❓ A parliamentary question reveals that the Samson Pipehead Dam experienced criminal offences resulting in the release of 250 megalitres of water into a downstream creek, but no specific damage to the dam structure itself.
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Has the Samson Reservoir lost any amount of water due to an act of vandalism in recent months, and if yes: (a) what was the act of vandalism and specific damage to the reservoir; and (b) how much water was lost?
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Answered
15 March 2016
Responded by
Minister for Water
Response time
28 days
(a) A number of criminal offences, which can carry up to 10 years imprisonment and significant fines, under the Western Australian Criminal Code and the Water Services Act 2012 occurred at the Samson Pipehead Dam. There was no specific damage caused to the Dam.
(b) About 250 megalitres of water was released into a creek downstream of the dam.
(b) About 250 megalitres of water was released into a creek downstream of the dam.
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