Mr. Rundle questions the Water Corporation regarding repeated water main failures in Hillarys, seeking data on frequency, response times, water loss, and infrastructure upgrade plans.

⏳ Awaiting AnswerQoN 2334Legislative Assembly
Asked
12 May 2026
Portfolio: Water

Question

I refer to repeated water leaks and bursts in the local area of Hillarys, particularly Mawson Crescent and I ask:(a) How many water main failures have occurred in Hillarys, including Mawson Crescent, over the past five years;(b) What is the average, shortest and longest response times that Water Corporation took to attend and repair these failures;(c) How much is the estimated volume of water lost as a result of these incidents;(d) Is the infrastructure in this area identified as requiring updating or replacing; and(e) What plans, if any, exist for asset renewal or upgrades in the Hillarys area? I refer to repeated water leaks and bursts in the local area of Hillarys, particularly Mawson Crescent and I ask: (a) How many water main failures have occurred in Hillarys, including Mawson Crescent, over the past five years; (b) What is the average, shortest and longest response times that Water Corporation took to attend and repair these failures; (c) How much is the estimated volume of water lost as a result of these incidents; (d) Is the infrastructure in this area identified as requiring updating or replacing; and (e) What plans, if any, exist for asset renewal or upgrades in the Hillarys area?

Answer

This question is awaiting a response from the Minister.

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