Question on Notice regarding the cost and source of potable water in Rottnest Island, Denham, and Ravensthorpe. The Water Corporation clarifies its role in Rottnest Island's desalination.

AnsweredQoN 104Legislative Assembly
Asked
3 May 2001
Portfolio
Water Resources

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(2) No Rottnest Island 30% of potable supply Denham 100% of potable supply Ravensthorpe up to 35% of potable supply. The Water Corporation is not responsible for the Rottnest Island desalination plant. It is operated by Transfield Pty Ltd on behalf of the Rottnest Island Authority. The answers for Rottnest were supplied by Transfield.
Rottnest Island 30% of potable supply Denham 100% of potable supply Ravensthorpe up to 35% of potable supply. The Water Corporation is not responsible for the Rottnest Island desalination plant. It is operated by Transfield Pty Ltd on behalf of the Rottnest Island Authority. The answers for Rottnest were supplied by Transfield.
The Water Corporation is not responsible for the Rottnest Island desalination plant. It is operated by Transfield Pty Ltd on behalf of the Rottnest Island Authority. The answers for Rottnest were supplied by Transfield.
The Water Corporation is not responsible for the Rottnest Island desalination plant. It is operated by Transfield Pty Ltd on behalf of the Rottnest Island Authority. The answers for Rottnest were supplied by Transfield.

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Answered
29 May 2001
Responded by
Minister for Water Resources
Response time
26 days
(1) Rottnest Island $3.10 per kilolitre
Denham $5.00 per kilolitre
Ravensthorpe $5.00-$7.50 per kilolitre depending on quantity
(2) No
Rottnest Island 30% of potable supply
Denham 100% of potable supply
Ravensthorpe up to 35% of potable supply.
The Water Corporation is not responsible for the Rottnest Island desalination plant. It is operated by Transfield Pty Ltd on behalf of the Rottnest Island Authority. The answers for Rottnest were supplied by Transfield.

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