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.

AnsweredQoN 3333Legislative Assembly
Asked
23 June 2010
Portfolio
Water

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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?

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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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