❓ Hon. Kate Doust questions the Treasurer regarding variations to the Perth Children's Hospital project, specifically concerning modular theatres, kitchen replanning, and facade lighting. The Treasurer provides reasons for the variations and commits to providing subcontractor details.
AnsweredQoN 1282Legislative Council
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PERTH CHILDREN'S
HOSPITAL — JOHN HOLLAND PTY LTD
1282. Hon KATE DOUST to the minister
representing the Treasurer:
Hopefully I will get an answer, Mr President.
I refer to the answer to question on notice number 3402 and the
following approved variations on the Perth Children's Hospital project:
modular design and construction of theatres valued at $2 774 032; basement
kitchen replanning valued at $218 426; and installation of eastern facade
lighting valued at $676 783.
(1) Why were these three jobs not included in the original plans when
the project went to tender?
(2) Who are the subcontracting firms engaged to undertake all three
variations?
(3) Can the Treasurer confirm that each of
the subcontracting firms have been paid appropriately for undertaking each of
the variations?
HOSPITAL — JOHN HOLLAND PTY LTD
1282. Hon KATE DOUST to the minister
representing the Treasurer:
Hopefully I will get an answer, Mr President.
I refer to the answer to question on notice number 3402 and the
following approved variations on the Perth Children's Hospital project:
modular design and construction of theatres valued at $2 774 032; basement
kitchen replanning valued at $218 426; and installation of eastern facade
lighting valued at $676 783.
(1) Why were these three jobs not included in the original plans when
the project went to tender?
(2) Who are the subcontracting firms engaged to undertake all three
variations?
(3) Can the Treasurer confirm that each of
the subcontracting firms have been paid appropriately for undertaking each of
the variations?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the member for some notice of the question.
(1) The modular design and construction of theatres
variation is to take advantage of significant construction and operational
benefits that were made available to the state, post–award of contract,
due to developments in modular systems.
The basement kitchen replanning variation is to move from a predominantly
re-heat catering solution to a fresh food catering solution following the
emergence of research, post–award of contract, that demonstrated the
recovery in a paediatric hospital environment is enhanced when freshly cooked
food is served to patients.
The eastern facade lighting variation is to take advantage of the rapid
evolution of light-emitting diode—LED—lighting technology and
to provide additional operational efficiencies.
(2) The variation amounts reflect the total
value of the works in question—numerous individual subcontractors are
involved. This information has been requested from the managing contractor and
will be made available once received.
(3) I refer to the answer provided to part
(2). The managing contractor has previously provided assurance, evidenced by
supporting documentation, that all of its subcontractors have been properly
paid under their subcontract terms, including in respect of variations.
(1) The modular design and construction of theatres
variation is to take advantage of significant construction and operational
benefits that were made available to the state, post–award of contract,
due to developments in modular systems.
The basement kitchen replanning variation is to move from a predominantly
re-heat catering solution to a fresh food catering solution following the
emergence of research, post–award of contract, that demonstrated the
recovery in a paediatric hospital environment is enhanced when freshly cooked
food is served to patients.
The eastern facade lighting variation is to take advantage of the rapid
evolution of light-emitting diode—LED—lighting technology and
to provide additional operational efficiencies.
(2) The variation amounts reflect the total
value of the works in question—numerous individual subcontractors are
involved. This information has been requested from the managing contractor and
will be made available once received.
(3) I refer to the answer provided to part
(2). The managing contractor has previously provided assurance, evidenced by
supporting documentation, that all of its subcontractors have been properly
paid under their subcontract terms, including in respect of variations.
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