GREAT ARTESIAN BASIN

In reply to the Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK (5 June 2007).

The Hon. G.E. GAGO (Minister for Environment and Conservation, Minister for Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health): I have been advised that:

Provision has been made in the business plan for the inclusion of pastoralists who previously did not take up the offer to participate in the bore drain replacement scheme to replace open bore drains with piped water distribution systems. The contingency covers up to three pastoral properties, one major and two with minor systems.