This Question on Notice concerns the City of Swan's involvement in the Swan Valley groundwater investigation. The answer confirms the City's involvement through land access and approvals, and regular updates from the Department.

AnsweredQoN 1522Legislative Council
Asked
14 April 2026
Portfolio
Aboriginal Affairs; Water; Climate Resilience; South West

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I refer to the Swan Valley groundwater investigation, and I ask:(a) has the City of Swan been formally involved in the investigation; and(b) if yes to (a), what input has the City provided?

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Answered
14 May 2026
Responded by
Leader of the House representing the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs; Water; Climate Resilience; South West
Response time
6 days
(a)   Yes.
(b)   As part of the investigation, 19 monitoring bores were constructed across 12 sites within the City of Swan. The City approved access to Crown land under its management, permitted the construction of groundwater monitoring bores, and granted access to parks and reserves for groundwater monitoring and sampling activities.
The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation has kept the City informed throughout the project through regular updates, including the airborne electromagnetic survey, bore construction program, and groundwater sampling activities.

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