Mr Bradshaw asks if the Water Corporation will compensate businesses for income loss due to Waroona Dam works. The Water Corporation states compensation is only required for physical damage or negligence.

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Asked
12 June 2001
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Water Resources

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(1) It is expected, as a result of the proposed Waroona Dam Remedial Works, some adjoining businesses will lose income?
(2) Will the Water Corporation pay compensation to those adjoining businesses for loss of income?

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Answered
31 July 2001
Responded by
Minister for Water Resources
Response time
49 days
(2) Under the Water Agencies (Powers) Act 1984, the Water Corporation is only required to compensate for physical damage caused by the Corporation or where negligence has been established against the Corporation.

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