❓ Question regarding the replacement and condition of water tanks in remote WA communities, revealing issues with tank capacity, age, and structural integrity leading to reduced filling levels to prevent failure.
AnsweredQoN 855Legislative Council
QuestionView source ↗
I refer to question
on notice No. 188 on Tuesday, 6 August 2013 and question without notice No. 634 on Tuesday, 15 October 2013
and the tenders let by the Department of Housing for the replacement of water tanks at
Tjirrkarli, Wakathuni and Bidyadanga, and I ask: (a) what is the reason
for these tanks being replaced; (b) what is the condition
of the remaining tanks by community location; (c) are all remaining
tanks being filled to capacity; and (d) if no to (c): (i) which ones; (ii) in which communities; and (iii) why?
on notice No. 188 on Tuesday, 6 August 2013 and question without notice No. 634 on Tuesday, 15 October 2013
and the tenders let by the Department of Housing for the replacement of water tanks at
Tjirrkarli, Wakathuni and Bidyadanga, and I ask: (a) what is the reason
for these tanks being replaced; (b) what is the condition
of the remaining tanks by community location; (c) are all remaining
tanks being filled to capacity; and (d) if no to (c): (i) which ones; (ii) in which communities; and (iii) why?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
8 April 2014
Responded by
Minister for Agriculture and Food representing the Minister for Housing
Response time
28 days
The Department of Housing advises:
(a)
Tjirrkarli: the tank has been replaced due to age and deterioration.
Wakathuni: the tank has not been replaced
Bidyadanga: an additional tank was installed at the community as the existing tank did not have sufficient storage capacity and the community was subject to intermittent supply.
(b)
[See Tabled Paper no.]
(c)
No
(d)
(i)-(ii) Jimbalakudunuja
Balgo (three tanks)
Wakathuni
Pandanus Park
Bayulu
Mindibungu
Jameson
Looma (two tanks)
Warburton
Cosmo Newberry
(iii)
The lowering of the water levels reduces the imposed load of the tank structure and reduces likelihood of failure where it is in poor condition from corrosion or structural damage, due primarily to age.
(a)
Tjirrkarli: the tank has been replaced due to age and deterioration.
Wakathuni: the tank has not been replaced
Bidyadanga: an additional tank was installed at the community as the existing tank did not have sufficient storage capacity and the community was subject to intermittent supply.
(b)
[See Tabled Paper no.]
(c)
No
(d)
(i)-(ii) Jimbalakudunuja
Balgo (three tanks)
Wakathuni
Pandanus Park
Bayulu
Mindibungu
Jameson
Looma (two tanks)
Warburton
Cosmo Newberry
(iii)
The lowering of the water levels reduces the imposed load of the tank structure and reduces likelihood of failure where it is in poor condition from corrosion or structural damage, due primarily to age.
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