❓ Hon. Amber-Jade Sanderson questions the Minister for Planning regarding the delayed reopening of the BHP Billiton Water Park at Elizabeth Quay, seeking details on plumbing fixes, costs, and government contributions. The Minister's response clarifies the Department of Health's role in reopening and provides cost information.
AnsweredQoN 1086Legislative Council
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ELIZABETH QUAY — WATER PARK
1086. Hon AMBER-JADE SANDERSON to the
Minister for Planning:
I refer to the BHP Billiton Water
Park at Elizabeth Quay and to reports that it is not yet open.
(1) When is the
park scheduled to reopen?
(2) Has all the
plumbing work been done to fix the water quality issues; and, if yes to (1),
what is the reason for the delay in reopening the park?
(3) What has been
the total cost to date of works to correct the problems with the park?
(4) How much of
that amount has been paid and/or will be paid by the state government?
1086. Hon AMBER-JADE SANDERSON to the
Minister for Planning:
I refer to the BHP Billiton Water
Park at Elizabeth Quay and to reports that it is not yet open.
(1) When is the
park scheduled to reopen?
(2) Has all the
plumbing work been done to fix the water quality issues; and, if yes to (1),
what is the reason for the delay in reopening the park?
(3) What has been
the total cost to date of works to correct the problems with the park?
(4) How much of
that amount has been paid and/or will be paid by the state government?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the member for some notice
of the question.
(1) The reopening
of the BHP Billiton Water Park will be determined by the Department of Health,
which is responsible for issuing a permit to operate.
(2) Yes. Since
the completion of works, cleaning, commissioning and testing of new plant and
equipment installed in the BHP Billiton Water Park has been undertaken and is
now complete. Microbiological and chemical water testing has been conducted and
is ongoing to ensure the robust operation of all management systems. The
Department of Health has requested a hazard management plan, which is currently
being finalised. This will allow a final decision to open the BHP Billiton
Water Park to be made by the Department of Health.
(3)–(4) Defect
rectification works are the responsibility of CPB Contractor and the cost of
this work is unknown. The cost to the state government for improvements in
excess of the Department of Health code requirements is $290 923 and is being
accommodated within the existing Elizabeth Quay approved budget of $440 million.
of the question.
(1) The reopening
of the BHP Billiton Water Park will be determined by the Department of Health,
which is responsible for issuing a permit to operate.
(2) Yes. Since
the completion of works, cleaning, commissioning and testing of new plant and
equipment installed in the BHP Billiton Water Park has been undertaken and is
now complete. Microbiological and chemical water testing has been conducted and
is ongoing to ensure the robust operation of all management systems. The
Department of Health has requested a hazard management plan, which is currently
being finalised. This will allow a final decision to open the BHP Billiton
Water Park to be made by the Department of Health.
(3)–(4) Defect
rectification works are the responsibility of CPB Contractor and the cost of
this work is unknown. The cost to the state government for improvements in
excess of the Department of Health code requirements is $290 923 and is being
accommodated within the existing Elizabeth Quay approved budget of $440 million.
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