Question regarding the allocation, outcomes, and completion status of $15 million in Royalties for Regions funding for the Southern Investment Initiative - Project Development, Assessment and Evaluation, managed by the Department of Regional Development.

AnsweredQoN 4042Legislative Council
Asked
5 April 2016
Portfolio
Regional Development

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I refer to the Southern Investment Initiative, and ask: (a) which department, agency or organisation was the recipient of the $15 million in Royalties for Regions funding with the project title Southern Investment Initiative - Project Development, Assessment and Evaluation; (b) what are the outcomes required of this project as detailed in the funding agreement; (c) is the project complete; and (d) if no to (c), when is it anticipated the project will be completed?

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Answered
21 June 2016
Responded by
Minister for Housing representing the Minister for Regional Development
Response time
77 days
(a)       On 27 January 2015, Cabinet endorsed the use of up to 2.5 per cent of Growing Our South (Southern Investment Initiative) funding to assist with the development, assessment and evaluation of projects considered through the initiative. This funding is managed by the Department of Regional Development (DRD).
(b)       Under the terms of the funding agreement, DRD is required to disburse and account for funds assisting with the development, assessment and evaluation of projects considered for funding under Growing Our South. Access to this funding requires a recommendation by the Growing Our South Advisory Group and approval from the Minister for Regional Development.
(c)        No
(d)       The project will continue for the term of Growing Our South.

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