❓ A WA parliamentary question addresses Kalgoorlie's water storage, potential expansion, and alternative water sources. The Minister responds with current storage capacity, planned increases, and reasons for rejecting back-pumping saline water.
AnsweredQoN 792Legislative Council
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(1) How many days of average water consumption does the Water Corporation have stored for Kalgoorlie? (2) Are there any plans to increase the storage capacity for water in Kalgoorlie? (3) Would it be possible to back-pump saline water from the wheatbelt to Kalgoorlie using the existing pipeline? (4) As the salinity level of this water often is far less than that of sea water, would this not be the best and cheapest option of supplying water for the mines and desalination stock for potable water if it is required? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Water Corporation has the capacity in Kalgoorlie to store eight to nine days of average consumption. (2) Yes. The storage capacity in Kalgoorlie will be increased to approximately 20 days of average consumption by 2007. Two 200 million litre reservoirs will be built at Bindooli, the western entry into Kalgoorlie, complete with associated pipe work, a pumping station and disinfection plant. Engineering design commenced in December 2002 and is nearing completion. Construction is being scheduled to achieve commissioning for October 2007. The estimated cost is $44 million. This storage investment will enable the capacity of any pipeline into Kalgoorlie to be minimised. (3) No. The existing pipeline and associated distribution networks transport drinking water to numerous wheatbelt and goldfields communities. National health standards preclude the transport of untreated saline water through infrastructure that distributes drinking water. (4) No. Incremental expansion of the existing system using the diverse mix of potable water resources available to the integrated water supply system is the best and cheapest way of supplying Kalgoorlie’s identified water needs.
(2) Are there any plans to increase the storage capacity for water in Kalgoorlie? (3) Would it be possible to back-pump saline water from the wheatbelt to Kalgoorlie using the existing pipeline? (4) As the salinity level of this water often is far less than that of sea water, would this not be the best and cheapest option of supplying water for the mines and desalination stock for potable water if it is required? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Water Corporation has the capacity in Kalgoorlie to store eight to nine days of average consumption. (2) Yes. The storage capacity in Kalgoorlie will be increased to approximately 20 days of average consumption by 2007. Two 200 million litre reservoirs will be built at Bindooli, the western entry into Kalgoorlie, complete with associated pipe work, a pumping station and disinfection plant. Engineering design commenced in December 2002 and is nearing completion. Construction is being scheduled to achieve commissioning for October 2007. The estimated cost is $44 million. This storage investment will enable the capacity of any pipeline into Kalgoorlie to be minimised. (3) No. The existing pipeline and associated distribution networks transport drinking water to numerous wheatbelt and goldfields communities. National health standards preclude the transport of untreated saline water through infrastructure that distributes drinking water. (4) No. Incremental expansion of the existing system using the diverse mix of potable water resources available to the integrated water supply system is the best and cheapest way of supplying Kalgoorlie’s identified water needs.
(3) Would it be possible to back-pump saline water from the wheatbelt to Kalgoorlie using the existing pipeline? (4) As the salinity level of this water often is far less than that of sea water, would this not be the best and cheapest option of supplying water for the mines and desalination stock for potable water if it is required? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Water Corporation has the capacity in Kalgoorlie to store eight to nine days of average consumption. (2) Yes. The storage capacity in Kalgoorlie will be increased to approximately 20 days of average consumption by 2007. Two 200 million litre reservoirs will be built at Bindooli, the western entry into Kalgoorlie, complete with associated pipe work, a pumping station and disinfection plant. Engineering design commenced in December 2002 and is nearing completion. Construction is being scheduled to achieve commissioning for October 2007. The estimated cost is $44 million. This storage investment will enable the capacity of any pipeline into Kalgoorlie to be minimised. (3) No. The existing pipeline and associated distribution networks transport drinking water to numerous wheatbelt and goldfields communities. National health standards preclude the transport of untreated saline water through infrastructure that distributes drinking water. (4) No. Incremental expansion of the existing system using the diverse mix of potable water resources available to the integrated water supply system is the best and cheapest way of supplying Kalgoorlie’s identified water needs.
(4) As the salinity level of this water often is far less than that of sea water, would this not be the best and cheapest option of supplying water for the mines and desalination stock for potable water if it is required? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Water Corporation has the capacity in Kalgoorlie to store eight to nine days of average consumption. (2) Yes. The storage capacity in Kalgoorlie will be increased to approximately 20 days of average consumption by 2007. Two 200 million litre reservoirs will be built at Bindooli, the western entry into Kalgoorlie, complete with associated pipe work, a pumping station and disinfection plant. Engineering design commenced in December 2002 and is nearing completion. Construction is being scheduled to achieve commissioning for October 2007. The estimated cost is $44 million. This storage investment will enable the capacity of any pipeline into Kalgoorlie to be minimised. (3) No. The existing pipeline and associated distribution networks transport drinking water to numerous wheatbelt and goldfields communities. National health standards preclude the transport of untreated saline water through infrastructure that distributes drinking water. (4) No. Incremental expansion of the existing system using the diverse mix of potable water resources available to the integrated water supply system is the best and cheapest way of supplying Kalgoorlie’s identified water needs.
Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Water Corporation has the capacity in Kalgoorlie to store eight to nine days of average consumption. (2) Yes. The storage capacity in Kalgoorlie will be increased to approximately 20 days of average consumption by 2007. Two 200 million litre reservoirs will be built at Bindooli, the western entry into Kalgoorlie, complete with associated pipe work, a pumping station and disinfection plant. Engineering design commenced in December 2002 and is nearing completion. Construction is being scheduled to achieve commissioning for October 2007. The estimated cost is $44 million. This storage investment will enable the capacity of any pipeline into Kalgoorlie to be minimised. (3) No. The existing pipeline and associated distribution networks transport drinking water to numerous wheatbelt and goldfields communities. National health standards preclude the transport of untreated saline water through infrastructure that distributes drinking water. (4) No. Incremental expansion of the existing system using the diverse mix of potable water resources available to the integrated water supply system is the best and cheapest way of supplying Kalgoorlie’s identified water needs.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Water Corporation has the capacity in Kalgoorlie to store eight to nine days of average consumption. (2) Yes. The storage capacity in Kalgoorlie will be increased to approximately 20 days of average consumption by 2007. Two 200 million litre reservoirs will be built at Bindooli, the western entry into Kalgoorlie, complete with associated pipe work, a pumping station and disinfection plant. Engineering design commenced in December 2002 and is nearing completion. Construction is being scheduled to achieve commissioning for October 2007. The estimated cost is $44 million. This storage investment will enable the capacity of any pipeline into Kalgoorlie to be minimised. (3) No. The existing pipeline and associated distribution networks transport drinking water to numerous wheatbelt and goldfields communities. National health standards preclude the transport of untreated saline water through infrastructure that distributes drinking water. (4) No. Incremental expansion of the existing system using the diverse mix of potable water resources available to the integrated water supply system is the best and cheapest way of supplying Kalgoorlie’s identified water needs.
(1) The Water Corporation has the capacity in Kalgoorlie to store eight to nine days of average consumption. (2) Yes. The storage capacity in Kalgoorlie will be increased to approximately 20 days of average consumption by 2007. Two 200 million litre reservoirs will be built at Bindooli, the western entry into Kalgoorlie, complete with associated pipe work, a pumping station and disinfection plant. Engineering design commenced in December 2002 and is nearing completion. Construction is being scheduled to achieve commissioning for October 2007. The estimated cost is $44 million. This storage investment will enable the capacity of any pipeline into Kalgoorlie to be minimised. (3) No. The existing pipeline and associated distribution networks transport drinking water to numerous wheatbelt and goldfields communities. National health standards preclude the transport of untreated saline water through infrastructure that distributes drinking water. (4) No. Incremental expansion of the existing system using the diverse mix of potable water resources available to the integrated water supply system is the best and cheapest way of supplying Kalgoorlie’s identified water needs.
(2) Yes. The storage capacity in Kalgoorlie will be increased to approximately 20 days of average consumption by 2007. Two 200 million litre reservoirs will be built at Bindooli, the western entry into Kalgoorlie, complete with associated pipe work, a pumping station and disinfection plant. Engineering design commenced in December 2002 and is nearing completion. Construction is being scheduled to achieve commissioning for October 2007. The estimated cost is $44 million. This storage investment will enable the capacity of any pipeline into Kalgoorlie to be minimised. (3) No. The existing pipeline and associated distribution networks transport drinking water to numerous wheatbelt and goldfields communities. National health standards preclude the transport of untreated saline water through infrastructure that distributes drinking water. (4) No. Incremental expansion of the existing system using the diverse mix of potable water resources available to the integrated water supply system is the best and cheapest way of supplying Kalgoorlie’s identified water needs.
(3) No. The existing pipeline and associated distribution networks transport drinking water to numerous wheatbelt and goldfields communities. National health standards preclude the transport of untreated saline water through infrastructure that distributes drinking water. (4) No. Incremental expansion of the existing system using the diverse mix of potable water resources available to the integrated water supply system is the best and cheapest way of supplying Kalgoorlie’s identified water needs.
(4) No. Incremental expansion of the existing system using the diverse mix of potable water resources available to the integrated water supply system is the best and cheapest way of supplying Kalgoorlie’s identified water needs.
(2) Are there any plans to increase the storage capacity for water in Kalgoorlie? (3) Would it be possible to back-pump saline water from the wheatbelt to Kalgoorlie using the existing pipeline? (4) As the salinity level of this water often is far less than that of sea water, would this not be the best and cheapest option of supplying water for the mines and desalination stock for potable water if it is required? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Water Corporation has the capacity in Kalgoorlie to store eight to nine days of average consumption. (2) Yes. The storage capacity in Kalgoorlie will be increased to approximately 20 days of average consumption by 2007. Two 200 million litre reservoirs will be built at Bindooli, the western entry into Kalgoorlie, complete with associated pipe work, a pumping station and disinfection plant. Engineering design commenced in December 2002 and is nearing completion. Construction is being scheduled to achieve commissioning for October 2007. The estimated cost is $44 million. This storage investment will enable the capacity of any pipeline into Kalgoorlie to be minimised. (3) No. The existing pipeline and associated distribution networks transport drinking water to numerous wheatbelt and goldfields communities. National health standards preclude the transport of untreated saline water through infrastructure that distributes drinking water. (4) No. Incremental expansion of the existing system using the diverse mix of potable water resources available to the integrated water supply system is the best and cheapest way of supplying Kalgoorlie’s identified water needs.
(3) Would it be possible to back-pump saline water from the wheatbelt to Kalgoorlie using the existing pipeline? (4) As the salinity level of this water often is far less than that of sea water, would this not be the best and cheapest option of supplying water for the mines and desalination stock for potable water if it is required? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Water Corporation has the capacity in Kalgoorlie to store eight to nine days of average consumption. (2) Yes. The storage capacity in Kalgoorlie will be increased to approximately 20 days of average consumption by 2007. Two 200 million litre reservoirs will be built at Bindooli, the western entry into Kalgoorlie, complete with associated pipe work, a pumping station and disinfection plant. Engineering design commenced in December 2002 and is nearing completion. Construction is being scheduled to achieve commissioning for October 2007. The estimated cost is $44 million. This storage investment will enable the capacity of any pipeline into Kalgoorlie to be minimised. (3) No. The existing pipeline and associated distribution networks transport drinking water to numerous wheatbelt and goldfields communities. National health standards preclude the transport of untreated saline water through infrastructure that distributes drinking water. (4) No. Incremental expansion of the existing system using the diverse mix of potable water resources available to the integrated water supply system is the best and cheapest way of supplying Kalgoorlie’s identified water needs.
(4) As the salinity level of this water often is far less than that of sea water, would this not be the best and cheapest option of supplying water for the mines and desalination stock for potable water if it is required? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Water Corporation has the capacity in Kalgoorlie to store eight to nine days of average consumption. (2) Yes. The storage capacity in Kalgoorlie will be increased to approximately 20 days of average consumption by 2007. Two 200 million litre reservoirs will be built at Bindooli, the western entry into Kalgoorlie, complete with associated pipe work, a pumping station and disinfection plant. Engineering design commenced in December 2002 and is nearing completion. Construction is being scheduled to achieve commissioning for October 2007. The estimated cost is $44 million. This storage investment will enable the capacity of any pipeline into Kalgoorlie to be minimised. (3) No. The existing pipeline and associated distribution networks transport drinking water to numerous wheatbelt and goldfields communities. National health standards preclude the transport of untreated saline water through infrastructure that distributes drinking water. (4) No. Incremental expansion of the existing system using the diverse mix of potable water resources available to the integrated water supply system is the best and cheapest way of supplying Kalgoorlie’s identified water needs.
Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Water Corporation has the capacity in Kalgoorlie to store eight to nine days of average consumption. (2) Yes. The storage capacity in Kalgoorlie will be increased to approximately 20 days of average consumption by 2007. Two 200 million litre reservoirs will be built at Bindooli, the western entry into Kalgoorlie, complete with associated pipe work, a pumping station and disinfection plant. Engineering design commenced in December 2002 and is nearing completion. Construction is being scheduled to achieve commissioning for October 2007. The estimated cost is $44 million. This storage investment will enable the capacity of any pipeline into Kalgoorlie to be minimised. (3) No. The existing pipeline and associated distribution networks transport drinking water to numerous wheatbelt and goldfields communities. National health standards preclude the transport of untreated saline water through infrastructure that distributes drinking water. (4) No. Incremental expansion of the existing system using the diverse mix of potable water resources available to the integrated water supply system is the best and cheapest way of supplying Kalgoorlie’s identified water needs.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Water Corporation has the capacity in Kalgoorlie to store eight to nine days of average consumption. (2) Yes. The storage capacity in Kalgoorlie will be increased to approximately 20 days of average consumption by 2007. Two 200 million litre reservoirs will be built at Bindooli, the western entry into Kalgoorlie, complete with associated pipe work, a pumping station and disinfection plant. Engineering design commenced in December 2002 and is nearing completion. Construction is being scheduled to achieve commissioning for October 2007. The estimated cost is $44 million. This storage investment will enable the capacity of any pipeline into Kalgoorlie to be minimised. (3) No. The existing pipeline and associated distribution networks transport drinking water to numerous wheatbelt and goldfields communities. National health standards preclude the transport of untreated saline water through infrastructure that distributes drinking water. (4) No. Incremental expansion of the existing system using the diverse mix of potable water resources available to the integrated water supply system is the best and cheapest way of supplying Kalgoorlie’s identified water needs.
(1) The Water Corporation has the capacity in Kalgoorlie to store eight to nine days of average consumption. (2) Yes. The storage capacity in Kalgoorlie will be increased to approximately 20 days of average consumption by 2007. Two 200 million litre reservoirs will be built at Bindooli, the western entry into Kalgoorlie, complete with associated pipe work, a pumping station and disinfection plant. Engineering design commenced in December 2002 and is nearing completion. Construction is being scheduled to achieve commissioning for October 2007. The estimated cost is $44 million. This storage investment will enable the capacity of any pipeline into Kalgoorlie to be minimised. (3) No. The existing pipeline and associated distribution networks transport drinking water to numerous wheatbelt and goldfields communities. National health standards preclude the transport of untreated saline water through infrastructure that distributes drinking water. (4) No. Incremental expansion of the existing system using the diverse mix of potable water resources available to the integrated water supply system is the best and cheapest way of supplying Kalgoorlie’s identified water needs.
(2) Yes. The storage capacity in Kalgoorlie will be increased to approximately 20 days of average consumption by 2007. Two 200 million litre reservoirs will be built at Bindooli, the western entry into Kalgoorlie, complete with associated pipe work, a pumping station and disinfection plant. Engineering design commenced in December 2002 and is nearing completion. Construction is being scheduled to achieve commissioning for October 2007. The estimated cost is $44 million. This storage investment will enable the capacity of any pipeline into Kalgoorlie to be minimised. (3) No. The existing pipeline and associated distribution networks transport drinking water to numerous wheatbelt and goldfields communities. National health standards preclude the transport of untreated saline water through infrastructure that distributes drinking water. (4) No. Incremental expansion of the existing system using the diverse mix of potable water resources available to the integrated water supply system is the best and cheapest way of supplying Kalgoorlie’s identified water needs.
(3) No. The existing pipeline and associated distribution networks transport drinking water to numerous wheatbelt and goldfields communities. National health standards preclude the transport of untreated saline water through infrastructure that distributes drinking water. (4) No. Incremental expansion of the existing system using the diverse mix of potable water resources available to the integrated water supply system is the best and cheapest way of supplying Kalgoorlie’s identified water needs.
(4) No. Incremental expansion of the existing system using the diverse mix of potable water resources available to the integrated water supply system is the best and cheapest way of supplying Kalgoorlie’s identified water needs.
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