❓ A WA parliamentary question addresses the draining of water pipes in Midland-Guildford for maintenance, questioning the disposal method and exploring alternative uses for the water. The response details the reasons for the drainage and disposal method.
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WATER PIPE DRAINING — MIDLAND–GUILDFORD
(1) Can the minister confirm that a pipe or pipes near Elvire Street, Midland; Swan Street, Guildford; and Johnson Street, Guildford were drained between 2 and 5 November 2010; and, if so, why were they drained? (2) Were the pipes or pipe drained over a three-day period; and, if not, how long were they drained for? (3) How much water was drained from these pipes or pipe? (4) Why was the water allowed to drain away into a low-lying area around Guildford? (5) Why was the water not taken away by tank or cart to Guildford ovals or reserves for watering? Hon HELEN MORTON
(1) Can the minister confirm that a pipe or pipes near Elvire Street, Midland; Swan Street, Guildford; and Johnson Street, Guildford were drained between 2 and 5 November 2010; and, if so, why were they drained? (2) Were the pipes or pipe drained over a three-day period; and, if not, how long were they drained for? (3) How much water was drained from these pipes or pipe? (4) Why was the water allowed to drain away into a low-lying area around Guildford? (5) Why was the water not taken away by tank or cart to Guildford ovals or reserves for watering? Hon HELEN MORTON
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I thank the honourable member for notice of this question. The minister has advised me accordingly — (1) Yes. Essential maintenance of a major water pipe to replace a valve in Johnson Street, Guildford required that pipe to be drained before the work could proceed. (2) The draining of the pipes commenced on 2 November 2010 and was substantially completed on 5 November 2010. Prior to the installation of the valve on 12 November 2010, a further small quantity of water was drained from the pipe. (3) Approximately 1.5 million litres. (4) Disposal of the water required that it be released to the local drainage system, eventually discharging into the Swan River. (5) The only option was to scour the water to drains or other controlled outlets because there was no practical economic means of collecting this water and using it to irrigate areas such as parklands or ovals.
(2) Were the pipes or pipe drained over a three-day period; and, if not, how long were they drained for? (3) How much water was drained from these pipes or pipe? (4) Why was the water allowed to drain away into a low-lying area around Guildford? (5) Why was the water not taken away by tank or cart to Guildford ovals or reserves for watering? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the honourable member for notice of this question. The minister has advised me accordingly — (1) Yes. Essential maintenance of a major water pipe to replace a valve in Johnson Street, Guildford required that pipe to be drained before the work could proceed. (2) The draining of the pipes commenced on 2 November 2010 and was substantially completed on 5 November 2010. Prior to the installation of the valve on 12 November 2010, a further small quantity of water was drained from the pipe. (3) Approximately 1.5 million litres. (4) Disposal of the water required that it be released to the local drainage system, eventually discharging into the Swan River. (5) The only option was to scour the water to drains or other controlled outlets because there was no practical economic means of collecting this water and using it to irrigate areas such as parklands or ovals.
(3) How much water was drained from these pipes or pipe? (4) Why was the water allowed to drain away into a low-lying area around Guildford? (5) Why was the water not taken away by tank or cart to Guildford ovals or reserves for watering? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the honourable member for notice of this question. The minister has advised me accordingly — (1) Yes. Essential maintenance of a major water pipe to replace a valve in Johnson Street, Guildford required that pipe to be drained before the work could proceed. (2) The draining of the pipes commenced on 2 November 2010 and was substantially completed on 5 November 2010. Prior to the installation of the valve on 12 November 2010, a further small quantity of water was drained from the pipe. (3) Approximately 1.5 million litres. (4) Disposal of the water required that it be released to the local drainage system, eventually discharging into the Swan River. (5) The only option was to scour the water to drains or other controlled outlets because there was no practical economic means of collecting this water and using it to irrigate areas such as parklands or ovals.
(4) Why was the water allowed to drain away into a low-lying area around Guildford? (5) Why was the water not taken away by tank or cart to Guildford ovals or reserves for watering? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the honourable member for notice of this question. The minister has advised me accordingly — (1) Yes. Essential maintenance of a major water pipe to replace a valve in Johnson Street, Guildford required that pipe to be drained before the work could proceed. (2) The draining of the pipes commenced on 2 November 2010 and was substantially completed on 5 November 2010. Prior to the installation of the valve on 12 November 2010, a further small quantity of water was drained from the pipe. (3) Approximately 1.5 million litres. (4) Disposal of the water required that it be released to the local drainage system, eventually discharging into the Swan River. (5) The only option was to scour the water to drains or other controlled outlets because there was no practical economic means of collecting this water and using it to irrigate areas such as parklands or ovals.
(5) Why was the water not taken away by tank or cart to Guildford ovals or reserves for watering? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the honourable member for notice of this question. The minister has advised me accordingly — (1) Yes. Essential maintenance of a major water pipe to replace a valve in Johnson Street, Guildford required that pipe to be drained before the work could proceed. (2) The draining of the pipes commenced on 2 November 2010 and was substantially completed on 5 November 2010. Prior to the installation of the valve on 12 November 2010, a further small quantity of water was drained from the pipe. (3) Approximately 1.5 million litres. (4) Disposal of the water required that it be released to the local drainage system, eventually discharging into the Swan River. (5) The only option was to scour the water to drains or other controlled outlets because there was no practical economic means of collecting this water and using it to irrigate areas such as parklands or ovals.
Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the honourable member for notice of this question. The minister has advised me accordingly — (1) Yes. Essential maintenance of a major water pipe to replace a valve in Johnson Street, Guildford required that pipe to be drained before the work could proceed. (2) The draining of the pipes commenced on 2 November 2010 and was substantially completed on 5 November 2010. Prior to the installation of the valve on 12 November 2010, a further small quantity of water was drained from the pipe. (3) Approximately 1.5 million litres. (4) Disposal of the water required that it be released to the local drainage system, eventually discharging into the Swan River. (5) The only option was to scour the water to drains or other controlled outlets because there was no practical economic means of collecting this water and using it to irrigate areas such as parklands or ovals.
I thank the honourable member for notice of this question. The minister has advised me accordingly — (1) Yes. Essential maintenance of a major water pipe to replace a valve in Johnson Street, Guildford required that pipe to be drained before the work could proceed. (2) The draining of the pipes commenced on 2 November 2010 and was substantially completed on 5 November 2010. Prior to the installation of the valve on 12 November 2010, a further small quantity of water was drained from the pipe. (3) Approximately 1.5 million litres. (4) Disposal of the water required that it be released to the local drainage system, eventually discharging into the Swan River. (5) The only option was to scour the water to drains or other controlled outlets because there was no practical economic means of collecting this water and using it to irrigate areas such as parklands or ovals.
(1) Yes. Essential maintenance of a major water pipe to replace a valve in Johnson Street, Guildford required that pipe to be drained before the work could proceed. (2) The draining of the pipes commenced on 2 November 2010 and was substantially completed on 5 November 2010. Prior to the installation of the valve on 12 November 2010, a further small quantity of water was drained from the pipe. (3) Approximately 1.5 million litres. (4) Disposal of the water required that it be released to the local drainage system, eventually discharging into the Swan River. (5) The only option was to scour the water to drains or other controlled outlets because there was no practical economic means of collecting this water and using it to irrigate areas such as parklands or ovals.
(2) The draining of the pipes commenced on 2 November 2010 and was substantially completed on 5 November 2010. Prior to the installation of the valve on 12 November 2010, a further small quantity of water was drained from the pipe. (3) Approximately 1.5 million litres. (4) Disposal of the water required that it be released to the local drainage system, eventually discharging into the Swan River. (5) The only option was to scour the water to drains or other controlled outlets because there was no practical economic means of collecting this water and using it to irrigate areas such as parklands or ovals.
(3) Approximately 1.5 million litres. (4) Disposal of the water required that it be released to the local drainage system, eventually discharging into the Swan River. (5) The only option was to scour the water to drains or other controlled outlets because there was no practical economic means of collecting this water and using it to irrigate areas such as parklands or ovals.
(4) Disposal of the water required that it be released to the local drainage system, eventually discharging into the Swan River. (5) The only option was to scour the water to drains or other controlled outlets because there was no practical economic means of collecting this water and using it to irrigate areas such as parklands or ovals.
(5) The only option was to scour the water to drains or other controlled outlets because there was no practical economic means of collecting this water and using it to irrigate areas such as parklands or ovals.
(2) Were the pipes or pipe drained over a three-day period; and, if not, how long were they drained for? (3) How much water was drained from these pipes or pipe? (4) Why was the water allowed to drain away into a low-lying area around Guildford? (5) Why was the water not taken away by tank or cart to Guildford ovals or reserves for watering? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the honourable member for notice of this question. The minister has advised me accordingly — (1) Yes. Essential maintenance of a major water pipe to replace a valve in Johnson Street, Guildford required that pipe to be drained before the work could proceed. (2) The draining of the pipes commenced on 2 November 2010 and was substantially completed on 5 November 2010. Prior to the installation of the valve on 12 November 2010, a further small quantity of water was drained from the pipe. (3) Approximately 1.5 million litres. (4) Disposal of the water required that it be released to the local drainage system, eventually discharging into the Swan River. (5) The only option was to scour the water to drains or other controlled outlets because there was no practical economic means of collecting this water and using it to irrigate areas such as parklands or ovals.
(3) How much water was drained from these pipes or pipe? (4) Why was the water allowed to drain away into a low-lying area around Guildford? (5) Why was the water not taken away by tank or cart to Guildford ovals or reserves for watering? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the honourable member for notice of this question. The minister has advised me accordingly — (1) Yes. Essential maintenance of a major water pipe to replace a valve in Johnson Street, Guildford required that pipe to be drained before the work could proceed. (2) The draining of the pipes commenced on 2 November 2010 and was substantially completed on 5 November 2010. Prior to the installation of the valve on 12 November 2010, a further small quantity of water was drained from the pipe. (3) Approximately 1.5 million litres. (4) Disposal of the water required that it be released to the local drainage system, eventually discharging into the Swan River. (5) The only option was to scour the water to drains or other controlled outlets because there was no practical economic means of collecting this water and using it to irrigate areas such as parklands or ovals.
(4) Why was the water allowed to drain away into a low-lying area around Guildford? (5) Why was the water not taken away by tank or cart to Guildford ovals or reserves for watering? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the honourable member for notice of this question. The minister has advised me accordingly — (1) Yes. Essential maintenance of a major water pipe to replace a valve in Johnson Street, Guildford required that pipe to be drained before the work could proceed. (2) The draining of the pipes commenced on 2 November 2010 and was substantially completed on 5 November 2010. Prior to the installation of the valve on 12 November 2010, a further small quantity of water was drained from the pipe. (3) Approximately 1.5 million litres. (4) Disposal of the water required that it be released to the local drainage system, eventually discharging into the Swan River. (5) The only option was to scour the water to drains or other controlled outlets because there was no practical economic means of collecting this water and using it to irrigate areas such as parklands or ovals.
(5) Why was the water not taken away by tank or cart to Guildford ovals or reserves for watering? Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the honourable member for notice of this question. The minister has advised me accordingly — (1) Yes. Essential maintenance of a major water pipe to replace a valve in Johnson Street, Guildford required that pipe to be drained before the work could proceed. (2) The draining of the pipes commenced on 2 November 2010 and was substantially completed on 5 November 2010. Prior to the installation of the valve on 12 November 2010, a further small quantity of water was drained from the pipe. (3) Approximately 1.5 million litres. (4) Disposal of the water required that it be released to the local drainage system, eventually discharging into the Swan River. (5) The only option was to scour the water to drains or other controlled outlets because there was no practical economic means of collecting this water and using it to irrigate areas such as parklands or ovals.
Hon HELEN MORTON replied: I thank the honourable member for notice of this question. The minister has advised me accordingly — (1) Yes. Essential maintenance of a major water pipe to replace a valve in Johnson Street, Guildford required that pipe to be drained before the work could proceed. (2) The draining of the pipes commenced on 2 November 2010 and was substantially completed on 5 November 2010. Prior to the installation of the valve on 12 November 2010, a further small quantity of water was drained from the pipe. (3) Approximately 1.5 million litres. (4) Disposal of the water required that it be released to the local drainage system, eventually discharging into the Swan River. (5) The only option was to scour the water to drains or other controlled outlets because there was no practical economic means of collecting this water and using it to irrigate areas such as parklands or ovals.
I thank the honourable member for notice of this question. The minister has advised me accordingly — (1) Yes. Essential maintenance of a major water pipe to replace a valve in Johnson Street, Guildford required that pipe to be drained before the work could proceed. (2) The draining of the pipes commenced on 2 November 2010 and was substantially completed on 5 November 2010. Prior to the installation of the valve on 12 November 2010, a further small quantity of water was drained from the pipe. (3) Approximately 1.5 million litres. (4) Disposal of the water required that it be released to the local drainage system, eventually discharging into the Swan River. (5) The only option was to scour the water to drains or other controlled outlets because there was no practical economic means of collecting this water and using it to irrigate areas such as parklands or ovals.
(1) Yes. Essential maintenance of a major water pipe to replace a valve in Johnson Street, Guildford required that pipe to be drained before the work could proceed. (2) The draining of the pipes commenced on 2 November 2010 and was substantially completed on 5 November 2010. Prior to the installation of the valve on 12 November 2010, a further small quantity of water was drained from the pipe. (3) Approximately 1.5 million litres. (4) Disposal of the water required that it be released to the local drainage system, eventually discharging into the Swan River. (5) The only option was to scour the water to drains or other controlled outlets because there was no practical economic means of collecting this water and using it to irrigate areas such as parklands or ovals.
(2) The draining of the pipes commenced on 2 November 2010 and was substantially completed on 5 November 2010. Prior to the installation of the valve on 12 November 2010, a further small quantity of water was drained from the pipe. (3) Approximately 1.5 million litres. (4) Disposal of the water required that it be released to the local drainage system, eventually discharging into the Swan River. (5) The only option was to scour the water to drains or other controlled outlets because there was no practical economic means of collecting this water and using it to irrigate areas such as parklands or ovals.
(3) Approximately 1.5 million litres. (4) Disposal of the water required that it be released to the local drainage system, eventually discharging into the Swan River. (5) The only option was to scour the water to drains or other controlled outlets because there was no practical economic means of collecting this water and using it to irrigate areas such as parklands or ovals.
(4) Disposal of the water required that it be released to the local drainage system, eventually discharging into the Swan River. (5) The only option was to scour the water to drains or other controlled outlets because there was no practical economic means of collecting this water and using it to irrigate areas such as parklands or ovals.
(5) The only option was to scour the water to drains or other controlled outlets because there was no practical economic means of collecting this water and using it to irrigate areas such as parklands or ovals.
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