A WA parliamentary question investigates whether flooding of Black Point Road in D’Entrecasteaux National Park was caused by water discharge from Cable Sands' Jangardup mineral sand mine. The Minister acknowledges the issue and that a report is being considered, but provides limited information.

AnsweredQoN 573Legislative Council
Asked
10 April 2002
Portfolio
the Environment and Heritage

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(1) Is the Minister aware that Black Point Road, D’Entrecasteaux National Park, was closed due to flooding during the Easter long weekend?
(2) Was the flooding the result of discharge from the Cable Sands Jangardup Mineral sand mine?
(3) If yes -
(a) when did the discharge of water commence;
(b) did the water discharge result from settling ponds;
(c) did the water discharge result from groundwater; and
(d) what quantities of water were involved?
(4) Was the Department of Conservation and Land Management informed of this problem?

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Answered
15 May 2002
Responded by
Minister for Housing and Works representing the Minister for the Environment and Heritage
Response time
35 days
(b) did the water discharge result from settling ponds; (c) did the water discharge result from groundwater; and (d) what quantities of water were involved?
(c) did the water discharge result from groundwater; and (d) what quantities of water were involved?
(d) what quantities of water were involved?
2. Cable Sands has investigated the situation and has prepared a report. The report is currently being considered. 3. (a) - (d) unknown. 4. Yes.
3. (a) - (d) unknown. 4. Yes.
4. Yes.

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