❓ Question addresses the impact of pine plantation clearing on groundwater recharge and land availability for development on the Swan Coastal Plain. The answer indicates improved groundwater recharge but no land release for development.
AnsweredQoN 1673Legislative Council
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(1) What has been the amount of water recharge to the Gnangara Mound as a result of the clearing of pine plantations in the Swan Coastal Plain? (2) How much land has been made available for commercial and residential developments from the clearing of pine plantations in the Swan Coastal Plain?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
14 October 2014
Responded by
Minister for Mental Health representing the Minister for Planning
Response time
27 days
(1)
Clearing has improved groundwater recharge by an estimated 35 to 40 gigalitres per year.
(2)
No land has been made available for commercial or residential development.
Clearing has improved groundwater recharge by an estimated 35 to 40 gigalitres per year.
(2)
No land has been made available for commercial or residential development.
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