Question
Number
5
Subject
ACT Budget
(Odour Control Units)
(Odour Control Units)
Asked by
Stephen-Smith, Rachel
Directed to
Treasurer
Question asked on
10 May 2022
Answer due on
Question asked
- How high, in metres, were the ventilation stacks for the odour control units (OCUs) in West Macgregor when they were first constructed;
- To what height, in metres, were the ventilation stacks for these OCUs then raised, and when did this happen.
- On what basis were the ventilation stacks for the OCUs in West Macgregor raised, including relevant data such as, for example, measured levels of hydrogen sulphide that contributed to this decision.
- What is considered an acceptable level of hydrogen sulphide leaving these ventilation stacks.
- How is the level of hydrogen sulphide that leaves these stacks monitored, and how frequently is this monitoring conducted.
- Did the Chief Minister, in a letter dated 30 June 2020, mention that Icon Water would investigate odour concerns in relation to the OCUs in West Macgregor; if so, when was this investigation completed, and what were the outcomes.
- How many West Macgregor residents were consulted as part of the investigation referred to in part (6).
- Can the Chief Minister provide a summary of hydrogen sulphide levels as measured at the OCU ventilation stacks in West Macgregor from when they were gifted to Icon Water in 2010 until now.
- How frequently are the filters in an OCU cleaned and/or replaced.