Kim Carr (Victoria, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research) Share this | Hansard source

The answer to the honourable s enator ' s question is as follows:

(1) Refer to the answer provided to B1-41, part (e), from Budget Estimates Hearing held on 31 May 2010. In November and December 2009, purpose-built mechanical clamps were applied to the seepage areas, which have resulted in a more than 90 per cent reduction in the seepage rate. The intended commissioning of a heavy water purification plant this year, subject to and following regulatory approvals, will ensure that this problem is further mitigated.

(2) Under the contract, it is the responsibility of the vendor, INVAP to rectify any defects at their cost.