❓ A WA parliamentary question addresses leaking irrigation pipes in the Ord Development, seeking cost estimates, responsibility, and the date the Department was informed. The answer provides cost estimates, states responsibility is unresolved due to contractual matters, and confirms the Department was informed on 11 September 2013.
AnsweredQoN 1228Legislative Council
QuestionView source ↗
I refer to an article in
The West Australian
on 9 February 2014, which reports that irrigation pipes in the Ord Development are leaking and need replacing, and I ask:
(a) what is the estimated cost of replacing the pipes;
(b) has it been established which party is responsible for replacing the pipes and, if so, who;
(c) if no to (3), why not; and
(d) when was the Department of Regional Development first informed of the leaking pipes, and by whom?
The West Australian
on 9 February 2014, which reports that irrigation pipes in the Ord Development are leaking and need replacing, and I ask:
(a) what is the estimated cost of replacing the pipes;
(b) has it been established which party is responsible for replacing the pipes and, if so, who;
(c) if no to (3), why not; and
(d) when was the Department of Regional Development first informed of the leaking pipes, and by whom?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
12 August 2014
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Regional Development
Response time
91 days
(a) It is anticipated that the value of the replacement works will be in the order of $12 million to $14 million. (b) No. (c) The State has taken action to reline and replace pipes where appropriate. Responsibilities are subject to contractual and mediation matters which are currently unresolved. (d) The Department of Regional Development was first informed that there could be an issue with the pipes on 11 September 2013, by a supervisor during a project site inspection.
(b) No. (c) The State has taken action to reline and replace pipes where appropriate. Responsibilities are subject to contractual and mediation matters which are currently unresolved. (d) The Department of Regional Development was first informed that there could be an issue with the pipes on 11 September 2013, by a supervisor during a project site inspection.
(c) The State has taken action to reline and replace pipes where appropriate. Responsibilities are subject to contractual and mediation matters which are currently unresolved. (d) The Department of Regional Development was first informed that there could be an issue with the pipes on 11 September 2013, by a supervisor during a project site inspection.
(d) The Department of Regional Development was first informed that there could be an issue with the pipes on 11 September 2013, by a supervisor during a project site inspection.
(b) No. (c) The State has taken action to reline and replace pipes where appropriate. Responsibilities are subject to contractual and mediation matters which are currently unresolved. (d) The Department of Regional Development was first informed that there could be an issue with the pipes on 11 September 2013, by a supervisor during a project site inspection.
(c) The State has taken action to reline and replace pipes where appropriate. Responsibilities are subject to contractual and mediation matters which are currently unresolved. (d) The Department of Regional Development was first informed that there could be an issue with the pipes on 11 September 2013, by a supervisor during a project site inspection.
(d) The Department of Regional Development was first informed that there could be an issue with the pipes on 11 September 2013, by a supervisor during a project site inspection.
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