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❓ The question seeks clarification on responsibility for infrastructure upgrades to address flooding in the Swan Valley, distinguishing between local and state government roles. The answer clarifies the City of Swan's responsibility for local drainage and outlines the conditions under which the State Government would be involved.

AnsweredQoN 1525Legislative Council

Asked

14 April 2026

Member

Hon Anthony Spagnolo

Portfolio

Aboriginal Affairs; Water; Climate Resilience; South West

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I refer to infrastructure upgrades required to address flooding in the Swan Valley, and I ask:(a) what upgrades fall under local government responsibility; and(b) what upgrades require State Government intervention?

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Answered

14 May 2026

Responded by

Leader of the House representing the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs; Water; Climate Resilience; South West

Response time

6 days

(a-b) The City of Swan are the service providers for local drainage systems within their jurisdiction and are responsible for upgrading of local drainage infrastructure.
State government drainage responsibilities would apply if an operating licence has been issued to a nominated State government entity to provide water (drainage) services under the provisions of the Water Services Act 2012.

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