❓ Question regarding the progress of the WA Recovery Plan's initiative to build water tanks for Volunteer Bush Fire Brigades, revealing that 106 of the planned 117 tanks have been constructed, with explanations provided for the delays in the remaining projects.
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I refer to the State Government's $5.8 billion WA Recovery Plan, of which $15 million was set aside for emergency services initiatives, and in relation to the $2 million two-year funding initiative announced in December 2020 to build 117 new water tanks to support Volunteer Bush Fire Brigades, I ask: (a) how many of the 117 water tanks have been constructed; (b) if not all, which ones are yet to be constructed; and (c) if not all, what is the reason for the delay?
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Answered
16 May 2024
Responded by
Minister for Emergency Services
Response time
8 days
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) advises:
1. 106 water tanks have been constructed.
(2)
(3)
Shire of East Pilbara – Nullagine BFB x1
Grant withdrawn (post approval) as Shire determined not required.
Shire of Esperance – Condingup BFB x1
Local government yet to commence due to staffing issues.
Shire of Esperance – Mt Beaumont BFB x1
Local government yet to commence due to staffing issues
Shire of Mundaring – Wooroloo BFB x1
Grant withdrawn (post approval) as proposed location of the water tank interfered with other future works, including access.
Shire of Northam – Wundowie x 2
Local government is exploring additional strategic sites.
Shire of Toodyay – Morangup BFB x1
Local government is yet to commence.
A total 113 water tanks received approval under the WA Recovery Plan. The figure of 117 includes several incorrectly duplicated projects.
1. 106 water tanks have been constructed.
(2)
(3)
Shire of East Pilbara – Nullagine BFB x1
Grant withdrawn (post approval) as Shire determined not required.
Shire of Esperance – Condingup BFB x1
Local government yet to commence due to staffing issues.
Shire of Esperance – Mt Beaumont BFB x1
Local government yet to commence due to staffing issues
Shire of Mundaring – Wooroloo BFB x1
Grant withdrawn (post approval) as proposed location of the water tank interfered with other future works, including access.
Shire of Northam – Wundowie x 2
Local government is exploring additional strategic sites.
Shire of Toodyay – Morangup BFB x1
Local government is yet to commence.
A total 113 water tanks received approval under the WA Recovery Plan. The figure of 117 includes several incorrectly duplicated projects.
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