❓ Question seeks information on studies and funding related to understanding and managing the impact of water abstraction from the Yaragadee aquifer over the next decade. The answer provides details on budgeted funding and planned project for investigation and management of the aquifer.
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(1) With regard to the planned abstraction of water from the Yaragadee aquifer, what studies are currently underway or planned that will ensure the effects of abstraction can be understood and predicted over the next decade?
(2) What funding is currently available to ensure adequate research is undertaken that relates to the management of water abstracted from the Yaragadee aquifer?
(2) What funding is currently available to ensure adequate research is undertaken that relates to the management of water abstracted from the Yaragadee aquifer?
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Answered
12 November 2002
Responded by
Minister for the Environment and Heritage
Response time
20 days
2) The Water and Rivers Commission and the Water Corporation are both contributing to research and development related projects of aquifers and groundwater. This financial year, an amount of $3,524,000 has been budgeted for environmental and social investigations and direct input into research on Perth's regional aquifer system through groundwater modelling and aquifer response analysis. The Water and Rivers Commission and the Water Corporation are also currently preparing a project plan for investigation and management of the South West Yarragadee water resources.
The Water and Rivers Commission and the Water Corporation are also currently preparing a project plan for investigation and management of the South West Yarragadee water resources.
The Water and Rivers Commission and the Water Corporation are also currently preparing a project plan for investigation and management of the South West Yarragadee water resources.
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