Parliamentary Committees

Public Works Committee: Upper Paskeville Earth Bank Storage Reline Project

Ms DIGANCE (Elder) (11:52): I move:

That the 510^th report of the committee, on the Upper Paskeville 100 ML Earth Bank Storage Reline Project, be noted.

SA Water, as part of its larger project to repair and maintain the three water storage facilities in the Paskeville area, is proposing the immediate replacement of the floating cover and liner for the 100-megalitre water storage facility at Upper Paskeville. These floating covers and liners deteriorate over time due to exposure to light and weather conditions. Following recent testing, it was identified that there would be an unacceptable risk to the cover's integrity by 2015-16, risking contamination of the stored water, and hence contamination to the water supply of the region.

In determining the most appropriate course of action for the 100-megalitre facility, four options were considered. This approach provides the most cost-effective and least risk to water supply in the area. It will see the immediate replacement of the floating cover and liner, and the replacement and upgrade of existing valves and associated pipework. Construction works are due to commence on May 2015, with the project to be completed by the end of this calendar year.

The total cost of these works is $5.428 million (GST exclusive). Given this, and pursuant to section 12C of the Parliamentary Committees Act 1991, the Public Works Committee reports to parliament that it recommends the proposed public works.

Debate adjourned on motion of Mr Gardner.