STORMWATER HARVESTING

Mr GARDNER (Morialta) (14:29): My question is to the Minister for Water Security. Will the government now consider making up the $6 million shortfall in funding for the federal government's election promise to provide $10 million to fund the Eastern Regional Alliance's plan to harvest stormwater in the eastern suburbs? During the federal election campaign, the federal government committed to providing $10 million towards this project in addition to the $16 million committed by the local councils. However, these commitments have presumed a state government commitment to provide funding of the final $6 million.

The Hon. P. CAICA (Colton—Minister for Environment and Conservation, Minister for the River Murray, Minister for Water) (14:30): I thank the honourable member for the beautiful way in which he asked the question. The answer is no.

The SPEAKER: The Member for Flinders.