A WA parliamentary question on notice regarding the Rottnest Island Authority's 2013-14 annual report, focusing on water usage, and emergency services levy payments. The response clarifies water usage and levy responsibilities.

AnsweredQoN 1198Legislative Council
Asked
22 October 2014
Portfolio
Tourism

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ROTTNEST ISLAND AUTHORITY — 2013–14
ANNUAL REPORT
1198. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH to
the parliamentary secretary representing the Minister for Tourism:
I refer to the
Rottnest Island Authority 2013–14 annual report.
(1) What amount of
potable water was produced in each financial year from 2008–09 to 2012–13?
(2) What amount of potable water, expressed
in kilolitres and as a percentage of the total, was used to irrigate the golf
course?
(3) What Fire and
Emergency Services Authority levy did Rottnest Island businesses pay?
(4) What was the
equivalent FESA levy for a similar location in the metropolitan area?

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I thank the
honourable member for some notice of the question.
(1) The amount in 2008–09 was 146 000
kilolitres; in 2009–10, 164 000 kilolitres; in 2010–11, 202 000 kilolitres; in 2011–12,
119 266 kilolitres; and in 2012–13, 110 400 kilolitres.
(2) No potable water
was used to irrigate the golf course.
(3) Nil. The
Rottnest Island Authority, as the lessor, pays the emergency services levy.
(4) Not applicable.

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