❓ A Member of Parliament questions LandCorp's responsibility in providing adequate water pressure for fire-fighting at a light industrial subdivision in Newman, specifically impacting Savannah Engineers. The Minister clarifies LandCorp's adherence to standard regulations and suggests grant opportunities for the landowner.
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In reference to 18 Wonmunna Road, Light Industrial Area (LIA), Newman, I ask:
(a) will the Minister intervene to secure from his portfolio agency (LandCorp) their intervention in obtaining a building licence approval for the new owner of this land in the new Newman LIA subdivision by installing, at LandCorp’s expense, sufficient water pressure at the site for fire-fighting purposes;
(b) is the Minister aware of the significant contribution that Savannah Engineers has made to the local community including through significant local training and employment;
(c) will LandCorp as the developer of this subdivision accept responsibility in bringing the various government agencies together so that there is no further cost and expensive delay for Savannah Engineers;
(d) is it normal practice for LandCorp to sell land in a subdivision without securing sufficient water flow and water pressure at each site within that subdivision so that it complies with regulations and is ready for building licences and approvals; and
(e) does the Minister support the current situation whereby the new landowner is being required to provide and pay for a standalone facility on these premises that would involve the construction of water tanks and the provision of pressure pumps that would occupy 10% of the usable land and cost up to $300,000, which is an additional 25% on top of the original development cost; or 15% on top of the original cost of the land?
(a) will the Minister intervene to secure from his portfolio agency (LandCorp) their intervention in obtaining a building licence approval for the new owner of this land in the new Newman LIA subdivision by installing, at LandCorp’s expense, sufficient water pressure at the site for fire-fighting purposes;
(b) is the Minister aware of the significant contribution that Savannah Engineers has made to the local community including through significant local training and employment;
(c) will LandCorp as the developer of this subdivision accept responsibility in bringing the various government agencies together so that there is no further cost and expensive delay for Savannah Engineers;
(d) is it normal practice for LandCorp to sell land in a subdivision without securing sufficient water flow and water pressure at each site within that subdivision so that it complies with regulations and is ready for building licences and approvals; and
(e) does the Minister support the current situation whereby the new landowner is being required to provide and pay for a standalone facility on these premises that would involve the construction of water tanks and the provision of pressure pumps that would occupy 10% of the usable land and cost up to $300,000, which is an additional 25% on top of the original development cost; or 15% on top of the original cost of the land?
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Answered
22 February 2010
Responded by
Minister for Lands
Response time
104 days
(a) LandCorp, in carrying out its role to construct the light industrial subdivision at Newman, has installed water infrastructure to the standard prescribed by the Water Corporation for industrial subdivisions.
(b) No I was not, and I thank the Member for this information.
(c) LandCorp has acted responsibly to deliver the services required by all agencies for this subdivision.
(d) The Water Corporation regulates the quantity and water pressure, and this standard is imposed on all developers.
(e) LandCorp installs infrastructure to meet the regulator's requirements, whether that be the Water Corporation or Western Power/Horizon. In the case of light industrial subdivisions throughout the State, standard infrastructure is specified.
If a landowner proposes to build a facility which requires an expanded service, then the landowner meets the cost. If all subdivisions were over-specified, there would be a significant increase in development costs which would impact on all purchasers within the subdivision. The criteria set by FESA and imposed upon Savannah Engineers is reflective of a property use that requires a water supply well in excess of normal light industrial requirements.
Savannah Engineers is eligible to apply for a grant for the upgrade of their water service under the Royalties for Regions' Pilbara Regional Grants Scheme (Headworks) and I would encourage them to go to the Pilbara Development Commission's website (
www.pdc.wa.gov.au/funding.aspx
) to download the application form and guidelines.
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(b) No I was not, and I thank the Member for this information.
(c) LandCorp has acted responsibly to deliver the services required by all agencies for this subdivision.
(d) The Water Corporation regulates the quantity and water pressure, and this standard is imposed on all developers.
(e) LandCorp installs infrastructure to meet the regulator's requirements, whether that be the Water Corporation or Western Power/Horizon. In the case of light industrial subdivisions throughout the State, standard infrastructure is specified.
If a landowner proposes to build a facility which requires an expanded service, then the landowner meets the cost. If all subdivisions were over-specified, there would be a significant increase in development costs which would impact on all purchasers within the subdivision. The criteria set by FESA and imposed upon Savannah Engineers is reflective of a property use that requires a water supply well in excess of normal light industrial requirements.
Savannah Engineers is eligible to apply for a grant for the upgrade of their water service under the Royalties for Regions' Pilbara Regional Grants Scheme (Headworks) and I would encourage them to go to the Pilbara Development Commission's website (
www.pdc.wa.gov.au/funding.aspx
) to download the application form and guidelines.
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