Hon Robin Scott asks about the operational status of the Kwinana desalination plant, inquiring about maintenance, future plans, and the resumption date. The Minister confirms the plant is undergoing maintenance and will resume operation on 11 November 2018.

AnsweredQoN 969Legislative Council
Asked
16 October 2018
Portfolio
Water

QuestionView source ↗

PERTH SEAWATER
DESALINATION PLANT
969. Hon ROBIN SCOTT to the minister representing the
Minister for Water:
(1) Will the
minister confirm that the Perth seawater reverse osmosis plant, which is
generally known as the Kwinana desalination plant, is not presently operating?
(2) Is regular maintenance the
reason?
(3) Is there a plan
for the plant to remain out of service when maintenance is completed on the
grounds that there is enough water?
(4) On what date is the Kwinana
desalination plant likely to resume operation?

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(1)–(2) Yes.
(3) No.
(4) On 11 November 2018.

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