❓ Mr. Catania questions the Treasurer regarding a demolition contract for the Carnarvon Justice Complex, specifically concerning cost inclusions, responsibility for shortfalls, and environmental compliance. The Minister's response confirms inclusions and outlines departmental responsibility.
AnsweredQoN 6426Legislative Assembly
Asked
23 September 2020
Member
Portfolio
Treasurer; Minister for Finance; Aboriginal Affairs; Lands
QuestionView source ↗
I refer to the contract awarded for the demolition of the Carnarvon Justice Complex at 81 Olivia Terrace, Carnarvon, to a Perth based business, Merit Consulting Group, for an estimated contract price of $89,386 (including GST), and I ask: (a) Can the Minister confirm Merit Consulting Group has included all
required work within the quote, including utility disconnections,
asbestos survey, local tip disposal charges and dust suppression
measures for the end of the project; (b) If these costs have not been incorporated as required to undertake this demolition, why not; (c) Who will be held responsible and be required to pay if there are any shortfalls in costs associated with the demolition; (d) Will all remediation works, including dust suppression, be completed to
health and environmental specifications and in consultation with the
Shire of Carnarvon; and (e) Who will be accountable for the cost and the ongoing maintenance of the site, until such time as the land is purchased?
required work within the quote, including utility disconnections,
asbestos survey, local tip disposal charges and dust suppression
measures for the end of the project; (b) If these costs have not been incorporated as required to undertake this demolition, why not; (c) Who will be held responsible and be required to pay if there are any shortfalls in costs associated with the demolition; (d) Will all remediation works, including dust suppression, be completed to
health and environmental specifications and in consultation with the
Shire of Carnarvon; and (e) Who will be accountable for the cost and the ongoing maintenance of the site, until such time as the land is purchased?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
3 November 2020
Response time
9 days
(a) Yes, the contract is inclusive of all required tasks.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) If required, the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage (Department) will consider contract variations.
(d) Yes, the Demolition Works Plan and Asbestos Removal Control Plan will be approved by the Shire of Carnarvon.
(e) The Department will remain responsible for managing the site until the property is sold.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) If required, the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage (Department) will consider contract variations.
(d) Yes, the Demolition Works Plan and Asbestos Removal Control Plan will be approved by the Shire of Carnarvon.
(e) The Department will remain responsible for managing the site until the property is sold.
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