Dr Edwards is questioning the Minister for Primary Industry regarding the extent and cost of dryland salinity and waterlogging on Crown and private land in WA's agricultural zones, and the government's plan to protect regional towns.

⏳ Awaiting AnswerQoN 858Legislative Assembly
Asked
14 November 2000
Member
Portfolio
Primary Industry

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858. Dr EDWARDS to the Minister for Primary Industry:
(1) How much Crown Land in the States agricultural zones is affected by dryland salinity?
(2) How much privately owned/managed land in the States agricultural zones is affected by dryland salinity?
(3) What is the States estimated liability for remedial capital works on Crown Land affected by dryland salinity?
(4) What is the rural sectors estimated liability for remedial on-farm capital works on privately owned/managed land affected by dryland salinity?
(5) What proportion of Crown Land is affected by-
(a) rising groundwater; and/or
(b) surface water;
(6) What proportion of privately owned/managed land is affected by-
(a) rising groundwater; and/or
(b) surface water;
(7) What is the Governments plan and estimates of cost to implement effective action to save the infrastructure of regional towns designated as under threat?
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This question is awaiting a response from the Minister.

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