❓ A parliamentary question regarding the Karratha desalination plant, its progress, cost, and water output, followed by the Minister's detailed response outlining the project's status and financial aspects. The exchange includes interjections from the opposition.
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KARRATHA DESALINATION PLANT
I congratulate the newly appointed Minister for Environment; Water. At the very successful regional cabinet meeting held in Karratha, the Liberal–National government announced the construction of a much-needed desalination plant to support the residents of the Shire of Roebourne. Can the minister please outline to the house — (1) What action has the government taken since the announcement? (2) How much will the desalination plant and associated infrastructure cost? (3) How much water is expected to be needed to provide water to the west Pilbara community? Mr W.R. MARMION
I congratulate the newly appointed Minister for Environment; Water. At the very successful regional cabinet meeting held in Karratha, the Liberal–National government announced the construction of a much-needed desalination plant to support the residents of the Shire of Roebourne. Can the minister please outline to the house — (1) What action has the government taken since the announcement? (2) How much will the desalination plant and associated infrastructure cost? (3) How much water is expected to be needed to provide water to the west Pilbara community? Mr W.R. MARMION
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I thank the member for North West for the question; it is a very good question. (1)–(3) I would like to update the house on where we are at with the west Pilbara desalination plant. Mr E.S. Ripper : We’d like to see a cost–benefit analysis! Mr W.R. MARMION : The Water Corporation has already begun the process of establishing a competitive alliance for the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the west Pilbara seawater desalination plant. The request for proposals went out to alliance partners on 8 December 2010. This was advertised nationally on the weekend of 4 and 5 December 2010, and within the state of Western Australia on 8 December 2010. We have had a strong response from local, national and international marketplace participants. The request for proposals closed on 21 January 2011, with nine bids received. This is expected to be short-listed to two bids in March, and the design and development will commence on a fast-track basis thereafter. The award of the contract is scheduled for November 2011, with the first water due in April 2013. The plant will supply six gigalitres to ensure the ongoing sustainability of existing water resources, and to facilitate the expansion of accommodation in the west Pilbara associated with strong economic activity and the Pilbara Cities initiative. The plant will supply customers connected to the west Pilbara integrated water supply scheme, which includes the towns of Dampier, Karratha, Roebourne, Wickham and Point Samson. Mr E.S. Ripper : Maybe you could do the cost–benefit analysis. Mr W.R. MARMION : I could probably do one. The desalination plant and associated infrastructure will cost approximately $370 million to construct and an estimated $15 million a year to operate. Mr E.S. Ripper : I’ve got an envelope here; you can do it on the back of that! The SPEAKER : Leader of the Opposition! Mr W.R. MARMION : The cost will predominantly be met by the state government through a community service obligation payment to the Water Corporation of approximately $47 million a year to cover both the operating and annualised capital costs. Under the government’s uniform pricing policy, householders using the average amount of water—which in Karratha is about 500 kilolitres a year—will pay a uniform state rate. The provision of secure, potable water to the west Pilbara is essential for supporting the accelerated growth of the region, and also for the provision of accommodation in the Pilbara Cities initiative. The west Pilbara seawater desalination plant will provide certainty for existing residents of the west Pilbara and for the planned growth of that region. I acknowledge the contribution made by the previous Minister for Water, and the support of the local member, the member for North West, for the desalination plant.
At the very successful regional cabinet meeting held in Karratha, the Liberal–National government announced the construction of a much-needed desalination plant to support the residents of the Shire of Roebourne. Can the minister please outline to the house — (1) What action has the government taken since the announcement? (2) How much will the desalination plant and associated infrastructure cost? (3) How much water is expected to be needed to provide water to the west Pilbara community? Mr W.R. MARMION replied: I thank the member for North West for the question; it is a very good question. (1)–(3) I would like to update the house on where we are at with the west Pilbara desalination plant. Mr E.S. Ripper : We’d like to see a cost–benefit analysis! Mr W.R. MARMION : The Water Corporation has already begun the process of establishing a competitive alliance for the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the west Pilbara seawater desalination plant. The request for proposals went out to alliance partners on 8 December 2010. This was advertised nationally on the weekend of 4 and 5 December 2010, and within the state of Western Australia on 8 December 2010. We have had a strong response from local, national and international marketplace participants. The request for proposals closed on 21 January 2011, with nine bids received. This is expected to be short-listed to two bids in March, and the design and development will commence on a fast-track basis thereafter. The award of the contract is scheduled for November 2011, with the first water due in April 2013. The plant will supply six gigalitres to ensure the ongoing sustainability of existing water resources, and to facilitate the expansion of accommodation in the west Pilbara associated with strong economic activity and the Pilbara Cities initiative. The plant will supply customers connected to the west Pilbara integrated water supply scheme, which includes the towns of Dampier, Karratha, Roebourne, Wickham and Point Samson. Mr E.S. Ripper : Maybe you could do the cost–benefit analysis. Mr W.R. MARMION : I could probably do one. The desalination plant and associated infrastructure will cost approximately $370 million to construct and an estimated $15 million a year to operate. Mr E.S. Ripper : I’ve got an envelope here; you can do it on the back of that! The SPEAKER : Leader of the Opposition! Mr W.R. MARMION : The cost will predominantly be met by the state government through a community service obligation payment to the Water Corporation of approximately $47 million a year to cover both the operating and annualised capital costs. Under the government’s uniform pricing policy, householders using the average amount of water—which in Karratha is about 500 kilolitres a year—will pay a uniform state rate. The provision of secure, potable water to the west Pilbara is essential for supporting the accelerated growth of the region, and also for the provision of accommodation in the Pilbara Cities initiative. The west Pilbara seawater desalination plant will provide certainty for existing residents of the west Pilbara and for the planned growth of that region. I acknowledge the contribution made by the previous Minister for Water, and the support of the local member, the member for North West, for the desalination plant.
(1) What action has the government taken since the announcement? (2) How much will the desalination plant and associated infrastructure cost? (3) How much water is expected to be needed to provide water to the west Pilbara community? Mr W.R. MARMION replied: I thank the member for North West for the question; it is a very good question. (1)–(3) I would like to update the house on where we are at with the west Pilbara desalination plant. Mr E.S. Ripper : We’d like to see a cost–benefit analysis! Mr W.R. MARMION : The Water Corporation has already begun the process of establishing a competitive alliance for the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the west Pilbara seawater desalination plant. The request for proposals went out to alliance partners on 8 December 2010. This was advertised nationally on the weekend of 4 and 5 December 2010, and within the state of Western Australia on 8 December 2010. We have had a strong response from local, national and international marketplace participants. The request for proposals closed on 21 January 2011, with nine bids received. This is expected to be short-listed to two bids in March, and the design and development will commence on a fast-track basis thereafter. The award of the contract is scheduled for November 2011, with the first water due in April 2013. The plant will supply six gigalitres to ensure the ongoing sustainability of existing water resources, and to facilitate the expansion of accommodation in the west Pilbara associated with strong economic activity and the Pilbara Cities initiative. The plant will supply customers connected to the west Pilbara integrated water supply scheme, which includes the towns of Dampier, Karratha, Roebourne, Wickham and Point Samson. Mr E.S. Ripper : Maybe you could do the cost–benefit analysis. Mr W.R. MARMION : I could probably do one. The desalination plant and associated infrastructure will cost approximately $370 million to construct and an estimated $15 million a year to operate. Mr E.S. Ripper : I’ve got an envelope here; you can do it on the back of that! The SPEAKER : Leader of the Opposition! Mr W.R. MARMION : The cost will predominantly be met by the state government through a community service obligation payment to the Water Corporation of approximately $47 million a year to cover both the operating and annualised capital costs. Under the government’s uniform pricing policy, householders using the average amount of water—which in Karratha is about 500 kilolitres a year—will pay a uniform state rate. The provision of secure, potable water to the west Pilbara is essential for supporting the accelerated growth of the region, and also for the provision of accommodation in the Pilbara Cities initiative. The west Pilbara seawater desalination plant will provide certainty for existing residents of the west Pilbara and for the planned growth of that region. I acknowledge the contribution made by the previous Minister for Water, and the support of the local member, the member for North West, for the desalination plant.
(2) How much will the desalination plant and associated infrastructure cost? (3) How much water is expected to be needed to provide water to the west Pilbara community? Mr W.R. MARMION replied: I thank the member for North West for the question; it is a very good question. (1)–(3) I would like to update the house on where we are at with the west Pilbara desalination plant. Mr E.S. Ripper : We’d like to see a cost–benefit analysis! Mr W.R. MARMION : The Water Corporation has already begun the process of establishing a competitive alliance for the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the west Pilbara seawater desalination plant. The request for proposals went out to alliance partners on 8 December 2010. This was advertised nationally on the weekend of 4 and 5 December 2010, and within the state of Western Australia on 8 December 2010. We have had a strong response from local, national and international marketplace participants. The request for proposals closed on 21 January 2011, with nine bids received. This is expected to be short-listed to two bids in March, and the design and development will commence on a fast-track basis thereafter. The award of the contract is scheduled for November 2011, with the first water due in April 2013. The plant will supply six gigalitres to ensure the ongoing sustainability of existing water resources, and to facilitate the expansion of accommodation in the west Pilbara associated with strong economic activity and the Pilbara Cities initiative. The plant will supply customers connected to the west Pilbara integrated water supply scheme, which includes the towns of Dampier, Karratha, Roebourne, Wickham and Point Samson. Mr E.S. Ripper : Maybe you could do the cost–benefit analysis. Mr W.R. MARMION : I could probably do one. The desalination plant and associated infrastructure will cost approximately $370 million to construct and an estimated $15 million a year to operate. Mr E.S. Ripper : I’ve got an envelope here; you can do it on the back of that! The SPEAKER : Leader of the Opposition! Mr W.R. MARMION : The cost will predominantly be met by the state government through a community service obligation payment to the Water Corporation of approximately $47 million a year to cover both the operating and annualised capital costs. Under the government’s uniform pricing policy, householders using the average amount of water—which in Karratha is about 500 kilolitres a year—will pay a uniform state rate. The provision of secure, potable water to the west Pilbara is essential for supporting the accelerated growth of the region, and also for the provision of accommodation in the Pilbara Cities initiative. The west Pilbara seawater desalination plant will provide certainty for existing residents of the west Pilbara and for the planned growth of that region. I acknowledge the contribution made by the previous Minister for Water, and the support of the local member, the member for North West, for the desalination plant.
(3) How much water is expected to be needed to provide water to the west Pilbara community? Mr W.R. MARMION replied: I thank the member for North West for the question; it is a very good question. (1)–(3) I would like to update the house on where we are at with the west Pilbara desalination plant. Mr E.S. Ripper : We’d like to see a cost–benefit analysis! Mr W.R. MARMION : The Water Corporation has already begun the process of establishing a competitive alliance for the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the west Pilbara seawater desalination plant. The request for proposals went out to alliance partners on 8 December 2010. This was advertised nationally on the weekend of 4 and 5 December 2010, and within the state of Western Australia on 8 December 2010. We have had a strong response from local, national and international marketplace participants. The request for proposals closed on 21 January 2011, with nine bids received. This is expected to be short-listed to two bids in March, and the design and development will commence on a fast-track basis thereafter. The award of the contract is scheduled for November 2011, with the first water due in April 2013. The plant will supply six gigalitres to ensure the ongoing sustainability of existing water resources, and to facilitate the expansion of accommodation in the west Pilbara associated with strong economic activity and the Pilbara Cities initiative. The plant will supply customers connected to the west Pilbara integrated water supply scheme, which includes the towns of Dampier, Karratha, Roebourne, Wickham and Point Samson. Mr E.S. Ripper : Maybe you could do the cost–benefit analysis. Mr W.R. MARMION : I could probably do one. The desalination plant and associated infrastructure will cost approximately $370 million to construct and an estimated $15 million a year to operate. Mr E.S. Ripper : I’ve got an envelope here; you can do it on the back of that! The SPEAKER : Leader of the Opposition! Mr W.R. MARMION : The cost will predominantly be met by the state government through a community service obligation payment to the Water Corporation of approximately $47 million a year to cover both the operating and annualised capital costs. Under the government’s uniform pricing policy, householders using the average amount of water—which in Karratha is about 500 kilolitres a year—will pay a uniform state rate. The provision of secure, potable water to the west Pilbara is essential for supporting the accelerated growth of the region, and also for the provision of accommodation in the Pilbara Cities initiative. The west Pilbara seawater desalination plant will provide certainty for existing residents of the west Pilbara and for the planned growth of that region. I acknowledge the contribution made by the previous Minister for Water, and the support of the local member, the member for North West, for the desalination plant.
Mr W.R. MARMION replied: I thank the member for North West for the question; it is a very good question. (1)–(3) I would like to update the house on where we are at with the west Pilbara desalination plant. Mr E.S. Ripper : We’d like to see a cost–benefit analysis! Mr W.R. MARMION : The Water Corporation has already begun the process of establishing a competitive alliance for the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the west Pilbara seawater desalination plant. The request for proposals went out to alliance partners on 8 December 2010. This was advertised nationally on the weekend of 4 and 5 December 2010, and within the state of Western Australia on 8 December 2010. We have had a strong response from local, national and international marketplace participants. The request for proposals closed on 21 January 2011, with nine bids received. This is expected to be short-listed to two bids in March, and the design and development will commence on a fast-track basis thereafter. The award of the contract is scheduled for November 2011, with the first water due in April 2013. The plant will supply six gigalitres to ensure the ongoing sustainability of existing water resources, and to facilitate the expansion of accommodation in the west Pilbara associated with strong economic activity and the Pilbara Cities initiative. The plant will supply customers connected to the west Pilbara integrated water supply scheme, which includes the towns of Dampier, Karratha, Roebourne, Wickham and Point Samson. Mr E.S. Ripper : Maybe you could do the cost–benefit analysis. Mr W.R. MARMION : I could probably do one. The desalination plant and associated infrastructure will cost approximately $370 million to construct and an estimated $15 million a year to operate. Mr E.S. Ripper : I’ve got an envelope here; you can do it on the back of that! The SPEAKER : Leader of the Opposition! Mr W.R. MARMION : The cost will predominantly be met by the state government through a community service obligation payment to the Water Corporation of approximately $47 million a year to cover both the operating and annualised capital costs. Under the government’s uniform pricing policy, householders using the average amount of water—which in Karratha is about 500 kilolitres a year—will pay a uniform state rate. The provision of secure, potable water to the west Pilbara is essential for supporting the accelerated growth of the region, and also for the provision of accommodation in the Pilbara Cities initiative. The west Pilbara seawater desalination plant will provide certainty for existing residents of the west Pilbara and for the planned growth of that region. I acknowledge the contribution made by the previous Minister for Water, and the support of the local member, the member for North West, for the desalination plant.
I thank the member for North West for the question; it is a very good question. (1)–(3) I would like to update the house on where we are at with the west Pilbara desalination plant. Mr E.S. Ripper : We’d like to see a cost–benefit analysis! Mr W.R. MARMION : The Water Corporation has already begun the process of establishing a competitive alliance for the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the west Pilbara seawater desalination plant. The request for proposals went out to alliance partners on 8 December 2010. This was advertised nationally on the weekend of 4 and 5 December 2010, and within the state of Western Australia on 8 December 2010. We have had a strong response from local, national and international marketplace participants. The request for proposals closed on 21 January 2011, with nine bids received. This is expected to be short-listed to two bids in March, and the design and development will commence on a fast-track basis thereafter. The award of the contract is scheduled for November 2011, with the first water due in April 2013. The plant will supply six gigalitres to ensure the ongoing sustainability of existing water resources, and to facilitate the expansion of accommodation in the west Pilbara associated with strong economic activity and the Pilbara Cities initiative. The plant will supply customers connected to the west Pilbara integrated water supply scheme, which includes the towns of Dampier, Karratha, Roebourne, Wickham and Point Samson. Mr E.S. Ripper : Maybe you could do the cost–benefit analysis. Mr W.R. MARMION : I could probably do one. The desalination plant and associated infrastructure will cost approximately $370 million to construct and an estimated $15 million a year to operate. Mr E.S. Ripper : I’ve got an envelope here; you can do it on the back of that! The SPEAKER : Leader of the Opposition! Mr W.R. MARMION : The cost will predominantly be met by the state government through a community service obligation payment to the Water Corporation of approximately $47 million a year to cover both the operating and annualised capital costs. Under the government’s uniform pricing policy, householders using the average amount of water—which in Karratha is about 500 kilolitres a year—will pay a uniform state rate. The provision of secure, potable water to the west Pilbara is essential for supporting the accelerated growth of the region, and also for the provision of accommodation in the Pilbara Cities initiative. The west Pilbara seawater desalination plant will provide certainty for existing residents of the west Pilbara and for the planned growth of that region. I acknowledge the contribution made by the previous Minister for Water, and the support of the local member, the member for North West, for the desalination plant.
(1)–(3) I would like to update the house on where we are at with the west Pilbara desalination plant. Mr E.S. Ripper : We’d like to see a cost–benefit analysis! Mr W.R. MARMION : The Water Corporation has already begun the process of establishing a competitive alliance for the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the west Pilbara seawater desalination plant. The request for proposals went out to alliance partners on 8 December 2010. This was advertised nationally on the weekend of 4 and 5 December 2010, and within the state of Western Australia on 8 December 2010. We have had a strong response from local, national and international marketplace participants. The request for proposals closed on 21 January 2011, with nine bids received. This is expected to be short-listed to two bids in March, and the design and development will commence on a fast-track basis thereafter. The award of the contract is scheduled for November 2011, with the first water due in April 2013. The plant will supply six gigalitres to ensure the ongoing sustainability of existing water resources, and to facilitate the expansion of accommodation in the west Pilbara associated with strong economic activity and the Pilbara Cities initiative. The plant will supply customers connected to the west Pilbara integrated water supply scheme, which includes the towns of Dampier, Karratha, Roebourne, Wickham and Point Samson. Mr E.S. Ripper : Maybe you could do the cost–benefit analysis. Mr W.R. MARMION : I could probably do one. The desalination plant and associated infrastructure will cost approximately $370 million to construct and an estimated $15 million a year to operate. Mr E.S. Ripper : I’ve got an envelope here; you can do it on the back of that! The SPEAKER : Leader of the Opposition! Mr W.R. MARMION : The cost will predominantly be met by the state government through a community service obligation payment to the Water Corporation of approximately $47 million a year to cover both the operating and annualised capital costs. Under the government’s uniform pricing policy, householders using the average amount of water—which in Karratha is about 500 kilolitres a year—will pay a uniform state rate. The provision of secure, potable water to the west Pilbara is essential for supporting the accelerated growth of the region, and also for the provision of accommodation in the Pilbara Cities initiative. The west Pilbara seawater desalination plant will provide certainty for existing residents of the west Pilbara and for the planned growth of that region. I acknowledge the contribution made by the previous Minister for Water, and the support of the local member, the member for North West, for the desalination plant.
Mr E.S. Ripper : We’d like to see a cost–benefit analysis! Mr W.R. MARMION : The Water Corporation has already begun the process of establishing a competitive alliance for the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the west Pilbara seawater desalination plant. The request for proposals went out to alliance partners on 8 December 2010. This was advertised nationally on the weekend of 4 and 5 December 2010, and within the state of Western Australia on 8 December 2010. We have had a strong response from local, national and international marketplace participants. The request for proposals closed on 21 January 2011, with nine bids received. This is expected to be short-listed to two bids in March, and the design and development will commence on a fast-track basis thereafter. The award of the contract is scheduled for November 2011, with the first water due in April 2013. The plant will supply six gigalitres to ensure the ongoing sustainability of existing water resources, and to facilitate the expansion of accommodation in the west Pilbara associated with strong economic activity and the Pilbara Cities initiative. The plant will supply customers connected to the west Pilbara integrated water supply scheme, which includes the towns of Dampier, Karratha, Roebourne, Wickham and Point Samson. Mr E.S. Ripper : Maybe you could do the cost–benefit analysis. Mr W.R. MARMION : I could probably do one. The desalination plant and associated infrastructure will cost approximately $370 million to construct and an estimated $15 million a year to operate. Mr E.S. Ripper : I’ve got an envelope here; you can do it on the back of that! The SPEAKER : Leader of the Opposition! Mr W.R. MARMION : The cost will predominantly be met by the state government through a community service obligation payment to the Water Corporation of approximately $47 million a year to cover both the operating and annualised capital costs. Under the government’s uniform pricing policy, householders using the average amount of water—which in Karratha is about 500 kilolitres a year—will pay a uniform state rate. The provision of secure, potable water to the west Pilbara is essential for supporting the accelerated growth of the region, and also for the provision of accommodation in the Pilbara Cities initiative. The west Pilbara seawater desalination plant will provide certainty for existing residents of the west Pilbara and for the planned growth of that region. I acknowledge the contribution made by the previous Minister for Water, and the support of the local member, the member for North West, for the desalination plant.
Mr W.R. MARMION : The Water Corporation has already begun the process of establishing a competitive alliance for the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the west Pilbara seawater desalination plant. The request for proposals went out to alliance partners on 8 December 2010. This was advertised nationally on the weekend of 4 and 5 December 2010, and within the state of Western Australia on 8 December 2010. We have had a strong response from local, national and international marketplace participants. The request for proposals closed on 21 January 2011, with nine bids received. This is expected to be short-listed to two bids in March, and the design and development will commence on a fast-track basis thereafter. The award of the contract is scheduled for November 2011, with the first water due in April 2013. The plant will supply six gigalitres to ensure the ongoing sustainability of existing water resources, and to facilitate the expansion of accommodation in the west Pilbara associated with strong economic activity and the Pilbara Cities initiative. The plant will supply customers connected to the west Pilbara integrated water supply scheme, which includes the towns of Dampier, Karratha, Roebourne, Wickham and Point Samson. Mr E.S. Ripper : Maybe you could do the cost–benefit analysis. Mr W.R. MARMION : I could probably do one. The desalination plant and associated infrastructure will cost approximately $370 million to construct and an estimated $15 million a year to operate. Mr E.S. Ripper : I’ve got an envelope here; you can do it on the back of that! The SPEAKER : Leader of the Opposition! Mr W.R. MARMION : The cost will predominantly be met by the state government through a community service obligation payment to the Water Corporation of approximately $47 million a year to cover both the operating and annualised capital costs. Under the government’s uniform pricing policy, householders using the average amount of water—which in Karratha is about 500 kilolitres a year—will pay a uniform state rate. The provision of secure, potable water to the west Pilbara is essential for supporting the accelerated growth of the region, and also for the provision of accommodation in the Pilbara Cities initiative. The west Pilbara seawater desalination plant will provide certainty for existing residents of the west Pilbara and for the planned growth of that region. I acknowledge the contribution made by the previous Minister for Water, and the support of the local member, the member for North West, for the desalination plant.
Mr E.S. Ripper : Maybe you could do the cost–benefit analysis. Mr W.R. MARMION : I could probably do one. The desalination plant and associated infrastructure will cost approximately $370 million to construct and an estimated $15 million a year to operate. Mr E.S. Ripper : I’ve got an envelope here; you can do it on the back of that! The SPEAKER : Leader of the Opposition! Mr W.R. MARMION : The cost will predominantly be met by the state government through a community service obligation payment to the Water Corporation of approximately $47 million a year to cover both the operating and annualised capital costs. Under the government’s uniform pricing policy, householders using the average amount of water—which in Karratha is about 500 kilolitres a year—will pay a uniform state rate. The provision of secure, potable water to the west Pilbara is essential for supporting the accelerated growth of the region, and also for the provision of accommodation in the Pilbara Cities initiative. The west Pilbara seawater desalination plant will provide certainty for existing residents of the west Pilbara and for the planned growth of that region. I acknowledge the contribution made by the previous Minister for Water, and the support of the local member, the member for North West, for the desalination plant.
Mr W.R. MARMION : I could probably do one. The desalination plant and associated infrastructure will cost approximately $370 million to construct and an estimated $15 million a year to operate. Mr E.S. Ripper : I’ve got an envelope here; you can do it on the back of that! The SPEAKER : Leader of the Opposition! Mr W.R. MARMION : The cost will predominantly be met by the state government through a community service obligation payment to the Water Corporation of approximately $47 million a year to cover both the operating and annualised capital costs. Under the government’s uniform pricing policy, householders using the average amount of water—which in Karratha is about 500 kilolitres a year—will pay a uniform state rate. The provision of secure, potable water to the west Pilbara is essential for supporting the accelerated growth of the region, and also for the provision of accommodation in the Pilbara Cities initiative. The west Pilbara seawater desalination plant will provide certainty for existing residents of the west Pilbara and for the planned growth of that region. I acknowledge the contribution made by the previous Minister for Water, and the support of the local member, the member for North West, for the desalination plant.
The desalination plant and associated infrastructure will cost approximately $370 million to construct and an estimated $15 million a year to operate. Mr E.S. Ripper : I’ve got an envelope here; you can do it on the back of that! The SPEAKER : Leader of the Opposition! Mr W.R. MARMION : The cost will predominantly be met by the state government through a community service obligation payment to the Water Corporation of approximately $47 million a year to cover both the operating and annualised capital costs. Under the government’s uniform pricing policy, householders using the average amount of water—which in Karratha is about 500 kilolitres a year—will pay a uniform state rate. The provision of secure, potable water to the west Pilbara is essential for supporting the accelerated growth of the region, and also for the provision of accommodation in the Pilbara Cities initiative. The west Pilbara seawater desalination plant will provide certainty for existing residents of the west Pilbara and for the planned growth of that region. I acknowledge the contribution made by the previous Minister for Water, and the support of the local member, the member for North West, for the desalination plant.
Mr E.S. Ripper : I’ve got an envelope here; you can do it on the back of that! The SPEAKER : Leader of the Opposition! Mr W.R. MARMION : The cost will predominantly be met by the state government through a community service obligation payment to the Water Corporation of approximately $47 million a year to cover both the operating and annualised capital costs. Under the government’s uniform pricing policy, householders using the average amount of water—which in Karratha is about 500 kilolitres a year—will pay a uniform state rate. The provision of secure, potable water to the west Pilbara is essential for supporting the accelerated growth of the region, and also for the provision of accommodation in the Pilbara Cities initiative. The west Pilbara seawater desalination plant will provide certainty for existing residents of the west Pilbara and for the planned growth of that region. I acknowledge the contribution made by the previous Minister for Water, and the support of the local member, the member for North West, for the desalination plant.
The SPEAKER : Leader of the Opposition! Mr W.R. MARMION : The cost will predominantly be met by the state government through a community service obligation payment to the Water Corporation of approximately $47 million a year to cover both the operating and annualised capital costs. Under the government’s uniform pricing policy, householders using the average amount of water—which in Karratha is about 500 kilolitres a year—will pay a uniform state rate. The provision of secure, potable water to the west Pilbara is essential for supporting the accelerated growth of the region, and also for the provision of accommodation in the Pilbara Cities initiative. The west Pilbara seawater desalination plant will provide certainty for existing residents of the west Pilbara and for the planned growth of that region. I acknowledge the contribution made by the previous Minister for Water, and the support of the local member, the member for North West, for the desalination plant.
Mr W.R. MARMION : The cost will predominantly be met by the state government through a community service obligation payment to the Water Corporation of approximately $47 million a year to cover both the operating and annualised capital costs. Under the government’s uniform pricing policy, householders using the average amount of water—which in Karratha is about 500 kilolitres a year—will pay a uniform state rate. The provision of secure, potable water to the west Pilbara is essential for supporting the accelerated growth of the region, and also for the provision of accommodation in the Pilbara Cities initiative. The west Pilbara seawater desalination plant will provide certainty for existing residents of the west Pilbara and for the planned growth of that region. I acknowledge the contribution made by the previous Minister for Water, and the support of the local member, the member for North West, for the desalination plant.
At the very successful regional cabinet meeting held in Karratha, the Liberal–National government announced the construction of a much-needed desalination plant to support the residents of the Shire of Roebourne. Can the minister please outline to the house — (1) What action has the government taken since the announcement? (2) How much will the desalination plant and associated infrastructure cost? (3) How much water is expected to be needed to provide water to the west Pilbara community? Mr W.R. MARMION replied: I thank the member for North West for the question; it is a very good question. (1)–(3) I would like to update the house on where we are at with the west Pilbara desalination plant. Mr E.S. Ripper : We’d like to see a cost–benefit analysis! Mr W.R. MARMION : The Water Corporation has already begun the process of establishing a competitive alliance for the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the west Pilbara seawater desalination plant. The request for proposals went out to alliance partners on 8 December 2010. This was advertised nationally on the weekend of 4 and 5 December 2010, and within the state of Western Australia on 8 December 2010. We have had a strong response from local, national and international marketplace participants. The request for proposals closed on 21 January 2011, with nine bids received. This is expected to be short-listed to two bids in March, and the design and development will commence on a fast-track basis thereafter. The award of the contract is scheduled for November 2011, with the first water due in April 2013. The plant will supply six gigalitres to ensure the ongoing sustainability of existing water resources, and to facilitate the expansion of accommodation in the west Pilbara associated with strong economic activity and the Pilbara Cities initiative. The plant will supply customers connected to the west Pilbara integrated water supply scheme, which includes the towns of Dampier, Karratha, Roebourne, Wickham and Point Samson. Mr E.S. Ripper : Maybe you could do the cost–benefit analysis. Mr W.R. MARMION : I could probably do one. The desalination plant and associated infrastructure will cost approximately $370 million to construct and an estimated $15 million a year to operate. Mr E.S. Ripper : I’ve got an envelope here; you can do it on the back of that! The SPEAKER : Leader of the Opposition! Mr W.R. MARMION : The cost will predominantly be met by the state government through a community service obligation payment to the Water Corporation of approximately $47 million a year to cover both the operating and annualised capital costs. Under the government’s uniform pricing policy, householders using the average amount of water—which in Karratha is about 500 kilolitres a year—will pay a uniform state rate. The provision of secure, potable water to the west Pilbara is essential for supporting the accelerated growth of the region, and also for the provision of accommodation in the Pilbara Cities initiative. The west Pilbara seawater desalination plant will provide certainty for existing residents of the west Pilbara and for the planned growth of that region. I acknowledge the contribution made by the previous Minister for Water, and the support of the local member, the member for North West, for the desalination plant.
(1) What action has the government taken since the announcement? (2) How much will the desalination plant and associated infrastructure cost? (3) How much water is expected to be needed to provide water to the west Pilbara community? Mr W.R. MARMION replied: I thank the member for North West for the question; it is a very good question. (1)–(3) I would like to update the house on where we are at with the west Pilbara desalination plant. Mr E.S. Ripper : We’d like to see a cost–benefit analysis! Mr W.R. MARMION : The Water Corporation has already begun the process of establishing a competitive alliance for the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the west Pilbara seawater desalination plant. The request for proposals went out to alliance partners on 8 December 2010. This was advertised nationally on the weekend of 4 and 5 December 2010, and within the state of Western Australia on 8 December 2010. We have had a strong response from local, national and international marketplace participants. The request for proposals closed on 21 January 2011, with nine bids received. This is expected to be short-listed to two bids in March, and the design and development will commence on a fast-track basis thereafter. The award of the contract is scheduled for November 2011, with the first water due in April 2013. The plant will supply six gigalitres to ensure the ongoing sustainability of existing water resources, and to facilitate the expansion of accommodation in the west Pilbara associated with strong economic activity and the Pilbara Cities initiative. The plant will supply customers connected to the west Pilbara integrated water supply scheme, which includes the towns of Dampier, Karratha, Roebourne, Wickham and Point Samson. Mr E.S. Ripper : Maybe you could do the cost–benefit analysis. Mr W.R. MARMION : I could probably do one. The desalination plant and associated infrastructure will cost approximately $370 million to construct and an estimated $15 million a year to operate. Mr E.S. Ripper : I’ve got an envelope here; you can do it on the back of that! The SPEAKER : Leader of the Opposition! Mr W.R. MARMION : The cost will predominantly be met by the state government through a community service obligation payment to the Water Corporation of approximately $47 million a year to cover both the operating and annualised capital costs. Under the government’s uniform pricing policy, householders using the average amount of water—which in Karratha is about 500 kilolitres a year—will pay a uniform state rate. The provision of secure, potable water to the west Pilbara is essential for supporting the accelerated growth of the region, and also for the provision of accommodation in the Pilbara Cities initiative. The west Pilbara seawater desalination plant will provide certainty for existing residents of the west Pilbara and for the planned growth of that region. I acknowledge the contribution made by the previous Minister for Water, and the support of the local member, the member for North West, for the desalination plant.
(2) How much will the desalination plant and associated infrastructure cost? (3) How much water is expected to be needed to provide water to the west Pilbara community? Mr W.R. MARMION replied: I thank the member for North West for the question; it is a very good question. (1)–(3) I would like to update the house on where we are at with the west Pilbara desalination plant. Mr E.S. Ripper : We’d like to see a cost–benefit analysis! Mr W.R. MARMION : The Water Corporation has already begun the process of establishing a competitive alliance for the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the west Pilbara seawater desalination plant. The request for proposals went out to alliance partners on 8 December 2010. This was advertised nationally on the weekend of 4 and 5 December 2010, and within the state of Western Australia on 8 December 2010. We have had a strong response from local, national and international marketplace participants. The request for proposals closed on 21 January 2011, with nine bids received. This is expected to be short-listed to two bids in March, and the design and development will commence on a fast-track basis thereafter. The award of the contract is scheduled for November 2011, with the first water due in April 2013. The plant will supply six gigalitres to ensure the ongoing sustainability of existing water resources, and to facilitate the expansion of accommodation in the west Pilbara associated with strong economic activity and the Pilbara Cities initiative. The plant will supply customers connected to the west Pilbara integrated water supply scheme, which includes the towns of Dampier, Karratha, Roebourne, Wickham and Point Samson. Mr E.S. Ripper : Maybe you could do the cost–benefit analysis. Mr W.R. MARMION : I could probably do one. The desalination plant and associated infrastructure will cost approximately $370 million to construct and an estimated $15 million a year to operate. Mr E.S. Ripper : I’ve got an envelope here; you can do it on the back of that! The SPEAKER : Leader of the Opposition! Mr W.R. MARMION : The cost will predominantly be met by the state government through a community service obligation payment to the Water Corporation of approximately $47 million a year to cover both the operating and annualised capital costs. Under the government’s uniform pricing policy, householders using the average amount of water—which in Karratha is about 500 kilolitres a year—will pay a uniform state rate. The provision of secure, potable water to the west Pilbara is essential for supporting the accelerated growth of the region, and also for the provision of accommodation in the Pilbara Cities initiative. The west Pilbara seawater desalination plant will provide certainty for existing residents of the west Pilbara and for the planned growth of that region. I acknowledge the contribution made by the previous Minister for Water, and the support of the local member, the member for North West, for the desalination plant.
(3) How much water is expected to be needed to provide water to the west Pilbara community? Mr W.R. MARMION replied: I thank the member for North West for the question; it is a very good question. (1)–(3) I would like to update the house on where we are at with the west Pilbara desalination plant. Mr E.S. Ripper : We’d like to see a cost–benefit analysis! Mr W.R. MARMION : The Water Corporation has already begun the process of establishing a competitive alliance for the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the west Pilbara seawater desalination plant. The request for proposals went out to alliance partners on 8 December 2010. This was advertised nationally on the weekend of 4 and 5 December 2010, and within the state of Western Australia on 8 December 2010. We have had a strong response from local, national and international marketplace participants. The request for proposals closed on 21 January 2011, with nine bids received. This is expected to be short-listed to two bids in March, and the design and development will commence on a fast-track basis thereafter. The award of the contract is scheduled for November 2011, with the first water due in April 2013. The plant will supply six gigalitres to ensure the ongoing sustainability of existing water resources, and to facilitate the expansion of accommodation in the west Pilbara associated with strong economic activity and the Pilbara Cities initiative. The plant will supply customers connected to the west Pilbara integrated water supply scheme, which includes the towns of Dampier, Karratha, Roebourne, Wickham and Point Samson. Mr E.S. Ripper : Maybe you could do the cost–benefit analysis. Mr W.R. MARMION : I could probably do one. The desalination plant and associated infrastructure will cost approximately $370 million to construct and an estimated $15 million a year to operate. Mr E.S. Ripper : I’ve got an envelope here; you can do it on the back of that! The SPEAKER : Leader of the Opposition! Mr W.R. MARMION : The cost will predominantly be met by the state government through a community service obligation payment to the Water Corporation of approximately $47 million a year to cover both the operating and annualised capital costs. Under the government’s uniform pricing policy, householders using the average amount of water—which in Karratha is about 500 kilolitres a year—will pay a uniform state rate. The provision of secure, potable water to the west Pilbara is essential for supporting the accelerated growth of the region, and also for the provision of accommodation in the Pilbara Cities initiative. The west Pilbara seawater desalination plant will provide certainty for existing residents of the west Pilbara and for the planned growth of that region. I acknowledge the contribution made by the previous Minister for Water, and the support of the local member, the member for North West, for the desalination plant.
Mr W.R. MARMION replied: I thank the member for North West for the question; it is a very good question. (1)–(3) I would like to update the house on where we are at with the west Pilbara desalination plant. Mr E.S. Ripper : We’d like to see a cost–benefit analysis! Mr W.R. MARMION : The Water Corporation has already begun the process of establishing a competitive alliance for the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the west Pilbara seawater desalination plant. The request for proposals went out to alliance partners on 8 December 2010. This was advertised nationally on the weekend of 4 and 5 December 2010, and within the state of Western Australia on 8 December 2010. We have had a strong response from local, national and international marketplace participants. The request for proposals closed on 21 January 2011, with nine bids received. This is expected to be short-listed to two bids in March, and the design and development will commence on a fast-track basis thereafter. The award of the contract is scheduled for November 2011, with the first water due in April 2013. The plant will supply six gigalitres to ensure the ongoing sustainability of existing water resources, and to facilitate the expansion of accommodation in the west Pilbara associated with strong economic activity and the Pilbara Cities initiative. The plant will supply customers connected to the west Pilbara integrated water supply scheme, which includes the towns of Dampier, Karratha, Roebourne, Wickham and Point Samson. Mr E.S. Ripper : Maybe you could do the cost–benefit analysis. Mr W.R. MARMION : I could probably do one. The desalination plant and associated infrastructure will cost approximately $370 million to construct and an estimated $15 million a year to operate. Mr E.S. Ripper : I’ve got an envelope here; you can do it on the back of that! The SPEAKER : Leader of the Opposition! Mr W.R. MARMION : The cost will predominantly be met by the state government through a community service obligation payment to the Water Corporation of approximately $47 million a year to cover both the operating and annualised capital costs. Under the government’s uniform pricing policy, householders using the average amount of water—which in Karratha is about 500 kilolitres a year—will pay a uniform state rate. The provision of secure, potable water to the west Pilbara is essential for supporting the accelerated growth of the region, and also for the provision of accommodation in the Pilbara Cities initiative. The west Pilbara seawater desalination plant will provide certainty for existing residents of the west Pilbara and for the planned growth of that region. I acknowledge the contribution made by the previous Minister for Water, and the support of the local member, the member for North West, for the desalination plant.
I thank the member for North West for the question; it is a very good question. (1)–(3) I would like to update the house on where we are at with the west Pilbara desalination plant. Mr E.S. Ripper : We’d like to see a cost–benefit analysis! Mr W.R. MARMION : The Water Corporation has already begun the process of establishing a competitive alliance for the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the west Pilbara seawater desalination plant. The request for proposals went out to alliance partners on 8 December 2010. This was advertised nationally on the weekend of 4 and 5 December 2010, and within the state of Western Australia on 8 December 2010. We have had a strong response from local, national and international marketplace participants. The request for proposals closed on 21 January 2011, with nine bids received. This is expected to be short-listed to two bids in March, and the design and development will commence on a fast-track basis thereafter. The award of the contract is scheduled for November 2011, with the first water due in April 2013. The plant will supply six gigalitres to ensure the ongoing sustainability of existing water resources, and to facilitate the expansion of accommodation in the west Pilbara associated with strong economic activity and the Pilbara Cities initiative. The plant will supply customers connected to the west Pilbara integrated water supply scheme, which includes the towns of Dampier, Karratha, Roebourne, Wickham and Point Samson. Mr E.S. Ripper : Maybe you could do the cost–benefit analysis. Mr W.R. MARMION : I could probably do one. The desalination plant and associated infrastructure will cost approximately $370 million to construct and an estimated $15 million a year to operate. Mr E.S. Ripper : I’ve got an envelope here; you can do it on the back of that! The SPEAKER : Leader of the Opposition! Mr W.R. MARMION : The cost will predominantly be met by the state government through a community service obligation payment to the Water Corporation of approximately $47 million a year to cover both the operating and annualised capital costs. Under the government’s uniform pricing policy, householders using the average amount of water—which in Karratha is about 500 kilolitres a year—will pay a uniform state rate. The provision of secure, potable water to the west Pilbara is essential for supporting the accelerated growth of the region, and also for the provision of accommodation in the Pilbara Cities initiative. The west Pilbara seawater desalination plant will provide certainty for existing residents of the west Pilbara and for the planned growth of that region. I acknowledge the contribution made by the previous Minister for Water, and the support of the local member, the member for North West, for the desalination plant.
(1)–(3) I would like to update the house on where we are at with the west Pilbara desalination plant. Mr E.S. Ripper : We’d like to see a cost–benefit analysis! Mr W.R. MARMION : The Water Corporation has already begun the process of establishing a competitive alliance for the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the west Pilbara seawater desalination plant. The request for proposals went out to alliance partners on 8 December 2010. This was advertised nationally on the weekend of 4 and 5 December 2010, and within the state of Western Australia on 8 December 2010. We have had a strong response from local, national and international marketplace participants. The request for proposals closed on 21 January 2011, with nine bids received. This is expected to be short-listed to two bids in March, and the design and development will commence on a fast-track basis thereafter. The award of the contract is scheduled for November 2011, with the first water due in April 2013. The plant will supply six gigalitres to ensure the ongoing sustainability of existing water resources, and to facilitate the expansion of accommodation in the west Pilbara associated with strong economic activity and the Pilbara Cities initiative. The plant will supply customers connected to the west Pilbara integrated water supply scheme, which includes the towns of Dampier, Karratha, Roebourne, Wickham and Point Samson. Mr E.S. Ripper : Maybe you could do the cost–benefit analysis. Mr W.R. MARMION : I could probably do one. The desalination plant and associated infrastructure will cost approximately $370 million to construct and an estimated $15 million a year to operate. Mr E.S. Ripper : I’ve got an envelope here; you can do it on the back of that! The SPEAKER : Leader of the Opposition! Mr W.R. MARMION : The cost will predominantly be met by the state government through a community service obligation payment to the Water Corporation of approximately $47 million a year to cover both the operating and annualised capital costs. Under the government’s uniform pricing policy, householders using the average amount of water—which in Karratha is about 500 kilolitres a year—will pay a uniform state rate. The provision of secure, potable water to the west Pilbara is essential for supporting the accelerated growth of the region, and also for the provision of accommodation in the Pilbara Cities initiative. The west Pilbara seawater desalination plant will provide certainty for existing residents of the west Pilbara and for the planned growth of that region. I acknowledge the contribution made by the previous Minister for Water, and the support of the local member, the member for North West, for the desalination plant.
Mr E.S. Ripper : We’d like to see a cost–benefit analysis! Mr W.R. MARMION : The Water Corporation has already begun the process of establishing a competitive alliance for the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the west Pilbara seawater desalination plant. The request for proposals went out to alliance partners on 8 December 2010. This was advertised nationally on the weekend of 4 and 5 December 2010, and within the state of Western Australia on 8 December 2010. We have had a strong response from local, national and international marketplace participants. The request for proposals closed on 21 January 2011, with nine bids received. This is expected to be short-listed to two bids in March, and the design and development will commence on a fast-track basis thereafter. The award of the contract is scheduled for November 2011, with the first water due in April 2013. The plant will supply six gigalitres to ensure the ongoing sustainability of existing water resources, and to facilitate the expansion of accommodation in the west Pilbara associated with strong economic activity and the Pilbara Cities initiative. The plant will supply customers connected to the west Pilbara integrated water supply scheme, which includes the towns of Dampier, Karratha, Roebourne, Wickham and Point Samson. Mr E.S. Ripper : Maybe you could do the cost–benefit analysis. Mr W.R. MARMION : I could probably do one. The desalination plant and associated infrastructure will cost approximately $370 million to construct and an estimated $15 million a year to operate. Mr E.S. Ripper : I’ve got an envelope here; you can do it on the back of that! The SPEAKER : Leader of the Opposition! Mr W.R. MARMION : The cost will predominantly be met by the state government through a community service obligation payment to the Water Corporation of approximately $47 million a year to cover both the operating and annualised capital costs. Under the government’s uniform pricing policy, householders using the average amount of water—which in Karratha is about 500 kilolitres a year—will pay a uniform state rate. The provision of secure, potable water to the west Pilbara is essential for supporting the accelerated growth of the region, and also for the provision of accommodation in the Pilbara Cities initiative. The west Pilbara seawater desalination plant will provide certainty for existing residents of the west Pilbara and for the planned growth of that region. I acknowledge the contribution made by the previous Minister for Water, and the support of the local member, the member for North West, for the desalination plant.
Mr W.R. MARMION : The Water Corporation has already begun the process of establishing a competitive alliance for the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the west Pilbara seawater desalination plant. The request for proposals went out to alliance partners on 8 December 2010. This was advertised nationally on the weekend of 4 and 5 December 2010, and within the state of Western Australia on 8 December 2010. We have had a strong response from local, national and international marketplace participants. The request for proposals closed on 21 January 2011, with nine bids received. This is expected to be short-listed to two bids in March, and the design and development will commence on a fast-track basis thereafter. The award of the contract is scheduled for November 2011, with the first water due in April 2013. The plant will supply six gigalitres to ensure the ongoing sustainability of existing water resources, and to facilitate the expansion of accommodation in the west Pilbara associated with strong economic activity and the Pilbara Cities initiative. The plant will supply customers connected to the west Pilbara integrated water supply scheme, which includes the towns of Dampier, Karratha, Roebourne, Wickham and Point Samson. Mr E.S. Ripper : Maybe you could do the cost–benefit analysis. Mr W.R. MARMION : I could probably do one. The desalination plant and associated infrastructure will cost approximately $370 million to construct and an estimated $15 million a year to operate. Mr E.S. Ripper : I’ve got an envelope here; you can do it on the back of that! The SPEAKER : Leader of the Opposition! Mr W.R. MARMION : The cost will predominantly be met by the state government through a community service obligation payment to the Water Corporation of approximately $47 million a year to cover both the operating and annualised capital costs. Under the government’s uniform pricing policy, householders using the average amount of water—which in Karratha is about 500 kilolitres a year—will pay a uniform state rate. The provision of secure, potable water to the west Pilbara is essential for supporting the accelerated growth of the region, and also for the provision of accommodation in the Pilbara Cities initiative. The west Pilbara seawater desalination plant will provide certainty for existing residents of the west Pilbara and for the planned growth of that region. I acknowledge the contribution made by the previous Minister for Water, and the support of the local member, the member for North West, for the desalination plant.
Mr E.S. Ripper : Maybe you could do the cost–benefit analysis. Mr W.R. MARMION : I could probably do one. The desalination plant and associated infrastructure will cost approximately $370 million to construct and an estimated $15 million a year to operate. Mr E.S. Ripper : I’ve got an envelope here; you can do it on the back of that! The SPEAKER : Leader of the Opposition! Mr W.R. MARMION : The cost will predominantly be met by the state government through a community service obligation payment to the Water Corporation of approximately $47 million a year to cover both the operating and annualised capital costs. Under the government’s uniform pricing policy, householders using the average amount of water—which in Karratha is about 500 kilolitres a year—will pay a uniform state rate. The provision of secure, potable water to the west Pilbara is essential for supporting the accelerated growth of the region, and also for the provision of accommodation in the Pilbara Cities initiative. The west Pilbara seawater desalination plant will provide certainty for existing residents of the west Pilbara and for the planned growth of that region. I acknowledge the contribution made by the previous Minister for Water, and the support of the local member, the member for North West, for the desalination plant.
Mr W.R. MARMION : I could probably do one. The desalination plant and associated infrastructure will cost approximately $370 million to construct and an estimated $15 million a year to operate. Mr E.S. Ripper : I’ve got an envelope here; you can do it on the back of that! The SPEAKER : Leader of the Opposition! Mr W.R. MARMION : The cost will predominantly be met by the state government through a community service obligation payment to the Water Corporation of approximately $47 million a year to cover both the operating and annualised capital costs. Under the government’s uniform pricing policy, householders using the average amount of water—which in Karratha is about 500 kilolitres a year—will pay a uniform state rate. The provision of secure, potable water to the west Pilbara is essential for supporting the accelerated growth of the region, and also for the provision of accommodation in the Pilbara Cities initiative. The west Pilbara seawater desalination plant will provide certainty for existing residents of the west Pilbara and for the planned growth of that region. I acknowledge the contribution made by the previous Minister for Water, and the support of the local member, the member for North West, for the desalination plant.
The desalination plant and associated infrastructure will cost approximately $370 million to construct and an estimated $15 million a year to operate. Mr E.S. Ripper : I’ve got an envelope here; you can do it on the back of that! The SPEAKER : Leader of the Opposition! Mr W.R. MARMION : The cost will predominantly be met by the state government through a community service obligation payment to the Water Corporation of approximately $47 million a year to cover both the operating and annualised capital costs. Under the government’s uniform pricing policy, householders using the average amount of water—which in Karratha is about 500 kilolitres a year—will pay a uniform state rate. The provision of secure, potable water to the west Pilbara is essential for supporting the accelerated growth of the region, and also for the provision of accommodation in the Pilbara Cities initiative. The west Pilbara seawater desalination plant will provide certainty for existing residents of the west Pilbara and for the planned growth of that region. I acknowledge the contribution made by the previous Minister for Water, and the support of the local member, the member for North West, for the desalination plant.
Mr E.S. Ripper : I’ve got an envelope here; you can do it on the back of that! The SPEAKER : Leader of the Opposition! Mr W.R. MARMION : The cost will predominantly be met by the state government through a community service obligation payment to the Water Corporation of approximately $47 million a year to cover both the operating and annualised capital costs. Under the government’s uniform pricing policy, householders using the average amount of water—which in Karratha is about 500 kilolitres a year—will pay a uniform state rate. The provision of secure, potable water to the west Pilbara is essential for supporting the accelerated growth of the region, and also for the provision of accommodation in the Pilbara Cities initiative. The west Pilbara seawater desalination plant will provide certainty for existing residents of the west Pilbara and for the planned growth of that region. I acknowledge the contribution made by the previous Minister for Water, and the support of the local member, the member for North West, for the desalination plant.
The SPEAKER : Leader of the Opposition! Mr W.R. MARMION : The cost will predominantly be met by the state government through a community service obligation payment to the Water Corporation of approximately $47 million a year to cover both the operating and annualised capital costs. Under the government’s uniform pricing policy, householders using the average amount of water—which in Karratha is about 500 kilolitres a year—will pay a uniform state rate. The provision of secure, potable water to the west Pilbara is essential for supporting the accelerated growth of the region, and also for the provision of accommodation in the Pilbara Cities initiative. The west Pilbara seawater desalination plant will provide certainty for existing residents of the west Pilbara and for the planned growth of that region. I acknowledge the contribution made by the previous Minister for Water, and the support of the local member, the member for North West, for the desalination plant.
Mr W.R. MARMION : The cost will predominantly be met by the state government through a community service obligation payment to the Water Corporation of approximately $47 million a year to cover both the operating and annualised capital costs. Under the government’s uniform pricing policy, householders using the average amount of water—which in Karratha is about 500 kilolitres a year—will pay a uniform state rate. The provision of secure, potable water to the west Pilbara is essential for supporting the accelerated growth of the region, and also for the provision of accommodation in the Pilbara Cities initiative. The west Pilbara seawater desalination plant will provide certainty for existing residents of the west Pilbara and for the planned growth of that region. I acknowledge the contribution made by the previous Minister for Water, and the support of the local member, the member for North West, for the desalination plant.
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