DESALINATION PLANTS

The Hon. M. PARNELL (14:54): I have a supplementary question.

The PRESIDENT: We are not getting far today.

The Hon. M. PARNELL: In relation to the government's proposal to double the amount of storage in the Mount Lofty Ranges, will the minister confirm that that part of this project will also be the subject of a major project declaration and, therefore, require an environmental impact assessment?

The Hon. P. HOLLOWAY (Minister for Police, Minister for Mineral Resources Development, Minister for Urban Development and Planning) (14:55): That is not part of the current scheme. However, obviously, any new structure like that would have to be subject to a very significant study. That goes without question; that goes with the territory. As my colleague the Hon. John Gazzola said, if we are talking about building down at Port Stanvac we should not take the lead from members opposite who, earlier today, asked questions about tin sheds that they want to put on the heritage list. No doubt we will have to face the problem of the opposition wanting to put oil tanks on the heritage list, as well—that would make about as much sense.