❓ A WA parliamentary question regarding claims for damages from Onslow residents due to Cyclone Vance flooding, and the Water Corporation's involvement in a related storm surge study by the Shire of Ashburton. The Water Corporation denies financial contribution or involvement in the study's scope.
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(1) Has the Government/Water Corporation received a number of claims from Onslow residents and/or businesses for damages caused by seawater flooding during Cyclone Vance? (2) On what date was the first claim received, and on what date was the latest claim received? (3) Has the Minister/Water Corporation had any communications with the local authority on the nature of the study to be carried out by it? (4) Have the terms of reference for that study been settled? (5) Does the Government/Water Corporation intend to make any financial contribution towards the study? (6) If so, what amount? (7) Will the study examine, as part of its terms of reference, the failure of the section of the embankment that led to sea water flooding? (8) Has the Government/Water Corporation sought to have this matter included in the terms of reference of the study? (9) If so, when? (10) If not why not? Answered on 12 September 2000 The Minister
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12 September 2000
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(1) Yes. (2) A Writ of Summons was received on 7 June 2000 from solicitors representing a group of residents/businesses. The matter is now in the hands of the Corporation's insurers. (3) It is assumed that the study referred to is the storm surge study undertaken by the Shire of Ashburton. The only communication with the Shire was to ascertain when the study would be available. (4) It is understood that the study has been completed and received by the Shire of Ashburton. (5) No. (6) Not applicable. (7) The study was done for the Shire of Ashburton. The terms of reference should be obtained from the Shire. (8) No. (9) Not applicable. (10) The study was undertaken by the Shire of Ashburton. The Water Corporation had no involvement in determining the scope of the study.
(2) On what date was the first claim received, and on what date was the latest claim received? (3) Has the Minister/Water Corporation had any communications with the local authority on the nature of the study to be carried out by it? (4) Have the terms of reference for that study been settled? (5) Does the Government/Water Corporation intend to make any financial contribution towards the study? (6) If so, what amount? (7) Will the study examine, as part of its terms of reference, the failure of the section of the embankment that led to sea water flooding? (8) Has the Government/Water Corporation sought to have this matter included in the terms of reference of the study? (9) If so, when? (10) If not why not? Answered on 12 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) Yes. (2) A Writ of Summons was received on 7 June 2000 from solicitors representing a group of residents/businesses. The matter is now in the hands of the Corporation's insurers. (3) It is assumed that the study referred to is the storm surge study undertaken by the Shire of Ashburton. The only communication with the Shire was to ascertain when the study would be available. (4) It is understood that the study has been completed and received by the Shire of Ashburton. (5) No. (6) Not applicable. (7) The study was done for the Shire of Ashburton. The terms of reference should be obtained from the Shire. (8) No. (9) Not applicable. (10) The study was undertaken by the Shire of Ashburton. The Water Corporation had no involvement in determining the scope of the study.
(3) Has the Minister/Water Corporation had any communications with the local authority on the nature of the study to be carried out by it? (4) Have the terms of reference for that study been settled? (5) Does the Government/Water Corporation intend to make any financial contribution towards the study? (6) If so, what amount? (7) Will the study examine, as part of its terms of reference, the failure of the section of the embankment that led to sea water flooding? (8) Has the Government/Water Corporation sought to have this matter included in the terms of reference of the study? (9) If so, when? (10) If not why not? Answered on 12 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) Yes. (2) A Writ of Summons was received on 7 June 2000 from solicitors representing a group of residents/businesses. The matter is now in the hands of the Corporation's insurers. (3) It is assumed that the study referred to is the storm surge study undertaken by the Shire of Ashburton. The only communication with the Shire was to ascertain when the study would be available. (4) It is understood that the study has been completed and received by the Shire of Ashburton. (5) No. (6) Not applicable. (7) The study was done for the Shire of Ashburton. The terms of reference should be obtained from the Shire. (8) No. (9) Not applicable. (10) The study was undertaken by the Shire of Ashburton. The Water Corporation had no involvement in determining the scope of the study.
(4) Have the terms of reference for that study been settled? (5) Does the Government/Water Corporation intend to make any financial contribution towards the study? (6) If so, what amount? (7) Will the study examine, as part of its terms of reference, the failure of the section of the embankment that led to sea water flooding? (8) Has the Government/Water Corporation sought to have this matter included in the terms of reference of the study? (9) If so, when? (10) If not why not? Answered on 12 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) Yes. (2) A Writ of Summons was received on 7 June 2000 from solicitors representing a group of residents/businesses. The matter is now in the hands of the Corporation's insurers. (3) It is assumed that the study referred to is the storm surge study undertaken by the Shire of Ashburton. The only communication with the Shire was to ascertain when the study would be available. (4) It is understood that the study has been completed and received by the Shire of Ashburton. (5) No. (6) Not applicable. (7) The study was done for the Shire of Ashburton. The terms of reference should be obtained from the Shire. (8) No. (9) Not applicable. (10) The study was undertaken by the Shire of Ashburton. The Water Corporation had no involvement in determining the scope of the study.
(5) Does the Government/Water Corporation intend to make any financial contribution towards the study? (6) If so, what amount? (7) Will the study examine, as part of its terms of reference, the failure of the section of the embankment that led to sea water flooding? (8) Has the Government/Water Corporation sought to have this matter included in the terms of reference of the study? (9) If so, when? (10) If not why not? Answered on 12 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) Yes. (2) A Writ of Summons was received on 7 June 2000 from solicitors representing a group of residents/businesses. The matter is now in the hands of the Corporation's insurers. (3) It is assumed that the study referred to is the storm surge study undertaken by the Shire of Ashburton. The only communication with the Shire was to ascertain when the study would be available. (4) It is understood that the study has been completed and received by the Shire of Ashburton. (5) No. (6) Not applicable. (7) The study was done for the Shire of Ashburton. The terms of reference should be obtained from the Shire. (8) No. (9) Not applicable. (10) The study was undertaken by the Shire of Ashburton. The Water Corporation had no involvement in determining the scope of the study.
(6) If so, what amount? (7) Will the study examine, as part of its terms of reference, the failure of the section of the embankment that led to sea water flooding? (8) Has the Government/Water Corporation sought to have this matter included in the terms of reference of the study? (9) If so, when? (10) If not why not? Answered on 12 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) Yes. (2) A Writ of Summons was received on 7 June 2000 from solicitors representing a group of residents/businesses. The matter is now in the hands of the Corporation's insurers. (3) It is assumed that the study referred to is the storm surge study undertaken by the Shire of Ashburton. The only communication with the Shire was to ascertain when the study would be available. (4) It is understood that the study has been completed and received by the Shire of Ashburton. (5) No. (6) Not applicable. (7) The study was done for the Shire of Ashburton. The terms of reference should be obtained from the Shire. (8) No. (9) Not applicable. (10) The study was undertaken by the Shire of Ashburton. The Water Corporation had no involvement in determining the scope of the study.
(7) Will the study examine, as part of its terms of reference, the failure of the section of the embankment that led to sea water flooding? (8) Has the Government/Water Corporation sought to have this matter included in the terms of reference of the study? (9) If so, when? (10) If not why not? Answered on 12 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) Yes. (2) A Writ of Summons was received on 7 June 2000 from solicitors representing a group of residents/businesses. The matter is now in the hands of the Corporation's insurers. (3) It is assumed that the study referred to is the storm surge study undertaken by the Shire of Ashburton. The only communication with the Shire was to ascertain when the study would be available. (4) It is understood that the study has been completed and received by the Shire of Ashburton. (5) No. (6) Not applicable. (7) The study was done for the Shire of Ashburton. The terms of reference should be obtained from the Shire. (8) No. (9) Not applicable. (10) The study was undertaken by the Shire of Ashburton. The Water Corporation had no involvement in determining the scope of the study.
(8) Has the Government/Water Corporation sought to have this matter included in the terms of reference of the study? (9) If so, when? (10) If not why not? Answered on 12 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) Yes. (2) A Writ of Summons was received on 7 June 2000 from solicitors representing a group of residents/businesses. The matter is now in the hands of the Corporation's insurers. (3) It is assumed that the study referred to is the storm surge study undertaken by the Shire of Ashburton. The only communication with the Shire was to ascertain when the study would be available. (4) It is understood that the study has been completed and received by the Shire of Ashburton. (5) No. (6) Not applicable. (7) The study was done for the Shire of Ashburton. The terms of reference should be obtained from the Shire. (8) No. (9) Not applicable. (10) The study was undertaken by the Shire of Ashburton. The Water Corporation had no involvement in determining the scope of the study.
(9) If so, when? (10) If not why not? Answered on 12 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) Yes. (2) A Writ of Summons was received on 7 June 2000 from solicitors representing a group of residents/businesses. The matter is now in the hands of the Corporation's insurers. (3) It is assumed that the study referred to is the storm surge study undertaken by the Shire of Ashburton. The only communication with the Shire was to ascertain when the study would be available. (4) It is understood that the study has been completed and received by the Shire of Ashburton. (5) No. (6) Not applicable. (7) The study was done for the Shire of Ashburton. The terms of reference should be obtained from the Shire. (8) No. (9) Not applicable. (10) The study was undertaken by the Shire of Ashburton. The Water Corporation had no involvement in determining the scope of the study.
(10) If not why not? Answered on 12 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) Yes. (2) A Writ of Summons was received on 7 June 2000 from solicitors representing a group of residents/businesses. The matter is now in the hands of the Corporation's insurers. (3) It is assumed that the study referred to is the storm surge study undertaken by the Shire of Ashburton. The only communication with the Shire was to ascertain when the study would be available. (4) It is understood that the study has been completed and received by the Shire of Ashburton. (5) No. (6) Not applicable. (7) The study was done for the Shire of Ashburton. The terms of reference should be obtained from the Shire. (8) No. (9) Not applicable. (10) The study was undertaken by the Shire of Ashburton. The Water Corporation had no involvement in determining the scope of the study.
Answered on 12 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) Yes. (2) A Writ of Summons was received on 7 June 2000 from solicitors representing a group of residents/businesses. The matter is now in the hands of the Corporation's insurers. (3) It is assumed that the study referred to is the storm surge study undertaken by the Shire of Ashburton. The only communication with the Shire was to ascertain when the study would be available. (4) It is understood that the study has been completed and received by the Shire of Ashburton. (5) No. (6) Not applicable. (7) The study was done for the Shire of Ashburton. The terms of reference should be obtained from the Shire. (8) No. (9) Not applicable. (10) The study was undertaken by the Shire of Ashburton. The Water Corporation had no involvement in determining the scope of the study.
(2) On what date was the first claim received, and on what date was the latest claim received? (3) Has the Minister/Water Corporation had any communications with the local authority on the nature of the study to be carried out by it? (4) Have the terms of reference for that study been settled? (5) Does the Government/Water Corporation intend to make any financial contribution towards the study? (6) If so, what amount? (7) Will the study examine, as part of its terms of reference, the failure of the section of the embankment that led to sea water flooding? (8) Has the Government/Water Corporation sought to have this matter included in the terms of reference of the study? (9) If so, when? (10) If not why not? Answered on 12 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) Yes. (2) A Writ of Summons was received on 7 June 2000 from solicitors representing a group of residents/businesses. The matter is now in the hands of the Corporation's insurers. (3) It is assumed that the study referred to is the storm surge study undertaken by the Shire of Ashburton. The only communication with the Shire was to ascertain when the study would be available. (4) It is understood that the study has been completed and received by the Shire of Ashburton. (5) No. (6) Not applicable. (7) The study was done for the Shire of Ashburton. The terms of reference should be obtained from the Shire. (8) No. (9) Not applicable. (10) The study was undertaken by the Shire of Ashburton. The Water Corporation had no involvement in determining the scope of the study.
(3) Has the Minister/Water Corporation had any communications with the local authority on the nature of the study to be carried out by it? (4) Have the terms of reference for that study been settled? (5) Does the Government/Water Corporation intend to make any financial contribution towards the study? (6) If so, what amount? (7) Will the study examine, as part of its terms of reference, the failure of the section of the embankment that led to sea water flooding? (8) Has the Government/Water Corporation sought to have this matter included in the terms of reference of the study? (9) If so, when? (10) If not why not? Answered on 12 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) Yes. (2) A Writ of Summons was received on 7 June 2000 from solicitors representing a group of residents/businesses. The matter is now in the hands of the Corporation's insurers. (3) It is assumed that the study referred to is the storm surge study undertaken by the Shire of Ashburton. The only communication with the Shire was to ascertain when the study would be available. (4) It is understood that the study has been completed and received by the Shire of Ashburton. (5) No. (6) Not applicable. (7) The study was done for the Shire of Ashburton. The terms of reference should be obtained from the Shire. (8) No. (9) Not applicable. (10) The study was undertaken by the Shire of Ashburton. The Water Corporation had no involvement in determining the scope of the study.
(4) Have the terms of reference for that study been settled? (5) Does the Government/Water Corporation intend to make any financial contribution towards the study? (6) If so, what amount? (7) Will the study examine, as part of its terms of reference, the failure of the section of the embankment that led to sea water flooding? (8) Has the Government/Water Corporation sought to have this matter included in the terms of reference of the study? (9) If so, when? (10) If not why not? Answered on 12 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) Yes. (2) A Writ of Summons was received on 7 June 2000 from solicitors representing a group of residents/businesses. The matter is now in the hands of the Corporation's insurers. (3) It is assumed that the study referred to is the storm surge study undertaken by the Shire of Ashburton. The only communication with the Shire was to ascertain when the study would be available. (4) It is understood that the study has been completed and received by the Shire of Ashburton. (5) No. (6) Not applicable. (7) The study was done for the Shire of Ashburton. The terms of reference should be obtained from the Shire. (8) No. (9) Not applicable. (10) The study was undertaken by the Shire of Ashburton. The Water Corporation had no involvement in determining the scope of the study.
(5) Does the Government/Water Corporation intend to make any financial contribution towards the study? (6) If so, what amount? (7) Will the study examine, as part of its terms of reference, the failure of the section of the embankment that led to sea water flooding? (8) Has the Government/Water Corporation sought to have this matter included in the terms of reference of the study? (9) If so, when? (10) If not why not? Answered on 12 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) Yes. (2) A Writ of Summons was received on 7 June 2000 from solicitors representing a group of residents/businesses. The matter is now in the hands of the Corporation's insurers. (3) It is assumed that the study referred to is the storm surge study undertaken by the Shire of Ashburton. The only communication with the Shire was to ascertain when the study would be available. (4) It is understood that the study has been completed and received by the Shire of Ashburton. (5) No. (6) Not applicable. (7) The study was done for the Shire of Ashburton. The terms of reference should be obtained from the Shire. (8) No. (9) Not applicable. (10) The study was undertaken by the Shire of Ashburton. The Water Corporation had no involvement in determining the scope of the study.
(6) If so, what amount? (7) Will the study examine, as part of its terms of reference, the failure of the section of the embankment that led to sea water flooding? (8) Has the Government/Water Corporation sought to have this matter included in the terms of reference of the study? (9) If so, when? (10) If not why not? Answered on 12 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) Yes. (2) A Writ of Summons was received on 7 June 2000 from solicitors representing a group of residents/businesses. The matter is now in the hands of the Corporation's insurers. (3) It is assumed that the study referred to is the storm surge study undertaken by the Shire of Ashburton. The only communication with the Shire was to ascertain when the study would be available. (4) It is understood that the study has been completed and received by the Shire of Ashburton. (5) No. (6) Not applicable. (7) The study was done for the Shire of Ashburton. The terms of reference should be obtained from the Shire. (8) No. (9) Not applicable. (10) The study was undertaken by the Shire of Ashburton. The Water Corporation had no involvement in determining the scope of the study.
(7) Will the study examine, as part of its terms of reference, the failure of the section of the embankment that led to sea water flooding? (8) Has the Government/Water Corporation sought to have this matter included in the terms of reference of the study? (9) If so, when? (10) If not why not? Answered on 12 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) Yes. (2) A Writ of Summons was received on 7 June 2000 from solicitors representing a group of residents/businesses. The matter is now in the hands of the Corporation's insurers. (3) It is assumed that the study referred to is the storm surge study undertaken by the Shire of Ashburton. The only communication with the Shire was to ascertain when the study would be available. (4) It is understood that the study has been completed and received by the Shire of Ashburton. (5) No. (6) Not applicable. (7) The study was done for the Shire of Ashburton. The terms of reference should be obtained from the Shire. (8) No. (9) Not applicable. (10) The study was undertaken by the Shire of Ashburton. The Water Corporation had no involvement in determining the scope of the study.
(8) Has the Government/Water Corporation sought to have this matter included in the terms of reference of the study? (9) If so, when? (10) If not why not? Answered on 12 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) Yes. (2) A Writ of Summons was received on 7 June 2000 from solicitors representing a group of residents/businesses. The matter is now in the hands of the Corporation's insurers. (3) It is assumed that the study referred to is the storm surge study undertaken by the Shire of Ashburton. The only communication with the Shire was to ascertain when the study would be available. (4) It is understood that the study has been completed and received by the Shire of Ashburton. (5) No. (6) Not applicable. (7) The study was done for the Shire of Ashburton. The terms of reference should be obtained from the Shire. (8) No. (9) Not applicable. (10) The study was undertaken by the Shire of Ashburton. The Water Corporation had no involvement in determining the scope of the study.
(9) If so, when? (10) If not why not? Answered on 12 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) Yes. (2) A Writ of Summons was received on 7 June 2000 from solicitors representing a group of residents/businesses. The matter is now in the hands of the Corporation's insurers. (3) It is assumed that the study referred to is the storm surge study undertaken by the Shire of Ashburton. The only communication with the Shire was to ascertain when the study would be available. (4) It is understood that the study has been completed and received by the Shire of Ashburton. (5) No. (6) Not applicable. (7) The study was done for the Shire of Ashburton. The terms of reference should be obtained from the Shire. (8) No. (9) Not applicable. (10) The study was undertaken by the Shire of Ashburton. The Water Corporation had no involvement in determining the scope of the study.
(10) If not why not? Answered on 12 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) Yes. (2) A Writ of Summons was received on 7 June 2000 from solicitors representing a group of residents/businesses. The matter is now in the hands of the Corporation's insurers. (3) It is assumed that the study referred to is the storm surge study undertaken by the Shire of Ashburton. The only communication with the Shire was to ascertain when the study would be available. (4) It is understood that the study has been completed and received by the Shire of Ashburton. (5) No. (6) Not applicable. (7) The study was done for the Shire of Ashburton. The terms of reference should be obtained from the Shire. (8) No. (9) Not applicable. (10) The study was undertaken by the Shire of Ashburton. The Water Corporation had no involvement in determining the scope of the study.
Answered on 12 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) Yes. (2) A Writ of Summons was received on 7 June 2000 from solicitors representing a group of residents/businesses. The matter is now in the hands of the Corporation's insurers. (3) It is assumed that the study referred to is the storm surge study undertaken by the Shire of Ashburton. The only communication with the Shire was to ascertain when the study would be available. (4) It is understood that the study has been completed and received by the Shire of Ashburton. (5) No. (6) Not applicable. (7) The study was done for the Shire of Ashburton. The terms of reference should be obtained from the Shire. (8) No. (9) Not applicable. (10) The study was undertaken by the Shire of Ashburton. The Water Corporation had no involvement in determining the scope of the study.
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