❓ Question regarding funding and planning for a 38-bed aged care unit in Carnarvon, including costs, federal funding attempts, and communication with other ministers. The answer provides expenditure details, anticipated maintenance costs, and confirms discussions with relevant ministers.
AnsweredQoN 4412Legislative Assembly
Asked
29 November 2018
Member
Portfolio
Deputy Premier; Minister for Health; Mental Health
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(1) To the Minister for Health, I ask: (a) how much money has been spent to date on the detailed plans for the development of the 38-bed Permanent Aged Cared Unit in Carnarvon; (b) what is the anticipated total cost of maintenance or upgrades of the Poinciana Lodge until construction of the Carnarvon Permanent Aged Care Unit is completed; and (c) how much funding was sought from the Federal Government and what were the communicated reasons for their refusal, please provide copies of all correspondence with the Federal Government on this? (2) has the Minister for Health communicated to the Minister for Regional Development and the Treasurer the need to fully fund the 38-bed Carnarvon Aged Care Unit, if so, please provide copies of all correspondence?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
13 February 2019
Response time
2 days
(1)(a) The expenditure to date on the planning for the Carnarvon Residential Aged Care (RAC) Facility project is $1.793 million.
(1)(b) It is anticipated that WA Country Health Service (WACHS) will spend up to $30,000 in the current Carnarvon RAC facility towards aesthetic improvements including painting, blinds and furniture for communal areas.
(1)(c) In April 2018 WACHS submitted a request to the Commonwealth Regional Growth Fund round for $10 million towards building the Carnarvon RAC. In October 2018, WACHS was advised that the funding submission had not been successful. Please see tabled paper no.
(2) The Minister for Health has regularly discussed this issue with both the Treasurer and Minister for Regional Development. Additional funding is being sought through the normal budget processes.
(1)(b) It is anticipated that WA Country Health Service (WACHS) will spend up to $30,000 in the current Carnarvon RAC facility towards aesthetic improvements including painting, blinds and furniture for communal areas.
(1)(c) In April 2018 WACHS submitted a request to the Commonwealth Regional Growth Fund round for $10 million towards building the Carnarvon RAC. In October 2018, WACHS was advised that the funding submission had not been successful. Please see tabled paper no.
(2) The Minister for Health has regularly discussed this issue with both the Treasurer and Minister for Regional Development. Additional funding is being sought through the normal budget processes.
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