❓ Hon Ken Baston questions the rationale behind applying the same alternate-day watering roster to Marble Bar and Kununurra, given their differing climates. Hon Kim Chance responds, outlining the factors considered in determining the roster, including meteorological data and expert advice.
AnsweredQoN 981Legislative Council
QuestionView source ↗
WATERING - ALTERNATE-DAY ROSTER
I refer to the alternate-day watering roster that applies north of a line between Kalbarri and Kalgoorlie. What meteorological data was taken into consideration when it was determined that the roster would be the same for Marble Bar as it would be for Kununurra? Hon KIM CHANCE
I refer to the alternate-day watering roster that applies north of a line between Kalbarri and Kalgoorlie. What meteorological data was taken into consideration when it was determined that the roster would be the same for Marble Bar as it would be for Kununurra? Hon KIM CHANCE
AnswerView source ↗
I thank Hon Ken Baston for providing some notice of the question. The watering rosters for the two regions were determined by considering a number of factors, including the water saving potential, soil types and experience over several years. The meteorological data considered included rainfall, both frequency and intensity, and evaporation rates throughout the year. The zones were developed by John Colwill, garden consultant, and Chris Ferreira of the Great Gardens initiative. Garden experts agree that these measures will allow a Waterwise garden to remain healthy all year round. Information on Waterwise garden case studies in each region are available on the Water Corporation website.
Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank Hon Ken Baston for providing some notice of the question. The watering rosters for the two regions were determined by considering a number of factors, including the water saving potential, soil types and experience over several years. The meteorological data considered included rainfall, both frequency and intensity, and evaporation rates throughout the year. The zones were developed by John Colwill, garden consultant, and Chris Ferreira of the Great Gardens initiative. Garden experts agree that these measures will allow a Waterwise garden to remain healthy all year round. Information on Waterwise garden case studies in each region are available on the Water Corporation website.
I thank Hon Ken Baston for providing some notice of the question. The watering rosters for the two regions were determined by considering a number of factors, including the water saving potential, soil types and experience over several years. The meteorological data considered included rainfall, both frequency and intensity, and evaporation rates throughout the year. The zones were developed by John Colwill, garden consultant, and Chris Ferreira of the Great Gardens initiative. Garden experts agree that these measures will allow a Waterwise garden to remain healthy all year round. Information on Waterwise garden case studies in each region are available on the Water Corporation website.
The watering rosters for the two regions were determined by considering a number of factors, including the water saving potential, soil types and experience over several years. The meteorological data considered included rainfall, both frequency and intensity, and evaporation rates throughout the year. The zones were developed by John Colwill, garden consultant, and Chris Ferreira of the Great Gardens initiative. Garden experts agree that these measures will allow a Waterwise garden to remain healthy all year round. Information on Waterwise garden case studies in each region are available on the Water Corporation website.
Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank Hon Ken Baston for providing some notice of the question. The watering rosters for the two regions were determined by considering a number of factors, including the water saving potential, soil types and experience over several years. The meteorological data considered included rainfall, both frequency and intensity, and evaporation rates throughout the year. The zones were developed by John Colwill, garden consultant, and Chris Ferreira of the Great Gardens initiative. Garden experts agree that these measures will allow a Waterwise garden to remain healthy all year round. Information on Waterwise garden case studies in each region are available on the Water Corporation website.
I thank Hon Ken Baston for providing some notice of the question. The watering rosters for the two regions were determined by considering a number of factors, including the water saving potential, soil types and experience over several years. The meteorological data considered included rainfall, both frequency and intensity, and evaporation rates throughout the year. The zones were developed by John Colwill, garden consultant, and Chris Ferreira of the Great Gardens initiative. Garden experts agree that these measures will allow a Waterwise garden to remain healthy all year round. Information on Waterwise garden case studies in each region are available on the Water Corporation website.
The watering rosters for the two regions were determined by considering a number of factors, including the water saving potential, soil types and experience over several years. The meteorological data considered included rainfall, both frequency and intensity, and evaporation rates throughout the year. The zones were developed by John Colwill, garden consultant, and Chris Ferreira of the Great Gardens initiative. Garden experts agree that these measures will allow a Waterwise garden to remain healthy all year round. Information on Waterwise garden case studies in each region are available on the Water Corporation website.
Explore WA Government Data
Search the full archive in the free dashboard, or query programmatically via API.
Explore more
Government Gazette
Appointments, regulatory notices, planning changes.
Hansard
Debates, questions, speeches and sentiment.
Tabled Papers
Reports and documents tabled in Parliament.
Committees
Committee profiles and recent reports.
Regulations
Subsidiary legislation with filters and summaries.
Bills
Proposed laws and parliamentary progress.
Acts
Current WA legislation and summaries.
Explanatory Memoranda
Bills with EMs (text/PDF) available.
Members
MP profiles, party breakdown and rankings.
Pollie Rankings
Data-driven rankings across 19 categories.
Amendment Chains
Track how schemes and regulations evolve over time.