❓ Hon Neil Thomson questions the Minister for Regional Development regarding the status and timeline of the Marlamanu on-country juvenile residential detention facility in the Kimberley, delayed by flooding. The Minister provides an update on the project's progress and ongoing support.
AnsweredQoN 477Legislative Council
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CORRECTIVE SERVICES — ON-COUNTRY RESIDENTIAL
FACILITY
477. Hon NEIL THOMSON to the parliamentary secretary representing
the Minister for Regional Development:
I refer to the matter of an
on-country juvenile residential detention facility in the Kimberley and the
comments made on ABC Mornings by the Premier explaining that the
flooding event earlier this year has delayed this project.
(1) What was the status of this
facility in December 2022 prior to the flooding event?
(2) What is the current status of
this project?
(3) What is the estimated date this
facility will become operational?
(4) Has the state
government offered or provided further assistance to ensure that this facility
is available for use as soon as practicable?
(5) If yes to (4), what is the
nature or monetary value of this assistance?
FACILITY
477. Hon NEIL THOMSON to the parliamentary secretary representing
the Minister for Regional Development:
I refer to the matter of an
on-country juvenile residential detention facility in the Kimberley and the
comments made on ABC Mornings by the Premier explaining that the
flooding event earlier this year has delayed this project.
(1) What was the status of this
facility in December 2022 prior to the flooding event?
(2) What is the current status of
this project?
(3) What is the estimated date this
facility will become operational?
(4) Has the state
government offered or provided further assistance to ensure that this facility
is available for use as soon as practicable?
(5) If yes to (4), what is the
nature or monetary value of this assistance?
AnswerView source ↗
I provide the following answer on
behalf of the parliamentary secretary representing the Minister for Regional
Development. I provide the following answer on behalf of the Minister for
Regional Development.
(1)–(5) The
WA government has committed $15 million to the Marlamanu on-country residential
youth justice program. In December 2022, the project was proceeding to the next
stage of planning, utilising an initial $300
000 made available for that purpose. Intensive development work is continuing
with a dedicated team at KRED Enterprises, supported by the Kimberley
Development Commission and a range of government agencies. This includes site
planning, program design, policies and procedures, and other operational
components. All parties are aiming for commencement of the Marlamanu program as
soon as possible.
behalf of the parliamentary secretary representing the Minister for Regional
Development. I provide the following answer on behalf of the Minister for
Regional Development.
(1)–(5) The
WA government has committed $15 million to the Marlamanu on-country residential
youth justice program. In December 2022, the project was proceeding to the next
stage of planning, utilising an initial $300
000 made available for that purpose. Intensive development work is continuing
with a dedicated team at KRED Enterprises, supported by the Kimberley
Development Commission and a range of government agencies. This includes site
planning, program design, policies and procedures, and other operational
components. All parties are aiming for commencement of the Marlamanu program as
soon as possible.
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