The WA Government outlines plans for new police stations, refurbishments, and considerations for re-opening stations based on operational needs and budget submissions. Consultation with local communities is underway regarding re-openings.

AnsweredQoN 2Legislative Assembly
Asked
11 November 2008
Portfolio
Police

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(2) What police stations will be refurbished in the next four years?
(3) What police stations will be re-opened in the next four years?
(4) What process is undertaken to decide which police stations will be re-opened?

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Answered
3 December 2008
Responded by
Minister for Police
Response time
22 days
(1) In accordance with an approved program it is the intention of Government to build the following police stations
· Perth Police Complex;
· Blackstone Multi-functional Police Facility;
· Burringurrah Multi-functional Police Facility;
· Carnarvon Police Station;
· Kimberley District Police Complex (Broome);
· Looma Multi-functional Police Facility;
· Pilbara District Police Complex (Karratha);
· Rockingham Police Rail Unit;
· Secret Harbour Police Station;
· Hopetoun Police Station; and
· Jerramungup Police Station.
New capital works projects are also being considered as part of the Liberal Election Commitment to construct new police facilities in a $24 million plan across WA, including regional areas.
On an annual basis, WA Police submit, as part of the budget submission process, capital works projects for funding consideration by Government.
(2) The refurbishment of police stations is currently undertaken through the Police Station Upgrade Program. The program is determined on an annual basis, based upon the most up-to-date information relating to operational demands and accommodation priorities for WA Police.
Refurbishment work is currently underway at the following Police Stations:
· Joondalup
· Armadale
· Midland
· Kalgoorlie
· Mount Barker
· Katanning
· Mirrabooka
· Manjimup
· Denmark
· Warwick
· Norseman
· Wundowie
· Halls Creek
(3-4) This is currently a subject under consideration by the Minister for Police in consultation with local communities.
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