Mr. Ripper questions the government about the business case and performance of the Ord River project, specifically regarding federal funding and adherence to outlined plans. The government responds with details of a joint assessment process and project implementation, citing unforeseen circumstances causing some delays and changes.

AnsweredQoN 7814Legislative Assembly
Asked
1 May 2012
Portfolio
State Development

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(1) Was the Government required to present a business case, or any other economic analysis, to the Australian Government to secure federal funding for the Ord River project and associated economic and social infrastructure; and
(a) if yes, will the Minister table this business case or economic analysis; and
(b) if not, why not?
(2) Is the performance of the Ord River development in accordance with the costs, benefits and timetables outlined in the business case or economic analysis; and
(a) if not, how has the performance of the project deviated from the business case?

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Answered
12 June 2012
Responded by
Minister for State Development
Response time
42 days
Department of State Development advises:
(1-2a) A joint assessment process was undertaken by the Commonwealth and State governments to determine the most effective social and common use infrastructure investments in the East Kimberley as part of a 2009 commitment by the Commonwealth to contribute $195 million toward the Ord East Kimberley Expansion Project. A National Partnership Agreement provided the framework for implementation and monitoring of expenditure.
There are some 29 projects, each of which has a project implementation plan. Most projects have proceeded in line with original timelines. However, unforeseen circumstances such as the Warmun floods, higher than average 'wet season' rainfall and difficulty in accessing contractors has seen some slippage and change in project specifications. Such changes have been negotiated between the Commonwealth and the State.
All infrastructure projects within the East Kimberley Development Package have either reached completion or are under development, with the anticipated completion of all projects in the Package being June 2013.
Details of individual projects are available on the Department of State Development's website.
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