Legislative Council Fifty-Second Parliament, First Session (52-1) 52 1 Parliament of South Australia Legislative Council published Question Time Riverland Storm Damage RIVERLAND STORM DAMAGE The Hon. J.S.L. DAWKINS Legislative Council RIVERLAND STORM DAMAGE The Hon. J.S.L. DAWKINS (15:16): What detail does PIRSA have on the level of damage, in a financial sense, to crops and irrigation infrastructure? The Hon. G.E. GAGO Legislative Council Minister for Agriculture Minister for Forests Minister for Regional Development Minister for Tourism Minister for the Status of Women RIVERLAND STORM DAMAGE The Hon. G.E. GAGO (Minister for Agriculture, Food and Fisheries, Minister for Forests, Minister for Regional Development, Minister for Tourism, Minister for the Status of Women) (15:16): In relation to crops, I am advised that reports provided to stakeholders during the teleconference highlighted that two piggeries—I am referring to primary industry impact losses—sustained some losses. There was also crop damage to some stone fruit, and one grape property reported broken trellises. SES and CFS crews, I understand, provided emergency assistance. PIRSA has confirmed that this is an event that occurs from time to time; therefore, to the extent that the damage occurred in this situation, it would not constitute exceptional circumstances. Where necessary, PIRSA has offered and will offer technical assistance, and they are available to, as I said, offer advice and assistance where that is warranted.