Mr HAMPTON - 2010-08-12
Mr HAMPTON (Natural Resource, Environment and Heritage): Madam Speaker, I have an answer for the member for Nelson in relation to his question yesterday on the Berry Springs water allocation plan.
I agree it would be useful for better understanding of the science to be developed among the community in Berry Springs, particularly the water planning area. I have instructed my department to keep the expressions of interest process for the Water Advisory Committee open until the end of this year. During this period, the department will undertake some general awareness forums for the community on the background science in respect to the aquifer.
Early in 2011 expressions of interest for the Water Advisory Committee can be finalised on the basis of a more informed community, and my department will publicly advertise to this effect.
I agree it would be useful for better understanding of the science to be developed among the community in Berry Springs, particularly the water planning area. I have instructed my department to keep the expressions of interest process for the Water Advisory Committee open until the end of this year. During this period, the department will undertake some general awareness forums for the community on the background science in respect to the aquifer.
Early in 2011 expressions of interest for the Water Advisory Committee can be finalised on the basis of a more informed community, and my department will publicly advertise to this effect.
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