This parliamentary question seeks information on the South Hedland wastewater treatment plant upgrade, including timelines, costs, and current status. The answer provides specific details, indicating the project is nearing completion and within budget.

AnsweredQoN 2144Legislative Assembly
Asked
3 April 2014
Portfolio
Water

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I refer to the upgrade intended to double the capacity of the South Hedland wastewater treatment plant promised during the 2013 State election and ask: (a) what is the timeline for completion of the project; (b) what was the expected cost of the project in 2013 and what is the expected cost now; (c) what is the total cost of the project; (d) what is the current status of the project; and (e) what is the cost of the project beyond the forward estimates?

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Answered
13 May 2014
Responded by
Minister for Water
Response time
40 days
(a) The project is scheduled for completion August 2014.
(b) The expected total cost of the project in 2013 was $118m. The expected total cost
now is $121m. This includes the upgrade of South Hedland Wastewater Treatment
Plant and the closure and diversion of flows from the Port Hedland Wastewater
Treatment Plant.
(c) The total cost of the project is $121m.
(d) Construction of the works is substantially complete with minor mechanical and electrical
connections to be completed. Testing and commissioning of the plant is under way.
(e) There are no project costs beyond the forward estimates.

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