❓ The question raises concerns about the lack of deep sewerage in Waterford, impacting residents, students, and the Canning River's health due to ineffective septic systems. The member requests the Minister advocate for connecting the houses to deep sewerage.
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(1) Is the Minister aware that there are some 50 houses in and around Conlon Street, Waterford, that are still not connected up to deep sewerage, in spite of the 19 year time span since urban development?
(2) Is the Minister aware that, because of the low topography and low-lying nature of the area, septic tanks are very ineffective, requiring annual pump-out of tanks and leach drains by some residents at a cost of $1200 to $1800 on each occasion?
(3) Is the Minister aware that many houses in the Waterford area are rented out to students, recognising the proximity to Curtin University, with up to 15 students in some houses placing extreme pressure on a septic system designed for a family of 4 or 5 people?
(4) What information is available to indicate whether the Waterford area, being close to the Canning River, is a significant contributor of nutrients to the river, thereby assisting in eutrophication, algal blooms and other adverse environmental consequences?
(5) Will the Minister make representation to the Minister for Government Enterprises requesting that these 50 or so houses be connected to deep sewerage as a matter of high priority?
(2) Is the Minister aware that, because of the low topography and low-lying nature of the area, septic tanks are very ineffective, requiring annual pump-out of tanks and leach drains by some residents at a cost of $1200 to $1800 on each occasion?
(3) Is the Minister aware that many houses in the Waterford area are rented out to students, recognising the proximity to Curtin University, with up to 15 students in some houses placing extreme pressure on a septic system designed for a family of 4 or 5 people?
(4) What information is available to indicate whether the Waterford area, being close to the Canning River, is a significant contributor of nutrients to the river, thereby assisting in eutrophication, algal blooms and other adverse environmental consequences?
(5) Will the Minister make representation to the Minister for Government Enterprises requesting that these 50 or so houses be connected to deep sewerage as a matter of high priority?
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Answered
3 June 2003
Responded by
Minister representing the Minister for Government Enterprises
Response time
26 days
Please refer to the answer to Parliamentary Question 1501
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