Site Contamination, Clovelly Park and Mitchell Park

Mr MARSHALL (Dunstan—Leader of the Opposition) (14:27): My question is to the Minister for Social Housing. Why was a Clovelly Park resident of 25 years told one year ago that he would be relocated but nothing happened?

The Hon. Z.L. BETTISON (Ramsay—Minister for Communities and Social Inclusion, Minister for Social Housing, Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Youth, Minister for Volunteers) (14:27): I thank the leader for the question. I have no understanding of people being directed to be relocated a year ago. We do know that there has been continual engagement with the community, as detailed in the ministerial statement. We know that in September 2010 a letter was sent to about 43 residents summarising the results. In December 2012, there was correspondence advising of an initial indoor air sampling event and sent to seven Housing SA properties requesting samples.

In January 2013, advice was provided to seven Housing SA properties. An additional 43 residents provided the results of the first round. In October 2013, further letters were sent to six targeted residents, and an additional letter to approximately 43 residential properties advising that further work was required. In December 2013, residents were advised by Monroe and URS Australia via a letter drop and direct discussion that the results of the indoor air sampling would be used to prepare a detailed site investigation report and committed to ongoing communications with the residents.

Mr MARSHALL: Supplementary, sir.

The SPEAKER: Supplementary. The leader.