❓ Premier Gallop argues the Kwinana desalination plant is vital for Perth's water security, warning of dire consequences like sprinkler bans and job losses in the nursery and horticultural industries if it doesn't proceed. He criticises the opposition's lack of a plan.
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Can the Premier tell the House what the consequences would be for Perth if the seawater desalination project at Kwinana did not proceed? Dr G.I. GALLOP
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There is a simple - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order the Leader of the Opposition. Dr G.I. GALLOP: There is a simple answer to that question. I can answer it in one word and that is “dire”. The consequences for Perth would be dire. I indicate to the House that I have checked these figures. At the end of winter 2001, our dam levels were at 183 gigalitres, or 27 per cent. Currently they are at 243 gigalitres, or 36 per cent. The figures on dam inflow indicate that up to 1975 we received 360 gigalitres in our dams every year; from 1975 to 1998 we received 180 gigalitres on average; from 1998 to 2004 we received 120 gigalitres; and the average over the past four years has been 82 gigalitres. Western Australia has a dry climate and it is becoming drier. We cannot rely on our dams to supply water to Perth in the future. There is also enormous pressure on the underground water provided through aquifers, and we are getting continual reports about that pressure. We need the desalination plant. There is no doubt that if we do not have the desalination plant, in two years Western Australia will face the prospect of complete sprinkler bans, as has occurred in Sydney and Melbourne. What does that mean, Leader of the Opposition? That means that 7 000 jobs in the nursery and horticultural industries would be lost. That means that $700 000 would be taken out of the turnover of those industries. We have seen the devastation of the nursery and horticultural industries in Melbourne and Sydney. That is what the Opposition is putting at risk with its philosophy and approach. We have made it clear that the 45 gigalitres that will be produced at the desalination plant - an extra 17 per cent for Perth’s integrated water supply system - are vital. They are vital for the future of Perth and its amenity and they are vital for our nursery and horticultural industries. This Opposition has no plan for the future. Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: It has a promise for all the interest groups, but it has no plan for the future. The desalination plant is absolutely vital. Under the Liberal Party there will be complete sprinkler bans, 7 000 job losses in the nursery and horticultural industries and $700 000 will be taken out of those industries on a per annum basis. That is how important those industries are. Members opposite are playing Russian roulette with the future of Perth. They are playing Russian roulette with the people who work in the nursery and horticultural industries. When it comes to the future - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Speaker - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: When it comes to the future of Perth and the future of Western Australia, people can rely on only one political party, and it is currently in government in Western Australia.
Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: There is a simple - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order the Leader of the Opposition. Dr G.I. GALLOP: There is a simple answer to that question. I can answer it in one word and that is “dire”. The consequences for Perth would be dire. I indicate to the House that I have checked these figures. At the end of winter 2001, our dam levels were at 183 gigalitres, or 27 per cent. Currently they are at 243 gigalitres, or 36 per cent. The figures on dam inflow indicate that up to 1975 we received 360 gigalitres in our dams every year; from 1975 to 1998 we received 180 gigalitres on average; from 1998 to 2004 we received 120 gigalitres; and the average over the past four years has been 82 gigalitres. Western Australia has a dry climate and it is becoming drier. We cannot rely on our dams to supply water to Perth in the future. There is also enormous pressure on the underground water provided through aquifers, and we are getting continual reports about that pressure. We need the desalination plant. There is no doubt that if we do not have the desalination plant, in two years Western Australia will face the prospect of complete sprinkler bans, as has occurred in Sydney and Melbourne. What does that mean, Leader of the Opposition? That means that 7 000 jobs in the nursery and horticultural industries would be lost. That means that $700 000 would be taken out of the turnover of those industries. We have seen the devastation of the nursery and horticultural industries in Melbourne and Sydney. That is what the Opposition is putting at risk with its philosophy and approach. We have made it clear that the 45 gigalitres that will be produced at the desalination plant - an extra 17 per cent for Perth’s integrated water supply system - are vital. They are vital for the future of Perth and its amenity and they are vital for our nursery and horticultural industries. This Opposition has no plan for the future. Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: It has a promise for all the interest groups, but it has no plan for the future. The desalination plant is absolutely vital. Under the Liberal Party there will be complete sprinkler bans, 7 000 job losses in the nursery and horticultural industries and $700 000 will be taken out of those industries on a per annum basis. That is how important those industries are. Members opposite are playing Russian roulette with the future of Perth. They are playing Russian roulette with the people who work in the nursery and horticultural industries. When it comes to the future - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Speaker - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: When it comes to the future of Perth and the future of Western Australia, people can rely on only one political party, and it is currently in government in Western Australia.
There is a simple - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order the Leader of the Opposition. Dr G.I. GALLOP: There is a simple answer to that question. I can answer it in one word and that is “dire”. The consequences for Perth would be dire. I indicate to the House that I have checked these figures. At the end of winter 2001, our dam levels were at 183 gigalitres, or 27 per cent. Currently they are at 243 gigalitres, or 36 per cent. The figures on dam inflow indicate that up to 1975 we received 360 gigalitres in our dams every year; from 1975 to 1998 we received 180 gigalitres on average; from 1998 to 2004 we received 120 gigalitres; and the average over the past four years has been 82 gigalitres. Western Australia has a dry climate and it is becoming drier. We cannot rely on our dams to supply water to Perth in the future. There is also enormous pressure on the underground water provided through aquifers, and we are getting continual reports about that pressure. We need the desalination plant. There is no doubt that if we do not have the desalination plant, in two years Western Australia will face the prospect of complete sprinkler bans, as has occurred in Sydney and Melbourne. What does that mean, Leader of the Opposition? That means that 7 000 jobs in the nursery and horticultural industries would be lost. That means that $700 000 would be taken out of the turnover of those industries. We have seen the devastation of the nursery and horticultural industries in Melbourne and Sydney. That is what the Opposition is putting at risk with its philosophy and approach. We have made it clear that the 45 gigalitres that will be produced at the desalination plant - an extra 17 per cent for Perth’s integrated water supply system - are vital. They are vital for the future of Perth and its amenity and they are vital for our nursery and horticultural industries. This Opposition has no plan for the future. Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: It has a promise for all the interest groups, but it has no plan for the future. The desalination plant is absolutely vital. Under the Liberal Party there will be complete sprinkler bans, 7 000 job losses in the nursery and horticultural industries and $700 000 will be taken out of those industries on a per annum basis. That is how important those industries are. Members opposite are playing Russian roulette with the future of Perth. They are playing Russian roulette with the people who work in the nursery and horticultural industries. When it comes to the future - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Speaker - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: When it comes to the future of Perth and the future of Western Australia, people can rely on only one political party, and it is currently in government in Western Australia.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order the Leader of the Opposition. Dr G.I. GALLOP: There is a simple answer to that question. I can answer it in one word and that is “dire”. The consequences for Perth would be dire. I indicate to the House that I have checked these figures. At the end of winter 2001, our dam levels were at 183 gigalitres, or 27 per cent. Currently they are at 243 gigalitres, or 36 per cent. The figures on dam inflow indicate that up to 1975 we received 360 gigalitres in our dams every year; from 1975 to 1998 we received 180 gigalitres on average; from 1998 to 2004 we received 120 gigalitres; and the average over the past four years has been 82 gigalitres. Western Australia has a dry climate and it is becoming drier. We cannot rely on our dams to supply water to Perth in the future. There is also enormous pressure on the underground water provided through aquifers, and we are getting continual reports about that pressure. We need the desalination plant. There is no doubt that if we do not have the desalination plant, in two years Western Australia will face the prospect of complete sprinkler bans, as has occurred in Sydney and Melbourne. What does that mean, Leader of the Opposition? That means that 7 000 jobs in the nursery and horticultural industries would be lost. That means that $700 000 would be taken out of the turnover of those industries. We have seen the devastation of the nursery and horticultural industries in Melbourne and Sydney. That is what the Opposition is putting at risk with its philosophy and approach. We have made it clear that the 45 gigalitres that will be produced at the desalination plant - an extra 17 per cent for Perth’s integrated water supply system - are vital. They are vital for the future of Perth and its amenity and they are vital for our nursery and horticultural industries. This Opposition has no plan for the future. Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: It has a promise for all the interest groups, but it has no plan for the future. The desalination plant is absolutely vital. Under the Liberal Party there will be complete sprinkler bans, 7 000 job losses in the nursery and horticultural industries and $700 000 will be taken out of those industries on a per annum basis. That is how important those industries are. Members opposite are playing Russian roulette with the future of Perth. They are playing Russian roulette with the people who work in the nursery and horticultural industries. When it comes to the future - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Speaker - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: When it comes to the future of Perth and the future of Western Australia, people can rely on only one political party, and it is currently in government in Western Australia.
The SPEAKER: Order, members! Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order the Leader of the Opposition. Dr G.I. GALLOP: There is a simple answer to that question. I can answer it in one word and that is “dire”. The consequences for Perth would be dire. I indicate to the House that I have checked these figures. At the end of winter 2001, our dam levels were at 183 gigalitres, or 27 per cent. Currently they are at 243 gigalitres, or 36 per cent. The figures on dam inflow indicate that up to 1975 we received 360 gigalitres in our dams every year; from 1975 to 1998 we received 180 gigalitres on average; from 1998 to 2004 we received 120 gigalitres; and the average over the past four years has been 82 gigalitres. Western Australia has a dry climate and it is becoming drier. We cannot rely on our dams to supply water to Perth in the future. There is also enormous pressure on the underground water provided through aquifers, and we are getting continual reports about that pressure. We need the desalination plant. There is no doubt that if we do not have the desalination plant, in two years Western Australia will face the prospect of complete sprinkler bans, as has occurred in Sydney and Melbourne. What does that mean, Leader of the Opposition? That means that 7 000 jobs in the nursery and horticultural industries would be lost. That means that $700 000 would be taken out of the turnover of those industries. We have seen the devastation of the nursery and horticultural industries in Melbourne and Sydney. That is what the Opposition is putting at risk with its philosophy and approach. We have made it clear that the 45 gigalitres that will be produced at the desalination plant - an extra 17 per cent for Perth’s integrated water supply system - are vital. They are vital for the future of Perth and its amenity and they are vital for our nursery and horticultural industries. This Opposition has no plan for the future. Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: It has a promise for all the interest groups, but it has no plan for the future. The desalination plant is absolutely vital. Under the Liberal Party there will be complete sprinkler bans, 7 000 job losses in the nursery and horticultural industries and $700 000 will be taken out of those industries on a per annum basis. That is how important those industries are. Members opposite are playing Russian roulette with the future of Perth. They are playing Russian roulette with the people who work in the nursery and horticultural industries. When it comes to the future - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Speaker - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: When it comes to the future of Perth and the future of Western Australia, people can rely on only one political party, and it is currently in government in Western Australia.
Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order the Leader of the Opposition. Dr G.I. GALLOP: There is a simple answer to that question. I can answer it in one word and that is “dire”. The consequences for Perth would be dire. I indicate to the House that I have checked these figures. At the end of winter 2001, our dam levels were at 183 gigalitres, or 27 per cent. Currently they are at 243 gigalitres, or 36 per cent. The figures on dam inflow indicate that up to 1975 we received 360 gigalitres in our dams every year; from 1975 to 1998 we received 180 gigalitres on average; from 1998 to 2004 we received 120 gigalitres; and the average over the past four years has been 82 gigalitres. Western Australia has a dry climate and it is becoming drier. We cannot rely on our dams to supply water to Perth in the future. There is also enormous pressure on the underground water provided through aquifers, and we are getting continual reports about that pressure. We need the desalination plant. There is no doubt that if we do not have the desalination plant, in two years Western Australia will face the prospect of complete sprinkler bans, as has occurred in Sydney and Melbourne. What does that mean, Leader of the Opposition? That means that 7 000 jobs in the nursery and horticultural industries would be lost. That means that $700 000 would be taken out of the turnover of those industries. We have seen the devastation of the nursery and horticultural industries in Melbourne and Sydney. That is what the Opposition is putting at risk with its philosophy and approach. We have made it clear that the 45 gigalitres that will be produced at the desalination plant - an extra 17 per cent for Perth’s integrated water supply system - are vital. They are vital for the future of Perth and its amenity and they are vital for our nursery and horticultural industries. This Opposition has no plan for the future. Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: It has a promise for all the interest groups, but it has no plan for the future. The desalination plant is absolutely vital. Under the Liberal Party there will be complete sprinkler bans, 7 000 job losses in the nursery and horticultural industries and $700 000 will be taken out of those industries on a per annum basis. That is how important those industries are. Members opposite are playing Russian roulette with the future of Perth. They are playing Russian roulette with the people who work in the nursery and horticultural industries. When it comes to the future - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Speaker - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: When it comes to the future of Perth and the future of Western Australia, people can rely on only one political party, and it is currently in government in Western Australia.
The SPEAKER: I call to order the Leader of the Opposition. Dr G.I. GALLOP: There is a simple answer to that question. I can answer it in one word and that is “dire”. The consequences for Perth would be dire. I indicate to the House that I have checked these figures. At the end of winter 2001, our dam levels were at 183 gigalitres, or 27 per cent. Currently they are at 243 gigalitres, or 36 per cent. The figures on dam inflow indicate that up to 1975 we received 360 gigalitres in our dams every year; from 1975 to 1998 we received 180 gigalitres on average; from 1998 to 2004 we received 120 gigalitres; and the average over the past four years has been 82 gigalitres. Western Australia has a dry climate and it is becoming drier. We cannot rely on our dams to supply water to Perth in the future. There is also enormous pressure on the underground water provided through aquifers, and we are getting continual reports about that pressure. We need the desalination plant. There is no doubt that if we do not have the desalination plant, in two years Western Australia will face the prospect of complete sprinkler bans, as has occurred in Sydney and Melbourne. What does that mean, Leader of the Opposition? That means that 7 000 jobs in the nursery and horticultural industries would be lost. That means that $700 000 would be taken out of the turnover of those industries. We have seen the devastation of the nursery and horticultural industries in Melbourne and Sydney. That is what the Opposition is putting at risk with its philosophy and approach. We have made it clear that the 45 gigalitres that will be produced at the desalination plant - an extra 17 per cent for Perth’s integrated water supply system - are vital. They are vital for the future of Perth and its amenity and they are vital for our nursery and horticultural industries. This Opposition has no plan for the future. Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: It has a promise for all the interest groups, but it has no plan for the future. The desalination plant is absolutely vital. Under the Liberal Party there will be complete sprinkler bans, 7 000 job losses in the nursery and horticultural industries and $700 000 will be taken out of those industries on a per annum basis. That is how important those industries are. Members opposite are playing Russian roulette with the future of Perth. They are playing Russian roulette with the people who work in the nursery and horticultural industries. When it comes to the future - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Speaker - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: When it comes to the future of Perth and the future of Western Australia, people can rely on only one political party, and it is currently in government in Western Australia.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: There is a simple answer to that question. I can answer it in one word and that is “dire”. The consequences for Perth would be dire. I indicate to the House that I have checked these figures. At the end of winter 2001, our dam levels were at 183 gigalitres, or 27 per cent. Currently they are at 243 gigalitres, or 36 per cent. The figures on dam inflow indicate that up to 1975 we received 360 gigalitres in our dams every year; from 1975 to 1998 we received 180 gigalitres on average; from 1998 to 2004 we received 120 gigalitres; and the average over the past four years has been 82 gigalitres. Western Australia has a dry climate and it is becoming drier. We cannot rely on our dams to supply water to Perth in the future. There is also enormous pressure on the underground water provided through aquifers, and we are getting continual reports about that pressure. We need the desalination plant. There is no doubt that if we do not have the desalination plant, in two years Western Australia will face the prospect of complete sprinkler bans, as has occurred in Sydney and Melbourne. What does that mean, Leader of the Opposition? That means that 7 000 jobs in the nursery and horticultural industries would be lost. That means that $700 000 would be taken out of the turnover of those industries. We have seen the devastation of the nursery and horticultural industries in Melbourne and Sydney. That is what the Opposition is putting at risk with its philosophy and approach. We have made it clear that the 45 gigalitres that will be produced at the desalination plant - an extra 17 per cent for Perth’s integrated water supply system - are vital. They are vital for the future of Perth and its amenity and they are vital for our nursery and horticultural industries. This Opposition has no plan for the future. Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: It has a promise for all the interest groups, but it has no plan for the future. The desalination plant is absolutely vital. Under the Liberal Party there will be complete sprinkler bans, 7 000 job losses in the nursery and horticultural industries and $700 000 will be taken out of those industries on a per annum basis. That is how important those industries are. Members opposite are playing Russian roulette with the future of Perth. They are playing Russian roulette with the people who work in the nursery and horticultural industries. When it comes to the future - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Speaker - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: When it comes to the future of Perth and the future of Western Australia, people can rely on only one political party, and it is currently in government in Western Australia.
We need the desalination plant. There is no doubt that if we do not have the desalination plant, in two years Western Australia will face the prospect of complete sprinkler bans, as has occurred in Sydney and Melbourne. What does that mean, Leader of the Opposition? That means that 7 000 jobs in the nursery and horticultural industries would be lost. That means that $700 000 would be taken out of the turnover of those industries. We have seen the devastation of the nursery and horticultural industries in Melbourne and Sydney. That is what the Opposition is putting at risk with its philosophy and approach. We have made it clear that the 45 gigalitres that will be produced at the desalination plant - an extra 17 per cent for Perth’s integrated water supply system - are vital. They are vital for the future of Perth and its amenity and they are vital for our nursery and horticultural industries. This Opposition has no plan for the future. Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: It has a promise for all the interest groups, but it has no plan for the future. The desalination plant is absolutely vital. Under the Liberal Party there will be complete sprinkler bans, 7 000 job losses in the nursery and horticultural industries and $700 000 will be taken out of those industries on a per annum basis. That is how important those industries are. Members opposite are playing Russian roulette with the future of Perth. They are playing Russian roulette with the people who work in the nursery and horticultural industries. When it comes to the future - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Speaker - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: When it comes to the future of Perth and the future of Western Australia, people can rely on only one political party, and it is currently in government in Western Australia.
Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: It has a promise for all the interest groups, but it has no plan for the future. The desalination plant is absolutely vital. Under the Liberal Party there will be complete sprinkler bans, 7 000 job losses in the nursery and horticultural industries and $700 000 will be taken out of those industries on a per annum basis. That is how important those industries are. Members opposite are playing Russian roulette with the future of Perth. They are playing Russian roulette with the people who work in the nursery and horticultural industries. When it comes to the future - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Speaker - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: When it comes to the future of Perth and the future of Western Australia, people can rely on only one political party, and it is currently in government in Western Australia.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: It has a promise for all the interest groups, but it has no plan for the future. The desalination plant is absolutely vital. Under the Liberal Party there will be complete sprinkler bans, 7 000 job losses in the nursery and horticultural industries and $700 000 will be taken out of those industries on a per annum basis. That is how important those industries are. Members opposite are playing Russian roulette with the future of Perth. They are playing Russian roulette with the people who work in the nursery and horticultural industries. When it comes to the future - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Speaker - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: When it comes to the future of Perth and the future of Western Australia, people can rely on only one political party, and it is currently in government in Western Australia.
Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Speaker - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: When it comes to the future of Perth and the future of Western Australia, people can rely on only one political party, and it is currently in government in Western Australia.
The SPEAKER: Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Speaker - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: When it comes to the future of Perth and the future of Western Australia, people can rely on only one political party, and it is currently in government in Western Australia.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Speaker - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: When it comes to the future of Perth and the future of Western Australia, people can rely on only one political party, and it is currently in government in Western Australia.
Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: When it comes to the future of Perth and the future of Western Australia, people can rely on only one political party, and it is currently in government in Western Australia.
The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: When it comes to the future of Perth and the future of Western Australia, people can rely on only one political party, and it is currently in government in Western Australia.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: When it comes to the future of Perth and the future of Western Australia, people can rely on only one political party, and it is currently in government in Western Australia.
Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: There is a simple - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order the Leader of the Opposition. Dr G.I. GALLOP: There is a simple answer to that question. I can answer it in one word and that is “dire”. The consequences for Perth would be dire. I indicate to the House that I have checked these figures. At the end of winter 2001, our dam levels were at 183 gigalitres, or 27 per cent. Currently they are at 243 gigalitres, or 36 per cent. The figures on dam inflow indicate that up to 1975 we received 360 gigalitres in our dams every year; from 1975 to 1998 we received 180 gigalitres on average; from 1998 to 2004 we received 120 gigalitres; and the average over the past four years has been 82 gigalitres. Western Australia has a dry climate and it is becoming drier. We cannot rely on our dams to supply water to Perth in the future. There is also enormous pressure on the underground water provided through aquifers, and we are getting continual reports about that pressure. We need the desalination plant. There is no doubt that if we do not have the desalination plant, in two years Western Australia will face the prospect of complete sprinkler bans, as has occurred in Sydney and Melbourne. What does that mean, Leader of the Opposition? That means that 7 000 jobs in the nursery and horticultural industries would be lost. That means that $700 000 would be taken out of the turnover of those industries. We have seen the devastation of the nursery and horticultural industries in Melbourne and Sydney. That is what the Opposition is putting at risk with its philosophy and approach. We have made it clear that the 45 gigalitres that will be produced at the desalination plant - an extra 17 per cent for Perth’s integrated water supply system - are vital. They are vital for the future of Perth and its amenity and they are vital for our nursery and horticultural industries. This Opposition has no plan for the future. Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: It has a promise for all the interest groups, but it has no plan for the future. The desalination plant is absolutely vital. Under the Liberal Party there will be complete sprinkler bans, 7 000 job losses in the nursery and horticultural industries and $700 000 will be taken out of those industries on a per annum basis. That is how important those industries are. Members opposite are playing Russian roulette with the future of Perth. They are playing Russian roulette with the people who work in the nursery and horticultural industries. When it comes to the future - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Speaker - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: When it comes to the future of Perth and the future of Western Australia, people can rely on only one political party, and it is currently in government in Western Australia.
There is a simple - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order the Leader of the Opposition. Dr G.I. GALLOP: There is a simple answer to that question. I can answer it in one word and that is “dire”. The consequences for Perth would be dire. I indicate to the House that I have checked these figures. At the end of winter 2001, our dam levels were at 183 gigalitres, or 27 per cent. Currently they are at 243 gigalitres, or 36 per cent. The figures on dam inflow indicate that up to 1975 we received 360 gigalitres in our dams every year; from 1975 to 1998 we received 180 gigalitres on average; from 1998 to 2004 we received 120 gigalitres; and the average over the past four years has been 82 gigalitres. Western Australia has a dry climate and it is becoming drier. We cannot rely on our dams to supply water to Perth in the future. There is also enormous pressure on the underground water provided through aquifers, and we are getting continual reports about that pressure. We need the desalination plant. There is no doubt that if we do not have the desalination plant, in two years Western Australia will face the prospect of complete sprinkler bans, as has occurred in Sydney and Melbourne. What does that mean, Leader of the Opposition? That means that 7 000 jobs in the nursery and horticultural industries would be lost. That means that $700 000 would be taken out of the turnover of those industries. We have seen the devastation of the nursery and horticultural industries in Melbourne and Sydney. That is what the Opposition is putting at risk with its philosophy and approach. We have made it clear that the 45 gigalitres that will be produced at the desalination plant - an extra 17 per cent for Perth’s integrated water supply system - are vital. They are vital for the future of Perth and its amenity and they are vital for our nursery and horticultural industries. This Opposition has no plan for the future. Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: It has a promise for all the interest groups, but it has no plan for the future. The desalination plant is absolutely vital. Under the Liberal Party there will be complete sprinkler bans, 7 000 job losses in the nursery and horticultural industries and $700 000 will be taken out of those industries on a per annum basis. That is how important those industries are. Members opposite are playing Russian roulette with the future of Perth. They are playing Russian roulette with the people who work in the nursery and horticultural industries. When it comes to the future - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Speaker - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: When it comes to the future of Perth and the future of Western Australia, people can rely on only one political party, and it is currently in government in Western Australia.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order the Leader of the Opposition. Dr G.I. GALLOP: There is a simple answer to that question. I can answer it in one word and that is “dire”. The consequences for Perth would be dire. I indicate to the House that I have checked these figures. At the end of winter 2001, our dam levels were at 183 gigalitres, or 27 per cent. Currently they are at 243 gigalitres, or 36 per cent. The figures on dam inflow indicate that up to 1975 we received 360 gigalitres in our dams every year; from 1975 to 1998 we received 180 gigalitres on average; from 1998 to 2004 we received 120 gigalitres; and the average over the past four years has been 82 gigalitres. Western Australia has a dry climate and it is becoming drier. We cannot rely on our dams to supply water to Perth in the future. There is also enormous pressure on the underground water provided through aquifers, and we are getting continual reports about that pressure. We need the desalination plant. There is no doubt that if we do not have the desalination plant, in two years Western Australia will face the prospect of complete sprinkler bans, as has occurred in Sydney and Melbourne. What does that mean, Leader of the Opposition? That means that 7 000 jobs in the nursery and horticultural industries would be lost. That means that $700 000 would be taken out of the turnover of those industries. We have seen the devastation of the nursery and horticultural industries in Melbourne and Sydney. That is what the Opposition is putting at risk with its philosophy and approach. We have made it clear that the 45 gigalitres that will be produced at the desalination plant - an extra 17 per cent for Perth’s integrated water supply system - are vital. They are vital for the future of Perth and its amenity and they are vital for our nursery and horticultural industries. This Opposition has no plan for the future. Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: It has a promise for all the interest groups, but it has no plan for the future. The desalination plant is absolutely vital. Under the Liberal Party there will be complete sprinkler bans, 7 000 job losses in the nursery and horticultural industries and $700 000 will be taken out of those industries on a per annum basis. That is how important those industries are. Members opposite are playing Russian roulette with the future of Perth. They are playing Russian roulette with the people who work in the nursery and horticultural industries. When it comes to the future - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Speaker - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: When it comes to the future of Perth and the future of Western Australia, people can rely on only one political party, and it is currently in government in Western Australia.
The SPEAKER: Order, members! Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order the Leader of the Opposition. Dr G.I. GALLOP: There is a simple answer to that question. I can answer it in one word and that is “dire”. The consequences for Perth would be dire. I indicate to the House that I have checked these figures. At the end of winter 2001, our dam levels were at 183 gigalitres, or 27 per cent. Currently they are at 243 gigalitres, or 36 per cent. The figures on dam inflow indicate that up to 1975 we received 360 gigalitres in our dams every year; from 1975 to 1998 we received 180 gigalitres on average; from 1998 to 2004 we received 120 gigalitres; and the average over the past four years has been 82 gigalitres. Western Australia has a dry climate and it is becoming drier. We cannot rely on our dams to supply water to Perth in the future. There is also enormous pressure on the underground water provided through aquifers, and we are getting continual reports about that pressure. We need the desalination plant. There is no doubt that if we do not have the desalination plant, in two years Western Australia will face the prospect of complete sprinkler bans, as has occurred in Sydney and Melbourne. What does that mean, Leader of the Opposition? That means that 7 000 jobs in the nursery and horticultural industries would be lost. That means that $700 000 would be taken out of the turnover of those industries. We have seen the devastation of the nursery and horticultural industries in Melbourne and Sydney. That is what the Opposition is putting at risk with its philosophy and approach. We have made it clear that the 45 gigalitres that will be produced at the desalination plant - an extra 17 per cent for Perth’s integrated water supply system - are vital. They are vital for the future of Perth and its amenity and they are vital for our nursery and horticultural industries. This Opposition has no plan for the future. Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: It has a promise for all the interest groups, but it has no plan for the future. The desalination plant is absolutely vital. Under the Liberal Party there will be complete sprinkler bans, 7 000 job losses in the nursery and horticultural industries and $700 000 will be taken out of those industries on a per annum basis. That is how important those industries are. Members opposite are playing Russian roulette with the future of Perth. They are playing Russian roulette with the people who work in the nursery and horticultural industries. When it comes to the future - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Speaker - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: When it comes to the future of Perth and the future of Western Australia, people can rely on only one political party, and it is currently in government in Western Australia.
Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: I call to order the Leader of the Opposition. Dr G.I. GALLOP: There is a simple answer to that question. I can answer it in one word and that is “dire”. The consequences for Perth would be dire. I indicate to the House that I have checked these figures. At the end of winter 2001, our dam levels were at 183 gigalitres, or 27 per cent. Currently they are at 243 gigalitres, or 36 per cent. The figures on dam inflow indicate that up to 1975 we received 360 gigalitres in our dams every year; from 1975 to 1998 we received 180 gigalitres on average; from 1998 to 2004 we received 120 gigalitres; and the average over the past four years has been 82 gigalitres. Western Australia has a dry climate and it is becoming drier. We cannot rely on our dams to supply water to Perth in the future. There is also enormous pressure on the underground water provided through aquifers, and we are getting continual reports about that pressure. We need the desalination plant. There is no doubt that if we do not have the desalination plant, in two years Western Australia will face the prospect of complete sprinkler bans, as has occurred in Sydney and Melbourne. What does that mean, Leader of the Opposition? That means that 7 000 jobs in the nursery and horticultural industries would be lost. That means that $700 000 would be taken out of the turnover of those industries. We have seen the devastation of the nursery and horticultural industries in Melbourne and Sydney. That is what the Opposition is putting at risk with its philosophy and approach. We have made it clear that the 45 gigalitres that will be produced at the desalination plant - an extra 17 per cent for Perth’s integrated water supply system - are vital. They are vital for the future of Perth and its amenity and they are vital for our nursery and horticultural industries. This Opposition has no plan for the future. Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: It has a promise for all the interest groups, but it has no plan for the future. The desalination plant is absolutely vital. Under the Liberal Party there will be complete sprinkler bans, 7 000 job losses in the nursery and horticultural industries and $700 000 will be taken out of those industries on a per annum basis. That is how important those industries are. Members opposite are playing Russian roulette with the future of Perth. They are playing Russian roulette with the people who work in the nursery and horticultural industries. When it comes to the future - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Speaker - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: When it comes to the future of Perth and the future of Western Australia, people can rely on only one political party, and it is currently in government in Western Australia.
The SPEAKER: I call to order the Leader of the Opposition. Dr G.I. GALLOP: There is a simple answer to that question. I can answer it in one word and that is “dire”. The consequences for Perth would be dire. I indicate to the House that I have checked these figures. At the end of winter 2001, our dam levels were at 183 gigalitres, or 27 per cent. Currently they are at 243 gigalitres, or 36 per cent. The figures on dam inflow indicate that up to 1975 we received 360 gigalitres in our dams every year; from 1975 to 1998 we received 180 gigalitres on average; from 1998 to 2004 we received 120 gigalitres; and the average over the past four years has been 82 gigalitres. Western Australia has a dry climate and it is becoming drier. We cannot rely on our dams to supply water to Perth in the future. There is also enormous pressure on the underground water provided through aquifers, and we are getting continual reports about that pressure. We need the desalination plant. There is no doubt that if we do not have the desalination plant, in two years Western Australia will face the prospect of complete sprinkler bans, as has occurred in Sydney and Melbourne. What does that mean, Leader of the Opposition? That means that 7 000 jobs in the nursery and horticultural industries would be lost. That means that $700 000 would be taken out of the turnover of those industries. We have seen the devastation of the nursery and horticultural industries in Melbourne and Sydney. That is what the Opposition is putting at risk with its philosophy and approach. We have made it clear that the 45 gigalitres that will be produced at the desalination plant - an extra 17 per cent for Perth’s integrated water supply system - are vital. They are vital for the future of Perth and its amenity and they are vital for our nursery and horticultural industries. This Opposition has no plan for the future. Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: It has a promise for all the interest groups, but it has no plan for the future. The desalination plant is absolutely vital. Under the Liberal Party there will be complete sprinkler bans, 7 000 job losses in the nursery and horticultural industries and $700 000 will be taken out of those industries on a per annum basis. That is how important those industries are. Members opposite are playing Russian roulette with the future of Perth. They are playing Russian roulette with the people who work in the nursery and horticultural industries. When it comes to the future - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Speaker - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: When it comes to the future of Perth and the future of Western Australia, people can rely on only one political party, and it is currently in government in Western Australia.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: There is a simple answer to that question. I can answer it in one word and that is “dire”. The consequences for Perth would be dire. I indicate to the House that I have checked these figures. At the end of winter 2001, our dam levels were at 183 gigalitres, or 27 per cent. Currently they are at 243 gigalitres, or 36 per cent. The figures on dam inflow indicate that up to 1975 we received 360 gigalitres in our dams every year; from 1975 to 1998 we received 180 gigalitres on average; from 1998 to 2004 we received 120 gigalitres; and the average over the past four years has been 82 gigalitres. Western Australia has a dry climate and it is becoming drier. We cannot rely on our dams to supply water to Perth in the future. There is also enormous pressure on the underground water provided through aquifers, and we are getting continual reports about that pressure. We need the desalination plant. There is no doubt that if we do not have the desalination plant, in two years Western Australia will face the prospect of complete sprinkler bans, as has occurred in Sydney and Melbourne. What does that mean, Leader of the Opposition? That means that 7 000 jobs in the nursery and horticultural industries would be lost. That means that $700 000 would be taken out of the turnover of those industries. We have seen the devastation of the nursery and horticultural industries in Melbourne and Sydney. That is what the Opposition is putting at risk with its philosophy and approach. We have made it clear that the 45 gigalitres that will be produced at the desalination plant - an extra 17 per cent for Perth’s integrated water supply system - are vital. They are vital for the future of Perth and its amenity and they are vital for our nursery and horticultural industries. This Opposition has no plan for the future. Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: It has a promise for all the interest groups, but it has no plan for the future. The desalination plant is absolutely vital. Under the Liberal Party there will be complete sprinkler bans, 7 000 job losses in the nursery and horticultural industries and $700 000 will be taken out of those industries on a per annum basis. That is how important those industries are. Members opposite are playing Russian roulette with the future of Perth. They are playing Russian roulette with the people who work in the nursery and horticultural industries. When it comes to the future - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Speaker - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: When it comes to the future of Perth and the future of Western Australia, people can rely on only one political party, and it is currently in government in Western Australia.
We need the desalination plant. There is no doubt that if we do not have the desalination plant, in two years Western Australia will face the prospect of complete sprinkler bans, as has occurred in Sydney and Melbourne. What does that mean, Leader of the Opposition? That means that 7 000 jobs in the nursery and horticultural industries would be lost. That means that $700 000 would be taken out of the turnover of those industries. We have seen the devastation of the nursery and horticultural industries in Melbourne and Sydney. That is what the Opposition is putting at risk with its philosophy and approach. We have made it clear that the 45 gigalitres that will be produced at the desalination plant - an extra 17 per cent for Perth’s integrated water supply system - are vital. They are vital for the future of Perth and its amenity and they are vital for our nursery and horticultural industries. This Opposition has no plan for the future. Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: It has a promise for all the interest groups, but it has no plan for the future. The desalination plant is absolutely vital. Under the Liberal Party there will be complete sprinkler bans, 7 000 job losses in the nursery and horticultural industries and $700 000 will be taken out of those industries on a per annum basis. That is how important those industries are. Members opposite are playing Russian roulette with the future of Perth. They are playing Russian roulette with the people who work in the nursery and horticultural industries. When it comes to the future - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Speaker - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: When it comes to the future of Perth and the future of Western Australia, people can rely on only one political party, and it is currently in government in Western Australia.
Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: It has a promise for all the interest groups, but it has no plan for the future. The desalination plant is absolutely vital. Under the Liberal Party there will be complete sprinkler bans, 7 000 job losses in the nursery and horticultural industries and $700 000 will be taken out of those industries on a per annum basis. That is how important those industries are. Members opposite are playing Russian roulette with the future of Perth. They are playing Russian roulette with the people who work in the nursery and horticultural industries. When it comes to the future - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Speaker - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: When it comes to the future of Perth and the future of Western Australia, people can rely on only one political party, and it is currently in government in Western Australia.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: It has a promise for all the interest groups, but it has no plan for the future. The desalination plant is absolutely vital. Under the Liberal Party there will be complete sprinkler bans, 7 000 job losses in the nursery and horticultural industries and $700 000 will be taken out of those industries on a per annum basis. That is how important those industries are. Members opposite are playing Russian roulette with the future of Perth. They are playing Russian roulette with the people who work in the nursery and horticultural industries. When it comes to the future - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Speaker - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: When it comes to the future of Perth and the future of Western Australia, people can rely on only one political party, and it is currently in government in Western Australia.
Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Speaker - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: When it comes to the future of Perth and the future of Western Australia, people can rely on only one political party, and it is currently in government in Western Australia.
The SPEAKER: Order, members! Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Speaker - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: When it comes to the future of Perth and the future of Western Australia, people can rely on only one political party, and it is currently in government in Western Australia.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: Mr Speaker - Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: When it comes to the future of Perth and the future of Western Australia, people can rely on only one political party, and it is currently in government in Western Australia.
Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: When it comes to the future of Perth and the future of Western Australia, people can rely on only one political party, and it is currently in government in Western Australia.
The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP: When it comes to the future of Perth and the future of Western Australia, people can rely on only one political party, and it is currently in government in Western Australia.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: When it comes to the future of Perth and the future of Western Australia, people can rely on only one political party, and it is currently in government in Western Australia.
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