❓ Mr. Staltari asks about the process for schools to report defects under the Building Maintenance and Works (BMW) Program, associated costs, and the total cost of defects reported in 2024. The Minister for Education provides a straightforward answer detailing the reporting process and the total cost.
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I refer to the Building Maintenance and Works (BMW) Program, and I ask: (a) How does a school report a defect to the Department; (b) Is there a cost to the Department or school whenever a school reports a defect; and (c) If yes to (b), what was the total cost incurred for all defects lodged in the 2024 school year?
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Answered
11 November 2025
Responded by
Minister for Education
Response time
12 days
(a)
Schools report defects through the Department of Housing and Works’ 24/7 Maintenance Service Centre.
(b) – (c)
Yes. The total cost was $8,502,240.
Schools report defects through the Department of Housing and Works’ 24/7 Maintenance Service Centre.
(b) – (c)
Yes. The total cost was $8,502,240.
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