our facts straight, and we make sure that we take action. We are protecting that environment.
Dr EDWARDS replied: I thank the member for this question and the interest he has shown in Coral Bay. I have outlined in this place that for some time we on this side of the House have been concerned that Coral Bay should be managed in an environmentally sustainable manner. During our time in government, we have increased the number of rangers in the area, formed a strategy to deal with the area, and put in place an environmental consultant. We are also looking very seriously at the other issues in Coral Bay, including the moorings, to try to make it a better place and to prevent any environmental damage at that site. As part of this, the Premier last week visited the area and announced the establishment of a $7.5 million waste water system for Coral Bay. People who have been to the area know that waste is currently dealt with through septic tanks, leach drains and evaporation ponds. I know that the Premier’s announcement of this new waste water system went down exceedingly well. The Press even published a photo of the Premier surrounded by scantily clad women. It was one of the more unusual announcements the Premier has made! This has been on the drawing board for a number of years. People have known since the mid 1990s that a waste water system is needed, and we are developing one. This Government has moved on that matter. We take Coral Bay and its environmental considerations seriously. We get our facts straight, and we make sure that we take action. We are protecting that environment.
I thank the member for this question and the interest he has shown in Coral Bay. I have outlined in this place that for some time we on this side of the House have been concerned that Coral Bay should be managed in an environmentally sustainable manner. During our time in government, we have increased the number of rangers in the area, formed a strategy to deal with the area, and put in place an environmental consultant. We are also looking very seriously at the other issues in Coral Bay, including the moorings, to try to make it a better place and to prevent any environmental damage at that site. As part of this, the Premier last week visited the area and announced the establishment of a $7.5 million waste water system for Coral Bay. People who have been to the area know that waste is currently dealt with through septic tanks, leach drains and evaporation ponds. I know that the Premier’s announcement of this new waste water system went down exceedingly well. The Press even published a photo of the Premier surrounded by scantily clad women. It was one of the more unusual announcements the Premier has made! This has been on the drawing board for a number of years. People have known since the mid 1990s that a waste water system is needed, and we are developing one. This Government has moved on that matter. We take Coral Bay and its environmental considerations seriously. We get our facts straight, and we make sure that we take action. We are protecting that environment.
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