Hon Peter Collier asks whether the cost of the new youth detention facility is in addition to the $220 million already committed to youth detention since mid-2022. The Minister confirms it is, except for a small portion used for initial planning.

AnsweredQoN 1460Legislative Council
Asked
12 November 2024
Portfolio
Corrective Services

QuestionView source ↗

YOUTH DETENTION — UNIT 18 REPLACEMENT FACILITY
1460. Hon PETER COLLIER to the minister representing the
Minister for Corrective Services:
I refer to the media statement
titled ''New youth detention facility to adjoin Banksia Hill'',
released on 26 September 2024. Will the
minister confirm that the cost of the new facility to replace unit 18 at
Casuarina Prison will be in addition to, as stated —
� more than $220 million the
Government has committed to youth detention since mid-2022 to enhance
facilities, services and staff numbers.

AnswerView source ↗

I thank the honourable Leader of the
Opposition for some notice of the question.
The Department of Justice advises
yes, other than a small portion of the $220 million that was allocated for the
initial planning, design and enabling works for the new youth detention
facility.

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