❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks details about the nominated site and project managers for the Geraldton Regional Hospital construction, probing their experience, employment status, and the impact of potential personnel changes on the project's validity.
AnsweredQoN 1618Legislative Council
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(1) Who did Broad Construction Services Pty Ltd nominate as the site manager and the project manager as part of its expression of interest documentation for the Geraldton Regional Hospital? (2) Have the relevant authorities considered the impact on the capacity of Broad Construction Services to carry out the construction of the Geraldton Regional Hospital should the nominated site manager and project manager not be employed by the company? If not, why not? (3) What is the purpose and relevance of requiring this information to be provided? (4) Are these nominated persons experienced in hospital construction? (5) Are these nominated persons currently in the employment of Broad Construction Services? (6) Should these persons not be employed by Broad Construction Services, does this affect the validity of Broad’s documentation, and if not, why not? Hon TOM STEPHENS
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I supply this answer on behalf of the Minister for Housing and Works. I thank the member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) Broad Construction Services Pty Ltd nominated in its expression of interest response in March 2003 Bob Swann as site manager and Colin Brown as project manager for the construction phase of the Geraldton Regional Hospital project. (2) Yes. It is not an uncommon practice in the construction industry for firms to change key personnel after an expression of interest is submitted and a contract is awarded to meet their resourcing requirements at that later time. The Department of Housing and Works examines the credentials of any substituted key personnel and, if satisfied, approves the substitution. (3) Information of this nature is sought in an expression of interest stage to ascertain a firm’s experience, capacity and resources to undertake the work required. (4) The nominated persons have experience in hospital construction and projects of a similar nature and complexity. (5) Yes. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Have the relevant authorities considered the impact on the capacity of Broad Construction Services to carry out the construction of the Geraldton Regional Hospital should the nominated site manager and project manager not be employed by the company? If not, why not? (3) What is the purpose and relevance of requiring this information to be provided? (4) Are these nominated persons experienced in hospital construction? (5) Are these nominated persons currently in the employment of Broad Construction Services? (6) Should these persons not be employed by Broad Construction Services, does this affect the validity of Broad’s documentation, and if not, why not? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: I supply this answer on behalf of the Minister for Housing and Works. I thank the member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) Broad Construction Services Pty Ltd nominated in its expression of interest response in March 2003 Bob Swann as site manager and Colin Brown as project manager for the construction phase of the Geraldton Regional Hospital project. (2) Yes. It is not an uncommon practice in the construction industry for firms to change key personnel after an expression of interest is submitted and a contract is awarded to meet their resourcing requirements at that later time. The Department of Housing and Works examines the credentials of any substituted key personnel and, if satisfied, approves the substitution. (3) Information of this nature is sought in an expression of interest stage to ascertain a firm’s experience, capacity and resources to undertake the work required. (4) The nominated persons have experience in hospital construction and projects of a similar nature and complexity. (5) Yes. (6) Not applicable.
(3) What is the purpose and relevance of requiring this information to be provided? (4) Are these nominated persons experienced in hospital construction? (5) Are these nominated persons currently in the employment of Broad Construction Services? (6) Should these persons not be employed by Broad Construction Services, does this affect the validity of Broad’s documentation, and if not, why not? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: I supply this answer on behalf of the Minister for Housing and Works. I thank the member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) Broad Construction Services Pty Ltd nominated in its expression of interest response in March 2003 Bob Swann as site manager and Colin Brown as project manager for the construction phase of the Geraldton Regional Hospital project. (2) Yes. It is not an uncommon practice in the construction industry for firms to change key personnel after an expression of interest is submitted and a contract is awarded to meet their resourcing requirements at that later time. The Department of Housing and Works examines the credentials of any substituted key personnel and, if satisfied, approves the substitution. (3) Information of this nature is sought in an expression of interest stage to ascertain a firm’s experience, capacity and resources to undertake the work required. (4) The nominated persons have experience in hospital construction and projects of a similar nature and complexity. (5) Yes. (6) Not applicable.
(4) Are these nominated persons experienced in hospital construction? (5) Are these nominated persons currently in the employment of Broad Construction Services? (6) Should these persons not be employed by Broad Construction Services, does this affect the validity of Broad’s documentation, and if not, why not? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: I supply this answer on behalf of the Minister for Housing and Works. I thank the member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) Broad Construction Services Pty Ltd nominated in its expression of interest response in March 2003 Bob Swann as site manager and Colin Brown as project manager for the construction phase of the Geraldton Regional Hospital project. (2) Yes. It is not an uncommon practice in the construction industry for firms to change key personnel after an expression of interest is submitted and a contract is awarded to meet their resourcing requirements at that later time. The Department of Housing and Works examines the credentials of any substituted key personnel and, if satisfied, approves the substitution. (3) Information of this nature is sought in an expression of interest stage to ascertain a firm’s experience, capacity and resources to undertake the work required. (4) The nominated persons have experience in hospital construction and projects of a similar nature and complexity. (5) Yes. (6) Not applicable.
(5) Are these nominated persons currently in the employment of Broad Construction Services? (6) Should these persons not be employed by Broad Construction Services, does this affect the validity of Broad’s documentation, and if not, why not? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: I supply this answer on behalf of the Minister for Housing and Works. I thank the member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) Broad Construction Services Pty Ltd nominated in its expression of interest response in March 2003 Bob Swann as site manager and Colin Brown as project manager for the construction phase of the Geraldton Regional Hospital project. (2) Yes. It is not an uncommon practice in the construction industry for firms to change key personnel after an expression of interest is submitted and a contract is awarded to meet their resourcing requirements at that later time. The Department of Housing and Works examines the credentials of any substituted key personnel and, if satisfied, approves the substitution. (3) Information of this nature is sought in an expression of interest stage to ascertain a firm’s experience, capacity and resources to undertake the work required. (4) The nominated persons have experience in hospital construction and projects of a similar nature and complexity. (5) Yes. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Should these persons not be employed by Broad Construction Services, does this affect the validity of Broad’s documentation, and if not, why not? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: I supply this answer on behalf of the Minister for Housing and Works. I thank the member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) Broad Construction Services Pty Ltd nominated in its expression of interest response in March 2003 Bob Swann as site manager and Colin Brown as project manager for the construction phase of the Geraldton Regional Hospital project. (2) Yes. It is not an uncommon practice in the construction industry for firms to change key personnel after an expression of interest is submitted and a contract is awarded to meet their resourcing requirements at that later time. The Department of Housing and Works examines the credentials of any substituted key personnel and, if satisfied, approves the substitution. (3) Information of this nature is sought in an expression of interest stage to ascertain a firm’s experience, capacity and resources to undertake the work required. (4) The nominated persons have experience in hospital construction and projects of a similar nature and complexity. (5) Yes. (6) Not applicable.
Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: I supply this answer on behalf of the Minister for Housing and Works. I thank the member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) Broad Construction Services Pty Ltd nominated in its expression of interest response in March 2003 Bob Swann as site manager and Colin Brown as project manager for the construction phase of the Geraldton Regional Hospital project. (2) Yes. It is not an uncommon practice in the construction industry for firms to change key personnel after an expression of interest is submitted and a contract is awarded to meet their resourcing requirements at that later time. The Department of Housing and Works examines the credentials of any substituted key personnel and, if satisfied, approves the substitution. (3) Information of this nature is sought in an expression of interest stage to ascertain a firm’s experience, capacity and resources to undertake the work required. (4) The nominated persons have experience in hospital construction and projects of a similar nature and complexity. (5) Yes. (6) Not applicable.
I supply this answer on behalf of the Minister for Housing and Works. I thank the member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) Broad Construction Services Pty Ltd nominated in its expression of interest response in March 2003 Bob Swann as site manager and Colin Brown as project manager for the construction phase of the Geraldton Regional Hospital project. (2) Yes. It is not an uncommon practice in the construction industry for firms to change key personnel after an expression of interest is submitted and a contract is awarded to meet their resourcing requirements at that later time. The Department of Housing and Works examines the credentials of any substituted key personnel and, if satisfied, approves the substitution. (3) Information of this nature is sought in an expression of interest stage to ascertain a firm’s experience, capacity and resources to undertake the work required. (4) The nominated persons have experience in hospital construction and projects of a similar nature and complexity. (5) Yes. (6) Not applicable.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) Broad Construction Services Pty Ltd nominated in its expression of interest response in March 2003 Bob Swann as site manager and Colin Brown as project manager for the construction phase of the Geraldton Regional Hospital project. (2) Yes. It is not an uncommon practice in the construction industry for firms to change key personnel after an expression of interest is submitted and a contract is awarded to meet their resourcing requirements at that later time. The Department of Housing and Works examines the credentials of any substituted key personnel and, if satisfied, approves the substitution. (3) Information of this nature is sought in an expression of interest stage to ascertain a firm’s experience, capacity and resources to undertake the work required. (4) The nominated persons have experience in hospital construction and projects of a similar nature and complexity. (5) Yes. (6) Not applicable.
(1) Broad Construction Services Pty Ltd nominated in its expression of interest response in March 2003 Bob Swann as site manager and Colin Brown as project manager for the construction phase of the Geraldton Regional Hospital project. (2) Yes. It is not an uncommon practice in the construction industry for firms to change key personnel after an expression of interest is submitted and a contract is awarded to meet their resourcing requirements at that later time. The Department of Housing and Works examines the credentials of any substituted key personnel and, if satisfied, approves the substitution. (3) Information of this nature is sought in an expression of interest stage to ascertain a firm’s experience, capacity and resources to undertake the work required. (4) The nominated persons have experience in hospital construction and projects of a similar nature and complexity. (5) Yes. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Yes. It is not an uncommon practice in the construction industry for firms to change key personnel after an expression of interest is submitted and a contract is awarded to meet their resourcing requirements at that later time. The Department of Housing and Works examines the credentials of any substituted key personnel and, if satisfied, approves the substitution. (3) Information of this nature is sought in an expression of interest stage to ascertain a firm’s experience, capacity and resources to undertake the work required. (4) The nominated persons have experience in hospital construction and projects of a similar nature and complexity. (5) Yes. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Information of this nature is sought in an expression of interest stage to ascertain a firm’s experience, capacity and resources to undertake the work required. (4) The nominated persons have experience in hospital construction and projects of a similar nature and complexity. (5) Yes. (6) Not applicable.
(4) The nominated persons have experience in hospital construction and projects of a similar nature and complexity. (5) Yes. (6) Not applicable.
(5) Yes. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Not applicable.
(2) Have the relevant authorities considered the impact on the capacity of Broad Construction Services to carry out the construction of the Geraldton Regional Hospital should the nominated site manager and project manager not be employed by the company? If not, why not? (3) What is the purpose and relevance of requiring this information to be provided? (4) Are these nominated persons experienced in hospital construction? (5) Are these nominated persons currently in the employment of Broad Construction Services? (6) Should these persons not be employed by Broad Construction Services, does this affect the validity of Broad’s documentation, and if not, why not? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: I supply this answer on behalf of the Minister for Housing and Works. I thank the member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) Broad Construction Services Pty Ltd nominated in its expression of interest response in March 2003 Bob Swann as site manager and Colin Brown as project manager for the construction phase of the Geraldton Regional Hospital project. (2) Yes. It is not an uncommon practice in the construction industry for firms to change key personnel after an expression of interest is submitted and a contract is awarded to meet their resourcing requirements at that later time. The Department of Housing and Works examines the credentials of any substituted key personnel and, if satisfied, approves the substitution. (3) Information of this nature is sought in an expression of interest stage to ascertain a firm’s experience, capacity and resources to undertake the work required. (4) The nominated persons have experience in hospital construction and projects of a similar nature and complexity. (5) Yes. (6) Not applicable.
(3) What is the purpose and relevance of requiring this information to be provided? (4) Are these nominated persons experienced in hospital construction? (5) Are these nominated persons currently in the employment of Broad Construction Services? (6) Should these persons not be employed by Broad Construction Services, does this affect the validity of Broad’s documentation, and if not, why not? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: I supply this answer on behalf of the Minister for Housing and Works. I thank the member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) Broad Construction Services Pty Ltd nominated in its expression of interest response in March 2003 Bob Swann as site manager and Colin Brown as project manager for the construction phase of the Geraldton Regional Hospital project. (2) Yes. It is not an uncommon practice in the construction industry for firms to change key personnel after an expression of interest is submitted and a contract is awarded to meet their resourcing requirements at that later time. The Department of Housing and Works examines the credentials of any substituted key personnel and, if satisfied, approves the substitution. (3) Information of this nature is sought in an expression of interest stage to ascertain a firm’s experience, capacity and resources to undertake the work required. (4) The nominated persons have experience in hospital construction and projects of a similar nature and complexity. (5) Yes. (6) Not applicable.
(4) Are these nominated persons experienced in hospital construction? (5) Are these nominated persons currently in the employment of Broad Construction Services? (6) Should these persons not be employed by Broad Construction Services, does this affect the validity of Broad’s documentation, and if not, why not? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: I supply this answer on behalf of the Minister for Housing and Works. I thank the member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) Broad Construction Services Pty Ltd nominated in its expression of interest response in March 2003 Bob Swann as site manager and Colin Brown as project manager for the construction phase of the Geraldton Regional Hospital project. (2) Yes. It is not an uncommon practice in the construction industry for firms to change key personnel after an expression of interest is submitted and a contract is awarded to meet their resourcing requirements at that later time. The Department of Housing and Works examines the credentials of any substituted key personnel and, if satisfied, approves the substitution. (3) Information of this nature is sought in an expression of interest stage to ascertain a firm’s experience, capacity and resources to undertake the work required. (4) The nominated persons have experience in hospital construction and projects of a similar nature and complexity. (5) Yes. (6) Not applicable.
(5) Are these nominated persons currently in the employment of Broad Construction Services? (6) Should these persons not be employed by Broad Construction Services, does this affect the validity of Broad’s documentation, and if not, why not? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: I supply this answer on behalf of the Minister for Housing and Works. I thank the member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) Broad Construction Services Pty Ltd nominated in its expression of interest response in March 2003 Bob Swann as site manager and Colin Brown as project manager for the construction phase of the Geraldton Regional Hospital project. (2) Yes. It is not an uncommon practice in the construction industry for firms to change key personnel after an expression of interest is submitted and a contract is awarded to meet their resourcing requirements at that later time. The Department of Housing and Works examines the credentials of any substituted key personnel and, if satisfied, approves the substitution. (3) Information of this nature is sought in an expression of interest stage to ascertain a firm’s experience, capacity and resources to undertake the work required. (4) The nominated persons have experience in hospital construction and projects of a similar nature and complexity. (5) Yes. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Should these persons not be employed by Broad Construction Services, does this affect the validity of Broad’s documentation, and if not, why not? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: I supply this answer on behalf of the Minister for Housing and Works. I thank the member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) Broad Construction Services Pty Ltd nominated in its expression of interest response in March 2003 Bob Swann as site manager and Colin Brown as project manager for the construction phase of the Geraldton Regional Hospital project. (2) Yes. It is not an uncommon practice in the construction industry for firms to change key personnel after an expression of interest is submitted and a contract is awarded to meet their resourcing requirements at that later time. The Department of Housing and Works examines the credentials of any substituted key personnel and, if satisfied, approves the substitution. (3) Information of this nature is sought in an expression of interest stage to ascertain a firm’s experience, capacity and resources to undertake the work required. (4) The nominated persons have experience in hospital construction and projects of a similar nature and complexity. (5) Yes. (6) Not applicable.
Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: I supply this answer on behalf of the Minister for Housing and Works. I thank the member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) Broad Construction Services Pty Ltd nominated in its expression of interest response in March 2003 Bob Swann as site manager and Colin Brown as project manager for the construction phase of the Geraldton Regional Hospital project. (2) Yes. It is not an uncommon practice in the construction industry for firms to change key personnel after an expression of interest is submitted and a contract is awarded to meet their resourcing requirements at that later time. The Department of Housing and Works examines the credentials of any substituted key personnel and, if satisfied, approves the substitution. (3) Information of this nature is sought in an expression of interest stage to ascertain a firm’s experience, capacity and resources to undertake the work required. (4) The nominated persons have experience in hospital construction and projects of a similar nature and complexity. (5) Yes. (6) Not applicable.
I supply this answer on behalf of the Minister for Housing and Works. I thank the member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) Broad Construction Services Pty Ltd nominated in its expression of interest response in March 2003 Bob Swann as site manager and Colin Brown as project manager for the construction phase of the Geraldton Regional Hospital project. (2) Yes. It is not an uncommon practice in the construction industry for firms to change key personnel after an expression of interest is submitted and a contract is awarded to meet their resourcing requirements at that later time. The Department of Housing and Works examines the credentials of any substituted key personnel and, if satisfied, approves the substitution. (3) Information of this nature is sought in an expression of interest stage to ascertain a firm’s experience, capacity and resources to undertake the work required. (4) The nominated persons have experience in hospital construction and projects of a similar nature and complexity. (5) Yes. (6) Not applicable.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. I am advised - (1) Broad Construction Services Pty Ltd nominated in its expression of interest response in March 2003 Bob Swann as site manager and Colin Brown as project manager for the construction phase of the Geraldton Regional Hospital project. (2) Yes. It is not an uncommon practice in the construction industry for firms to change key personnel after an expression of interest is submitted and a contract is awarded to meet their resourcing requirements at that later time. The Department of Housing and Works examines the credentials of any substituted key personnel and, if satisfied, approves the substitution. (3) Information of this nature is sought in an expression of interest stage to ascertain a firm’s experience, capacity and resources to undertake the work required. (4) The nominated persons have experience in hospital construction and projects of a similar nature and complexity. (5) Yes. (6) Not applicable.
(1) Broad Construction Services Pty Ltd nominated in its expression of interest response in March 2003 Bob Swann as site manager and Colin Brown as project manager for the construction phase of the Geraldton Regional Hospital project. (2) Yes. It is not an uncommon practice in the construction industry for firms to change key personnel after an expression of interest is submitted and a contract is awarded to meet their resourcing requirements at that later time. The Department of Housing and Works examines the credentials of any substituted key personnel and, if satisfied, approves the substitution. (3) Information of this nature is sought in an expression of interest stage to ascertain a firm’s experience, capacity and resources to undertake the work required. (4) The nominated persons have experience in hospital construction and projects of a similar nature and complexity. (5) Yes. (6) Not applicable.
(2) Yes. It is not an uncommon practice in the construction industry for firms to change key personnel after an expression of interest is submitted and a contract is awarded to meet their resourcing requirements at that later time. The Department of Housing and Works examines the credentials of any substituted key personnel and, if satisfied, approves the substitution. (3) Information of this nature is sought in an expression of interest stage to ascertain a firm’s experience, capacity and resources to undertake the work required. (4) The nominated persons have experience in hospital construction and projects of a similar nature and complexity. (5) Yes. (6) Not applicable.
(3) Information of this nature is sought in an expression of interest stage to ascertain a firm’s experience, capacity and resources to undertake the work required. (4) The nominated persons have experience in hospital construction and projects of a similar nature and complexity. (5) Yes. (6) Not applicable.
(4) The nominated persons have experience in hospital construction and projects of a similar nature and complexity. (5) Yes. (6) Not applicable.
(5) Yes. (6) Not applicable.
(6) Not applicable.
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