❓ Mr. Kobelke questions the lack of funding for regional flood mitigation in the 2010-2011 State Budget, inquiring about program discontinuation and Commonwealth funding availability. The answer clarifies the situation, stating the program isn't discontinued and Commonwealth funding will be sought.
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(1) Why does the 2010–2011 State Budget have zero allocation to ‘Regional Flood Mitigation’ on page 740 of Budget Paper No. 2?
(2) Has this program been discontinued; and
(i) if so, why?
(3) Are Commonwealth funds still available to help meet the cost of flood mitigation work; and
(i) if so, have there been any applications for Commonwealth funding; and
(A) if so, what was requested and how much was granted in 2008–2009 and 2009–2010?
(2) Has this program been discontinued; and
(i) if so, why?
(3) Are Commonwealth funds still available to help meet the cost of flood mitigation work; and
(i) if so, have there been any applications for Commonwealth funding; and
(A) if so, what was requested and how much was granted in 2008–2009 and 2009–2010?
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Answered
10 August 2010
Responded by
Minister for Water
Response time
48 days
(1) There is no allocation for 2010-2011.
(2) No
(i) Not applicable
(3) Yes
(i) The Department of Water intends to seek funding in 2010-2011 once the program is advertised and application forms become available.
(A) In 2008-2009, approximately $900 000 of Federal Government Natural Disaster Mitigation Program funding was granted for flood mitigation projects in WA. In 2009-2010, the Natural Disaster Resilience Program funding was not available and consequently an increased level of funding will be available in 2010-2011.
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(2) No
(i) Not applicable
(3) Yes
(i) The Department of Water intends to seek funding in 2010-2011 once the program is advertised and application forms become available.
(A) In 2008-2009, approximately $900 000 of Federal Government Natural Disaster Mitigation Program funding was granted for flood mitigation projects in WA. In 2009-2010, the Natural Disaster Resilience Program funding was not available and consequently an increased level of funding will be available in 2010-2011.
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