The State Government is defending its decision to open the Elizabeth Quay water park during the precinct’s grand opening.

It follows a recent closure of the park due to the detection of a potentially harmful bacteria in the waterway.

WA Labor claims the government failed to re-test the water in the park prior to opening last month.

Gary spoke to Shadow Minister for Planning, Rita Saffiotti.

But Health Minister Kim Hames has told Gary Adshead that only a non-harmful pathogen was found prior to the water park’s opening.