House of Assembly Fifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1) 55 1 Parliament of South Australia House of Assembly published Estimates Replies Hydrologist and Ecologist Appointments, Limestone Coast Hydrologist and Ecologist Appointments, Limestone Coast In reply to Mr BASHAM House of Assembly Finniss Hydrologist and Ecologist Appointments, Limestone Coast In reply to Mr BASHAM (Finniss) (4 July 2023). (Estimates Committee B) The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN House of Assembly The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN (Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development, Minister for Forest Industries): I have been advised: The department for Environment and Water (the department) currently employs a hydrogeologist and a regional ecologist based in the Lower Limestone Coast. In addition, the Limestone Coast Landscape Board employs a wetland ecologist also based in the region. The Department advertised for an additional hydrogeologist to work in the Limestone Coast region and was unable to fill the position. There is currently a shortage of groundwater professionals in Australia and recruitment in any location is proving challenging. While efforts will continue, Adelaide-based specialist groundwater staff continue to work closely with regional staff and will be available as required to visit the region to provide advice and attend consultation events to support the Water Allocation Plan review.