Mr. Kelly inquires about the Regional Bridgetown Water Supply Scheme's progress, costs, and timeline. The Minister provides updates on completion dates, budget changes, current status, and costs beyond forward estimates, now referred to as the Warren-Blackwood Water Supply Scheme.

AnsweredQoN 2134Legislative Assembly
Asked
3 April 2014
Portfolio
Water

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I refer to the integration project for the Regional Bridgetown Water Supply Scheme promised during the 2013 State election and ask: (a) what is the timeline for completion of the project; (b) what was the expected cost of the project in 2013 and what is the expected cost now; (c) what is the total cost of the project; (d) what is the current status of the project; and (e) what is the cost of the project beyond the forward estimates?

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Answered
13 May 2014
Responded by
Minister for Water
Response time
40 days
(a) The Regional Bridgetown Water Supply Scheme (now referred to as the Warren-Blackwood Water Supply Scheme) is forecast to be completed by May 2017. The remaining projects will link Millstream to Greenbushes by October 2015, and link Greenbushes to Balingup, Mullalyup and Kirup by May 2017.
(b) The expected cost of these two remaining projects was $59.3m in 2013. The current expected cost is $56.9m.
(c) For the Warren-Blackwood Water Supply Scheme, the forecast total cost, including previous constructed projects, is $180m.
(d) The Millstream to Greenbushes Transfer Main is currently under construction and due for completion by October 2015.
(e) The cost of the project beyond forward estimates is $69m.

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