❓ Mr. Ripper questions the government about expanding Onslow's water supply due to soaring rents and house prices caused by limited water. Mr. Barnett responds, outlining progress on the LNG project and water supply options, but avoids a firm commitment.
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I refer to Onslow—I think that is in the Pilbara as well—which is suffering under soaring rents and an 81 per cent jump in house prices in the past year due to limited water supply. (1) Will the government commit without further delay to the expansion of the Onslow water supply to allow the construction of much-needed new houses and accommodation units in Onslow? (2) When will the government deliver certainty on water security for Onslow residents? Mr C.J. BARNETT
I refer to Onslow—I think that is in the Pilbara as well—which is suffering under soaring rents and an 81 per cent jump in house prices in the past year due to limited water supply. (1) Will the government commit without further delay to the expansion of the Onslow water supply to allow the construction of much-needed new houses and accommodation units in Onslow? (2) When will the government deliver certainty on water security for Onslow residents? Mr C.J. BARNETT
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I thank the Leader of the Opposition for the question. (1)–(2) I was in Onslow probably about six weeks ago. The town has about 700 people. It should grow to probably twice that with the development of the LNG industry. That is still some way off. It is subject to a final investment decision, although I am confident it will proceed. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Minister for Water! Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for West Swan, I formally call you for the first time today! Minister for Water, the question has not been asked of you. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara! The question has been asked of the Minister for State Development. Mr C.J. BARNETT : So, Mr Speaker — Mr A.P. O’Gorman interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Such a witty mob opposite, Mr Speaker; so witty. Mr Speaker, the government — Several members interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is pointless! The SPEAKER : Take your seat, minister. I am regularly asked why more questions are not asked in this place. Some members know the answer to that. Some members are demonstrating at this very moment why more questions are not asked in this place. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Work is progressing on the Ashburton north site for LNG. It is still at an early stage but in the next year a final investment decision may well be made on that. I expect it to be made. In the meantime, the Minister for Lands is working on further land releases. There are at least two options for water supply for Onslow. One of those will be selected and will be put in place as Onslow grows probably to about twice its population. Indeed, that this development is taking place is great news for Onslow. The last and best thing that happened in the previous 100 years at Onslow was the development of the Onslow salt project, which brought a gas power supply to the town, new housing and a lift in its development. It is now about to have a significant lift. Also the state government is working closely with Exmouth to see whether some land that is available in Exmouth can be taken up by workers on the LNG projects. Both towns, Onslow and Exmouth, should see substantial economic benefits. We are aware of the existing land shortage, house price rises and the need to supply water. All of those issues are in hand; all are being dealt with.
(1) Will the government commit without further delay to the expansion of the Onslow water supply to allow the construction of much-needed new houses and accommodation units in Onslow? (2) When will the government deliver certainty on water security for Onslow residents? Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: I thank the Leader of the Opposition for the question. (1)–(2) I was in Onslow probably about six weeks ago. The town has about 700 people. It should grow to probably twice that with the development of the LNG industry. That is still some way off. It is subject to a final investment decision, although I am confident it will proceed. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Minister for Water! Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for West Swan, I formally call you for the first time today! Minister for Water, the question has not been asked of you. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara! The question has been asked of the Minister for State Development. Mr C.J. BARNETT : So, Mr Speaker — Mr A.P. O’Gorman interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Such a witty mob opposite, Mr Speaker; so witty. Mr Speaker, the government — Several members interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is pointless! The SPEAKER : Take your seat, minister. I am regularly asked why more questions are not asked in this place. Some members know the answer to that. Some members are demonstrating at this very moment why more questions are not asked in this place. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Work is progressing on the Ashburton north site for LNG. It is still at an early stage but in the next year a final investment decision may well be made on that. I expect it to be made. In the meantime, the Minister for Lands is working on further land releases. There are at least two options for water supply for Onslow. One of those will be selected and will be put in place as Onslow grows probably to about twice its population. Indeed, that this development is taking place is great news for Onslow. The last and best thing that happened in the previous 100 years at Onslow was the development of the Onslow salt project, which brought a gas power supply to the town, new housing and a lift in its development. It is now about to have a significant lift. Also the state government is working closely with Exmouth to see whether some land that is available in Exmouth can be taken up by workers on the LNG projects. Both towns, Onslow and Exmouth, should see substantial economic benefits. We are aware of the existing land shortage, house price rises and the need to supply water. All of those issues are in hand; all are being dealt with.
(2) When will the government deliver certainty on water security for Onslow residents? Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: I thank the Leader of the Opposition for the question. (1)–(2) I was in Onslow probably about six weeks ago. The town has about 700 people. It should grow to probably twice that with the development of the LNG industry. That is still some way off. It is subject to a final investment decision, although I am confident it will proceed. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Minister for Water! Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for West Swan, I formally call you for the first time today! Minister for Water, the question has not been asked of you. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara! The question has been asked of the Minister for State Development. Mr C.J. BARNETT : So, Mr Speaker — Mr A.P. O’Gorman interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Such a witty mob opposite, Mr Speaker; so witty. Mr Speaker, the government — Several members interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is pointless! The SPEAKER : Take your seat, minister. I am regularly asked why more questions are not asked in this place. Some members know the answer to that. Some members are demonstrating at this very moment why more questions are not asked in this place. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Work is progressing on the Ashburton north site for LNG. It is still at an early stage but in the next year a final investment decision may well be made on that. I expect it to be made. In the meantime, the Minister for Lands is working on further land releases. There are at least two options for water supply for Onslow. One of those will be selected and will be put in place as Onslow grows probably to about twice its population. Indeed, that this development is taking place is great news for Onslow. The last and best thing that happened in the previous 100 years at Onslow was the development of the Onslow salt project, which brought a gas power supply to the town, new housing and a lift in its development. It is now about to have a significant lift. Also the state government is working closely with Exmouth to see whether some land that is available in Exmouth can be taken up by workers on the LNG projects. Both towns, Onslow and Exmouth, should see substantial economic benefits. We are aware of the existing land shortage, house price rises and the need to supply water. All of those issues are in hand; all are being dealt with.
Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: I thank the Leader of the Opposition for the question. (1)–(2) I was in Onslow probably about six weeks ago. The town has about 700 people. It should grow to probably twice that with the development of the LNG industry. That is still some way off. It is subject to a final investment decision, although I am confident it will proceed. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Minister for Water! Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for West Swan, I formally call you for the first time today! Minister for Water, the question has not been asked of you. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara! The question has been asked of the Minister for State Development. Mr C.J. BARNETT : So, Mr Speaker — Mr A.P. O’Gorman interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Such a witty mob opposite, Mr Speaker; so witty. Mr Speaker, the government — Several members interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is pointless! The SPEAKER : Take your seat, minister. I am regularly asked why more questions are not asked in this place. Some members know the answer to that. Some members are demonstrating at this very moment why more questions are not asked in this place. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Work is progressing on the Ashburton north site for LNG. It is still at an early stage but in the next year a final investment decision may well be made on that. I expect it to be made. In the meantime, the Minister for Lands is working on further land releases. There are at least two options for water supply for Onslow. One of those will be selected and will be put in place as Onslow grows probably to about twice its population. Indeed, that this development is taking place is great news for Onslow. The last and best thing that happened in the previous 100 years at Onslow was the development of the Onslow salt project, which brought a gas power supply to the town, new housing and a lift in its development. It is now about to have a significant lift. Also the state government is working closely with Exmouth to see whether some land that is available in Exmouth can be taken up by workers on the LNG projects. Both towns, Onslow and Exmouth, should see substantial economic benefits. We are aware of the existing land shortage, house price rises and the need to supply water. All of those issues are in hand; all are being dealt with.
I thank the Leader of the Opposition for the question. (1)–(2) I was in Onslow probably about six weeks ago. The town has about 700 people. It should grow to probably twice that with the development of the LNG industry. That is still some way off. It is subject to a final investment decision, although I am confident it will proceed. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Minister for Water! Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for West Swan, I formally call you for the first time today! Minister for Water, the question has not been asked of you. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara! The question has been asked of the Minister for State Development. Mr C.J. BARNETT : So, Mr Speaker — Mr A.P. O’Gorman interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Such a witty mob opposite, Mr Speaker; so witty. Mr Speaker, the government — Several members interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is pointless! The SPEAKER : Take your seat, minister. I am regularly asked why more questions are not asked in this place. Some members know the answer to that. Some members are demonstrating at this very moment why more questions are not asked in this place. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Work is progressing on the Ashburton north site for LNG. It is still at an early stage but in the next year a final investment decision may well be made on that. I expect it to be made. In the meantime, the Minister for Lands is working on further land releases. There are at least two options for water supply for Onslow. One of those will be selected and will be put in place as Onslow grows probably to about twice its population. Indeed, that this development is taking place is great news for Onslow. The last and best thing that happened in the previous 100 years at Onslow was the development of the Onslow salt project, which brought a gas power supply to the town, new housing and a lift in its development. It is now about to have a significant lift. Also the state government is working closely with Exmouth to see whether some land that is available in Exmouth can be taken up by workers on the LNG projects. Both towns, Onslow and Exmouth, should see substantial economic benefits. We are aware of the existing land shortage, house price rises and the need to supply water. All of those issues are in hand; all are being dealt with.
(1)–(2) I was in Onslow probably about six weeks ago. The town has about 700 people. It should grow to probably twice that with the development of the LNG industry. That is still some way off. It is subject to a final investment decision, although I am confident it will proceed. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Minister for Water! Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for West Swan, I formally call you for the first time today! Minister for Water, the question has not been asked of you. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara! The question has been asked of the Minister for State Development. Mr C.J. BARNETT : So, Mr Speaker — Mr A.P. O’Gorman interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Such a witty mob opposite, Mr Speaker; so witty. Mr Speaker, the government — Several members interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is pointless! The SPEAKER : Take your seat, minister. I am regularly asked why more questions are not asked in this place. Some members know the answer to that. Some members are demonstrating at this very moment why more questions are not asked in this place. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Work is progressing on the Ashburton north site for LNG. It is still at an early stage but in the next year a final investment decision may well be made on that. I expect it to be made. In the meantime, the Minister for Lands is working on further land releases. There are at least two options for water supply for Onslow. One of those will be selected and will be put in place as Onslow grows probably to about twice its population. Indeed, that this development is taking place is great news for Onslow. The last and best thing that happened in the previous 100 years at Onslow was the development of the Onslow salt project, which brought a gas power supply to the town, new housing and a lift in its development. It is now about to have a significant lift. Also the state government is working closely with Exmouth to see whether some land that is available in Exmouth can be taken up by workers on the LNG projects. Both towns, Onslow and Exmouth, should see substantial economic benefits. We are aware of the existing land shortage, house price rises and the need to supply water. All of those issues are in hand; all are being dealt with.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Minister for Water! Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for West Swan, I formally call you for the first time today! Minister for Water, the question has not been asked of you. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara! The question has been asked of the Minister for State Development. Mr C.J. BARNETT : So, Mr Speaker — Mr A.P. O’Gorman interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Such a witty mob opposite, Mr Speaker; so witty. Mr Speaker, the government — Several members interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is pointless! The SPEAKER : Take your seat, minister. I am regularly asked why more questions are not asked in this place. Some members know the answer to that. Some members are demonstrating at this very moment why more questions are not asked in this place. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Work is progressing on the Ashburton north site for LNG. It is still at an early stage but in the next year a final investment decision may well be made on that. I expect it to be made. In the meantime, the Minister for Lands is working on further land releases. There are at least two options for water supply for Onslow. One of those will be selected and will be put in place as Onslow grows probably to about twice its population. Indeed, that this development is taking place is great news for Onslow. The last and best thing that happened in the previous 100 years at Onslow was the development of the Onslow salt project, which brought a gas power supply to the town, new housing and a lift in its development. It is now about to have a significant lift. Also the state government is working closely with Exmouth to see whether some land that is available in Exmouth can be taken up by workers on the LNG projects. Both towns, Onslow and Exmouth, should see substantial economic benefits. We are aware of the existing land shortage, house price rises and the need to supply water. All of those issues are in hand; all are being dealt with.
The SPEAKER : Minister for Water! Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for West Swan, I formally call you for the first time today! Minister for Water, the question has not been asked of you. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara! The question has been asked of the Minister for State Development. Mr C.J. BARNETT : So, Mr Speaker — Mr A.P. O’Gorman interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Such a witty mob opposite, Mr Speaker; so witty. Mr Speaker, the government — Several members interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is pointless! The SPEAKER : Take your seat, minister. I am regularly asked why more questions are not asked in this place. Some members know the answer to that. Some members are demonstrating at this very moment why more questions are not asked in this place. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Work is progressing on the Ashburton north site for LNG. It is still at an early stage but in the next year a final investment decision may well be made on that. I expect it to be made. In the meantime, the Minister for Lands is working on further land releases. There are at least two options for water supply for Onslow. One of those will be selected and will be put in place as Onslow grows probably to about twice its population. Indeed, that this development is taking place is great news for Onslow. The last and best thing that happened in the previous 100 years at Onslow was the development of the Onslow salt project, which brought a gas power supply to the town, new housing and a lift in its development. It is now about to have a significant lift. Also the state government is working closely with Exmouth to see whether some land that is available in Exmouth can be taken up by workers on the LNG projects. Both towns, Onslow and Exmouth, should see substantial economic benefits. We are aware of the existing land shortage, house price rises and the need to supply water. All of those issues are in hand; all are being dealt with.
Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for West Swan, I formally call you for the first time today! Minister for Water, the question has not been asked of you. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara! The question has been asked of the Minister for State Development. Mr C.J. BARNETT : So, Mr Speaker — Mr A.P. O’Gorman interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Such a witty mob opposite, Mr Speaker; so witty. Mr Speaker, the government — Several members interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is pointless! The SPEAKER : Take your seat, minister. I am regularly asked why more questions are not asked in this place. Some members know the answer to that. Some members are demonstrating at this very moment why more questions are not asked in this place. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Work is progressing on the Ashburton north site for LNG. It is still at an early stage but in the next year a final investment decision may well be made on that. I expect it to be made. In the meantime, the Minister for Lands is working on further land releases. There are at least two options for water supply for Onslow. One of those will be selected and will be put in place as Onslow grows probably to about twice its population. Indeed, that this development is taking place is great news for Onslow. The last and best thing that happened in the previous 100 years at Onslow was the development of the Onslow salt project, which brought a gas power supply to the town, new housing and a lift in its development. It is now about to have a significant lift. Also the state government is working closely with Exmouth to see whether some land that is available in Exmouth can be taken up by workers on the LNG projects. Both towns, Onslow and Exmouth, should see substantial economic benefits. We are aware of the existing land shortage, house price rises and the need to supply water. All of those issues are in hand; all are being dealt with.
The SPEAKER : Member for West Swan, I formally call you for the first time today! Minister for Water, the question has not been asked of you. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara! The question has been asked of the Minister for State Development. Mr C.J. BARNETT : So, Mr Speaker — Mr A.P. O’Gorman interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Such a witty mob opposite, Mr Speaker; so witty. Mr Speaker, the government — Several members interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is pointless! The SPEAKER : Take your seat, minister. I am regularly asked why more questions are not asked in this place. Some members know the answer to that. Some members are demonstrating at this very moment why more questions are not asked in this place. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Work is progressing on the Ashburton north site for LNG. It is still at an early stage but in the next year a final investment decision may well be made on that. I expect it to be made. In the meantime, the Minister for Lands is working on further land releases. There are at least two options for water supply for Onslow. One of those will be selected and will be put in place as Onslow grows probably to about twice its population. Indeed, that this development is taking place is great news for Onslow. The last and best thing that happened in the previous 100 years at Onslow was the development of the Onslow salt project, which brought a gas power supply to the town, new housing and a lift in its development. It is now about to have a significant lift. Also the state government is working closely with Exmouth to see whether some land that is available in Exmouth can be taken up by workers on the LNG projects. Both towns, Onslow and Exmouth, should see substantial economic benefits. We are aware of the existing land shortage, house price rises and the need to supply water. All of those issues are in hand; all are being dealt with.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara! The question has been asked of the Minister for State Development. Mr C.J. BARNETT : So, Mr Speaker — Mr A.P. O’Gorman interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Such a witty mob opposite, Mr Speaker; so witty. Mr Speaker, the government — Several members interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is pointless! The SPEAKER : Take your seat, minister. I am regularly asked why more questions are not asked in this place. Some members know the answer to that. Some members are demonstrating at this very moment why more questions are not asked in this place. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Work is progressing on the Ashburton north site for LNG. It is still at an early stage but in the next year a final investment decision may well be made on that. I expect it to be made. In the meantime, the Minister for Lands is working on further land releases. There are at least two options for water supply for Onslow. One of those will be selected and will be put in place as Onslow grows probably to about twice its population. Indeed, that this development is taking place is great news for Onslow. The last and best thing that happened in the previous 100 years at Onslow was the development of the Onslow salt project, which brought a gas power supply to the town, new housing and a lift in its development. It is now about to have a significant lift. Also the state government is working closely with Exmouth to see whether some land that is available in Exmouth can be taken up by workers on the LNG projects. Both towns, Onslow and Exmouth, should see substantial economic benefits. We are aware of the existing land shortage, house price rises and the need to supply water. All of those issues are in hand; all are being dealt with.
The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara! The question has been asked of the Minister for State Development. Mr C.J. BARNETT : So, Mr Speaker — Mr A.P. O’Gorman interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Such a witty mob opposite, Mr Speaker; so witty. Mr Speaker, the government — Several members interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is pointless! The SPEAKER : Take your seat, minister. I am regularly asked why more questions are not asked in this place. Some members know the answer to that. Some members are demonstrating at this very moment why more questions are not asked in this place. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Work is progressing on the Ashburton north site for LNG. It is still at an early stage but in the next year a final investment decision may well be made on that. I expect it to be made. In the meantime, the Minister for Lands is working on further land releases. There are at least two options for water supply for Onslow. One of those will be selected and will be put in place as Onslow grows probably to about twice its population. Indeed, that this development is taking place is great news for Onslow. The last and best thing that happened in the previous 100 years at Onslow was the development of the Onslow salt project, which brought a gas power supply to the town, new housing and a lift in its development. It is now about to have a significant lift. Also the state government is working closely with Exmouth to see whether some land that is available in Exmouth can be taken up by workers on the LNG projects. Both towns, Onslow and Exmouth, should see substantial economic benefits. We are aware of the existing land shortage, house price rises and the need to supply water. All of those issues are in hand; all are being dealt with.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : So, Mr Speaker — Mr A.P. O’Gorman interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Such a witty mob opposite, Mr Speaker; so witty. Mr Speaker, the government — Several members interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is pointless! The SPEAKER : Take your seat, minister. I am regularly asked why more questions are not asked in this place. Some members know the answer to that. Some members are demonstrating at this very moment why more questions are not asked in this place. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Work is progressing on the Ashburton north site for LNG. It is still at an early stage but in the next year a final investment decision may well be made on that. I expect it to be made. In the meantime, the Minister for Lands is working on further land releases. There are at least two options for water supply for Onslow. One of those will be selected and will be put in place as Onslow grows probably to about twice its population. Indeed, that this development is taking place is great news for Onslow. The last and best thing that happened in the previous 100 years at Onslow was the development of the Onslow salt project, which brought a gas power supply to the town, new housing and a lift in its development. It is now about to have a significant lift. Also the state government is working closely with Exmouth to see whether some land that is available in Exmouth can be taken up by workers on the LNG projects. Both towns, Onslow and Exmouth, should see substantial economic benefits. We are aware of the existing land shortage, house price rises and the need to supply water. All of those issues are in hand; all are being dealt with.
Mr A.P. O’Gorman interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Such a witty mob opposite, Mr Speaker; so witty. Mr Speaker, the government — Several members interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is pointless! The SPEAKER : Take your seat, minister. I am regularly asked why more questions are not asked in this place. Some members know the answer to that. Some members are demonstrating at this very moment why more questions are not asked in this place. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Work is progressing on the Ashburton north site for LNG. It is still at an early stage but in the next year a final investment decision may well be made on that. I expect it to be made. In the meantime, the Minister for Lands is working on further land releases. There are at least two options for water supply for Onslow. One of those will be selected and will be put in place as Onslow grows probably to about twice its population. Indeed, that this development is taking place is great news for Onslow. The last and best thing that happened in the previous 100 years at Onslow was the development of the Onslow salt project, which brought a gas power supply to the town, new housing and a lift in its development. It is now about to have a significant lift. Also the state government is working closely with Exmouth to see whether some land that is available in Exmouth can be taken up by workers on the LNG projects. Both towns, Onslow and Exmouth, should see substantial economic benefits. We are aware of the existing land shortage, house price rises and the need to supply water. All of those issues are in hand; all are being dealt with.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : Such a witty mob opposite, Mr Speaker; so witty. Mr Speaker, the government — Several members interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is pointless! The SPEAKER : Take your seat, minister. I am regularly asked why more questions are not asked in this place. Some members know the answer to that. Some members are demonstrating at this very moment why more questions are not asked in this place. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Work is progressing on the Ashburton north site for LNG. It is still at an early stage but in the next year a final investment decision may well be made on that. I expect it to be made. In the meantime, the Minister for Lands is working on further land releases. There are at least two options for water supply for Onslow. One of those will be selected and will be put in place as Onslow grows probably to about twice its population. Indeed, that this development is taking place is great news for Onslow. The last and best thing that happened in the previous 100 years at Onslow was the development of the Onslow salt project, which brought a gas power supply to the town, new housing and a lift in its development. It is now about to have a significant lift. Also the state government is working closely with Exmouth to see whether some land that is available in Exmouth can be taken up by workers on the LNG projects. Both towns, Onslow and Exmouth, should see substantial economic benefits. We are aware of the existing land shortage, house price rises and the need to supply water. All of those issues are in hand; all are being dealt with.
Several members interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is pointless! The SPEAKER : Take your seat, minister. I am regularly asked why more questions are not asked in this place. Some members know the answer to that. Some members are demonstrating at this very moment why more questions are not asked in this place. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Work is progressing on the Ashburton north site for LNG. It is still at an early stage but in the next year a final investment decision may well be made on that. I expect it to be made. In the meantime, the Minister for Lands is working on further land releases. There are at least two options for water supply for Onslow. One of those will be selected and will be put in place as Onslow grows probably to about twice its population. Indeed, that this development is taking place is great news for Onslow. The last and best thing that happened in the previous 100 years at Onslow was the development of the Onslow salt project, which brought a gas power supply to the town, new housing and a lift in its development. It is now about to have a significant lift. Also the state government is working closely with Exmouth to see whether some land that is available in Exmouth can be taken up by workers on the LNG projects. Both towns, Onslow and Exmouth, should see substantial economic benefits. We are aware of the existing land shortage, house price rises and the need to supply water. All of those issues are in hand; all are being dealt with.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is pointless! The SPEAKER : Take your seat, minister. I am regularly asked why more questions are not asked in this place. Some members know the answer to that. Some members are demonstrating at this very moment why more questions are not asked in this place. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Work is progressing on the Ashburton north site for LNG. It is still at an early stage but in the next year a final investment decision may well be made on that. I expect it to be made. In the meantime, the Minister for Lands is working on further land releases. There are at least two options for water supply for Onslow. One of those will be selected and will be put in place as Onslow grows probably to about twice its population. Indeed, that this development is taking place is great news for Onslow. The last and best thing that happened in the previous 100 years at Onslow was the development of the Onslow salt project, which brought a gas power supply to the town, new housing and a lift in its development. It is now about to have a significant lift. Also the state government is working closely with Exmouth to see whether some land that is available in Exmouth can be taken up by workers on the LNG projects. Both towns, Onslow and Exmouth, should see substantial economic benefits. We are aware of the existing land shortage, house price rises and the need to supply water. All of those issues are in hand; all are being dealt with.
The SPEAKER : Take your seat, minister. I am regularly asked why more questions are not asked in this place. Some members know the answer to that. Some members are demonstrating at this very moment why more questions are not asked in this place. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Work is progressing on the Ashburton north site for LNG. It is still at an early stage but in the next year a final investment decision may well be made on that. I expect it to be made. In the meantime, the Minister for Lands is working on further land releases. There are at least two options for water supply for Onslow. One of those will be selected and will be put in place as Onslow grows probably to about twice its population. Indeed, that this development is taking place is great news for Onslow. The last and best thing that happened in the previous 100 years at Onslow was the development of the Onslow salt project, which brought a gas power supply to the town, new housing and a lift in its development. It is now about to have a significant lift. Also the state government is working closely with Exmouth to see whether some land that is available in Exmouth can be taken up by workers on the LNG projects. Both towns, Onslow and Exmouth, should see substantial economic benefits. We are aware of the existing land shortage, house price rises and the need to supply water. All of those issues are in hand; all are being dealt with.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : Work is progressing on the Ashburton north site for LNG. It is still at an early stage but in the next year a final investment decision may well be made on that. I expect it to be made. In the meantime, the Minister for Lands is working on further land releases. There are at least two options for water supply for Onslow. One of those will be selected and will be put in place as Onslow grows probably to about twice its population. Indeed, that this development is taking place is great news for Onslow. The last and best thing that happened in the previous 100 years at Onslow was the development of the Onslow salt project, which brought a gas power supply to the town, new housing and a lift in its development. It is now about to have a significant lift. Also the state government is working closely with Exmouth to see whether some land that is available in Exmouth can be taken up by workers on the LNG projects. Both towns, Onslow and Exmouth, should see substantial economic benefits. We are aware of the existing land shortage, house price rises and the need to supply water. All of those issues are in hand; all are being dealt with.
(1) Will the government commit without further delay to the expansion of the Onslow water supply to allow the construction of much-needed new houses and accommodation units in Onslow? (2) When will the government deliver certainty on water security for Onslow residents? Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: I thank the Leader of the Opposition for the question. (1)–(2) I was in Onslow probably about six weeks ago. The town has about 700 people. It should grow to probably twice that with the development of the LNG industry. That is still some way off. It is subject to a final investment decision, although I am confident it will proceed. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Minister for Water! Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for West Swan, I formally call you for the first time today! Minister for Water, the question has not been asked of you. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara! The question has been asked of the Minister for State Development. Mr C.J. BARNETT : So, Mr Speaker — Mr A.P. O’Gorman interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Such a witty mob opposite, Mr Speaker; so witty. Mr Speaker, the government — Several members interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is pointless! The SPEAKER : Take your seat, minister. I am regularly asked why more questions are not asked in this place. Some members know the answer to that. Some members are demonstrating at this very moment why more questions are not asked in this place. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Work is progressing on the Ashburton north site for LNG. It is still at an early stage but in the next year a final investment decision may well be made on that. I expect it to be made. In the meantime, the Minister for Lands is working on further land releases. There are at least two options for water supply for Onslow. One of those will be selected and will be put in place as Onslow grows probably to about twice its population. Indeed, that this development is taking place is great news for Onslow. The last and best thing that happened in the previous 100 years at Onslow was the development of the Onslow salt project, which brought a gas power supply to the town, new housing and a lift in its development. It is now about to have a significant lift. Also the state government is working closely with Exmouth to see whether some land that is available in Exmouth can be taken up by workers on the LNG projects. Both towns, Onslow and Exmouth, should see substantial economic benefits. We are aware of the existing land shortage, house price rises and the need to supply water. All of those issues are in hand; all are being dealt with.
(2) When will the government deliver certainty on water security for Onslow residents? Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: I thank the Leader of the Opposition for the question. (1)–(2) I was in Onslow probably about six weeks ago. The town has about 700 people. It should grow to probably twice that with the development of the LNG industry. That is still some way off. It is subject to a final investment decision, although I am confident it will proceed. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Minister for Water! Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for West Swan, I formally call you for the first time today! Minister for Water, the question has not been asked of you. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara! The question has been asked of the Minister for State Development. Mr C.J. BARNETT : So, Mr Speaker — Mr A.P. O’Gorman interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Such a witty mob opposite, Mr Speaker; so witty. Mr Speaker, the government — Several members interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is pointless! The SPEAKER : Take your seat, minister. I am regularly asked why more questions are not asked in this place. Some members know the answer to that. Some members are demonstrating at this very moment why more questions are not asked in this place. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Work is progressing on the Ashburton north site for LNG. It is still at an early stage but in the next year a final investment decision may well be made on that. I expect it to be made. In the meantime, the Minister for Lands is working on further land releases. There are at least two options for water supply for Onslow. One of those will be selected and will be put in place as Onslow grows probably to about twice its population. Indeed, that this development is taking place is great news for Onslow. The last and best thing that happened in the previous 100 years at Onslow was the development of the Onslow salt project, which brought a gas power supply to the town, new housing and a lift in its development. It is now about to have a significant lift. Also the state government is working closely with Exmouth to see whether some land that is available in Exmouth can be taken up by workers on the LNG projects. Both towns, Onslow and Exmouth, should see substantial economic benefits. We are aware of the existing land shortage, house price rises and the need to supply water. All of those issues are in hand; all are being dealt with.
Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: I thank the Leader of the Opposition for the question. (1)–(2) I was in Onslow probably about six weeks ago. The town has about 700 people. It should grow to probably twice that with the development of the LNG industry. That is still some way off. It is subject to a final investment decision, although I am confident it will proceed. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Minister for Water! Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for West Swan, I formally call you for the first time today! Minister for Water, the question has not been asked of you. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara! The question has been asked of the Minister for State Development. Mr C.J. BARNETT : So, Mr Speaker — Mr A.P. O’Gorman interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Such a witty mob opposite, Mr Speaker; so witty. Mr Speaker, the government — Several members interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is pointless! The SPEAKER : Take your seat, minister. I am regularly asked why more questions are not asked in this place. Some members know the answer to that. Some members are demonstrating at this very moment why more questions are not asked in this place. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Work is progressing on the Ashburton north site for LNG. It is still at an early stage but in the next year a final investment decision may well be made on that. I expect it to be made. In the meantime, the Minister for Lands is working on further land releases. There are at least two options for water supply for Onslow. One of those will be selected and will be put in place as Onslow grows probably to about twice its population. Indeed, that this development is taking place is great news for Onslow. The last and best thing that happened in the previous 100 years at Onslow was the development of the Onslow salt project, which brought a gas power supply to the town, new housing and a lift in its development. It is now about to have a significant lift. Also the state government is working closely with Exmouth to see whether some land that is available in Exmouth can be taken up by workers on the LNG projects. Both towns, Onslow and Exmouth, should see substantial economic benefits. We are aware of the existing land shortage, house price rises and the need to supply water. All of those issues are in hand; all are being dealt with.
I thank the Leader of the Opposition for the question. (1)–(2) I was in Onslow probably about six weeks ago. The town has about 700 people. It should grow to probably twice that with the development of the LNG industry. That is still some way off. It is subject to a final investment decision, although I am confident it will proceed. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Minister for Water! Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for West Swan, I formally call you for the first time today! Minister for Water, the question has not been asked of you. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara! The question has been asked of the Minister for State Development. Mr C.J. BARNETT : So, Mr Speaker — Mr A.P. O’Gorman interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Such a witty mob opposite, Mr Speaker; so witty. Mr Speaker, the government — Several members interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is pointless! The SPEAKER : Take your seat, minister. I am regularly asked why more questions are not asked in this place. Some members know the answer to that. Some members are demonstrating at this very moment why more questions are not asked in this place. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Work is progressing on the Ashburton north site for LNG. It is still at an early stage but in the next year a final investment decision may well be made on that. I expect it to be made. In the meantime, the Minister for Lands is working on further land releases. There are at least two options for water supply for Onslow. One of those will be selected and will be put in place as Onslow grows probably to about twice its population. Indeed, that this development is taking place is great news for Onslow. The last and best thing that happened in the previous 100 years at Onslow was the development of the Onslow salt project, which brought a gas power supply to the town, new housing and a lift in its development. It is now about to have a significant lift. Also the state government is working closely with Exmouth to see whether some land that is available in Exmouth can be taken up by workers on the LNG projects. Both towns, Onslow and Exmouth, should see substantial economic benefits. We are aware of the existing land shortage, house price rises and the need to supply water. All of those issues are in hand; all are being dealt with.
(1)–(2) I was in Onslow probably about six weeks ago. The town has about 700 people. It should grow to probably twice that with the development of the LNG industry. That is still some way off. It is subject to a final investment decision, although I am confident it will proceed. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Minister for Water! Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for West Swan, I formally call you for the first time today! Minister for Water, the question has not been asked of you. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara! The question has been asked of the Minister for State Development. Mr C.J. BARNETT : So, Mr Speaker — Mr A.P. O’Gorman interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Such a witty mob opposite, Mr Speaker; so witty. Mr Speaker, the government — Several members interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is pointless! The SPEAKER : Take your seat, minister. I am regularly asked why more questions are not asked in this place. Some members know the answer to that. Some members are demonstrating at this very moment why more questions are not asked in this place. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Work is progressing on the Ashburton north site for LNG. It is still at an early stage but in the next year a final investment decision may well be made on that. I expect it to be made. In the meantime, the Minister for Lands is working on further land releases. There are at least two options for water supply for Onslow. One of those will be selected and will be put in place as Onslow grows probably to about twice its population. Indeed, that this development is taking place is great news for Onslow. The last and best thing that happened in the previous 100 years at Onslow was the development of the Onslow salt project, which brought a gas power supply to the town, new housing and a lift in its development. It is now about to have a significant lift. Also the state government is working closely with Exmouth to see whether some land that is available in Exmouth can be taken up by workers on the LNG projects. Both towns, Onslow and Exmouth, should see substantial economic benefits. We are aware of the existing land shortage, house price rises and the need to supply water. All of those issues are in hand; all are being dealt with.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Minister for Water! Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for West Swan, I formally call you for the first time today! Minister for Water, the question has not been asked of you. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara! The question has been asked of the Minister for State Development. Mr C.J. BARNETT : So, Mr Speaker — Mr A.P. O’Gorman interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Such a witty mob opposite, Mr Speaker; so witty. Mr Speaker, the government — Several members interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is pointless! The SPEAKER : Take your seat, minister. I am regularly asked why more questions are not asked in this place. Some members know the answer to that. Some members are demonstrating at this very moment why more questions are not asked in this place. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Work is progressing on the Ashburton north site for LNG. It is still at an early stage but in the next year a final investment decision may well be made on that. I expect it to be made. In the meantime, the Minister for Lands is working on further land releases. There are at least two options for water supply for Onslow. One of those will be selected and will be put in place as Onslow grows probably to about twice its population. Indeed, that this development is taking place is great news for Onslow. The last and best thing that happened in the previous 100 years at Onslow was the development of the Onslow salt project, which brought a gas power supply to the town, new housing and a lift in its development. It is now about to have a significant lift. Also the state government is working closely with Exmouth to see whether some land that is available in Exmouth can be taken up by workers on the LNG projects. Both towns, Onslow and Exmouth, should see substantial economic benefits. We are aware of the existing land shortage, house price rises and the need to supply water. All of those issues are in hand; all are being dealt with.
The SPEAKER : Minister for Water! Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for West Swan, I formally call you for the first time today! Minister for Water, the question has not been asked of you. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara! The question has been asked of the Minister for State Development. Mr C.J. BARNETT : So, Mr Speaker — Mr A.P. O’Gorman interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Such a witty mob opposite, Mr Speaker; so witty. Mr Speaker, the government — Several members interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is pointless! The SPEAKER : Take your seat, minister. I am regularly asked why more questions are not asked in this place. Some members know the answer to that. Some members are demonstrating at this very moment why more questions are not asked in this place. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Work is progressing on the Ashburton north site for LNG. It is still at an early stage but in the next year a final investment decision may well be made on that. I expect it to be made. In the meantime, the Minister for Lands is working on further land releases. There are at least two options for water supply for Onslow. One of those will be selected and will be put in place as Onslow grows probably to about twice its population. Indeed, that this development is taking place is great news for Onslow. The last and best thing that happened in the previous 100 years at Onslow was the development of the Onslow salt project, which brought a gas power supply to the town, new housing and a lift in its development. It is now about to have a significant lift. Also the state government is working closely with Exmouth to see whether some land that is available in Exmouth can be taken up by workers on the LNG projects. Both towns, Onslow and Exmouth, should see substantial economic benefits. We are aware of the existing land shortage, house price rises and the need to supply water. All of those issues are in hand; all are being dealt with.
Ms R. Saffioti interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for West Swan, I formally call you for the first time today! Minister for Water, the question has not been asked of you. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara! The question has been asked of the Minister for State Development. Mr C.J. BARNETT : So, Mr Speaker — Mr A.P. O’Gorman interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Such a witty mob opposite, Mr Speaker; so witty. Mr Speaker, the government — Several members interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is pointless! The SPEAKER : Take your seat, minister. I am regularly asked why more questions are not asked in this place. Some members know the answer to that. Some members are demonstrating at this very moment why more questions are not asked in this place. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Work is progressing on the Ashburton north site for LNG. It is still at an early stage but in the next year a final investment decision may well be made on that. I expect it to be made. In the meantime, the Minister for Lands is working on further land releases. There are at least two options for water supply for Onslow. One of those will be selected and will be put in place as Onslow grows probably to about twice its population. Indeed, that this development is taking place is great news for Onslow. The last and best thing that happened in the previous 100 years at Onslow was the development of the Onslow salt project, which brought a gas power supply to the town, new housing and a lift in its development. It is now about to have a significant lift. Also the state government is working closely with Exmouth to see whether some land that is available in Exmouth can be taken up by workers on the LNG projects. Both towns, Onslow and Exmouth, should see substantial economic benefits. We are aware of the existing land shortage, house price rises and the need to supply water. All of those issues are in hand; all are being dealt with.
The SPEAKER : Member for West Swan, I formally call you for the first time today! Minister for Water, the question has not been asked of you. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara! The question has been asked of the Minister for State Development. Mr C.J. BARNETT : So, Mr Speaker — Mr A.P. O’Gorman interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Such a witty mob opposite, Mr Speaker; so witty. Mr Speaker, the government — Several members interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is pointless! The SPEAKER : Take your seat, minister. I am regularly asked why more questions are not asked in this place. Some members know the answer to that. Some members are demonstrating at this very moment why more questions are not asked in this place. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Work is progressing on the Ashburton north site for LNG. It is still at an early stage but in the next year a final investment decision may well be made on that. I expect it to be made. In the meantime, the Minister for Lands is working on further land releases. There are at least two options for water supply for Onslow. One of those will be selected and will be put in place as Onslow grows probably to about twice its population. Indeed, that this development is taking place is great news for Onslow. The last and best thing that happened in the previous 100 years at Onslow was the development of the Onslow salt project, which brought a gas power supply to the town, new housing and a lift in its development. It is now about to have a significant lift. Also the state government is working closely with Exmouth to see whether some land that is available in Exmouth can be taken up by workers on the LNG projects. Both towns, Onslow and Exmouth, should see substantial economic benefits. We are aware of the existing land shortage, house price rises and the need to supply water. All of those issues are in hand; all are being dealt with.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara! The question has been asked of the Minister for State Development. Mr C.J. BARNETT : So, Mr Speaker — Mr A.P. O’Gorman interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Such a witty mob opposite, Mr Speaker; so witty. Mr Speaker, the government — Several members interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is pointless! The SPEAKER : Take your seat, minister. I am regularly asked why more questions are not asked in this place. Some members know the answer to that. Some members are demonstrating at this very moment why more questions are not asked in this place. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Work is progressing on the Ashburton north site for LNG. It is still at an early stage but in the next year a final investment decision may well be made on that. I expect it to be made. In the meantime, the Minister for Lands is working on further land releases. There are at least two options for water supply for Onslow. One of those will be selected and will be put in place as Onslow grows probably to about twice its population. Indeed, that this development is taking place is great news for Onslow. The last and best thing that happened in the previous 100 years at Onslow was the development of the Onslow salt project, which brought a gas power supply to the town, new housing and a lift in its development. It is now about to have a significant lift. Also the state government is working closely with Exmouth to see whether some land that is available in Exmouth can be taken up by workers on the LNG projects. Both towns, Onslow and Exmouth, should see substantial economic benefits. We are aware of the existing land shortage, house price rises and the need to supply water. All of those issues are in hand; all are being dealt with.
The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara! The question has been asked of the Minister for State Development. Mr C.J. BARNETT : So, Mr Speaker — Mr A.P. O’Gorman interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Such a witty mob opposite, Mr Speaker; so witty. Mr Speaker, the government — Several members interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is pointless! The SPEAKER : Take your seat, minister. I am regularly asked why more questions are not asked in this place. Some members know the answer to that. Some members are demonstrating at this very moment why more questions are not asked in this place. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Work is progressing on the Ashburton north site for LNG. It is still at an early stage but in the next year a final investment decision may well be made on that. I expect it to be made. In the meantime, the Minister for Lands is working on further land releases. There are at least two options for water supply for Onslow. One of those will be selected and will be put in place as Onslow grows probably to about twice its population. Indeed, that this development is taking place is great news for Onslow. The last and best thing that happened in the previous 100 years at Onslow was the development of the Onslow salt project, which brought a gas power supply to the town, new housing and a lift in its development. It is now about to have a significant lift. Also the state government is working closely with Exmouth to see whether some land that is available in Exmouth can be taken up by workers on the LNG projects. Both towns, Onslow and Exmouth, should see substantial economic benefits. We are aware of the existing land shortage, house price rises and the need to supply water. All of those issues are in hand; all are being dealt with.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : So, Mr Speaker — Mr A.P. O’Gorman interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Such a witty mob opposite, Mr Speaker; so witty. Mr Speaker, the government — Several members interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is pointless! The SPEAKER : Take your seat, minister. I am regularly asked why more questions are not asked in this place. Some members know the answer to that. Some members are demonstrating at this very moment why more questions are not asked in this place. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Work is progressing on the Ashburton north site for LNG. It is still at an early stage but in the next year a final investment decision may well be made on that. I expect it to be made. In the meantime, the Minister for Lands is working on further land releases. There are at least two options for water supply for Onslow. One of those will be selected and will be put in place as Onslow grows probably to about twice its population. Indeed, that this development is taking place is great news for Onslow. The last and best thing that happened in the previous 100 years at Onslow was the development of the Onslow salt project, which brought a gas power supply to the town, new housing and a lift in its development. It is now about to have a significant lift. Also the state government is working closely with Exmouth to see whether some land that is available in Exmouth can be taken up by workers on the LNG projects. Both towns, Onslow and Exmouth, should see substantial economic benefits. We are aware of the existing land shortage, house price rises and the need to supply water. All of those issues are in hand; all are being dealt with.
Mr A.P. O’Gorman interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Such a witty mob opposite, Mr Speaker; so witty. Mr Speaker, the government — Several members interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is pointless! The SPEAKER : Take your seat, minister. I am regularly asked why more questions are not asked in this place. Some members know the answer to that. Some members are demonstrating at this very moment why more questions are not asked in this place. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Work is progressing on the Ashburton north site for LNG. It is still at an early stage but in the next year a final investment decision may well be made on that. I expect it to be made. In the meantime, the Minister for Lands is working on further land releases. There are at least two options for water supply for Onslow. One of those will be selected and will be put in place as Onslow grows probably to about twice its population. Indeed, that this development is taking place is great news for Onslow. The last and best thing that happened in the previous 100 years at Onslow was the development of the Onslow salt project, which brought a gas power supply to the town, new housing and a lift in its development. It is now about to have a significant lift. Also the state government is working closely with Exmouth to see whether some land that is available in Exmouth can be taken up by workers on the LNG projects. Both towns, Onslow and Exmouth, should see substantial economic benefits. We are aware of the existing land shortage, house price rises and the need to supply water. All of those issues are in hand; all are being dealt with.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : Such a witty mob opposite, Mr Speaker; so witty. Mr Speaker, the government — Several members interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is pointless! The SPEAKER : Take your seat, minister. I am regularly asked why more questions are not asked in this place. Some members know the answer to that. Some members are demonstrating at this very moment why more questions are not asked in this place. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Work is progressing on the Ashburton north site for LNG. It is still at an early stage but in the next year a final investment decision may well be made on that. I expect it to be made. In the meantime, the Minister for Lands is working on further land releases. There are at least two options for water supply for Onslow. One of those will be selected and will be put in place as Onslow grows probably to about twice its population. Indeed, that this development is taking place is great news for Onslow. The last and best thing that happened in the previous 100 years at Onslow was the development of the Onslow salt project, which brought a gas power supply to the town, new housing and a lift in its development. It is now about to have a significant lift. Also the state government is working closely with Exmouth to see whether some land that is available in Exmouth can be taken up by workers on the LNG projects. Both towns, Onslow and Exmouth, should see substantial economic benefits. We are aware of the existing land shortage, house price rises and the need to supply water. All of those issues are in hand; all are being dealt with.
Several members interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is pointless! The SPEAKER : Take your seat, minister. I am regularly asked why more questions are not asked in this place. Some members know the answer to that. Some members are demonstrating at this very moment why more questions are not asked in this place. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Work is progressing on the Ashburton north site for LNG. It is still at an early stage but in the next year a final investment decision may well be made on that. I expect it to be made. In the meantime, the Minister for Lands is working on further land releases. There are at least two options for water supply for Onslow. One of those will be selected and will be put in place as Onslow grows probably to about twice its population. Indeed, that this development is taking place is great news for Onslow. The last and best thing that happened in the previous 100 years at Onslow was the development of the Onslow salt project, which brought a gas power supply to the town, new housing and a lift in its development. It is now about to have a significant lift. Also the state government is working closely with Exmouth to see whether some land that is available in Exmouth can be taken up by workers on the LNG projects. Both towns, Onslow and Exmouth, should see substantial economic benefits. We are aware of the existing land shortage, house price rises and the need to supply water. All of those issues are in hand; all are being dealt with.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : It is pointless! The SPEAKER : Take your seat, minister. I am regularly asked why more questions are not asked in this place. Some members know the answer to that. Some members are demonstrating at this very moment why more questions are not asked in this place. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Work is progressing on the Ashburton north site for LNG. It is still at an early stage but in the next year a final investment decision may well be made on that. I expect it to be made. In the meantime, the Minister for Lands is working on further land releases. There are at least two options for water supply for Onslow. One of those will be selected and will be put in place as Onslow grows probably to about twice its population. Indeed, that this development is taking place is great news for Onslow. The last and best thing that happened in the previous 100 years at Onslow was the development of the Onslow salt project, which brought a gas power supply to the town, new housing and a lift in its development. It is now about to have a significant lift. Also the state government is working closely with Exmouth to see whether some land that is available in Exmouth can be taken up by workers on the LNG projects. Both towns, Onslow and Exmouth, should see substantial economic benefits. We are aware of the existing land shortage, house price rises and the need to supply water. All of those issues are in hand; all are being dealt with.
The SPEAKER : Take your seat, minister. I am regularly asked why more questions are not asked in this place. Some members know the answer to that. Some members are demonstrating at this very moment why more questions are not asked in this place. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Work is progressing on the Ashburton north site for LNG. It is still at an early stage but in the next year a final investment decision may well be made on that. I expect it to be made. In the meantime, the Minister for Lands is working on further land releases. There are at least two options for water supply for Onslow. One of those will be selected and will be put in place as Onslow grows probably to about twice its population. Indeed, that this development is taking place is great news for Onslow. The last and best thing that happened in the previous 100 years at Onslow was the development of the Onslow salt project, which brought a gas power supply to the town, new housing and a lift in its development. It is now about to have a significant lift. Also the state government is working closely with Exmouth to see whether some land that is available in Exmouth can be taken up by workers on the LNG projects. Both towns, Onslow and Exmouth, should see substantial economic benefits. We are aware of the existing land shortage, house price rises and the need to supply water. All of those issues are in hand; all are being dealt with.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : Work is progressing on the Ashburton north site for LNG. It is still at an early stage but in the next year a final investment decision may well be made on that. I expect it to be made. In the meantime, the Minister for Lands is working on further land releases. There are at least two options for water supply for Onslow. One of those will be selected and will be put in place as Onslow grows probably to about twice its population. Indeed, that this development is taking place is great news for Onslow. The last and best thing that happened in the previous 100 years at Onslow was the development of the Onslow salt project, which brought a gas power supply to the town, new housing and a lift in its development. It is now about to have a significant lift. Also the state government is working closely with Exmouth to see whether some land that is available in Exmouth can be taken up by workers on the LNG projects. Both towns, Onslow and Exmouth, should see substantial economic benefits. We are aware of the existing land shortage, house price rises and the need to supply water. All of those issues are in hand; all are being dealt with.
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