❓ Dr. Honey questions the Minister for Water about Water Corp's ability to meet water waste targets given recent pipe failures. The Minister dismisses the question, citing a rain event and positive reports on Water Corp's asset management.
AnsweredQoN 795Legislative Assembly
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WATER
CORPORATION — WATER PIPES
795. Dr D.J. HONEY to the Minister for Water:
I have a supplementary question.
With pipes continuing to fail, as recently seen in Port Hedland and Elleker,
and losses not significantly improving, when can we expect Water Corp to meet
its own water waste targets?
CORPORATION — WATER PIPES
795. Dr D.J. HONEY to the Minister for Water:
I have a supplementary question.
With pipes continuing to fail, as recently seen in Port Hedland and Elleker,
and losses not significantly improving, when can we expect Water Corp to meet
its own water waste targets?
AnswerView source ↗
Did the member just mention
Elleker?
Dr D.J. Honey : I did.
Mr D.J. KELLY : Elleker had a
major rain event that affected the drainage system. It had nothing to do with a
burst pipe. It just shows that the member does not do his homework.
Several members interjected.
The SPEAKER : Order, please,
members!
Mr D.J. KELLY : The other
report the member might have seen this week is from the Economic Regulation
Authority . It released this week the 2021 Water Corporation—asset
management system review: Review report . There have been two reports this
week. One was from the Auditor General, who overall was very, very
complimentary. The second was the ERA's asset management system review
report, which was very, very complimentary. I suggest that the member reads
both reports. They did only come out this week, and I know that the member is
busy—flat out like a lizard drinking and all that sort of stuff—but
he should read those reports before he comes in here trying to score some cheap
political point based on no real substance at all.
Elleker?
Dr D.J. Honey : I did.
Mr D.J. KELLY : Elleker had a
major rain event that affected the drainage system. It had nothing to do with a
burst pipe. It just shows that the member does not do his homework.
Several members interjected.
The SPEAKER : Order, please,
members!
Mr D.J. KELLY : The other
report the member might have seen this week is from the Economic Regulation
Authority . It released this week the 2021 Water Corporation—asset
management system review: Review report . There have been two reports this
week. One was from the Auditor General, who overall was very, very
complimentary. The second was the ERA's asset management system review
report, which was very, very complimentary. I suggest that the member reads
both reports. They did only come out this week, and I know that the member is
busy—flat out like a lizard drinking and all that sort of stuff—but
he should read those reports before he comes in here trying to score some cheap
political point based on no real substance at all.
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