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MINISTER FOR URBAN SERVICES
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION
QUESTION NO. 173
Stammerer Drainage - Calomel
Mr Westende - asked the Minister for Urban Services:
Following the Ministers recent visit to Calwell to inspect the quite serious stormwater drainage problems in Wettenhall Circuit and his undertaking to the residents to rectify the matter
(1) What action does the Minister propose to take.
(2) When will this action be taken.
(3) Will the action include restoration of damaged front lawns due to the inadequate drainage at no cost to the residents.
(4) Will the proposed tree planting in Wettenhall Circuit proceed immediately following the rectification works on drainage.
(5) Are there any other drainage problems of this nature elsewhere in these newer suburbs.
Mr Connolly - the answer to the Members question is as follows:
(1) The swats drains and driveway crossings have been surveyed and areas where the original design levels have been altered identified. It will be proposed, in consultation with the residents, that the swats drains be restored to the original design shape and level and resurfaced with turf. I am presently looking at the need to provide a concrete invert to prevent possible pending at driveways with grass build up.
(2) The work is expected to commence in July/August 1992.
(3) The entire verge area containing the swats drain will be restored at no cost to the residents.
(4) The proposed tree planting will need to be reviewed to ensure that it is sympathetic with the swats drain and will not cause any future problems with the drainage system. The review will be done immediately and it is proposed to commence tree planting immediately following the completion of drainage works.
(5) There are no other drainage problems of this nature elsewhere. Another existing swats drainage system is located in Mimosa Close, Isabella Plains. This was a housing display village and the swats drains were entirely grassed and maintained to provide positive drainage. These swats drains are apparently operating,satisfactorily with no erosion or pending.
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