❓ Hon. Sally Talbot asks about potential flooding and erosion risks due to damage to a groyne in the Leschenault Estuary and the need for restoration. The Minister confirms awareness and plans for urgent repairs.
AnsweredQoN 389Legislative Council
QuestionView source ↗
LESCHENAULT
ESTUARY GROYNE
389. Hon SALLY TALBOT to the
parliamentary secretary representing the Minister for Transport:
(1) Is the
Minister for Transport aware of any threats of flooding or erosion or other
damage risks associated with the extent of damage to the groyne that has been
washed away near the convergence of Collie, Brunswick and Preston Rivers in the
Leschenault Estuary?
(2) Is
restoration work required to restore the groyne and the area around The Cut
before winter to prevent flooding and further damage?
ESTUARY GROYNE
389. Hon SALLY TALBOT to the
parliamentary secretary representing the Minister for Transport:
(1) Is the
Minister for Transport aware of any threats of flooding or erosion or other
damage risks associated with the extent of damage to the groyne that has been
washed away near the convergence of Collie, Brunswick and Preston Rivers in the
Leschenault Estuary?
(2) Is
restoration work required to restore the groyne and the area around The Cut
before winter to prevent flooding and further damage?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the honourable member for some notice of the
question.
(1) Yes.
(2) Yes. The
Department of Transport intends to implement an urgent interim repair to the
damaged section of the rock structure and these works are expected to commence
over the next two weeks.
question.
(1) Yes.
(2) Yes. The
Department of Transport intends to implement an urgent interim repair to the
damaged section of the rock structure and these works are expected to commence
over the next two weeks.
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