JANGARDUP MINERAL SANDS MINE — ACID
SULPHATE GROUNDWATER PLUME
1137. Hon DIANE EVERS to the Minister for Environment:
I refer to the former Jangardup
mineral sands mine.
(1) How extensive is the acid
sulphate groundwater plume in and around the former mine site?
(2) What maximum level of sulphate
has been recorded in the groundwater plume?
(3) In what direction is the acid
sulphate plume moving and at what speed?
(4) When is the acid sulphate plume
expected to reach Lake Quitjup?
(5) What is the conservation status
of Lake Quitjup?
(6) What measures are being taken to
protect Lake Quitjup from the acid sulphate groundwater plume?
Hon
STEPHEN DAWSON replied:
I thank the honourable member for
some notice of the question.
Given the amount of detail required,
it is not possible to obtain the information required in the time permitted. I ask
that the member put this question on notice.