A WA parliamentary question addresses the risk of fuel shortages in the isolated Kiwirrkurra Community and inquires about plans for additional fuel storage. The Minister acknowledges the risk and outlines steps taken to secure funding and installation.

AnsweredQoN 2393Legislative Assembly
Asked
9 March 2010
Portfolio
Housing and Works

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(1) Is the Minister aware of the risks and costs associated with the Kiwirrkurra Community running out of fuel when the local community is isolated by rains, making their access roads inaccessible?
(2) What plans does the Minister’s Department have in place to secure the installation of the much needed extra fuel tank at the Kiwirrkurra Community?
(3) When will the additional fuel tank be installed?

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Answered
20 April 2010
Responded by
Minister for Housing and Works
Response time
42 days
(1) Yes, however it should be noted that the fuel supply at Kiwirrkurra is managed by the Ngaanyatjarra Council Aboriginal Corporation.
(2) The Department of Housing has proposed and sought approval from the Commonwealth Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs to provide additional fuel storage as part of the annual Capital Works Plan.
(3) Subject to receiving formal approval of the Capital Works Plan expected this month, the additional fuel storage will be installed later this year.
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