❓ Opposition asks about the cost, planning, and timeline for the replacement facility for Unit 18 youth detention. The Minister's response indicates uncertainty regarding the project's total cost and completion date.
AnsweredQoN 1312Legislative Council
QuestionView source ↗
YOUTH DETENTION —
UNIT 18 REPLACEMENT FACILITY
1312. Hon PETER COLLIER to the minister representing the
Minister for Corrective Services:
I refer the minister to media
statements released on 30 November 2023 and 26 September 2024 in relation to a replacement
facility for unit 18.
(1) Who conducted
the $1 million review into the detailed planning and business case for the
therapeutic youth detention facility?
(2) Why was $11.5
million required to complete detailed planning and design of the project?
(3) What will be
the total cost of the new facility?
(4) What is the
anticipated completion date of the new facility?
UNIT 18 REPLACEMENT FACILITY
1312. Hon PETER COLLIER to the minister representing the
Minister for Corrective Services:
I refer the minister to media
statements released on 30 November 2023 and 26 September 2024 in relation to a replacement
facility for unit 18.
(1) Who conducted
the $1 million review into the detailed planning and business case for the
therapeutic youth detention facility?
(2) Why was $11.5
million required to complete detailed planning and design of the project?
(3) What will be
the total cost of the new facility?
(4) What is the
anticipated completion date of the new facility?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the Leader of the
Opposition for some notice of the question.
The Department of Justice advises
the following.
(1) The business
case development was led by the Department of Justice with support from the
Department of Finance and consultants.
(2) The $11.5 million
is for the finalisation of the project definition plan, as per the Treasury
strategic asset management framework; commencement of enabling works; and
finalisation of the design.
(3) The total
cost of the new facility is yet to be confirmed.
(4) The
completion date is yet to be confirmed.
Opposition for some notice of the question.
The Department of Justice advises
the following.
(1) The business
case development was led by the Department of Justice with support from the
Department of Finance and consultants.
(2) The $11.5 million
is for the finalisation of the project definition plan, as per the Treasury
strategic asset management framework; commencement of enabling works; and
finalisation of the design.
(3) The total
cost of the new facility is yet to be confirmed.
(4) The
completion date is yet to be confirmed.
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