❓ The question seeks detailed cost and subsidy information for water services in Karratha, Dunsborough, and Busselton, aiming to scrutinize the financial performance and government support of Water Corporation operations in specific regions.
AnsweredQoN 2167Legislative Assembly
Asked
17 October 2017
Member
Portfolio
Water; Fisheries; Forestry; Innovation and ICT; Science
QuestionView source ↗
(1) In relation to the budget estimated dividends, tax equivalents and Local Government Rate Equivalents totalling $923.9 million, offset by operating subsidies of $468.8 million, can the Minister please advise the actual cost to the Water Corporation in 2016-2017 per kilolitre of water to provide drinking water to Karratha? (2) How much did residential consumers pay Water Corporation for water per kilolitre, excluding the subsidy? (3) What was the subsidy per kilolitre that Water Corporation received for Karratha water? (4) What is the operating subsidy for the Dunsborough Water Service in 2017-2018 (Water Corporation required a Government operating subsidy of $2.6million for this service)? (5) What is the operating subsidy for the Busselton drainage system for 2017-2018?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
21 November 2017
Responded by
Minister for Water; Fisheries; Forestry; Innovation and ICT; Science
Response time
9 days
1) $6.039/kL
2) 2016-17 Consumption: 0-350 kL, Charge per kL: $1.586 Consumption: 351-500 kL, Charge per kL: $2.114 Consumption: 501-750 kL, Charge per kL: $4.324 Consumption: Greater than 750 kL, Charge per kL: $7.434
3) $2.48/kL
4) $670,854
5) $6,257,081
2) 2016-17 Consumption: 0-350 kL, Charge per kL: $1.586 Consumption: 351-500 kL, Charge per kL: $2.114 Consumption: 501-750 kL, Charge per kL: $4.324 Consumption: Greater than 750 kL, Charge per kL: $7.434
3) $2.48/kL
4) $670,854
5) $6,257,081
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