❓ A parliamentary question regarding the Carpenter government's decision to close Logue Brook Dam, focusing on dual-use potential, alternative options, compensation for businesses, and water quality concerns at alternative sites.
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LOGUE BROOK DAM
I welcome to the public gallery some of my constituents and families who are associated with Logue Brook Dam. I refer to the Carpenter government’s decision to close Logue Brook Dam, which is regarded by the Water Corporation as a pristine water supply. (1) Given that generations of Western Australians have used Logue Brook Dam for sport and recreation, why can it not be used for dual purposes, which is what happens in all other states? (2) Why does the government see the need to take a paltry five gigalitres of water from Logue Brook Dam when other options have largely been ignored? (3) What compensation will the Carpenter government provide to small business operators in the Harvey shire who will be negatively affected by the closure of Logue Brook Dam? (4) What are the acidity and heavy metal levels in the minister’s proposed alternatives of Lake Stockton and Lake Kepwari, and are those levels of concern? Mr J.C. KOBELKE
I welcome to the public gallery some of my constituents and families who are associated with Logue Brook Dam. I refer to the Carpenter government’s decision to close Logue Brook Dam, which is regarded by the Water Corporation as a pristine water supply. (1) Given that generations of Western Australians have used Logue Brook Dam for sport and recreation, why can it not be used for dual purposes, which is what happens in all other states? (2) Why does the government see the need to take a paltry five gigalitres of water from Logue Brook Dam when other options have largely been ignored? (3) What compensation will the Carpenter government provide to small business operators in the Harvey shire who will be negatively affected by the closure of Logue Brook Dam? (4) What are the acidity and heavy metal levels in the minister’s proposed alternatives of Lake Stockton and Lake Kepwari, and are those levels of concern? Mr J.C. KOBELKE
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(1)-(4) I thank the member for the question. The member is well aware that Australian drinking standards do not allow for dual use. Clearly, some water sources fail to meet those standards. Several members interjected. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : We are not about lowering standards. Dr G.G. Jacobs interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the members for Roe and Cottesloe to order. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : That interjection indicates the total lack of standards of members opposite. The opposition is not worried about drinking water standards because it does not have standards in any other area. Why should members opposite worry about drinking water standards? As I indicated earlier on the steps of Parliament House, we must not only ensure that people have water that is pure and fresh and that meets drinking water standards, but also we must be able to guarantee that that will happen. We cannot have a situation in which the risk is very low, but once in a while something occurs that causes people to lose confidence in their water supply because there might be a risk in drinking the water. For decades people have been used to the water in Perth and Kalgoorlie — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call the member for Roe to order for the third and final time. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : For decades people have been used to the fact that water in Perth and Kalgoorlie has met the required drinking water standards. We aspire to continue to meet those standards. We must be conscious of the fact that that has implications that preclude people from using some water. We are allocating $10 million to a trust fund and to undertake a study plan to ensure that we can find alternatives. The member asked why we want to use the water in Logue Brook Dam when it provides only five gigalitres. Each five gigalitres adds up and assists us to meet our needs. That five gigalitres was always proposed as part of a 17-gigalitre trade. The piping and the cost of the water transfer was based on 17 gigalitres, of which that five gigalitres is part. During the evaluation process, I seriously considered having only 12 gigalitres and leaving the five gigalitres in Logue Brook Dam. However, given that the past few years have been dry, the government is under pressure to ensure that it can provide the water that is needed by the state. On the issue of compensation, if people suffer a direct loss, they can make a claim against the Water Corporation. The Water Corporation is negotiating with the people concerned and compensation will be paid if this decision affects their business or other interests. With regard to Lake Kepwari, more work must be done. However, I have been assured that the low pH levels and the other water quality issues will be dealt with to ensure that the water meets the standards required for recreation. When I was in that area with the member for Collie-Wellington some time ago, a diving school was using the dam for part of its training program. It is a fantastic site. When the trees have been planted and the facilities are built — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call the member for Cottesloe to order. I warn the member for Roe that I can hear his comments even when his head is down. If the member for Roe makes any more interjections, he will be asked to leave the chamber. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : In closing, Lake Kepwari will be a fantastic resource for people who like to waterski and who want to engage in other water pursuits. I acknowledge that a lot of work has to be done, but I am quite confident that we can get that work done to the advantage of not only the people of the member for Collie-Wellington’s electorate, but also those who come from near and far to utilise that body of water for a range of recreational pursuits.
I refer to the Carpenter government’s decision to close Logue Brook Dam, which is regarded by the Water Corporation as a pristine water supply. (1) Given that generations of Western Australians have used Logue Brook Dam for sport and recreation, why can it not be used for dual purposes, which is what happens in all other states? (2) Why does the government see the need to take a paltry five gigalitres of water from Logue Brook Dam when other options have largely been ignored? (3) What compensation will the Carpenter government provide to small business operators in the Harvey shire who will be negatively affected by the closure of Logue Brook Dam? (4) What are the acidity and heavy metal levels in the minister’s proposed alternatives of Lake Stockton and Lake Kepwari, and are those levels of concern? Mr J.C. KOBELKE replied: (1)-(4) I thank the member for the question. The member is well aware that Australian drinking standards do not allow for dual use. Clearly, some water sources fail to meet those standards. Several members interjected. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : We are not about lowering standards. Dr G.G. Jacobs interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the members for Roe and Cottesloe to order. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : That interjection indicates the total lack of standards of members opposite. The opposition is not worried about drinking water standards because it does not have standards in any other area. Why should members opposite worry about drinking water standards? As I indicated earlier on the steps of Parliament House, we must not only ensure that people have water that is pure and fresh and that meets drinking water standards, but also we must be able to guarantee that that will happen. We cannot have a situation in which the risk is very low, but once in a while something occurs that causes people to lose confidence in their water supply because there might be a risk in drinking the water. For decades people have been used to the water in Perth and Kalgoorlie — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call the member for Roe to order for the third and final time. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : For decades people have been used to the fact that water in Perth and Kalgoorlie has met the required drinking water standards. We aspire to continue to meet those standards. We must be conscious of the fact that that has implications that preclude people from using some water. We are allocating $10 million to a trust fund and to undertake a study plan to ensure that we can find alternatives. The member asked why we want to use the water in Logue Brook Dam when it provides only five gigalitres. Each five gigalitres adds up and assists us to meet our needs. That five gigalitres was always proposed as part of a 17-gigalitre trade. The piping and the cost of the water transfer was based on 17 gigalitres, of which that five gigalitres is part. During the evaluation process, I seriously considered having only 12 gigalitres and leaving the five gigalitres in Logue Brook Dam. However, given that the past few years have been dry, the government is under pressure to ensure that it can provide the water that is needed by the state. On the issue of compensation, if people suffer a direct loss, they can make a claim against the Water Corporation. The Water Corporation is negotiating with the people concerned and compensation will be paid if this decision affects their business or other interests. With regard to Lake Kepwari, more work must be done. However, I have been assured that the low pH levels and the other water quality issues will be dealt with to ensure that the water meets the standards required for recreation. When I was in that area with the member for Collie-Wellington some time ago, a diving school was using the dam for part of its training program. It is a fantastic site. When the trees have been planted and the facilities are built — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call the member for Cottesloe to order. I warn the member for Roe that I can hear his comments even when his head is down. If the member for Roe makes any more interjections, he will be asked to leave the chamber. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : In closing, Lake Kepwari will be a fantastic resource for people who like to waterski and who want to engage in other water pursuits. I acknowledge that a lot of work has to be done, but I am quite confident that we can get that work done to the advantage of not only the people of the member for Collie-Wellington’s electorate, but also those who come from near and far to utilise that body of water for a range of recreational pursuits.
(1) Given that generations of Western Australians have used Logue Brook Dam for sport and recreation, why can it not be used for dual purposes, which is what happens in all other states? (2) Why does the government see the need to take a paltry five gigalitres of water from Logue Brook Dam when other options have largely been ignored? (3) What compensation will the Carpenter government provide to small business operators in the Harvey shire who will be negatively affected by the closure of Logue Brook Dam? (4) What are the acidity and heavy metal levels in the minister’s proposed alternatives of Lake Stockton and Lake Kepwari, and are those levels of concern? Mr J.C. KOBELKE replied: (1)-(4) I thank the member for the question. The member is well aware that Australian drinking standards do not allow for dual use. Clearly, some water sources fail to meet those standards. Several members interjected. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : We are not about lowering standards. Dr G.G. Jacobs interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the members for Roe and Cottesloe to order. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : That interjection indicates the total lack of standards of members opposite. The opposition is not worried about drinking water standards because it does not have standards in any other area. Why should members opposite worry about drinking water standards? As I indicated earlier on the steps of Parliament House, we must not only ensure that people have water that is pure and fresh and that meets drinking water standards, but also we must be able to guarantee that that will happen. We cannot have a situation in which the risk is very low, but once in a while something occurs that causes people to lose confidence in their water supply because there might be a risk in drinking the water. For decades people have been used to the water in Perth and Kalgoorlie — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call the member for Roe to order for the third and final time. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : For decades people have been used to the fact that water in Perth and Kalgoorlie has met the required drinking water standards. We aspire to continue to meet those standards. We must be conscious of the fact that that has implications that preclude people from using some water. We are allocating $10 million to a trust fund and to undertake a study plan to ensure that we can find alternatives. The member asked why we want to use the water in Logue Brook Dam when it provides only five gigalitres. Each five gigalitres adds up and assists us to meet our needs. That five gigalitres was always proposed as part of a 17-gigalitre trade. The piping and the cost of the water transfer was based on 17 gigalitres, of which that five gigalitres is part. During the evaluation process, I seriously considered having only 12 gigalitres and leaving the five gigalitres in Logue Brook Dam. However, given that the past few years have been dry, the government is under pressure to ensure that it can provide the water that is needed by the state. On the issue of compensation, if people suffer a direct loss, they can make a claim against the Water Corporation. The Water Corporation is negotiating with the people concerned and compensation will be paid if this decision affects their business or other interests. With regard to Lake Kepwari, more work must be done. However, I have been assured that the low pH levels and the other water quality issues will be dealt with to ensure that the water meets the standards required for recreation. When I was in that area with the member for Collie-Wellington some time ago, a diving school was using the dam for part of its training program. It is a fantastic site. When the trees have been planted and the facilities are built — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call the member for Cottesloe to order. I warn the member for Roe that I can hear his comments even when his head is down. If the member for Roe makes any more interjections, he will be asked to leave the chamber. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : In closing, Lake Kepwari will be a fantastic resource for people who like to waterski and who want to engage in other water pursuits. I acknowledge that a lot of work has to be done, but I am quite confident that we can get that work done to the advantage of not only the people of the member for Collie-Wellington’s electorate, but also those who come from near and far to utilise that body of water for a range of recreational pursuits.
(2) Why does the government see the need to take a paltry five gigalitres of water from Logue Brook Dam when other options have largely been ignored? (3) What compensation will the Carpenter government provide to small business operators in the Harvey shire who will be negatively affected by the closure of Logue Brook Dam? (4) What are the acidity and heavy metal levels in the minister’s proposed alternatives of Lake Stockton and Lake Kepwari, and are those levels of concern? Mr J.C. KOBELKE replied: (1)-(4) I thank the member for the question. The member is well aware that Australian drinking standards do not allow for dual use. Clearly, some water sources fail to meet those standards. Several members interjected. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : We are not about lowering standards. Dr G.G. Jacobs interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the members for Roe and Cottesloe to order. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : That interjection indicates the total lack of standards of members opposite. The opposition is not worried about drinking water standards because it does not have standards in any other area. Why should members opposite worry about drinking water standards? As I indicated earlier on the steps of Parliament House, we must not only ensure that people have water that is pure and fresh and that meets drinking water standards, but also we must be able to guarantee that that will happen. We cannot have a situation in which the risk is very low, but once in a while something occurs that causes people to lose confidence in their water supply because there might be a risk in drinking the water. For decades people have been used to the water in Perth and Kalgoorlie — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call the member for Roe to order for the third and final time. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : For decades people have been used to the fact that water in Perth and Kalgoorlie has met the required drinking water standards. We aspire to continue to meet those standards. We must be conscious of the fact that that has implications that preclude people from using some water. We are allocating $10 million to a trust fund and to undertake a study plan to ensure that we can find alternatives. The member asked why we want to use the water in Logue Brook Dam when it provides only five gigalitres. Each five gigalitres adds up and assists us to meet our needs. That five gigalitres was always proposed as part of a 17-gigalitre trade. The piping and the cost of the water transfer was based on 17 gigalitres, of which that five gigalitres is part. During the evaluation process, I seriously considered having only 12 gigalitres and leaving the five gigalitres in Logue Brook Dam. However, given that the past few years have been dry, the government is under pressure to ensure that it can provide the water that is needed by the state. On the issue of compensation, if people suffer a direct loss, they can make a claim against the Water Corporation. The Water Corporation is negotiating with the people concerned and compensation will be paid if this decision affects their business or other interests. With regard to Lake Kepwari, more work must be done. However, I have been assured that the low pH levels and the other water quality issues will be dealt with to ensure that the water meets the standards required for recreation. When I was in that area with the member for Collie-Wellington some time ago, a diving school was using the dam for part of its training program. It is a fantastic site. When the trees have been planted and the facilities are built — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call the member for Cottesloe to order. I warn the member for Roe that I can hear his comments even when his head is down. If the member for Roe makes any more interjections, he will be asked to leave the chamber. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : In closing, Lake Kepwari will be a fantastic resource for people who like to waterski and who want to engage in other water pursuits. I acknowledge that a lot of work has to be done, but I am quite confident that we can get that work done to the advantage of not only the people of the member for Collie-Wellington’s electorate, but also those who come from near and far to utilise that body of water for a range of recreational pursuits.
(3) What compensation will the Carpenter government provide to small business operators in the Harvey shire who will be negatively affected by the closure of Logue Brook Dam? (4) What are the acidity and heavy metal levels in the minister’s proposed alternatives of Lake Stockton and Lake Kepwari, and are those levels of concern? Mr J.C. KOBELKE replied: (1)-(4) I thank the member for the question. The member is well aware that Australian drinking standards do not allow for dual use. Clearly, some water sources fail to meet those standards. Several members interjected. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : We are not about lowering standards. Dr G.G. Jacobs interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the members for Roe and Cottesloe to order. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : That interjection indicates the total lack of standards of members opposite. The opposition is not worried about drinking water standards because it does not have standards in any other area. Why should members opposite worry about drinking water standards? As I indicated earlier on the steps of Parliament House, we must not only ensure that people have water that is pure and fresh and that meets drinking water standards, but also we must be able to guarantee that that will happen. We cannot have a situation in which the risk is very low, but once in a while something occurs that causes people to lose confidence in their water supply because there might be a risk in drinking the water. For decades people have been used to the water in Perth and Kalgoorlie — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call the member for Roe to order for the third and final time. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : For decades people have been used to the fact that water in Perth and Kalgoorlie has met the required drinking water standards. We aspire to continue to meet those standards. We must be conscious of the fact that that has implications that preclude people from using some water. We are allocating $10 million to a trust fund and to undertake a study plan to ensure that we can find alternatives. The member asked why we want to use the water in Logue Brook Dam when it provides only five gigalitres. Each five gigalitres adds up and assists us to meet our needs. That five gigalitres was always proposed as part of a 17-gigalitre trade. The piping and the cost of the water transfer was based on 17 gigalitres, of which that five gigalitres is part. During the evaluation process, I seriously considered having only 12 gigalitres and leaving the five gigalitres in Logue Brook Dam. However, given that the past few years have been dry, the government is under pressure to ensure that it can provide the water that is needed by the state. On the issue of compensation, if people suffer a direct loss, they can make a claim against the Water Corporation. The Water Corporation is negotiating with the people concerned and compensation will be paid if this decision affects their business or other interests. With regard to Lake Kepwari, more work must be done. However, I have been assured that the low pH levels and the other water quality issues will be dealt with to ensure that the water meets the standards required for recreation. When I was in that area with the member for Collie-Wellington some time ago, a diving school was using the dam for part of its training program. It is a fantastic site. When the trees have been planted and the facilities are built — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call the member for Cottesloe to order. I warn the member for Roe that I can hear his comments even when his head is down. If the member for Roe makes any more interjections, he will be asked to leave the chamber. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : In closing, Lake Kepwari will be a fantastic resource for people who like to waterski and who want to engage in other water pursuits. I acknowledge that a lot of work has to be done, but I am quite confident that we can get that work done to the advantage of not only the people of the member for Collie-Wellington’s electorate, but also those who come from near and far to utilise that body of water for a range of recreational pursuits.
(4) What are the acidity and heavy metal levels in the minister’s proposed alternatives of Lake Stockton and Lake Kepwari, and are those levels of concern? Mr J.C. KOBELKE replied: (1)-(4) I thank the member for the question. The member is well aware that Australian drinking standards do not allow for dual use. Clearly, some water sources fail to meet those standards. Several members interjected. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : We are not about lowering standards. Dr G.G. Jacobs interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the members for Roe and Cottesloe to order. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : That interjection indicates the total lack of standards of members opposite. The opposition is not worried about drinking water standards because it does not have standards in any other area. Why should members opposite worry about drinking water standards? As I indicated earlier on the steps of Parliament House, we must not only ensure that people have water that is pure and fresh and that meets drinking water standards, but also we must be able to guarantee that that will happen. We cannot have a situation in which the risk is very low, but once in a while something occurs that causes people to lose confidence in their water supply because there might be a risk in drinking the water. For decades people have been used to the water in Perth and Kalgoorlie — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call the member for Roe to order for the third and final time. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : For decades people have been used to the fact that water in Perth and Kalgoorlie has met the required drinking water standards. We aspire to continue to meet those standards. We must be conscious of the fact that that has implications that preclude people from using some water. We are allocating $10 million to a trust fund and to undertake a study plan to ensure that we can find alternatives. The member asked why we want to use the water in Logue Brook Dam when it provides only five gigalitres. Each five gigalitres adds up and assists us to meet our needs. That five gigalitres was always proposed as part of a 17-gigalitre trade. The piping and the cost of the water transfer was based on 17 gigalitres, of which that five gigalitres is part. During the evaluation process, I seriously considered having only 12 gigalitres and leaving the five gigalitres in Logue Brook Dam. However, given that the past few years have been dry, the government is under pressure to ensure that it can provide the water that is needed by the state. On the issue of compensation, if people suffer a direct loss, they can make a claim against the Water Corporation. The Water Corporation is negotiating with the people concerned and compensation will be paid if this decision affects their business or other interests. With regard to Lake Kepwari, more work must be done. However, I have been assured that the low pH levels and the other water quality issues will be dealt with to ensure that the water meets the standards required for recreation. When I was in that area with the member for Collie-Wellington some time ago, a diving school was using the dam for part of its training program. It is a fantastic site. When the trees have been planted and the facilities are built — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call the member for Cottesloe to order. I warn the member for Roe that I can hear his comments even when his head is down. If the member for Roe makes any more interjections, he will be asked to leave the chamber. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : In closing, Lake Kepwari will be a fantastic resource for people who like to waterski and who want to engage in other water pursuits. I acknowledge that a lot of work has to be done, but I am quite confident that we can get that work done to the advantage of not only the people of the member for Collie-Wellington’s electorate, but also those who come from near and far to utilise that body of water for a range of recreational pursuits.
Mr J.C. KOBELKE replied: (1)-(4) I thank the member for the question. The member is well aware that Australian drinking standards do not allow for dual use. Clearly, some water sources fail to meet those standards. Several members interjected. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : We are not about lowering standards. Dr G.G. Jacobs interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the members for Roe and Cottesloe to order. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : That interjection indicates the total lack of standards of members opposite. The opposition is not worried about drinking water standards because it does not have standards in any other area. Why should members opposite worry about drinking water standards? As I indicated earlier on the steps of Parliament House, we must not only ensure that people have water that is pure and fresh and that meets drinking water standards, but also we must be able to guarantee that that will happen. We cannot have a situation in which the risk is very low, but once in a while something occurs that causes people to lose confidence in their water supply because there might be a risk in drinking the water. For decades people have been used to the water in Perth and Kalgoorlie — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call the member for Roe to order for the third and final time. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : For decades people have been used to the fact that water in Perth and Kalgoorlie has met the required drinking water standards. We aspire to continue to meet those standards. We must be conscious of the fact that that has implications that preclude people from using some water. We are allocating $10 million to a trust fund and to undertake a study plan to ensure that we can find alternatives. The member asked why we want to use the water in Logue Brook Dam when it provides only five gigalitres. Each five gigalitres adds up and assists us to meet our needs. That five gigalitres was always proposed as part of a 17-gigalitre trade. The piping and the cost of the water transfer was based on 17 gigalitres, of which that five gigalitres is part. During the evaluation process, I seriously considered having only 12 gigalitres and leaving the five gigalitres in Logue Brook Dam. However, given that the past few years have been dry, the government is under pressure to ensure that it can provide the water that is needed by the state. On the issue of compensation, if people suffer a direct loss, they can make a claim against the Water Corporation. The Water Corporation is negotiating with the people concerned and compensation will be paid if this decision affects their business or other interests. With regard to Lake Kepwari, more work must be done. However, I have been assured that the low pH levels and the other water quality issues will be dealt with to ensure that the water meets the standards required for recreation. When I was in that area with the member for Collie-Wellington some time ago, a diving school was using the dam for part of its training program. It is a fantastic site. When the trees have been planted and the facilities are built — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call the member for Cottesloe to order. I warn the member for Roe that I can hear his comments even when his head is down. If the member for Roe makes any more interjections, he will be asked to leave the chamber. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : In closing, Lake Kepwari will be a fantastic resource for people who like to waterski and who want to engage in other water pursuits. I acknowledge that a lot of work has to be done, but I am quite confident that we can get that work done to the advantage of not only the people of the member for Collie-Wellington’s electorate, but also those who come from near and far to utilise that body of water for a range of recreational pursuits.
(1)-(4) I thank the member for the question. The member is well aware that Australian drinking standards do not allow for dual use. Clearly, some water sources fail to meet those standards. Several members interjected. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : We are not about lowering standards. Dr G.G. Jacobs interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the members for Roe and Cottesloe to order. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : That interjection indicates the total lack of standards of members opposite. The opposition is not worried about drinking water standards because it does not have standards in any other area. Why should members opposite worry about drinking water standards? As I indicated earlier on the steps of Parliament House, we must not only ensure that people have water that is pure and fresh and that meets drinking water standards, but also we must be able to guarantee that that will happen. We cannot have a situation in which the risk is very low, but once in a while something occurs that causes people to lose confidence in their water supply because there might be a risk in drinking the water. For decades people have been used to the water in Perth and Kalgoorlie — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call the member for Roe to order for the third and final time. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : For decades people have been used to the fact that water in Perth and Kalgoorlie has met the required drinking water standards. We aspire to continue to meet those standards. We must be conscious of the fact that that has implications that preclude people from using some water. We are allocating $10 million to a trust fund and to undertake a study plan to ensure that we can find alternatives. The member asked why we want to use the water in Logue Brook Dam when it provides only five gigalitres. Each five gigalitres adds up and assists us to meet our needs. That five gigalitres was always proposed as part of a 17-gigalitre trade. The piping and the cost of the water transfer was based on 17 gigalitres, of which that five gigalitres is part. During the evaluation process, I seriously considered having only 12 gigalitres and leaving the five gigalitres in Logue Brook Dam. However, given that the past few years have been dry, the government is under pressure to ensure that it can provide the water that is needed by the state. On the issue of compensation, if people suffer a direct loss, they can make a claim against the Water Corporation. The Water Corporation is negotiating with the people concerned and compensation will be paid if this decision affects their business or other interests. With regard to Lake Kepwari, more work must be done. However, I have been assured that the low pH levels and the other water quality issues will be dealt with to ensure that the water meets the standards required for recreation. When I was in that area with the member for Collie-Wellington some time ago, a diving school was using the dam for part of its training program. It is a fantastic site. When the trees have been planted and the facilities are built — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call the member for Cottesloe to order. I warn the member for Roe that I can hear his comments even when his head is down. If the member for Roe makes any more interjections, he will be asked to leave the chamber. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : In closing, Lake Kepwari will be a fantastic resource for people who like to waterski and who want to engage in other water pursuits. I acknowledge that a lot of work has to be done, but I am quite confident that we can get that work done to the advantage of not only the people of the member for Collie-Wellington’s electorate, but also those who come from near and far to utilise that body of water for a range of recreational pursuits.
Several members interjected. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : We are not about lowering standards. Dr G.G. Jacobs interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the members for Roe and Cottesloe to order. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : That interjection indicates the total lack of standards of members opposite. The opposition is not worried about drinking water standards because it does not have standards in any other area. Why should members opposite worry about drinking water standards? As I indicated earlier on the steps of Parliament House, we must not only ensure that people have water that is pure and fresh and that meets drinking water standards, but also we must be able to guarantee that that will happen. We cannot have a situation in which the risk is very low, but once in a while something occurs that causes people to lose confidence in their water supply because there might be a risk in drinking the water. For decades people have been used to the water in Perth and Kalgoorlie — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call the member for Roe to order for the third and final time. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : For decades people have been used to the fact that water in Perth and Kalgoorlie has met the required drinking water standards. We aspire to continue to meet those standards. We must be conscious of the fact that that has implications that preclude people from using some water. We are allocating $10 million to a trust fund and to undertake a study plan to ensure that we can find alternatives. The member asked why we want to use the water in Logue Brook Dam when it provides only five gigalitres. Each five gigalitres adds up and assists us to meet our needs. That five gigalitres was always proposed as part of a 17-gigalitre trade. The piping and the cost of the water transfer was based on 17 gigalitres, of which that five gigalitres is part. During the evaluation process, I seriously considered having only 12 gigalitres and leaving the five gigalitres in Logue Brook Dam. However, given that the past few years have been dry, the government is under pressure to ensure that it can provide the water that is needed by the state. On the issue of compensation, if people suffer a direct loss, they can make a claim against the Water Corporation. The Water Corporation is negotiating with the people concerned and compensation will be paid if this decision affects their business or other interests. With regard to Lake Kepwari, more work must be done. However, I have been assured that the low pH levels and the other water quality issues will be dealt with to ensure that the water meets the standards required for recreation. When I was in that area with the member for Collie-Wellington some time ago, a diving school was using the dam for part of its training program. It is a fantastic site. When the trees have been planted and the facilities are built — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call the member for Cottesloe to order. I warn the member for Roe that I can hear his comments even when his head is down. If the member for Roe makes any more interjections, he will be asked to leave the chamber. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : In closing, Lake Kepwari will be a fantastic resource for people who like to waterski and who want to engage in other water pursuits. I acknowledge that a lot of work has to be done, but I am quite confident that we can get that work done to the advantage of not only the people of the member for Collie-Wellington’s electorate, but also those who come from near and far to utilise that body of water for a range of recreational pursuits.
Mr J.C. KOBELKE : We are not about lowering standards. Dr G.G. Jacobs interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the members for Roe and Cottesloe to order. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : That interjection indicates the total lack of standards of members opposite. The opposition is not worried about drinking water standards because it does not have standards in any other area. Why should members opposite worry about drinking water standards? As I indicated earlier on the steps of Parliament House, we must not only ensure that people have water that is pure and fresh and that meets drinking water standards, but also we must be able to guarantee that that will happen. We cannot have a situation in which the risk is very low, but once in a while something occurs that causes people to lose confidence in their water supply because there might be a risk in drinking the water. For decades people have been used to the water in Perth and Kalgoorlie — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call the member for Roe to order for the third and final time. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : For decades people have been used to the fact that water in Perth and Kalgoorlie has met the required drinking water standards. We aspire to continue to meet those standards. We must be conscious of the fact that that has implications that preclude people from using some water. We are allocating $10 million to a trust fund and to undertake a study plan to ensure that we can find alternatives. The member asked why we want to use the water in Logue Brook Dam when it provides only five gigalitres. Each five gigalitres adds up and assists us to meet our needs. That five gigalitres was always proposed as part of a 17-gigalitre trade. The piping and the cost of the water transfer was based on 17 gigalitres, of which that five gigalitres is part. During the evaluation process, I seriously considered having only 12 gigalitres and leaving the five gigalitres in Logue Brook Dam. However, given that the past few years have been dry, the government is under pressure to ensure that it can provide the water that is needed by the state. On the issue of compensation, if people suffer a direct loss, they can make a claim against the Water Corporation. The Water Corporation is negotiating with the people concerned and compensation will be paid if this decision affects their business or other interests. With regard to Lake Kepwari, more work must be done. However, I have been assured that the low pH levels and the other water quality issues will be dealt with to ensure that the water meets the standards required for recreation. When I was in that area with the member for Collie-Wellington some time ago, a diving school was using the dam for part of its training program. It is a fantastic site. When the trees have been planted and the facilities are built — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call the member for Cottesloe to order. I warn the member for Roe that I can hear his comments even when his head is down. If the member for Roe makes any more interjections, he will be asked to leave the chamber. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : In closing, Lake Kepwari will be a fantastic resource for people who like to waterski and who want to engage in other water pursuits. I acknowledge that a lot of work has to be done, but I am quite confident that we can get that work done to the advantage of not only the people of the member for Collie-Wellington’s electorate, but also those who come from near and far to utilise that body of water for a range of recreational pursuits.
Dr G.G. Jacobs interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the members for Roe and Cottesloe to order. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : That interjection indicates the total lack of standards of members opposite. The opposition is not worried about drinking water standards because it does not have standards in any other area. Why should members opposite worry about drinking water standards? As I indicated earlier on the steps of Parliament House, we must not only ensure that people have water that is pure and fresh and that meets drinking water standards, but also we must be able to guarantee that that will happen. We cannot have a situation in which the risk is very low, but once in a while something occurs that causes people to lose confidence in their water supply because there might be a risk in drinking the water. For decades people have been used to the water in Perth and Kalgoorlie — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call the member for Roe to order for the third and final time. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : For decades people have been used to the fact that water in Perth and Kalgoorlie has met the required drinking water standards. We aspire to continue to meet those standards. We must be conscious of the fact that that has implications that preclude people from using some water. We are allocating $10 million to a trust fund and to undertake a study plan to ensure that we can find alternatives. The member asked why we want to use the water in Logue Brook Dam when it provides only five gigalitres. Each five gigalitres adds up and assists us to meet our needs. That five gigalitres was always proposed as part of a 17-gigalitre trade. The piping and the cost of the water transfer was based on 17 gigalitres, of which that five gigalitres is part. During the evaluation process, I seriously considered having only 12 gigalitres and leaving the five gigalitres in Logue Brook Dam. However, given that the past few years have been dry, the government is under pressure to ensure that it can provide the water that is needed by the state. On the issue of compensation, if people suffer a direct loss, they can make a claim against the Water Corporation. The Water Corporation is negotiating with the people concerned and compensation will be paid if this decision affects their business or other interests. With regard to Lake Kepwari, more work must be done. However, I have been assured that the low pH levels and the other water quality issues will be dealt with to ensure that the water meets the standards required for recreation. When I was in that area with the member for Collie-Wellington some time ago, a diving school was using the dam for part of its training program. It is a fantastic site. When the trees have been planted and the facilities are built — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call the member for Cottesloe to order. I warn the member for Roe that I can hear his comments even when his head is down. If the member for Roe makes any more interjections, he will be asked to leave the chamber. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : In closing, Lake Kepwari will be a fantastic resource for people who like to waterski and who want to engage in other water pursuits. I acknowledge that a lot of work has to be done, but I am quite confident that we can get that work done to the advantage of not only the people of the member for Collie-Wellington’s electorate, but also those who come from near and far to utilise that body of water for a range of recreational pursuits.
The SPEAKER : I call the members for Roe and Cottesloe to order. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : That interjection indicates the total lack of standards of members opposite. The opposition is not worried about drinking water standards because it does not have standards in any other area. Why should members opposite worry about drinking water standards? As I indicated earlier on the steps of Parliament House, we must not only ensure that people have water that is pure and fresh and that meets drinking water standards, but also we must be able to guarantee that that will happen. We cannot have a situation in which the risk is very low, but once in a while something occurs that causes people to lose confidence in their water supply because there might be a risk in drinking the water. For decades people have been used to the water in Perth and Kalgoorlie — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call the member for Roe to order for the third and final time. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : For decades people have been used to the fact that water in Perth and Kalgoorlie has met the required drinking water standards. We aspire to continue to meet those standards. We must be conscious of the fact that that has implications that preclude people from using some water. We are allocating $10 million to a trust fund and to undertake a study plan to ensure that we can find alternatives. The member asked why we want to use the water in Logue Brook Dam when it provides only five gigalitres. Each five gigalitres adds up and assists us to meet our needs. That five gigalitres was always proposed as part of a 17-gigalitre trade. The piping and the cost of the water transfer was based on 17 gigalitres, of which that five gigalitres is part. During the evaluation process, I seriously considered having only 12 gigalitres and leaving the five gigalitres in Logue Brook Dam. However, given that the past few years have been dry, the government is under pressure to ensure that it can provide the water that is needed by the state. On the issue of compensation, if people suffer a direct loss, they can make a claim against the Water Corporation. The Water Corporation is negotiating with the people concerned and compensation will be paid if this decision affects their business or other interests. With regard to Lake Kepwari, more work must be done. However, I have been assured that the low pH levels and the other water quality issues will be dealt with to ensure that the water meets the standards required for recreation. When I was in that area with the member for Collie-Wellington some time ago, a diving school was using the dam for part of its training program. It is a fantastic site. When the trees have been planted and the facilities are built — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call the member for Cottesloe to order. I warn the member for Roe that I can hear his comments even when his head is down. If the member for Roe makes any more interjections, he will be asked to leave the chamber. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : In closing, Lake Kepwari will be a fantastic resource for people who like to waterski and who want to engage in other water pursuits. I acknowledge that a lot of work has to be done, but I am quite confident that we can get that work done to the advantage of not only the people of the member for Collie-Wellington’s electorate, but also those who come from near and far to utilise that body of water for a range of recreational pursuits.
Mr J.C. KOBELKE : That interjection indicates the total lack of standards of members opposite. The opposition is not worried about drinking water standards because it does not have standards in any other area. Why should members opposite worry about drinking water standards? As I indicated earlier on the steps of Parliament House, we must not only ensure that people have water that is pure and fresh and that meets drinking water standards, but also we must be able to guarantee that that will happen. We cannot have a situation in which the risk is very low, but once in a while something occurs that causes people to lose confidence in their water supply because there might be a risk in drinking the water. For decades people have been used to the water in Perth and Kalgoorlie — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call the member for Roe to order for the third and final time. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : For decades people have been used to the fact that water in Perth and Kalgoorlie has met the required drinking water standards. We aspire to continue to meet those standards. We must be conscious of the fact that that has implications that preclude people from using some water. We are allocating $10 million to a trust fund and to undertake a study plan to ensure that we can find alternatives. The member asked why we want to use the water in Logue Brook Dam when it provides only five gigalitres. Each five gigalitres adds up and assists us to meet our needs. That five gigalitres was always proposed as part of a 17-gigalitre trade. The piping and the cost of the water transfer was based on 17 gigalitres, of which that five gigalitres is part. During the evaluation process, I seriously considered having only 12 gigalitres and leaving the five gigalitres in Logue Brook Dam. However, given that the past few years have been dry, the government is under pressure to ensure that it can provide the water that is needed by the state. On the issue of compensation, if people suffer a direct loss, they can make a claim against the Water Corporation. The Water Corporation is negotiating with the people concerned and compensation will be paid if this decision affects their business or other interests. With regard to Lake Kepwari, more work must be done. However, I have been assured that the low pH levels and the other water quality issues will be dealt with to ensure that the water meets the standards required for recreation. When I was in that area with the member for Collie-Wellington some time ago, a diving school was using the dam for part of its training program. It is a fantastic site. When the trees have been planted and the facilities are built — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call the member for Cottesloe to order. I warn the member for Roe that I can hear his comments even when his head is down. If the member for Roe makes any more interjections, he will be asked to leave the chamber. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : In closing, Lake Kepwari will be a fantastic resource for people who like to waterski and who want to engage in other water pursuits. I acknowledge that a lot of work has to be done, but I am quite confident that we can get that work done to the advantage of not only the people of the member for Collie-Wellington’s electorate, but also those who come from near and far to utilise that body of water for a range of recreational pursuits.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call the member for Roe to order for the third and final time. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : For decades people have been used to the fact that water in Perth and Kalgoorlie has met the required drinking water standards. We aspire to continue to meet those standards. We must be conscious of the fact that that has implications that preclude people from using some water. We are allocating $10 million to a trust fund and to undertake a study plan to ensure that we can find alternatives. The member asked why we want to use the water in Logue Brook Dam when it provides only five gigalitres. Each five gigalitres adds up and assists us to meet our needs. That five gigalitres was always proposed as part of a 17-gigalitre trade. The piping and the cost of the water transfer was based on 17 gigalitres, of which that five gigalitres is part. During the evaluation process, I seriously considered having only 12 gigalitres and leaving the five gigalitres in Logue Brook Dam. However, given that the past few years have been dry, the government is under pressure to ensure that it can provide the water that is needed by the state. On the issue of compensation, if people suffer a direct loss, they can make a claim against the Water Corporation. The Water Corporation is negotiating with the people concerned and compensation will be paid if this decision affects their business or other interests. With regard to Lake Kepwari, more work must be done. However, I have been assured that the low pH levels and the other water quality issues will be dealt with to ensure that the water meets the standards required for recreation. When I was in that area with the member for Collie-Wellington some time ago, a diving school was using the dam for part of its training program. It is a fantastic site. When the trees have been planted and the facilities are built — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call the member for Cottesloe to order. I warn the member for Roe that I can hear his comments even when his head is down. If the member for Roe makes any more interjections, he will be asked to leave the chamber. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : In closing, Lake Kepwari will be a fantastic resource for people who like to waterski and who want to engage in other water pursuits. I acknowledge that a lot of work has to be done, but I am quite confident that we can get that work done to the advantage of not only the people of the member for Collie-Wellington’s electorate, but also those who come from near and far to utilise that body of water for a range of recreational pursuits.
The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call the member for Roe to order for the third and final time. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : For decades people have been used to the fact that water in Perth and Kalgoorlie has met the required drinking water standards. We aspire to continue to meet those standards. We must be conscious of the fact that that has implications that preclude people from using some water. We are allocating $10 million to a trust fund and to undertake a study plan to ensure that we can find alternatives. The member asked why we want to use the water in Logue Brook Dam when it provides only five gigalitres. Each five gigalitres adds up and assists us to meet our needs. That five gigalitres was always proposed as part of a 17-gigalitre trade. The piping and the cost of the water transfer was based on 17 gigalitres, of which that five gigalitres is part. During the evaluation process, I seriously considered having only 12 gigalitres and leaving the five gigalitres in Logue Brook Dam. However, given that the past few years have been dry, the government is under pressure to ensure that it can provide the water that is needed by the state. On the issue of compensation, if people suffer a direct loss, they can make a claim against the Water Corporation. The Water Corporation is negotiating with the people concerned and compensation will be paid if this decision affects their business or other interests. With regard to Lake Kepwari, more work must be done. However, I have been assured that the low pH levels and the other water quality issues will be dealt with to ensure that the water meets the standards required for recreation. When I was in that area with the member for Collie-Wellington some time ago, a diving school was using the dam for part of its training program. It is a fantastic site. When the trees have been planted and the facilities are built — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call the member for Cottesloe to order. I warn the member for Roe that I can hear his comments even when his head is down. If the member for Roe makes any more interjections, he will be asked to leave the chamber. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : In closing, Lake Kepwari will be a fantastic resource for people who like to waterski and who want to engage in other water pursuits. I acknowledge that a lot of work has to be done, but I am quite confident that we can get that work done to the advantage of not only the people of the member for Collie-Wellington’s electorate, but also those who come from near and far to utilise that body of water for a range of recreational pursuits.
Mr J.C. KOBELKE : For decades people have been used to the fact that water in Perth and Kalgoorlie has met the required drinking water standards. We aspire to continue to meet those standards. We must be conscious of the fact that that has implications that preclude people from using some water. We are allocating $10 million to a trust fund and to undertake a study plan to ensure that we can find alternatives. The member asked why we want to use the water in Logue Brook Dam when it provides only five gigalitres. Each five gigalitres adds up and assists us to meet our needs. That five gigalitres was always proposed as part of a 17-gigalitre trade. The piping and the cost of the water transfer was based on 17 gigalitres, of which that five gigalitres is part. During the evaluation process, I seriously considered having only 12 gigalitres and leaving the five gigalitres in Logue Brook Dam. However, given that the past few years have been dry, the government is under pressure to ensure that it can provide the water that is needed by the state. On the issue of compensation, if people suffer a direct loss, they can make a claim against the Water Corporation. The Water Corporation is negotiating with the people concerned and compensation will be paid if this decision affects their business or other interests. With regard to Lake Kepwari, more work must be done. However, I have been assured that the low pH levels and the other water quality issues will be dealt with to ensure that the water meets the standards required for recreation. When I was in that area with the member for Collie-Wellington some time ago, a diving school was using the dam for part of its training program. It is a fantastic site. When the trees have been planted and the facilities are built — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call the member for Cottesloe to order. I warn the member for Roe that I can hear his comments even when his head is down. If the member for Roe makes any more interjections, he will be asked to leave the chamber. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : In closing, Lake Kepwari will be a fantastic resource for people who like to waterski and who want to engage in other water pursuits. I acknowledge that a lot of work has to be done, but I am quite confident that we can get that work done to the advantage of not only the people of the member for Collie-Wellington’s electorate, but also those who come from near and far to utilise that body of water for a range of recreational pursuits.
On the issue of compensation, if people suffer a direct loss, they can make a claim against the Water Corporation. The Water Corporation is negotiating with the people concerned and compensation will be paid if this decision affects their business or other interests. With regard to Lake Kepwari, more work must be done. However, I have been assured that the low pH levels and the other water quality issues will be dealt with to ensure that the water meets the standards required for recreation. When I was in that area with the member for Collie-Wellington some time ago, a diving school was using the dam for part of its training program. It is a fantastic site. When the trees have been planted and the facilities are built — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call the member for Cottesloe to order. I warn the member for Roe that I can hear his comments even when his head is down. If the member for Roe makes any more interjections, he will be asked to leave the chamber. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : In closing, Lake Kepwari will be a fantastic resource for people who like to waterski and who want to engage in other water pursuits. I acknowledge that a lot of work has to be done, but I am quite confident that we can get that work done to the advantage of not only the people of the member for Collie-Wellington’s electorate, but also those who come from near and far to utilise that body of water for a range of recreational pursuits.
With regard to Lake Kepwari, more work must be done. However, I have been assured that the low pH levels and the other water quality issues will be dealt with to ensure that the water meets the standards required for recreation. When I was in that area with the member for Collie-Wellington some time ago, a diving school was using the dam for part of its training program. It is a fantastic site. When the trees have been planted and the facilities are built — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call the member for Cottesloe to order. I warn the member for Roe that I can hear his comments even when his head is down. If the member for Roe makes any more interjections, he will be asked to leave the chamber. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : In closing, Lake Kepwari will be a fantastic resource for people who like to waterski and who want to engage in other water pursuits. I acknowledge that a lot of work has to be done, but I am quite confident that we can get that work done to the advantage of not only the people of the member for Collie-Wellington’s electorate, but also those who come from near and far to utilise that body of water for a range of recreational pursuits.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call the member for Cottesloe to order. I warn the member for Roe that I can hear his comments even when his head is down. If the member for Roe makes any more interjections, he will be asked to leave the chamber. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : In closing, Lake Kepwari will be a fantastic resource for people who like to waterski and who want to engage in other water pursuits. I acknowledge that a lot of work has to be done, but I am quite confident that we can get that work done to the advantage of not only the people of the member for Collie-Wellington’s electorate, but also those who come from near and far to utilise that body of water for a range of recreational pursuits.
The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call the member for Cottesloe to order. I warn the member for Roe that I can hear his comments even when his head is down. If the member for Roe makes any more interjections, he will be asked to leave the chamber. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : In closing, Lake Kepwari will be a fantastic resource for people who like to waterski and who want to engage in other water pursuits. I acknowledge that a lot of work has to be done, but I am quite confident that we can get that work done to the advantage of not only the people of the member for Collie-Wellington’s electorate, but also those who come from near and far to utilise that body of water for a range of recreational pursuits.
Mr J.C. KOBELKE : In closing, Lake Kepwari will be a fantastic resource for people who like to waterski and who want to engage in other water pursuits. I acknowledge that a lot of work has to be done, but I am quite confident that we can get that work done to the advantage of not only the people of the member for Collie-Wellington’s electorate, but also those who come from near and far to utilise that body of water for a range of recreational pursuits.
I refer to the Carpenter government’s decision to close Logue Brook Dam, which is regarded by the Water Corporation as a pristine water supply. (1) Given that generations of Western Australians have used Logue Brook Dam for sport and recreation, why can it not be used for dual purposes, which is what happens in all other states? (2) Why does the government see the need to take a paltry five gigalitres of water from Logue Brook Dam when other options have largely been ignored? (3) What compensation will the Carpenter government provide to small business operators in the Harvey shire who will be negatively affected by the closure of Logue Brook Dam? (4) What are the acidity and heavy metal levels in the minister’s proposed alternatives of Lake Stockton and Lake Kepwari, and are those levels of concern? Mr J.C. KOBELKE replied: (1)-(4) I thank the member for the question. The member is well aware that Australian drinking standards do not allow for dual use. Clearly, some water sources fail to meet those standards. Several members interjected. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : We are not about lowering standards. Dr G.G. Jacobs interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the members for Roe and Cottesloe to order. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : That interjection indicates the total lack of standards of members opposite. The opposition is not worried about drinking water standards because it does not have standards in any other area. Why should members opposite worry about drinking water standards? As I indicated earlier on the steps of Parliament House, we must not only ensure that people have water that is pure and fresh and that meets drinking water standards, but also we must be able to guarantee that that will happen. We cannot have a situation in which the risk is very low, but once in a while something occurs that causes people to lose confidence in their water supply because there might be a risk in drinking the water. For decades people have been used to the water in Perth and Kalgoorlie — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call the member for Roe to order for the third and final time. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : For decades people have been used to the fact that water in Perth and Kalgoorlie has met the required drinking water standards. We aspire to continue to meet those standards. We must be conscious of the fact that that has implications that preclude people from using some water. We are allocating $10 million to a trust fund and to undertake a study plan to ensure that we can find alternatives. The member asked why we want to use the water in Logue Brook Dam when it provides only five gigalitres. Each five gigalitres adds up and assists us to meet our needs. That five gigalitres was always proposed as part of a 17-gigalitre trade. The piping and the cost of the water transfer was based on 17 gigalitres, of which that five gigalitres is part. During the evaluation process, I seriously considered having only 12 gigalitres and leaving the five gigalitres in Logue Brook Dam. However, given that the past few years have been dry, the government is under pressure to ensure that it can provide the water that is needed by the state. On the issue of compensation, if people suffer a direct loss, they can make a claim against the Water Corporation. The Water Corporation is negotiating with the people concerned and compensation will be paid if this decision affects their business or other interests. With regard to Lake Kepwari, more work must be done. However, I have been assured that the low pH levels and the other water quality issues will be dealt with to ensure that the water meets the standards required for recreation. When I was in that area with the member for Collie-Wellington some time ago, a diving school was using the dam for part of its training program. It is a fantastic site. When the trees have been planted and the facilities are built — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call the member for Cottesloe to order. I warn the member for Roe that I can hear his comments even when his head is down. If the member for Roe makes any more interjections, he will be asked to leave the chamber. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : In closing, Lake Kepwari will be a fantastic resource for people who like to waterski and who want to engage in other water pursuits. I acknowledge that a lot of work has to be done, but I am quite confident that we can get that work done to the advantage of not only the people of the member for Collie-Wellington’s electorate, but also those who come from near and far to utilise that body of water for a range of recreational pursuits.
(1) Given that generations of Western Australians have used Logue Brook Dam for sport and recreation, why can it not be used for dual purposes, which is what happens in all other states? (2) Why does the government see the need to take a paltry five gigalitres of water from Logue Brook Dam when other options have largely been ignored? (3) What compensation will the Carpenter government provide to small business operators in the Harvey shire who will be negatively affected by the closure of Logue Brook Dam? (4) What are the acidity and heavy metal levels in the minister’s proposed alternatives of Lake Stockton and Lake Kepwari, and are those levels of concern? Mr J.C. KOBELKE replied: (1)-(4) I thank the member for the question. The member is well aware that Australian drinking standards do not allow for dual use. Clearly, some water sources fail to meet those standards. Several members interjected. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : We are not about lowering standards. Dr G.G. Jacobs interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the members for Roe and Cottesloe to order. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : That interjection indicates the total lack of standards of members opposite. The opposition is not worried about drinking water standards because it does not have standards in any other area. Why should members opposite worry about drinking water standards? As I indicated earlier on the steps of Parliament House, we must not only ensure that people have water that is pure and fresh and that meets drinking water standards, but also we must be able to guarantee that that will happen. We cannot have a situation in which the risk is very low, but once in a while something occurs that causes people to lose confidence in their water supply because there might be a risk in drinking the water. For decades people have been used to the water in Perth and Kalgoorlie — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call the member for Roe to order for the third and final time. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : For decades people have been used to the fact that water in Perth and Kalgoorlie has met the required drinking water standards. We aspire to continue to meet those standards. We must be conscious of the fact that that has implications that preclude people from using some water. We are allocating $10 million to a trust fund and to undertake a study plan to ensure that we can find alternatives. The member asked why we want to use the water in Logue Brook Dam when it provides only five gigalitres. Each five gigalitres adds up and assists us to meet our needs. That five gigalitres was always proposed as part of a 17-gigalitre trade. The piping and the cost of the water transfer was based on 17 gigalitres, of which that five gigalitres is part. During the evaluation process, I seriously considered having only 12 gigalitres and leaving the five gigalitres in Logue Brook Dam. However, given that the past few years have been dry, the government is under pressure to ensure that it can provide the water that is needed by the state. On the issue of compensation, if people suffer a direct loss, they can make a claim against the Water Corporation. The Water Corporation is negotiating with the people concerned and compensation will be paid if this decision affects their business or other interests. With regard to Lake Kepwari, more work must be done. However, I have been assured that the low pH levels and the other water quality issues will be dealt with to ensure that the water meets the standards required for recreation. When I was in that area with the member for Collie-Wellington some time ago, a diving school was using the dam for part of its training program. It is a fantastic site. When the trees have been planted and the facilities are built — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call the member for Cottesloe to order. I warn the member for Roe that I can hear his comments even when his head is down. If the member for Roe makes any more interjections, he will be asked to leave the chamber. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : In closing, Lake Kepwari will be a fantastic resource for people who like to waterski and who want to engage in other water pursuits. I acknowledge that a lot of work has to be done, but I am quite confident that we can get that work done to the advantage of not only the people of the member for Collie-Wellington’s electorate, but also those who come from near and far to utilise that body of water for a range of recreational pursuits.
(2) Why does the government see the need to take a paltry five gigalitres of water from Logue Brook Dam when other options have largely been ignored? (3) What compensation will the Carpenter government provide to small business operators in the Harvey shire who will be negatively affected by the closure of Logue Brook Dam? (4) What are the acidity and heavy metal levels in the minister’s proposed alternatives of Lake Stockton and Lake Kepwari, and are those levels of concern? Mr J.C. KOBELKE replied: (1)-(4) I thank the member for the question. The member is well aware that Australian drinking standards do not allow for dual use. Clearly, some water sources fail to meet those standards. Several members interjected. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : We are not about lowering standards. Dr G.G. Jacobs interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the members for Roe and Cottesloe to order. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : That interjection indicates the total lack of standards of members opposite. The opposition is not worried about drinking water standards because it does not have standards in any other area. Why should members opposite worry about drinking water standards? As I indicated earlier on the steps of Parliament House, we must not only ensure that people have water that is pure and fresh and that meets drinking water standards, but also we must be able to guarantee that that will happen. We cannot have a situation in which the risk is very low, but once in a while something occurs that causes people to lose confidence in their water supply because there might be a risk in drinking the water. For decades people have been used to the water in Perth and Kalgoorlie — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call the member for Roe to order for the third and final time. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : For decades people have been used to the fact that water in Perth and Kalgoorlie has met the required drinking water standards. We aspire to continue to meet those standards. We must be conscious of the fact that that has implications that preclude people from using some water. We are allocating $10 million to a trust fund and to undertake a study plan to ensure that we can find alternatives. The member asked why we want to use the water in Logue Brook Dam when it provides only five gigalitres. Each five gigalitres adds up and assists us to meet our needs. That five gigalitres was always proposed as part of a 17-gigalitre trade. The piping and the cost of the water transfer was based on 17 gigalitres, of which that five gigalitres is part. During the evaluation process, I seriously considered having only 12 gigalitres and leaving the five gigalitres in Logue Brook Dam. However, given that the past few years have been dry, the government is under pressure to ensure that it can provide the water that is needed by the state. On the issue of compensation, if people suffer a direct loss, they can make a claim against the Water Corporation. The Water Corporation is negotiating with the people concerned and compensation will be paid if this decision affects their business or other interests. With regard to Lake Kepwari, more work must be done. However, I have been assured that the low pH levels and the other water quality issues will be dealt with to ensure that the water meets the standards required for recreation. When I was in that area with the member for Collie-Wellington some time ago, a diving school was using the dam for part of its training program. It is a fantastic site. When the trees have been planted and the facilities are built — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call the member for Cottesloe to order. I warn the member for Roe that I can hear his comments even when his head is down. If the member for Roe makes any more interjections, he will be asked to leave the chamber. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : In closing, Lake Kepwari will be a fantastic resource for people who like to waterski and who want to engage in other water pursuits. I acknowledge that a lot of work has to be done, but I am quite confident that we can get that work done to the advantage of not only the people of the member for Collie-Wellington’s electorate, but also those who come from near and far to utilise that body of water for a range of recreational pursuits.
(3) What compensation will the Carpenter government provide to small business operators in the Harvey shire who will be negatively affected by the closure of Logue Brook Dam? (4) What are the acidity and heavy metal levels in the minister’s proposed alternatives of Lake Stockton and Lake Kepwari, and are those levels of concern? Mr J.C. KOBELKE replied: (1)-(4) I thank the member for the question. The member is well aware that Australian drinking standards do not allow for dual use. Clearly, some water sources fail to meet those standards. Several members interjected. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : We are not about lowering standards. Dr G.G. Jacobs interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the members for Roe and Cottesloe to order. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : That interjection indicates the total lack of standards of members opposite. The opposition is not worried about drinking water standards because it does not have standards in any other area. Why should members opposite worry about drinking water standards? As I indicated earlier on the steps of Parliament House, we must not only ensure that people have water that is pure and fresh and that meets drinking water standards, but also we must be able to guarantee that that will happen. We cannot have a situation in which the risk is very low, but once in a while something occurs that causes people to lose confidence in their water supply because there might be a risk in drinking the water. For decades people have been used to the water in Perth and Kalgoorlie — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call the member for Roe to order for the third and final time. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : For decades people have been used to the fact that water in Perth and Kalgoorlie has met the required drinking water standards. We aspire to continue to meet those standards. We must be conscious of the fact that that has implications that preclude people from using some water. We are allocating $10 million to a trust fund and to undertake a study plan to ensure that we can find alternatives. The member asked why we want to use the water in Logue Brook Dam when it provides only five gigalitres. Each five gigalitres adds up and assists us to meet our needs. That five gigalitres was always proposed as part of a 17-gigalitre trade. The piping and the cost of the water transfer was based on 17 gigalitres, of which that five gigalitres is part. During the evaluation process, I seriously considered having only 12 gigalitres and leaving the five gigalitres in Logue Brook Dam. However, given that the past few years have been dry, the government is under pressure to ensure that it can provide the water that is needed by the state. On the issue of compensation, if people suffer a direct loss, they can make a claim against the Water Corporation. The Water Corporation is negotiating with the people concerned and compensation will be paid if this decision affects their business or other interests. With regard to Lake Kepwari, more work must be done. However, I have been assured that the low pH levels and the other water quality issues will be dealt with to ensure that the water meets the standards required for recreation. When I was in that area with the member for Collie-Wellington some time ago, a diving school was using the dam for part of its training program. It is a fantastic site. When the trees have been planted and the facilities are built — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call the member for Cottesloe to order. I warn the member for Roe that I can hear his comments even when his head is down. If the member for Roe makes any more interjections, he will be asked to leave the chamber. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : In closing, Lake Kepwari will be a fantastic resource for people who like to waterski and who want to engage in other water pursuits. I acknowledge that a lot of work has to be done, but I am quite confident that we can get that work done to the advantage of not only the people of the member for Collie-Wellington’s electorate, but also those who come from near and far to utilise that body of water for a range of recreational pursuits.
(4) What are the acidity and heavy metal levels in the minister’s proposed alternatives of Lake Stockton and Lake Kepwari, and are those levels of concern? Mr J.C. KOBELKE replied: (1)-(4) I thank the member for the question. The member is well aware that Australian drinking standards do not allow for dual use. Clearly, some water sources fail to meet those standards. Several members interjected. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : We are not about lowering standards. Dr G.G. Jacobs interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the members for Roe and Cottesloe to order. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : That interjection indicates the total lack of standards of members opposite. The opposition is not worried about drinking water standards because it does not have standards in any other area. Why should members opposite worry about drinking water standards? As I indicated earlier on the steps of Parliament House, we must not only ensure that people have water that is pure and fresh and that meets drinking water standards, but also we must be able to guarantee that that will happen. We cannot have a situation in which the risk is very low, but once in a while something occurs that causes people to lose confidence in their water supply because there might be a risk in drinking the water. For decades people have been used to the water in Perth and Kalgoorlie — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call the member for Roe to order for the third and final time. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : For decades people have been used to the fact that water in Perth and Kalgoorlie has met the required drinking water standards. We aspire to continue to meet those standards. We must be conscious of the fact that that has implications that preclude people from using some water. We are allocating $10 million to a trust fund and to undertake a study plan to ensure that we can find alternatives. The member asked why we want to use the water in Logue Brook Dam when it provides only five gigalitres. Each five gigalitres adds up and assists us to meet our needs. That five gigalitres was always proposed as part of a 17-gigalitre trade. The piping and the cost of the water transfer was based on 17 gigalitres, of which that five gigalitres is part. During the evaluation process, I seriously considered having only 12 gigalitres and leaving the five gigalitres in Logue Brook Dam. However, given that the past few years have been dry, the government is under pressure to ensure that it can provide the water that is needed by the state. On the issue of compensation, if people suffer a direct loss, they can make a claim against the Water Corporation. The Water Corporation is negotiating with the people concerned and compensation will be paid if this decision affects their business or other interests. With regard to Lake Kepwari, more work must be done. However, I have been assured that the low pH levels and the other water quality issues will be dealt with to ensure that the water meets the standards required for recreation. When I was in that area with the member for Collie-Wellington some time ago, a diving school was using the dam for part of its training program. It is a fantastic site. When the trees have been planted and the facilities are built — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call the member for Cottesloe to order. I warn the member for Roe that I can hear his comments even when his head is down. If the member for Roe makes any more interjections, he will be asked to leave the chamber. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : In closing, Lake Kepwari will be a fantastic resource for people who like to waterski and who want to engage in other water pursuits. I acknowledge that a lot of work has to be done, but I am quite confident that we can get that work done to the advantage of not only the people of the member for Collie-Wellington’s electorate, but also those who come from near and far to utilise that body of water for a range of recreational pursuits.
Mr J.C. KOBELKE replied: (1)-(4) I thank the member for the question. The member is well aware that Australian drinking standards do not allow for dual use. Clearly, some water sources fail to meet those standards. Several members interjected. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : We are not about lowering standards. Dr G.G. Jacobs interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the members for Roe and Cottesloe to order. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : That interjection indicates the total lack of standards of members opposite. The opposition is not worried about drinking water standards because it does not have standards in any other area. Why should members opposite worry about drinking water standards? As I indicated earlier on the steps of Parliament House, we must not only ensure that people have water that is pure and fresh and that meets drinking water standards, but also we must be able to guarantee that that will happen. We cannot have a situation in which the risk is very low, but once in a while something occurs that causes people to lose confidence in their water supply because there might be a risk in drinking the water. For decades people have been used to the water in Perth and Kalgoorlie — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call the member for Roe to order for the third and final time. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : For decades people have been used to the fact that water in Perth and Kalgoorlie has met the required drinking water standards. We aspire to continue to meet those standards. We must be conscious of the fact that that has implications that preclude people from using some water. We are allocating $10 million to a trust fund and to undertake a study plan to ensure that we can find alternatives. The member asked why we want to use the water in Logue Brook Dam when it provides only five gigalitres. Each five gigalitres adds up and assists us to meet our needs. That five gigalitres was always proposed as part of a 17-gigalitre trade. The piping and the cost of the water transfer was based on 17 gigalitres, of which that five gigalitres is part. During the evaluation process, I seriously considered having only 12 gigalitres and leaving the five gigalitres in Logue Brook Dam. However, given that the past few years have been dry, the government is under pressure to ensure that it can provide the water that is needed by the state. On the issue of compensation, if people suffer a direct loss, they can make a claim against the Water Corporation. The Water Corporation is negotiating with the people concerned and compensation will be paid if this decision affects their business or other interests. With regard to Lake Kepwari, more work must be done. However, I have been assured that the low pH levels and the other water quality issues will be dealt with to ensure that the water meets the standards required for recreation. When I was in that area with the member for Collie-Wellington some time ago, a diving school was using the dam for part of its training program. It is a fantastic site. When the trees have been planted and the facilities are built — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call the member for Cottesloe to order. I warn the member for Roe that I can hear his comments even when his head is down. If the member for Roe makes any more interjections, he will be asked to leave the chamber. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : In closing, Lake Kepwari will be a fantastic resource for people who like to waterski and who want to engage in other water pursuits. I acknowledge that a lot of work has to be done, but I am quite confident that we can get that work done to the advantage of not only the people of the member for Collie-Wellington’s electorate, but also those who come from near and far to utilise that body of water for a range of recreational pursuits.
(1)-(4) I thank the member for the question. The member is well aware that Australian drinking standards do not allow for dual use. Clearly, some water sources fail to meet those standards. Several members interjected. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : We are not about lowering standards. Dr G.G. Jacobs interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the members for Roe and Cottesloe to order. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : That interjection indicates the total lack of standards of members opposite. The opposition is not worried about drinking water standards because it does not have standards in any other area. Why should members opposite worry about drinking water standards? As I indicated earlier on the steps of Parliament House, we must not only ensure that people have water that is pure and fresh and that meets drinking water standards, but also we must be able to guarantee that that will happen. We cannot have a situation in which the risk is very low, but once in a while something occurs that causes people to lose confidence in their water supply because there might be a risk in drinking the water. For decades people have been used to the water in Perth and Kalgoorlie — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call the member for Roe to order for the third and final time. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : For decades people have been used to the fact that water in Perth and Kalgoorlie has met the required drinking water standards. We aspire to continue to meet those standards. We must be conscious of the fact that that has implications that preclude people from using some water. We are allocating $10 million to a trust fund and to undertake a study plan to ensure that we can find alternatives. The member asked why we want to use the water in Logue Brook Dam when it provides only five gigalitres. Each five gigalitres adds up and assists us to meet our needs. That five gigalitres was always proposed as part of a 17-gigalitre trade. The piping and the cost of the water transfer was based on 17 gigalitres, of which that five gigalitres is part. During the evaluation process, I seriously considered having only 12 gigalitres and leaving the five gigalitres in Logue Brook Dam. However, given that the past few years have been dry, the government is under pressure to ensure that it can provide the water that is needed by the state. On the issue of compensation, if people suffer a direct loss, they can make a claim against the Water Corporation. The Water Corporation is negotiating with the people concerned and compensation will be paid if this decision affects their business or other interests. With regard to Lake Kepwari, more work must be done. However, I have been assured that the low pH levels and the other water quality issues will be dealt with to ensure that the water meets the standards required for recreation. When I was in that area with the member for Collie-Wellington some time ago, a diving school was using the dam for part of its training program. It is a fantastic site. When the trees have been planted and the facilities are built — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call the member for Cottesloe to order. I warn the member for Roe that I can hear his comments even when his head is down. If the member for Roe makes any more interjections, he will be asked to leave the chamber. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : In closing, Lake Kepwari will be a fantastic resource for people who like to waterski and who want to engage in other water pursuits. I acknowledge that a lot of work has to be done, but I am quite confident that we can get that work done to the advantage of not only the people of the member for Collie-Wellington’s electorate, but also those who come from near and far to utilise that body of water for a range of recreational pursuits.
Several members interjected. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : We are not about lowering standards. Dr G.G. Jacobs interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the members for Roe and Cottesloe to order. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : That interjection indicates the total lack of standards of members opposite. The opposition is not worried about drinking water standards because it does not have standards in any other area. Why should members opposite worry about drinking water standards? As I indicated earlier on the steps of Parliament House, we must not only ensure that people have water that is pure and fresh and that meets drinking water standards, but also we must be able to guarantee that that will happen. We cannot have a situation in which the risk is very low, but once in a while something occurs that causes people to lose confidence in their water supply because there might be a risk in drinking the water. For decades people have been used to the water in Perth and Kalgoorlie — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call the member for Roe to order for the third and final time. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : For decades people have been used to the fact that water in Perth and Kalgoorlie has met the required drinking water standards. We aspire to continue to meet those standards. We must be conscious of the fact that that has implications that preclude people from using some water. We are allocating $10 million to a trust fund and to undertake a study plan to ensure that we can find alternatives. The member asked why we want to use the water in Logue Brook Dam when it provides only five gigalitres. Each five gigalitres adds up and assists us to meet our needs. That five gigalitres was always proposed as part of a 17-gigalitre trade. The piping and the cost of the water transfer was based on 17 gigalitres, of which that five gigalitres is part. During the evaluation process, I seriously considered having only 12 gigalitres and leaving the five gigalitres in Logue Brook Dam. However, given that the past few years have been dry, the government is under pressure to ensure that it can provide the water that is needed by the state. On the issue of compensation, if people suffer a direct loss, they can make a claim against the Water Corporation. The Water Corporation is negotiating with the people concerned and compensation will be paid if this decision affects their business or other interests. With regard to Lake Kepwari, more work must be done. However, I have been assured that the low pH levels and the other water quality issues will be dealt with to ensure that the water meets the standards required for recreation. When I was in that area with the member for Collie-Wellington some time ago, a diving school was using the dam for part of its training program. It is a fantastic site. When the trees have been planted and the facilities are built — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call the member for Cottesloe to order. I warn the member for Roe that I can hear his comments even when his head is down. If the member for Roe makes any more interjections, he will be asked to leave the chamber. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : In closing, Lake Kepwari will be a fantastic resource for people who like to waterski and who want to engage in other water pursuits. I acknowledge that a lot of work has to be done, but I am quite confident that we can get that work done to the advantage of not only the people of the member for Collie-Wellington’s electorate, but also those who come from near and far to utilise that body of water for a range of recreational pursuits.
Mr J.C. KOBELKE : We are not about lowering standards. Dr G.G. Jacobs interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the members for Roe and Cottesloe to order. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : That interjection indicates the total lack of standards of members opposite. The opposition is not worried about drinking water standards because it does not have standards in any other area. Why should members opposite worry about drinking water standards? As I indicated earlier on the steps of Parliament House, we must not only ensure that people have water that is pure and fresh and that meets drinking water standards, but also we must be able to guarantee that that will happen. We cannot have a situation in which the risk is very low, but once in a while something occurs that causes people to lose confidence in their water supply because there might be a risk in drinking the water. For decades people have been used to the water in Perth and Kalgoorlie — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call the member for Roe to order for the third and final time. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : For decades people have been used to the fact that water in Perth and Kalgoorlie has met the required drinking water standards. We aspire to continue to meet those standards. We must be conscious of the fact that that has implications that preclude people from using some water. We are allocating $10 million to a trust fund and to undertake a study plan to ensure that we can find alternatives. The member asked why we want to use the water in Logue Brook Dam when it provides only five gigalitres. Each five gigalitres adds up and assists us to meet our needs. That five gigalitres was always proposed as part of a 17-gigalitre trade. The piping and the cost of the water transfer was based on 17 gigalitres, of which that five gigalitres is part. During the evaluation process, I seriously considered having only 12 gigalitres and leaving the five gigalitres in Logue Brook Dam. However, given that the past few years have been dry, the government is under pressure to ensure that it can provide the water that is needed by the state. On the issue of compensation, if people suffer a direct loss, they can make a claim against the Water Corporation. The Water Corporation is negotiating with the people concerned and compensation will be paid if this decision affects their business or other interests. With regard to Lake Kepwari, more work must be done. However, I have been assured that the low pH levels and the other water quality issues will be dealt with to ensure that the water meets the standards required for recreation. When I was in that area with the member for Collie-Wellington some time ago, a diving school was using the dam for part of its training program. It is a fantastic site. When the trees have been planted and the facilities are built — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call the member for Cottesloe to order. I warn the member for Roe that I can hear his comments even when his head is down. If the member for Roe makes any more interjections, he will be asked to leave the chamber. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : In closing, Lake Kepwari will be a fantastic resource for people who like to waterski and who want to engage in other water pursuits. I acknowledge that a lot of work has to be done, but I am quite confident that we can get that work done to the advantage of not only the people of the member for Collie-Wellington’s electorate, but also those who come from near and far to utilise that body of water for a range of recreational pursuits.
Dr G.G. Jacobs interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the members for Roe and Cottesloe to order. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : That interjection indicates the total lack of standards of members opposite. The opposition is not worried about drinking water standards because it does not have standards in any other area. Why should members opposite worry about drinking water standards? As I indicated earlier on the steps of Parliament House, we must not only ensure that people have water that is pure and fresh and that meets drinking water standards, but also we must be able to guarantee that that will happen. We cannot have a situation in which the risk is very low, but once in a while something occurs that causes people to lose confidence in their water supply because there might be a risk in drinking the water. For decades people have been used to the water in Perth and Kalgoorlie — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call the member for Roe to order for the third and final time. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : For decades people have been used to the fact that water in Perth and Kalgoorlie has met the required drinking water standards. We aspire to continue to meet those standards. We must be conscious of the fact that that has implications that preclude people from using some water. We are allocating $10 million to a trust fund and to undertake a study plan to ensure that we can find alternatives. The member asked why we want to use the water in Logue Brook Dam when it provides only five gigalitres. Each five gigalitres adds up and assists us to meet our needs. That five gigalitres was always proposed as part of a 17-gigalitre trade. The piping and the cost of the water transfer was based on 17 gigalitres, of which that five gigalitres is part. During the evaluation process, I seriously considered having only 12 gigalitres and leaving the five gigalitres in Logue Brook Dam. However, given that the past few years have been dry, the government is under pressure to ensure that it can provide the water that is needed by the state. On the issue of compensation, if people suffer a direct loss, they can make a claim against the Water Corporation. The Water Corporation is negotiating with the people concerned and compensation will be paid if this decision affects their business or other interests. With regard to Lake Kepwari, more work must be done. However, I have been assured that the low pH levels and the other water quality issues will be dealt with to ensure that the water meets the standards required for recreation. When I was in that area with the member for Collie-Wellington some time ago, a diving school was using the dam for part of its training program. It is a fantastic site. When the trees have been planted and the facilities are built — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call the member for Cottesloe to order. I warn the member for Roe that I can hear his comments even when his head is down. If the member for Roe makes any more interjections, he will be asked to leave the chamber. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : In closing, Lake Kepwari will be a fantastic resource for people who like to waterski and who want to engage in other water pursuits. I acknowledge that a lot of work has to be done, but I am quite confident that we can get that work done to the advantage of not only the people of the member for Collie-Wellington’s electorate, but also those who come from near and far to utilise that body of water for a range of recreational pursuits.
The SPEAKER : I call the members for Roe and Cottesloe to order. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : That interjection indicates the total lack of standards of members opposite. The opposition is not worried about drinking water standards because it does not have standards in any other area. Why should members opposite worry about drinking water standards? As I indicated earlier on the steps of Parliament House, we must not only ensure that people have water that is pure and fresh and that meets drinking water standards, but also we must be able to guarantee that that will happen. We cannot have a situation in which the risk is very low, but once in a while something occurs that causes people to lose confidence in their water supply because there might be a risk in drinking the water. For decades people have been used to the water in Perth and Kalgoorlie — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call the member for Roe to order for the third and final time. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : For decades people have been used to the fact that water in Perth and Kalgoorlie has met the required drinking water standards. We aspire to continue to meet those standards. We must be conscious of the fact that that has implications that preclude people from using some water. We are allocating $10 million to a trust fund and to undertake a study plan to ensure that we can find alternatives. The member asked why we want to use the water in Logue Brook Dam when it provides only five gigalitres. Each five gigalitres adds up and assists us to meet our needs. That five gigalitres was always proposed as part of a 17-gigalitre trade. The piping and the cost of the water transfer was based on 17 gigalitres, of which that five gigalitres is part. During the evaluation process, I seriously considered having only 12 gigalitres and leaving the five gigalitres in Logue Brook Dam. However, given that the past few years have been dry, the government is under pressure to ensure that it can provide the water that is needed by the state. On the issue of compensation, if people suffer a direct loss, they can make a claim against the Water Corporation. The Water Corporation is negotiating with the people concerned and compensation will be paid if this decision affects their business or other interests. With regard to Lake Kepwari, more work must be done. However, I have been assured that the low pH levels and the other water quality issues will be dealt with to ensure that the water meets the standards required for recreation. When I was in that area with the member for Collie-Wellington some time ago, a diving school was using the dam for part of its training program. It is a fantastic site. When the trees have been planted and the facilities are built — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call the member for Cottesloe to order. I warn the member for Roe that I can hear his comments even when his head is down. If the member for Roe makes any more interjections, he will be asked to leave the chamber. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : In closing, Lake Kepwari will be a fantastic resource for people who like to waterski and who want to engage in other water pursuits. I acknowledge that a lot of work has to be done, but I am quite confident that we can get that work done to the advantage of not only the people of the member for Collie-Wellington’s electorate, but also those who come from near and far to utilise that body of water for a range of recreational pursuits.
Mr J.C. KOBELKE : That interjection indicates the total lack of standards of members opposite. The opposition is not worried about drinking water standards because it does not have standards in any other area. Why should members opposite worry about drinking water standards? As I indicated earlier on the steps of Parliament House, we must not only ensure that people have water that is pure and fresh and that meets drinking water standards, but also we must be able to guarantee that that will happen. We cannot have a situation in which the risk is very low, but once in a while something occurs that causes people to lose confidence in their water supply because there might be a risk in drinking the water. For decades people have been used to the water in Perth and Kalgoorlie — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call the member for Roe to order for the third and final time. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : For decades people have been used to the fact that water in Perth and Kalgoorlie has met the required drinking water standards. We aspire to continue to meet those standards. We must be conscious of the fact that that has implications that preclude people from using some water. We are allocating $10 million to a trust fund and to undertake a study plan to ensure that we can find alternatives. The member asked why we want to use the water in Logue Brook Dam when it provides only five gigalitres. Each five gigalitres adds up and assists us to meet our needs. That five gigalitres was always proposed as part of a 17-gigalitre trade. The piping and the cost of the water transfer was based on 17 gigalitres, of which that five gigalitres is part. During the evaluation process, I seriously considered having only 12 gigalitres and leaving the five gigalitres in Logue Brook Dam. However, given that the past few years have been dry, the government is under pressure to ensure that it can provide the water that is needed by the state. On the issue of compensation, if people suffer a direct loss, they can make a claim against the Water Corporation. The Water Corporation is negotiating with the people concerned and compensation will be paid if this decision affects their business or other interests. With regard to Lake Kepwari, more work must be done. However, I have been assured that the low pH levels and the other water quality issues will be dealt with to ensure that the water meets the standards required for recreation. When I was in that area with the member for Collie-Wellington some time ago, a diving school was using the dam for part of its training program. It is a fantastic site. When the trees have been planted and the facilities are built — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call the member for Cottesloe to order. I warn the member for Roe that I can hear his comments even when his head is down. If the member for Roe makes any more interjections, he will be asked to leave the chamber. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : In closing, Lake Kepwari will be a fantastic resource for people who like to waterski and who want to engage in other water pursuits. I acknowledge that a lot of work has to be done, but I am quite confident that we can get that work done to the advantage of not only the people of the member for Collie-Wellington’s electorate, but also those who come from near and far to utilise that body of water for a range of recreational pursuits.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call the member for Roe to order for the third and final time. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : For decades people have been used to the fact that water in Perth and Kalgoorlie has met the required drinking water standards. We aspire to continue to meet those standards. We must be conscious of the fact that that has implications that preclude people from using some water. We are allocating $10 million to a trust fund and to undertake a study plan to ensure that we can find alternatives. The member asked why we want to use the water in Logue Brook Dam when it provides only five gigalitres. Each five gigalitres adds up and assists us to meet our needs. That five gigalitres was always proposed as part of a 17-gigalitre trade. The piping and the cost of the water transfer was based on 17 gigalitres, of which that five gigalitres is part. During the evaluation process, I seriously considered having only 12 gigalitres and leaving the five gigalitres in Logue Brook Dam. However, given that the past few years have been dry, the government is under pressure to ensure that it can provide the water that is needed by the state. On the issue of compensation, if people suffer a direct loss, they can make a claim against the Water Corporation. The Water Corporation is negotiating with the people concerned and compensation will be paid if this decision affects their business or other interests. With regard to Lake Kepwari, more work must be done. However, I have been assured that the low pH levels and the other water quality issues will be dealt with to ensure that the water meets the standards required for recreation. When I was in that area with the member for Collie-Wellington some time ago, a diving school was using the dam for part of its training program. It is a fantastic site. When the trees have been planted and the facilities are built — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call the member for Cottesloe to order. I warn the member for Roe that I can hear his comments even when his head is down. If the member for Roe makes any more interjections, he will be asked to leave the chamber. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : In closing, Lake Kepwari will be a fantastic resource for people who like to waterski and who want to engage in other water pursuits. I acknowledge that a lot of work has to be done, but I am quite confident that we can get that work done to the advantage of not only the people of the member for Collie-Wellington’s electorate, but also those who come from near and far to utilise that body of water for a range of recreational pursuits.
The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call the member for Roe to order for the third and final time. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : For decades people have been used to the fact that water in Perth and Kalgoorlie has met the required drinking water standards. We aspire to continue to meet those standards. We must be conscious of the fact that that has implications that preclude people from using some water. We are allocating $10 million to a trust fund and to undertake a study plan to ensure that we can find alternatives. The member asked why we want to use the water in Logue Brook Dam when it provides only five gigalitres. Each five gigalitres adds up and assists us to meet our needs. That five gigalitres was always proposed as part of a 17-gigalitre trade. The piping and the cost of the water transfer was based on 17 gigalitres, of which that five gigalitres is part. During the evaluation process, I seriously considered having only 12 gigalitres and leaving the five gigalitres in Logue Brook Dam. However, given that the past few years have been dry, the government is under pressure to ensure that it can provide the water that is needed by the state. On the issue of compensation, if people suffer a direct loss, they can make a claim against the Water Corporation. The Water Corporation is negotiating with the people concerned and compensation will be paid if this decision affects their business or other interests. With regard to Lake Kepwari, more work must be done. However, I have been assured that the low pH levels and the other water quality issues will be dealt with to ensure that the water meets the standards required for recreation. When I was in that area with the member for Collie-Wellington some time ago, a diving school was using the dam for part of its training program. It is a fantastic site. When the trees have been planted and the facilities are built — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call the member for Cottesloe to order. I warn the member for Roe that I can hear his comments even when his head is down. If the member for Roe makes any more interjections, he will be asked to leave the chamber. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : In closing, Lake Kepwari will be a fantastic resource for people who like to waterski and who want to engage in other water pursuits. I acknowledge that a lot of work has to be done, but I am quite confident that we can get that work done to the advantage of not only the people of the member for Collie-Wellington’s electorate, but also those who come from near and far to utilise that body of water for a range of recreational pursuits.
Mr J.C. KOBELKE : For decades people have been used to the fact that water in Perth and Kalgoorlie has met the required drinking water standards. We aspire to continue to meet those standards. We must be conscious of the fact that that has implications that preclude people from using some water. We are allocating $10 million to a trust fund and to undertake a study plan to ensure that we can find alternatives. The member asked why we want to use the water in Logue Brook Dam when it provides only five gigalitres. Each five gigalitres adds up and assists us to meet our needs. That five gigalitres was always proposed as part of a 17-gigalitre trade. The piping and the cost of the water transfer was based on 17 gigalitres, of which that five gigalitres is part. During the evaluation process, I seriously considered having only 12 gigalitres and leaving the five gigalitres in Logue Brook Dam. However, given that the past few years have been dry, the government is under pressure to ensure that it can provide the water that is needed by the state. On the issue of compensation, if people suffer a direct loss, they can make a claim against the Water Corporation. The Water Corporation is negotiating with the people concerned and compensation will be paid if this decision affects their business or other interests. With regard to Lake Kepwari, more work must be done. However, I have been assured that the low pH levels and the other water quality issues will be dealt with to ensure that the water meets the standards required for recreation. When I was in that area with the member for Collie-Wellington some time ago, a diving school was using the dam for part of its training program. It is a fantastic site. When the trees have been planted and the facilities are built — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call the member for Cottesloe to order. I warn the member for Roe that I can hear his comments even when his head is down. If the member for Roe makes any more interjections, he will be asked to leave the chamber. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : In closing, Lake Kepwari will be a fantastic resource for people who like to waterski and who want to engage in other water pursuits. I acknowledge that a lot of work has to be done, but I am quite confident that we can get that work done to the advantage of not only the people of the member for Collie-Wellington’s electorate, but also those who come from near and far to utilise that body of water for a range of recreational pursuits.
On the issue of compensation, if people suffer a direct loss, they can make a claim against the Water Corporation. The Water Corporation is negotiating with the people concerned and compensation will be paid if this decision affects their business or other interests. With regard to Lake Kepwari, more work must be done. However, I have been assured that the low pH levels and the other water quality issues will be dealt with to ensure that the water meets the standards required for recreation. When I was in that area with the member for Collie-Wellington some time ago, a diving school was using the dam for part of its training program. It is a fantastic site. When the trees have been planted and the facilities are built — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call the member for Cottesloe to order. I warn the member for Roe that I can hear his comments even when his head is down. If the member for Roe makes any more interjections, he will be asked to leave the chamber. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : In closing, Lake Kepwari will be a fantastic resource for people who like to waterski and who want to engage in other water pursuits. I acknowledge that a lot of work has to be done, but I am quite confident that we can get that work done to the advantage of not only the people of the member for Collie-Wellington’s electorate, but also those who come from near and far to utilise that body of water for a range of recreational pursuits.
With regard to Lake Kepwari, more work must be done. However, I have been assured that the low pH levels and the other water quality issues will be dealt with to ensure that the water meets the standards required for recreation. When I was in that area with the member for Collie-Wellington some time ago, a diving school was using the dam for part of its training program. It is a fantastic site. When the trees have been planted and the facilities are built — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call the member for Cottesloe to order. I warn the member for Roe that I can hear his comments even when his head is down. If the member for Roe makes any more interjections, he will be asked to leave the chamber. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : In closing, Lake Kepwari will be a fantastic resource for people who like to waterski and who want to engage in other water pursuits. I acknowledge that a lot of work has to be done, but I am quite confident that we can get that work done to the advantage of not only the people of the member for Collie-Wellington’s electorate, but also those who come from near and far to utilise that body of water for a range of recreational pursuits.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call the member for Cottesloe to order. I warn the member for Roe that I can hear his comments even when his head is down. If the member for Roe makes any more interjections, he will be asked to leave the chamber. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : In closing, Lake Kepwari will be a fantastic resource for people who like to waterski and who want to engage in other water pursuits. I acknowledge that a lot of work has to be done, but I am quite confident that we can get that work done to the advantage of not only the people of the member for Collie-Wellington’s electorate, but also those who come from near and far to utilise that body of water for a range of recreational pursuits.
The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call the member for Cottesloe to order. I warn the member for Roe that I can hear his comments even when his head is down. If the member for Roe makes any more interjections, he will be asked to leave the chamber. Mr J.C. KOBELKE : In closing, Lake Kepwari will be a fantastic resource for people who like to waterski and who want to engage in other water pursuits. I acknowledge that a lot of work has to be done, but I am quite confident that we can get that work done to the advantage of not only the people of the member for Collie-Wellington’s electorate, but also those who come from near and far to utilise that body of water for a range of recreational pursuits.
Mr J.C. KOBELKE : In closing, Lake Kepwari will be a fantastic resource for people who like to waterski and who want to engage in other water pursuits. I acknowledge that a lot of work has to be done, but I am quite confident that we can get that work done to the advantage of not only the people of the member for Collie-Wellington’s electorate, but also those who come from near and far to utilise that body of water for a range of recreational pursuits.
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