❓ Hon. Spagnolo inquires about the governance structure for flood management in the Swan Valley. The response clarifies that local governments, specifically the City of Swan, are primarily responsible for local drainage and urban development related water issues.
AnsweredQoN 1528Legislative Council
Asked
14 April 2026
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Aboriginal Affairs; Water; Climate Resilience; South West
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I refer to governance arrangements for managing flooding in the Swan Valley, and I ask:(a) is there a single agency responsible for oversight; and(b) if no to (a), how is accountability maintained?
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Answered
14 May 2026
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Leader of the House representing the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs; Water; Climate Resilience; South West
Response time
6 days
(a-b) Local governments are the primary service providers for local drainage systems within their jurisdictions. Oversight of urban development related waterlogging, inundation and drainage issues in this instance are with the City of Swan.
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