❓ WA Parliament Question on Notice regarding the Department of Water's lack of key efficiency indicators related to water conservation and innovation in their 2011-2012 Annual Report. The answer details actions taken by the department to encourage water conservation and promote alternative water sources.
AnsweredQoN 6273Legislative Council
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I refer to page 2 of the Department of Water's 2011-2012 Annual Report which states that the department's role includes to 'encourage water conservation and promote innovative use of alternative water sources' and 'work with industry, Government and community stakeholders to find solutions to better water use', and ask —
(1) Why are there no corresponding key efficiency and effectiveness indicators on page 6 of the same report relating to water conversation, efficiency and innovation?
(2) Please list the main actions that the department has taken in 2011-2012 to 'encourage water conservation and promote innovative use of alternative water sources'.
(1) Why are there no corresponding key efficiency and effectiveness indicators on page 6 of the same report relating to water conversation, efficiency and innovation?
(2) Please list the main actions that the department has taken in 2011-2012 to 'encourage water conservation and promote innovative use of alternative water sources'.
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Answered
13 November 2012
Responded by
Minister for Mental Health representing the Minister for Water
Response time
27 days
I thank the Member for some notice of this question.
(1) The Department of Water currently is not required to include effectiveness and efficiency indicators that specifically address these outcomes.
(2) Department of Water has conducted stakeholder outreach, policy and regulation and research initiatives:
· contributed to the funding of an Irrigation Development Officer of Irrigation Australia Limited to improve competency in irrigation system design and installation;
· partnered in the Waterwise Council Program;
· developed draft Water Efficiency Guidelines for Pilbara port water use, including dust suppression;
· funded the WA Water Campaign, a milestone program delivered by ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability to achieve water efficiencies through local councils and their communities;
· initiated a Waterwise Golf Program with the Golf Course Superintendents Association of Western Australia to achieve water efficiencies;
· supported the University of Western Australia Turf Industry steering committee and its projects aimed at developing efficient watering and maintenance regimes for various turf species;
· established improvements in water use and recommendations for implementation by the grape growers in the Swan Valley;
· managed the State Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme and regulations.
· developed draft Water Efficiency Guidelines for Pilbara port water use, including dust suppression;
· prepared guidelines for the approval of the use of non-drinking water in Western Australia; and
· supported/investigated eight alternative water supply proposals.
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(1) The Department of Water currently is not required to include effectiveness and efficiency indicators that specifically address these outcomes.
(2) Department of Water has conducted stakeholder outreach, policy and regulation and research initiatives:
· contributed to the funding of an Irrigation Development Officer of Irrigation Australia Limited to improve competency in irrigation system design and installation;
· partnered in the Waterwise Council Program;
· developed draft Water Efficiency Guidelines for Pilbara port water use, including dust suppression;
· funded the WA Water Campaign, a milestone program delivered by ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability to achieve water efficiencies through local councils and their communities;
· initiated a Waterwise Golf Program with the Golf Course Superintendents Association of Western Australia to achieve water efficiencies;
· supported the University of Western Australia Turf Industry steering committee and its projects aimed at developing efficient watering and maintenance regimes for various turf species;
· established improvements in water use and recommendations for implementation by the grape growers in the Swan Valley;
· managed the State Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme and regulations.
· developed draft Water Efficiency Guidelines for Pilbara port water use, including dust suppression;
· prepared guidelines for the approval of the use of non-drinking water in Western Australia; and
· supported/investigated eight alternative water supply proposals.
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