❓ Mr. Castrilli questions the Education and Training Minister regarding the land allocation, costing, and planning of Manea College, specifically focusing on budget increases and changes to the original concept. The Minister's response addresses the costing methodology, lack of size changes, reasons for budget increases due to delays and cost escalation, and planning activities undertaken.
AnsweredQoN 1818Legislative Assembly
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(1) When was the land for Manea College – being 2 to 3 hectares on the Edith Cowan University (ECU) South West Campus Site identified?
(2) How was the original $14 million cost of Manea College arrived at, as stated in the 2005-2006 budget?
(3) Has the College been increased in size from the original intentions/concept in 2005-2006?
(a) If so, how?
(4) Has the College been decreased in size from the original intention/concept in 2005-2006?
(a) If so, how?
(5) Why was the 2006-2007 budget increased by $3 million for Manea College and how was this figure determined?
(6) Will the Minister outline exactly, with a detailed explanation, all components where the cost increases occurred from the original budget of $14 million in 2005-2006.
(7) What planning of Manea College was completed in 2005-2006 and 2006-2007?
(2) How was the original $14 million cost of Manea College arrived at, as stated in the 2005-2006 budget?
(3) Has the College been increased in size from the original intentions/concept in 2005-2006?
(a) If so, how?
(4) Has the College been decreased in size from the original intention/concept in 2005-2006?
(a) If so, how?
(5) Why was the 2006-2007 budget increased by $3 million for Manea College and how was this figure determined?
(6) Will the Minister outline exactly, with a detailed explanation, all components where the cost increases occurred from the original budget of $14 million in 2005-2006.
(7) What planning of Manea College was completed in 2005-2006 and 2006-2007?
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Answered
20 March 2007
Responded by
Minister for Education and Training
Response time
21 days
(2) The original allocation of $14 million was based on the cost of a similar scope of work in 2004 escalated to an anticipated tender date in 2006. (3) No (a) Not applicable (4) No (a) Not applicable (5) & (6) Delays associated with the initial investigations and negotiations with the location of the new senior college and the consequential escalation in building costs resulted in the need to revise the budget allocation. The revised cost estimate was provided by the architect's cost planner. (7) Investigations and negotiations regarding location, project consultation, the development of a schematic design and design development were undertaken in 2005/06 and 2006/07. It is anticipated that construction will be commenced in July this year and be completed by January 2009.
(3) No (a) Not applicable (4) No (a) Not applicable (5) & (6) Delays associated with the initial investigations and negotiations with the location of the new senior college and the consequential escalation in building costs resulted in the need to revise the budget allocation. The revised cost estimate was provided by the architect's cost planner. (7) Investigations and negotiations regarding location, project consultation, the development of a schematic design and design development were undertaken in 2005/06 and 2006/07. It is anticipated that construction will be commenced in July this year and be completed by January 2009.
(4) No (a) Not applicable (5) & (6) Delays associated with the initial investigations and negotiations with the location of the new senior college and the consequential escalation in building costs resulted in the need to revise the budget allocation. The revised cost estimate was provided by the architect's cost planner. (7) Investigations and negotiations regarding location, project consultation, the development of a schematic design and design development were undertaken in 2005/06 and 2006/07. It is anticipated that construction will be commenced in July this year and be completed by January 2009.
(5) & (6) Delays associated with the initial investigations and negotiations with the location of the new senior college and the consequential escalation in building costs resulted in the need to revise the budget allocation. The revised cost estimate was provided by the architect's cost planner. (7) Investigations and negotiations regarding location, project consultation, the development of a schematic design and design development were undertaken in 2005/06 and 2006/07. It is anticipated that construction will be commenced in July this year and be completed by January 2009.
(7) Investigations and negotiations regarding location, project consultation, the development of a schematic design and design development were undertaken in 2005/06 and 2006/07. It is anticipated that construction will be commenced in July this year and be completed by January 2009.
(3) No (a) Not applicable (4) No (a) Not applicable (5) & (6) Delays associated with the initial investigations and negotiations with the location of the new senior college and the consequential escalation in building costs resulted in the need to revise the budget allocation. The revised cost estimate was provided by the architect's cost planner. (7) Investigations and negotiations regarding location, project consultation, the development of a schematic design and design development were undertaken in 2005/06 and 2006/07. It is anticipated that construction will be commenced in July this year and be completed by January 2009.
(4) No (a) Not applicable (5) & (6) Delays associated with the initial investigations and negotiations with the location of the new senior college and the consequential escalation in building costs resulted in the need to revise the budget allocation. The revised cost estimate was provided by the architect's cost planner. (7) Investigations and negotiations regarding location, project consultation, the development of a schematic design and design development were undertaken in 2005/06 and 2006/07. It is anticipated that construction will be commenced in July this year and be completed by January 2009.
(5) & (6) Delays associated with the initial investigations and negotiations with the location of the new senior college and the consequential escalation in building costs resulted in the need to revise the budget allocation. The revised cost estimate was provided by the architect's cost planner. (7) Investigations and negotiations regarding location, project consultation, the development of a schematic design and design development were undertaken in 2005/06 and 2006/07. It is anticipated that construction will be commenced in July this year and be completed by January 2009.
(7) Investigations and negotiations regarding location, project consultation, the development of a schematic design and design development were undertaken in 2005/06 and 2006/07. It is anticipated that construction will be commenced in July this year and be completed by January 2009.
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