Bordertown Water Supply

The Hon. B.R. HOOD (15:02): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking a question of the Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development regarding Bordertown's water supply.

Leave granted.

The Hon. B.R. HOOD: As the minister would be aware, SA Water has advised that Bordertown's mains water supply is at capacity. Locals say that this is contributing to the housing shortage and rental supply, as new homes as well as the new industrial estate aren't able to be serviced. At Labor's country cabinet last week, the government announced up to 60 new homes will be built in Bordertown. My question to the regional development minister is: what is her government doing to ensure adequate mains water is supplied to the town?

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN (Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development, Minister for Forest Industries) (15:02): I thank the honourable member for his question. It is quite accurate that last week we were able to announce a new housing project in conjunction with the Tatiara District Council and there will be up to 60 houses being built there, which will go some way towards alleviating the chronic housing shortage that we have in Bordertown, which is acting as a handbrake on development in terms of economic development and also the sorts of programs and new opportunities that exist there but rely on housing.

I am very pleased that that was something that we were able to announce. Of course, the Premier was there as well as the Minister for Housing in the other place. In terms of the specifics of the question, I am happy to refer that to the relevant minister in the other place and bring back an answer.

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order!

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order! Right! The Hon. Mr Hunter, the honourable Leader of the Opposition, that is enough. The Hon. Ben Hood has a supplementary question.