❓ A WA parliamentary question probes the delay in completing and implementing the State Water Conservation Strategy, given the urgency of the water crisis. The government responds that the strategy's key elements were incorporated into the broader State Water Strategy, which is being implemented.
AnsweredQoN 1891Legislative Council
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(1) Was the State Water Conservation Strategy released for public review in July 2002?
(2) Have the public comments and suggested responses been compiled yet?
(3) If not, why not?
(4) Why hasn't the State Water Conservation Strategy been completed and implemented?
(5) In view of the urgency of the current water crisis why has so little attention been given to completing and implementing this important strategy?
(2) Have the public comments and suggested responses been compiled yet?
(3) If not, why not?
(4) Why hasn't the State Water Conservation Strategy been completed and implemented?
(5) In view of the urgency of the current water crisis why has so little attention been given to completing and implementing this important strategy?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
4 May 2004
Responded by
Minister for Local Government and Regional Development representing the Minister for the Environment
Response time
34 days
(1) Yes. (2) No. (3) The process was altered such that the key elements of the State Water Conservation Strategy were included in the State Water Strategy released in February 2003. These are: integrated resource planning and water use efficiency included in allocation and licensing; recycled water targets; water use targets; waterwise on the farm; legislation for showerheads and taps; information and rebates on efficiency measures for consumers; water efficient government buildings; and assistance for innovative technology in water conservation and use efficiency. (4-5) The State Water Strategy, including the main elements of the State Water Conservation Strategy, is being implemented and is at an advanced stage.
(2) No. (3) The process was altered such that the key elements of the State Water Conservation Strategy were included in the State Water Strategy released in February 2003. These are: integrated resource planning and water use efficiency included in allocation and licensing; recycled water targets; water use targets; waterwise on the farm; legislation for showerheads and taps; information and rebates on efficiency measures for consumers; water efficient government buildings; and assistance for innovative technology in water conservation and use efficiency. (4-5) The State Water Strategy, including the main elements of the State Water Conservation Strategy, is being implemented and is at an advanced stage.
(3) The process was altered such that the key elements of the State Water Conservation Strategy were included in the State Water Strategy released in February 2003. These are: integrated resource planning and water use efficiency included in allocation and licensing; recycled water targets; water use targets; waterwise on the farm; legislation for showerheads and taps; information and rebates on efficiency measures for consumers; water efficient government buildings; and assistance for innovative technology in water conservation and use efficiency. (4-5) The State Water Strategy, including the main elements of the State Water Conservation Strategy, is being implemented and is at an advanced stage.
(4-5) The State Water Strategy, including the main elements of the State Water Conservation Strategy, is being implemented and is at an advanced stage.
(2) No. (3) The process was altered such that the key elements of the State Water Conservation Strategy were included in the State Water Strategy released in February 2003. These are: integrated resource planning and water use efficiency included in allocation and licensing; recycled water targets; water use targets; waterwise on the farm; legislation for showerheads and taps; information and rebates on efficiency measures for consumers; water efficient government buildings; and assistance for innovative technology in water conservation and use efficiency. (4-5) The State Water Strategy, including the main elements of the State Water Conservation Strategy, is being implemented and is at an advanced stage.
(3) The process was altered such that the key elements of the State Water Conservation Strategy were included in the State Water Strategy released in February 2003. These are: integrated resource planning and water use efficiency included in allocation and licensing; recycled water targets; water use targets; waterwise on the farm; legislation for showerheads and taps; information and rebates on efficiency measures for consumers; water efficient government buildings; and assistance for innovative technology in water conservation and use efficiency. (4-5) The State Water Strategy, including the main elements of the State Water Conservation Strategy, is being implemented and is at an advanced stage.
(4-5) The State Water Strategy, including the main elements of the State Water Conservation Strategy, is being implemented and is at an advanced stage.
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