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❓ The question seeks information regarding a 'dead-leg' in the water supply of Queen Elizabeth II Hospital, its potential role in lead contamination at the Perth Children's Hospital, and the knowledge/actions of relevant authorities. It aims to determine accountability and transparency in the handling of the water contamination issue.

⏳ Awaiting AnswerQoN 4078Legislative Assembly

Asked

18 September 2018

Member

Mr W.R. Marmion

Portfolio

Deputy Premier; Minister for Health; Mental Health

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(1) Can the Minister advise when the presence of the 'dead-leg', which formed part of the water supply ring main for Queen Elizabeth II Hospital, was first brought to the attention of the senior management team of the North Metropolitan Health Services (NMHS)? (2) Given that the 'dead-leg' section of the water supply ring main for the hospital had been in-active for some decades, had the North Metropolitan Health Service ever recommended to have it removed or shut off through its own internal maintenance and operational procedures, and if so, when was this advice last provided to senior management and why was it rejected? (3) Was Strategic Projects, who were managing the construction of the Perth Children's Hospital, notified by NMHS about the presence of the 'dead-leg' prior to the contractor connecting the new hospital water system into the QEII ring main? (4) Can the Minister advise if the Department of Health made the contractor John Holland aware of the presence of the 'dead-leg' prior to connecting the new hospital water system into the QEII ring main? (5) When was lead first detected in the new Perth Children's Hospital and in which particular sections of the reticulated water system, including storage tanks? (6) Did the Minister for Health, or anyone in his office, receive notification from the Department of Health about the presence of the 'dead-leg', and if so, when, and by whom? (7) Why was the 'dead-leg' shut off from the rest of the QEII ring main and on what date did this occur? (8) Who authorised the closing of the 'dead-leg' connection to the water ring main and on what advice?