❓ Hon Norman Moore questions the Deputy Premier regarding water and wastewater services at a Shire of Denmark subdivision, specifically concerning licensing, compliance with health recommendations, and the establishment of a reticulated water supply. The Deputy Premier's response indicates ongoing investigation and lack of authority by the Economic Regulation Authority.
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I refer to the water and waste water services at the Shire of Denmark’s 203-lot subdivision and caravan park located at reserve 24510, Peaceful Bay. (1) Does the leasehold subdivision and caravan park at this location require a licence under the terms of the Water Services Licensing Act 1995 for those services? (2) Has the Shire of Denmark provided those services without a licence? (3) Are all the 14 recommendations set out in the report titled “Health Assessment: Peaceful Bay: Shire of Denmark” dated 16 September by Mr Roger Longhurst, scientific officer at the Department of Health, being complied with? (4) When will the Shire of Denmark be required to establish a reticulated water supply? Hon TOM STEPHENS
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The Deputy Premier provides the following reply - (1) Currently being investigated - the issue has only recently been raised. (2) The Shire of Denmark does not have an operating licence issued by the Economic Regulation Authority. (3) Not applicable - the Economic Regulation Authority has no power regarding these matters. (4) Not applicable - the Economic Regulation Authority has no power to require the Shire of Denmark to establish a reticulated water supply.
(1) Does the leasehold subdivision and caravan park at this location require a licence under the terms of the Water Services Licensing Act 1995 for those services? (2) Has the Shire of Denmark provided those services without a licence? (3) Are all the 14 recommendations set out in the report titled “Health Assessment: Peaceful Bay: Shire of Denmark” dated 16 September by Mr Roger Longhurst, scientific officer at the Department of Health, being complied with? (4) When will the Shire of Denmark be required to establish a reticulated water supply? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: The Deputy Premier provides the following reply - (1) Currently being investigated - the issue has only recently been raised. (2) The Shire of Denmark does not have an operating licence issued by the Economic Regulation Authority. (3) Not applicable - the Economic Regulation Authority has no power regarding these matters. (4) Not applicable - the Economic Regulation Authority has no power to require the Shire of Denmark to establish a reticulated water supply.
(2) Has the Shire of Denmark provided those services without a licence? (3) Are all the 14 recommendations set out in the report titled “Health Assessment: Peaceful Bay: Shire of Denmark” dated 16 September by Mr Roger Longhurst, scientific officer at the Department of Health, being complied with? (4) When will the Shire of Denmark be required to establish a reticulated water supply? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: The Deputy Premier provides the following reply - (1) Currently being investigated - the issue has only recently been raised. (2) The Shire of Denmark does not have an operating licence issued by the Economic Regulation Authority. (3) Not applicable - the Economic Regulation Authority has no power regarding these matters. (4) Not applicable - the Economic Regulation Authority has no power to require the Shire of Denmark to establish a reticulated water supply.
(3) Are all the 14 recommendations set out in the report titled “Health Assessment: Peaceful Bay: Shire of Denmark” dated 16 September by Mr Roger Longhurst, scientific officer at the Department of Health, being complied with? (4) When will the Shire of Denmark be required to establish a reticulated water supply? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: The Deputy Premier provides the following reply - (1) Currently being investigated - the issue has only recently been raised. (2) The Shire of Denmark does not have an operating licence issued by the Economic Regulation Authority. (3) Not applicable - the Economic Regulation Authority has no power regarding these matters. (4) Not applicable - the Economic Regulation Authority has no power to require the Shire of Denmark to establish a reticulated water supply.
(4) When will the Shire of Denmark be required to establish a reticulated water supply? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: The Deputy Premier provides the following reply - (1) Currently being investigated - the issue has only recently been raised. (2) The Shire of Denmark does not have an operating licence issued by the Economic Regulation Authority. (3) Not applicable - the Economic Regulation Authority has no power regarding these matters. (4) Not applicable - the Economic Regulation Authority has no power to require the Shire of Denmark to establish a reticulated water supply.
Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: The Deputy Premier provides the following reply - (1) Currently being investigated - the issue has only recently been raised. (2) The Shire of Denmark does not have an operating licence issued by the Economic Regulation Authority. (3) Not applicable - the Economic Regulation Authority has no power regarding these matters. (4) Not applicable - the Economic Regulation Authority has no power to require the Shire of Denmark to establish a reticulated water supply.
The Deputy Premier provides the following reply - (1) Currently being investigated - the issue has only recently been raised. (2) The Shire of Denmark does not have an operating licence issued by the Economic Regulation Authority. (3) Not applicable - the Economic Regulation Authority has no power regarding these matters. (4) Not applicable - the Economic Regulation Authority has no power to require the Shire of Denmark to establish a reticulated water supply.
(1) Currently being investigated - the issue has only recently been raised. (2) The Shire of Denmark does not have an operating licence issued by the Economic Regulation Authority. (3) Not applicable - the Economic Regulation Authority has no power regarding these matters. (4) Not applicable - the Economic Regulation Authority has no power to require the Shire of Denmark to establish a reticulated water supply.
(2) The Shire of Denmark does not have an operating licence issued by the Economic Regulation Authority. (3) Not applicable - the Economic Regulation Authority has no power regarding these matters. (4) Not applicable - the Economic Regulation Authority has no power to require the Shire of Denmark to establish a reticulated water supply.
(3) Not applicable - the Economic Regulation Authority has no power regarding these matters. (4) Not applicable - the Economic Regulation Authority has no power to require the Shire of Denmark to establish a reticulated water supply.
(4) Not applicable - the Economic Regulation Authority has no power to require the Shire of Denmark to establish a reticulated water supply.
(1) Does the leasehold subdivision and caravan park at this location require a licence under the terms of the Water Services Licensing Act 1995 for those services? (2) Has the Shire of Denmark provided those services without a licence? (3) Are all the 14 recommendations set out in the report titled “Health Assessment: Peaceful Bay: Shire of Denmark” dated 16 September by Mr Roger Longhurst, scientific officer at the Department of Health, being complied with? (4) When will the Shire of Denmark be required to establish a reticulated water supply? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: The Deputy Premier provides the following reply - (1) Currently being investigated - the issue has only recently been raised. (2) The Shire of Denmark does not have an operating licence issued by the Economic Regulation Authority. (3) Not applicable - the Economic Regulation Authority has no power regarding these matters. (4) Not applicable - the Economic Regulation Authority has no power to require the Shire of Denmark to establish a reticulated water supply.
(2) Has the Shire of Denmark provided those services without a licence? (3) Are all the 14 recommendations set out in the report titled “Health Assessment: Peaceful Bay: Shire of Denmark” dated 16 September by Mr Roger Longhurst, scientific officer at the Department of Health, being complied with? (4) When will the Shire of Denmark be required to establish a reticulated water supply? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: The Deputy Premier provides the following reply - (1) Currently being investigated - the issue has only recently been raised. (2) The Shire of Denmark does not have an operating licence issued by the Economic Regulation Authority. (3) Not applicable - the Economic Regulation Authority has no power regarding these matters. (4) Not applicable - the Economic Regulation Authority has no power to require the Shire of Denmark to establish a reticulated water supply.
(3) Are all the 14 recommendations set out in the report titled “Health Assessment: Peaceful Bay: Shire of Denmark” dated 16 September by Mr Roger Longhurst, scientific officer at the Department of Health, being complied with? (4) When will the Shire of Denmark be required to establish a reticulated water supply? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: The Deputy Premier provides the following reply - (1) Currently being investigated - the issue has only recently been raised. (2) The Shire of Denmark does not have an operating licence issued by the Economic Regulation Authority. (3) Not applicable - the Economic Regulation Authority has no power regarding these matters. (4) Not applicable - the Economic Regulation Authority has no power to require the Shire of Denmark to establish a reticulated water supply.
(4) When will the Shire of Denmark be required to establish a reticulated water supply? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: The Deputy Premier provides the following reply - (1) Currently being investigated - the issue has only recently been raised. (2) The Shire of Denmark does not have an operating licence issued by the Economic Regulation Authority. (3) Not applicable - the Economic Regulation Authority has no power regarding these matters. (4) Not applicable - the Economic Regulation Authority has no power to require the Shire of Denmark to establish a reticulated water supply.
Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: The Deputy Premier provides the following reply - (1) Currently being investigated - the issue has only recently been raised. (2) The Shire of Denmark does not have an operating licence issued by the Economic Regulation Authority. (3) Not applicable - the Economic Regulation Authority has no power regarding these matters. (4) Not applicable - the Economic Regulation Authority has no power to require the Shire of Denmark to establish a reticulated water supply.
The Deputy Premier provides the following reply - (1) Currently being investigated - the issue has only recently been raised. (2) The Shire of Denmark does not have an operating licence issued by the Economic Regulation Authority. (3) Not applicable - the Economic Regulation Authority has no power regarding these matters. (4) Not applicable - the Economic Regulation Authority has no power to require the Shire of Denmark to establish a reticulated water supply.
(1) Currently being investigated - the issue has only recently been raised. (2) The Shire of Denmark does not have an operating licence issued by the Economic Regulation Authority. (3) Not applicable - the Economic Regulation Authority has no power regarding these matters. (4) Not applicable - the Economic Regulation Authority has no power to require the Shire of Denmark to establish a reticulated water supply.
(2) The Shire of Denmark does not have an operating licence issued by the Economic Regulation Authority. (3) Not applicable - the Economic Regulation Authority has no power regarding these matters. (4) Not applicable - the Economic Regulation Authority has no power to require the Shire of Denmark to establish a reticulated water supply.
(3) Not applicable - the Economic Regulation Authority has no power regarding these matters. (4) Not applicable - the Economic Regulation Authority has no power to require the Shire of Denmark to establish a reticulated water supply.
(4) Not applicable - the Economic Regulation Authority has no power to require the Shire of Denmark to establish a reticulated water supply.
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