❓ Question regarding the Mowanjum Water for Food project, focusing on the sustainability of water usage, potential environmental impacts, community involvement, and project financials. It seeks information on hydrological studies, employment outcomes, and expenditure.
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(1) I refer to Mowanjum and the previous State Government’s Water for Food project, and ask:
(a) is the Minister satisfied that long term water pumping by the existing pumps to irrigate 38 hectares will not cause a reduction in groundwater depth and water quality;
(b) if yes to (a), why;
(c) if no to (a), why not;
(d) does the Department of Water know how much water can be drawn in this area without negatively impacting groundwater quantity and quality;
(e) if yes to (d), how;
(f) if no to (d), why not;
(g) is there any possibility that the nearby saltwater interface could move inland due to pumping groundwater in the Mowanjum area;
(h) if yes to (g), how will this be prevented;
(i) if no to (g), how is this known;
(j) is the Minister aware that prior to the development, the previous Government did not undertake hydrological studies, a cost benefit analysis nor soil studies for this project; and
(k) what is the current status of the project?
(2) How many local residents of the Mowanjum community have:
(a) undertaken training directly linked to the project to date;
(b) gained direct employment as a result of the project to date; and
(c) have current employment as a direct result of the project?
(3) What is the value of funds expended to date on the project and how have these funds been spent?
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(a) is the Minister satisfied that long term water pumping by the existing pumps to irrigate 38 hectares will not cause a reduction in groundwater depth and water quality;
(b) if yes to (a), why;
(c) if no to (a), why not;
(d) does the Department of Water know how much water can be drawn in this area without negatively impacting groundwater quantity and quality;
(e) if yes to (d), how;
(f) if no to (d), why not;
(g) is there any possibility that the nearby saltwater interface could move inland due to pumping groundwater in the Mowanjum area;
(h) if yes to (g), how will this be prevented;
(i) if no to (g), how is this known;
(j) is the Minister aware that prior to the development, the previous Government did not undertake hydrological studies, a cost benefit analysis nor soil studies for this project; and
(k) what is the current status of the project?
(2) How many local residents of the Mowanjum community have:
(a) undertaken training directly linked to the project to date;
(b) gained direct employment as a result of the project to date; and
(c) have current employment as a direct result of the project?
(3) What is the value of funds expended to date on the project and how have these funds been spent?
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