Question
Number
678
Subject
Water
(Lake Tuggeranong Water Quality)
(Lake Tuggeranong Water Quality)
Asked by
Morris, Deborah
Directed to
Minister for Climate Change, Environment, Energy and Water
Question asked on
22 September 2025
Answer due on
26 October 2025
Question asked
- Can the Minister break down the Budget allocation of $327,000 in 2025-2026 to continue the Healthy Waterways project and maintain Office of Water staffing by (a) how much goes to staff costs versus on-ground works and (b) what roles are being funded.
- How many Full-Time Equivalents are supported through the funding referred to in part (1), and what are their primary responsibilities in relation to Lake Tuggeranong.
- What measurable improvements have been observed in Lake Tuggeranong's water quality because of the Healthy Waterways program to date.
- What success indicators are being used to assess whether the program referred to in part (1) is working, and how often are they reported publicly.
- What new or escalated actions are being considered for the Tuggeranong catchment over the next two years, given the recent closures and ongoing concerns from residents about the state of the lake.