House of Assembly - Fifty-First Parliament, Third Session (51-3)
2009-09-23 Daily Xml

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WILLUNGA BASIN DAM

Mrs REDMOND (Heysen—Leader of the Opposition) (14:29): My question is to the Minister for Water Security. Why did the minister choose to ignore the wishes of the people of Willunga, who clearly wanted the Willunga Basin dam completed?

The Hon. K.A. MAYWALD (Chaffey—Minister for the River Murray, Minister for Water Security) (14:29): I recall this question being asked yesterday, and I answered it yesterday. We are working with the community down there, and we are also working with the Willunga Basin Water Company—

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order!

The Hon. K.A. MAYWALD: —and SA Water is working very closely with the community—

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order!

The Hon. K.A. MAYWALD: —to ensure that we maximise the amount of recycled water available at the end of this year.