❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks information on research into improving water runoff into Mundaring Weir and Canning Dam, specifically regarding the impact of forest floor buildup and pine plantations. The Minister acknowledges awareness of related views and promises to inquire about the research's status.
AnsweredQoN 1638Legislative Council
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(1) Can the minister inform the House whether the research being undertaken to try to improve the run-off from the water catchment areas into Mundaring Weir and Canning Dam has been completed? (2) If not, is the minister aware when the study will be completed? (3) Is the minister aware of any preliminary findings that have shown that the build-up of the forest floor and small pine plantations in the catchment areas has reduced the run-off over the past decade? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS
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(1)-(3) I am aware of views to that effect. I do not think that the research has been absolutely finalised, but I will make an inquiry and inform the member of the current state of affairs.
(2) If not, is the minister aware when the study will be completed? (3) Is the minister aware of any preliminary findings that have shown that the build-up of the forest floor and small pine plantations in the catchment areas has reduced the run-off over the past decade? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: (1)-(3) I am aware of views to that effect. I do not think that the research has been absolutely finalised, but I will make an inquiry and inform the member of the current state of affairs.
(3) Is the minister aware of any preliminary findings that have shown that the build-up of the forest floor and small pine plantations in the catchment areas has reduced the run-off over the past decade? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: (1)-(3) I am aware of views to that effect. I do not think that the research has been absolutely finalised, but I will make an inquiry and inform the member of the current state of affairs.
Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: (1)-(3) I am aware of views to that effect. I do not think that the research has been absolutely finalised, but I will make an inquiry and inform the member of the current state of affairs.
(1)-(3) I am aware of views to that effect. I do not think that the research has been absolutely finalised, but I will make an inquiry and inform the member of the current state of affairs.
(2) If not, is the minister aware when the study will be completed? (3) Is the minister aware of any preliminary findings that have shown that the build-up of the forest floor and small pine plantations in the catchment areas has reduced the run-off over the past decade? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: (1)-(3) I am aware of views to that effect. I do not think that the research has been absolutely finalised, but I will make an inquiry and inform the member of the current state of affairs.
(3) Is the minister aware of any preliminary findings that have shown that the build-up of the forest floor and small pine plantations in the catchment areas has reduced the run-off over the past decade? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: (1)-(3) I am aware of views to that effect. I do not think that the research has been absolutely finalised, but I will make an inquiry and inform the member of the current state of affairs.
Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: (1)-(3) I am aware of views to that effect. I do not think that the research has been absolutely finalised, but I will make an inquiry and inform the member of the current state of affairs.
(1)-(3) I am aware of views to that effect. I do not think that the research has been absolutely finalised, but I will make an inquiry and inform the member of the current state of affairs.
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