DESALINATION PLANT

In reply to the Hon. D.W. RIDGWAY (Leader of the Opposition) (10 November 2010).

The Hon. G.E. GAGO (Minister for Regional Development, Minister for Public Sector Management, Minister for the Status of Women, Minister for Consumer Affairs, Minister for Government Enterprises): The Minister for Water has been advised that:

1. Water quality reports were prepared as part of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Adelaide Desalination Project. These reports were publically released as part of the Major Development assessment process.

2. The Adelaide Desalination Project will have significant barriers and controls in place to manage any risk of faecal contamination. The State Government supports Australian Drinking Water Quality guidelines.