Dr. Constable inquires about the location of proposed salinity engineering pilot projects in the Wheatbelt, as outlined in the 2001/2 State Budget. The Minister responds that locations are yet to be determined but will likely include the Wheatbelt and involve various drainage and pumping techniques.

AnsweredQoN 1153Legislative Assembly
Asked
17 October 2001
Portfolio
the Environment and Heritage

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(1) I refer to the new funding allocations for salinity in the State Budget papers 2001/2 and ask are any of the proposed engineering pilot projects for drainage and pumping located in the Wheatbelt?
(2) If yes to (1), where in the Wheatbelt will the proposed pilot projects be undertaken and what kind of work will those projects involve?
(3) If no to (1), where are the proposed pilot projects to be undertaken and what kind of work will those projects involve?

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Answered
14 November 2001
Responded by
Minister for the Environment and Heritage
Response time
28 days
1.
The locations for the engineering pilot projects have not yet been determined, but will include parts of the wheatbelt.
2.
N/A.
3.
As I have said in (1) the locations have not yet been determined, but it is likely they will involve evaluation of deep drainage, groundwater pumping, safe disposal, arterial drainage and relief wells.

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