❓ Hon. Alison Xamon questions the Water Corporation's investment allocation for water and wastewater services in WA, focusing on specific areas like water efficiency, desalination, and wastewater recycling. The response provides some specific figures but notes potential changes to the investment plan.
AnsweredQoN 6056Legislative Council
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I refer to the Water Corporation's document,
Water Forever Whatever the Weather A 10-year plan for Western Australia
, dated June 2012, and ask —
(1) Of the $4.37 billion that the Water Corporation plans to invest between 2012 and 2022 to provide water and wastewater services in the Perth and Peel region, how much has been allocated in each of the following areas —
(a) water efficiency and conservation for households;
(b) water efficiency and conservation for commerce;
(c) water efficiency and conservation for industry;
(d) seawater desalination;
(e) groundwater replenishment using treated wastewater;
(f) development of new groundwater sources; and
(g) wastewater recycling as a resource for industry, public open spaces and agriculture?
(2) Of the $9.5 billion that the Water Corporation plans to invest between 2012 and 2022 to provide water and wastewater services Statewide, how much has been allocated in each of the following areas —
(a) water efficiency and conservation for households;
(b) water efficiency and conservation for commerce;
(c) water efficiency and conservation for industry;
(d) seawater desalination;
(e) groundwater replenishment using treated wastewater;
(f) development of new groundwater sources; and
(g) wastewater recycling as a resource for industry, public open spaces and agriculture?
Water Forever Whatever the Weather A 10-year plan for Western Australia
, dated June 2012, and ask —
(1) Of the $4.37 billion that the Water Corporation plans to invest between 2012 and 2022 to provide water and wastewater services in the Perth and Peel region, how much has been allocated in each of the following areas —
(a) water efficiency and conservation for households;
(b) water efficiency and conservation for commerce;
(c) water efficiency and conservation for industry;
(d) seawater desalination;
(e) groundwater replenishment using treated wastewater;
(f) development of new groundwater sources; and
(g) wastewater recycling as a resource for industry, public open spaces and agriculture?
(2) Of the $9.5 billion that the Water Corporation plans to invest between 2012 and 2022 to provide water and wastewater services Statewide, how much has been allocated in each of the following areas —
(a) water efficiency and conservation for households;
(b) water efficiency and conservation for commerce;
(c) water efficiency and conservation for industry;
(d) seawater desalination;
(e) groundwater replenishment using treated wastewater;
(f) development of new groundwater sources; and
(g) wastewater recycling as a resource for industry, public open spaces and agriculture?
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Answered
23 October 2012
Responded by
Minister for Mental Health representing the Minister for Water
Response time
34 days
1. Some elements of the Water Corporation investment plan may change over time with the changing needs of the community and as water and wastewater options are evaluated and agreed. This means the 6 - 10 year investment plan may also be adjusted. For the Perth and Peel region:
(a) - (c) Not applicable. Water efficiency and conservation for households, commerce and industry is funded through operating expenditure.
(d) Seawater desalination - $366 million (M).
(e) Groundwater replenishment using treated wastewater - $430M.
(f) Development of new groundwater sources - $66M.
(g) Wastewater recycling as a resource for industry, public open spaces and agriculture - $2M.
2. Some elements of the Water Corporation investment plan may change over time with the changing needs of the community and as water and wastewater options are evaluated and agreed. This means the 6 - 10 year investment plan may also be adjusted. Statewide:
(a) - (c) Not applicable. Water efficiency and conservation for households, commerce and industry is funded through operating expenditure.
(d) Seawater desalination - $366M.
(e) Groundwater replenishment using treated wastewater - $430M.
(f) Development of new groundwater sources - $446M is allocated to asset replacement in existing schemes, upgrading existing schemes and new schemes.
(g) Wastewater recycling as a resource for industry, public open spaces and agriculture - $304M is allocated for upgrades to Country Treated Wastewater Management systems. The proportion of this expenditure that would be allocated to wastewater recycling as a resource for industry, public open spaces and agriculture, will be determined on a case basis.
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(a) - (c) Not applicable. Water efficiency and conservation for households, commerce and industry is funded through operating expenditure.
(d) Seawater desalination - $366 million (M).
(e) Groundwater replenishment using treated wastewater - $430M.
(f) Development of new groundwater sources - $66M.
(g) Wastewater recycling as a resource for industry, public open spaces and agriculture - $2M.
2. Some elements of the Water Corporation investment plan may change over time with the changing needs of the community and as water and wastewater options are evaluated and agreed. This means the 6 - 10 year investment plan may also be adjusted. Statewide:
(a) - (c) Not applicable. Water efficiency and conservation for households, commerce and industry is funded through operating expenditure.
(d) Seawater desalination - $366M.
(e) Groundwater replenishment using treated wastewater - $430M.
(f) Development of new groundwater sources - $446M is allocated to asset replacement in existing schemes, upgrading existing schemes and new schemes.
(g) Wastewater recycling as a resource for industry, public open spaces and agriculture - $304M is allocated for upgrades to Country Treated Wastewater Management systems. The proportion of this expenditure that would be allocated to wastewater recycling as a resource for industry, public open spaces and agriculture, will be determined on a case basis.
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