❓ This parliamentary question scrutinises the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation's (DWER) authority and process for water source protection in the Lower Helena Pipehead Dam Catchment, specifically concerning a lease execution and consent for an event at Jorgensen Park, highlighting potential procedural irregularities.
⏳ Awaiting AnswerQoN 2780Legislative Assembly
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18 June 2026
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Aboriginal Affairs; Water; Climate Resilience; South West
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(1) If the Metropolitan Water Supply, Sewerage and Drainage Act 1909 does not apply to the Middle Helena Catchment Area, under what instrument does the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) exercise its water source protection function over the Priority 1 Lower Helena Pipehead Dam Catchment at Jorgensen Park?
(2) Was that instrument, or any water source protection assessment under it, applied to the Jorgensen Park event before the lease was executed on 23 April 2026 and before section 18 consent was granted on 28 April 2026?
(3) DWER's water source protection advice was provided to the City of Kalamunda on 8 May 2026 — more than two weeks after the lease was executed and after section 18 consent was granted. What decision was that advice intended to inform?
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(2) Was that instrument, or any water source protection assessment under it, applied to the Jorgensen Park event before the lease was executed on 23 April 2026 and before section 18 consent was granted on 28 April 2026?
(3) DWER's water source protection advice was provided to the City of Kalamunda on 8 May 2026 — more than two weeks after the lease was executed and after section 18 consent was granted. What decision was that advice intended to inform?
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