❓ Question on Notice regarding Karara Mining Ltd's water license applications for the Karara project. The Minister confirms no other current applications besides the Parmelia aquifer, but acknowledges a previous withdrawn application from the Yarragadee aquifer.
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KARARA MINING — WATER LICENCE
I refer to Karara Mining Ltd’s application for a licence to withdraw 5.3 gigalitres of water a year from the Parmelia aquifer in the Mingenew subarea. (1) (a) Is Karara Mining Ltd currently applying for any other water licences to supply the Karara project, besides its application for 5.3 gigalitres a year from the Mingenew subarea of the Parmelia aquifer; and (b) if yes, will the minister give details of each licence application, including how much water is being sought and from which sources? (2) (a) Has Karara Mining Ltd sought advice from the Department of Water on other potential water sources besides the Mingenew subarea of the Parmelia aquifer to supply the Karara project; and (b) if yes, will the minister name which other water sources have been discussed, and the quantities of water? Hon HELEN MORTON
I refer to Karara Mining Ltd’s application for a licence to withdraw 5.3 gigalitres of water a year from the Parmelia aquifer in the Mingenew subarea. (1) (a) Is Karara Mining Ltd currently applying for any other water licences to supply the Karara project, besides its application for 5.3 gigalitres a year from the Mingenew subarea of the Parmelia aquifer; and (b) if yes, will the minister give details of each licence application, including how much water is being sought and from which sources? (2) (a) Has Karara Mining Ltd sought advice from the Department of Water on other potential water sources besides the Mingenew subarea of the Parmelia aquifer to supply the Karara project; and (b) if yes, will the minister name which other water sources have been discussed, and the quantities of water? Hon HELEN MORTON
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(1) (a) No. (b) Not applicable. (2) (a) Yes. (b) In May 2008, Karara Mining Ltd applied to take a total of 6.6 gigalitres from the Yarragadee aquifer in the Twin Hills subarea. This application was withdrawn in October 2010 after hydrogeological investigations identified that the water quality was not suitable for the project. Please also see the response to Legislative Assembly question without notice 6.
(1) (a) Is Karara Mining Ltd currently applying for any other water licences to supply the Karara project, besides its application for 5.3 gigalitres a year from the Mingenew subarea of the Parmelia aquifer; and (b) if yes, will the minister give details of each licence application, including how much water is being sought and from which sources? (2) (a) Has Karara Mining Ltd sought advice from the Department of Water on other potential water sources besides the Mingenew subarea of the Parmelia aquifer to supply the Karara project; and (b) if yes, will the minister name which other water sources have been discussed, and the quantities of water? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: (1) (a) No. (b) Not applicable. (2) (a) Yes. (b) In May 2008, Karara Mining Ltd applied to take a total of 6.6 gigalitres from the Yarragadee aquifer in the Twin Hills subarea. This application was withdrawn in October 2010 after hydrogeological investigations identified that the water quality was not suitable for the project. Please also see the response to Legislative Assembly question without notice 6.
(1) (a) No. (b) Not applicable. (2) (a) Yes. (b) In May 2008, Karara Mining Ltd applied to take a total of 6.6 gigalitres from the Yarragadee aquifer in the Twin Hills subarea. This application was withdrawn in October 2010 after hydrogeological investigations identified that the water quality was not suitable for the project. Please also see the response to Legislative Assembly question without notice 6.
(1) (a) Is Karara Mining Ltd currently applying for any other water licences to supply the Karara project, besides its application for 5.3 gigalitres a year from the Mingenew subarea of the Parmelia aquifer; and (b) if yes, will the minister give details of each licence application, including how much water is being sought and from which sources? (2) (a) Has Karara Mining Ltd sought advice from the Department of Water on other potential water sources besides the Mingenew subarea of the Parmelia aquifer to supply the Karara project; and (b) if yes, will the minister name which other water sources have been discussed, and the quantities of water? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: (1) (a) No. (b) Not applicable. (2) (a) Yes. (b) In May 2008, Karara Mining Ltd applied to take a total of 6.6 gigalitres from the Yarragadee aquifer in the Twin Hills subarea. This application was withdrawn in October 2010 after hydrogeological investigations identified that the water quality was not suitable for the project. Please also see the response to Legislative Assembly question without notice 6.
(1) (a) No. (b) Not applicable. (2) (a) Yes. (b) In May 2008, Karara Mining Ltd applied to take a total of 6.6 gigalitres from the Yarragadee aquifer in the Twin Hills subarea. This application was withdrawn in October 2010 after hydrogeological investigations identified that the water quality was not suitable for the project. Please also see the response to Legislative Assembly question without notice 6.
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