❓ Hon. Neil Thomson questions the Minister for Water regarding Water Corporation's dividend forecast versus infrastructure maintenance, specifically concerning pipe hangers on the Narrows Bridge and the backlog of failing water mains. The Minister responds, outlining planned replacements and funding allocations.
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Water Corporation—Mains
maintenance404.Hon Neil Thomsonto
theLeader of the House representing the
Minister for Water:I refer to the
unprecedented $1.6 billion plus dividend forecast in 2026–27 by the Water
Corporation contrasted with the dire state of our infrastructure.(1) Can the minister confirm that more
than 200 pipe hangers on the Narrows Bridge water main have surpassed
their economic service life by 15 years?(2) What is the schedule for their
immediate replacement?(3) Is it true that there is a 152-kilometre
backlog of metropolitan water mains failing to meet the minimum level of
service?(4) Given
the massive forecast, what Water Corporation funds are being allocated to fund
repairs?
maintenance404.Hon Neil Thomsonto
theLeader of the House representing the
Minister for Water:I refer to the
unprecedented $1.6 billion plus dividend forecast in 2026–27 by the Water
Corporation contrasted with the dire state of our infrastructure.(1) Can the minister confirm that more
than 200 pipe hangers on the Narrows Bridge water main have surpassed
their economic service life by 15 years?(2) What is the schedule for their
immediate replacement?(3) Is it true that there is a 152-kilometre
backlog of metropolitan water mains failing to meet the minimum level of
service?(4) Given
the massive forecast, what Water Corporation funds are being allocated to fund
repairs?
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