Question
Number
510
Subject
Water
(Lake Ginninderra monitoring - Ginninderra Falls Netflix water release)
(Lake Ginninderra monitoring - Ginninderra Falls Netflix water release)
Asked by
Clay, Jo
Directed to
Minister for Climate Change, Environment, Energy and Water
Question asked on
26 June 2025
Answer due on
27 July 2025
Question asked
- How much water was released from Lake Ginninderra in 2025 to achieve desired flows at Ginninderra Falls for Netflix movie filming, with the total broken down by each individual release.
- After each water release referred to in part (1), what was the water level at Lake Ginninderra.
- What water level at Lake Ginninderra is optimal for (a) habitat health, (b) water quality, (c) species health and (d) amenity, including smell, recreation and appearance.
- What water quality monitoring was undertaken at Lake Ginninderra preceding the water releases referred to in part (1).
- What water quality monitoring has been undertaken at Lake Ginninderra following the water releases referred to in part (1) and what are the results.
- Has there been any breach of Environmental Protection Authority standards for water quality at Lake Ginninderra in 2025? If so, please provide details of breaches.
- Has the ACT Government observed a decline in water quality, habitat quality, or any observable impact on lake species following the water releases referred to in part (1).
- How long did it take for Lake Ginninderra to restore to desired water levels following the water releases referred to in part (1).
- What is the estimated financial cost of water releases referred to in part (1) undertaken at the request of Netflix.
- Were any costs or charges associated with the water releases referred to in part (1) charged to Netflix.