❓ A WA parliamentary question inquires about the opening date, delays, capacity, and prisoner intake plans for the new Acacia Prison. The Minister's response confirms a delay, cites reasons, specifies capacity, and outlines a phased prisoner intake.
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(1) On what date will the new Acacia Prison open? (2) Has the opening of the new Acacia Prison been delayed? (3) If so, why? (4) How many prisoners will the new Acacia Prison hold? (5) Does the Government intend to place at least 600 prisoners in the new Acacia Prison in the first three months after it is opened? (6) If not, why not? (7) When does the Government plan to have the new prison fully occupied (please specify in months after opening date)? Answered on 12 September 2000 The Minister
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12 September 2000
Response time
35 days
(1) The anticipated opening date is 1 March 2001 (2) Yes (3) In line with normal building industry practice, the Acacia construction contract allows for extensions of time to be granted for reasons beyond the control of the contractor. The completion of Acacia prison has been delayed for reasons which include inclement weather and industry wide industrial action. (4) 750 (5) No, the contract provides for 3 optional fill rates to fill the prison over 6,9 or 12 months. (6) Refer to 5 (7) Refer to 5
(2) Has the opening of the new Acacia Prison been delayed? (3) If so, why? (4) How many prisoners will the new Acacia Prison hold? (5) Does the Government intend to place at least 600 prisoners in the new Acacia Prison in the first three months after it is opened? (6) If not, why not? (7) When does the Government plan to have the new prison fully occupied (please specify in months after opening date)? Answered on 12 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The anticipated opening date is 1 March 2001 (2) Yes (3) In line with normal building industry practice, the Acacia construction contract allows for extensions of time to be granted for reasons beyond the control of the contractor. The completion of Acacia prison has been delayed for reasons which include inclement weather and industry wide industrial action. (4) 750 (5) No, the contract provides for 3 optional fill rates to fill the prison over 6,9 or 12 months. (6) Refer to 5 (7) Refer to 5
(3) If so, why? (4) How many prisoners will the new Acacia Prison hold? (5) Does the Government intend to place at least 600 prisoners in the new Acacia Prison in the first three months after it is opened? (6) If not, why not? (7) When does the Government plan to have the new prison fully occupied (please specify in months after opening date)? Answered on 12 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The anticipated opening date is 1 March 2001 (2) Yes (3) In line with normal building industry practice, the Acacia construction contract allows for extensions of time to be granted for reasons beyond the control of the contractor. The completion of Acacia prison has been delayed for reasons which include inclement weather and industry wide industrial action. (4) 750 (5) No, the contract provides for 3 optional fill rates to fill the prison over 6,9 or 12 months. (6) Refer to 5 (7) Refer to 5
(4) How many prisoners will the new Acacia Prison hold? (5) Does the Government intend to place at least 600 prisoners in the new Acacia Prison in the first three months after it is opened? (6) If not, why not? (7) When does the Government plan to have the new prison fully occupied (please specify in months after opening date)? Answered on 12 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The anticipated opening date is 1 March 2001 (2) Yes (3) In line with normal building industry practice, the Acacia construction contract allows for extensions of time to be granted for reasons beyond the control of the contractor. The completion of Acacia prison has been delayed for reasons which include inclement weather and industry wide industrial action. (4) 750 (5) No, the contract provides for 3 optional fill rates to fill the prison over 6,9 or 12 months. (6) Refer to 5 (7) Refer to 5
(5) Does the Government intend to place at least 600 prisoners in the new Acacia Prison in the first three months after it is opened? (6) If not, why not? (7) When does the Government plan to have the new prison fully occupied (please specify in months after opening date)? Answered on 12 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The anticipated opening date is 1 March 2001 (2) Yes (3) In line with normal building industry practice, the Acacia construction contract allows for extensions of time to be granted for reasons beyond the control of the contractor. The completion of Acacia prison has been delayed for reasons which include inclement weather and industry wide industrial action. (4) 750 (5) No, the contract provides for 3 optional fill rates to fill the prison over 6,9 or 12 months. (6) Refer to 5 (7) Refer to 5
(6) If not, why not? (7) When does the Government plan to have the new prison fully occupied (please specify in months after opening date)? Answered on 12 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The anticipated opening date is 1 March 2001 (2) Yes (3) In line with normal building industry practice, the Acacia construction contract allows for extensions of time to be granted for reasons beyond the control of the contractor. The completion of Acacia prison has been delayed for reasons which include inclement weather and industry wide industrial action. (4) 750 (5) No, the contract provides for 3 optional fill rates to fill the prison over 6,9 or 12 months. (6) Refer to 5 (7) Refer to 5
(7) When does the Government plan to have the new prison fully occupied (please specify in months after opening date)? Answered on 12 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The anticipated opening date is 1 March 2001 (2) Yes (3) In line with normal building industry practice, the Acacia construction contract allows for extensions of time to be granted for reasons beyond the control of the contractor. The completion of Acacia prison has been delayed for reasons which include inclement weather and industry wide industrial action. (4) 750 (5) No, the contract provides for 3 optional fill rates to fill the prison over 6,9 or 12 months. (6) Refer to 5 (7) Refer to 5
Answered on 12 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The anticipated opening date is 1 March 2001 (2) Yes (3) In line with normal building industry practice, the Acacia construction contract allows for extensions of time to be granted for reasons beyond the control of the contractor. The completion of Acacia prison has been delayed for reasons which include inclement weather and industry wide industrial action. (4) 750 (5) No, the contract provides for 3 optional fill rates to fill the prison over 6,9 or 12 months. (6) Refer to 5 (7) Refer to 5
(2) Has the opening of the new Acacia Prison been delayed? (3) If so, why? (4) How many prisoners will the new Acacia Prison hold? (5) Does the Government intend to place at least 600 prisoners in the new Acacia Prison in the first three months after it is opened? (6) If not, why not? (7) When does the Government plan to have the new prison fully occupied (please specify in months after opening date)? Answered on 12 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The anticipated opening date is 1 March 2001 (2) Yes (3) In line with normal building industry practice, the Acacia construction contract allows for extensions of time to be granted for reasons beyond the control of the contractor. The completion of Acacia prison has been delayed for reasons which include inclement weather and industry wide industrial action. (4) 750 (5) No, the contract provides for 3 optional fill rates to fill the prison over 6,9 or 12 months. (6) Refer to 5 (7) Refer to 5
(3) If so, why? (4) How many prisoners will the new Acacia Prison hold? (5) Does the Government intend to place at least 600 prisoners in the new Acacia Prison in the first three months after it is opened? (6) If not, why not? (7) When does the Government plan to have the new prison fully occupied (please specify in months after opening date)? Answered on 12 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The anticipated opening date is 1 March 2001 (2) Yes (3) In line with normal building industry practice, the Acacia construction contract allows for extensions of time to be granted for reasons beyond the control of the contractor. The completion of Acacia prison has been delayed for reasons which include inclement weather and industry wide industrial action. (4) 750 (5) No, the contract provides for 3 optional fill rates to fill the prison over 6,9 or 12 months. (6) Refer to 5 (7) Refer to 5
(4) How many prisoners will the new Acacia Prison hold? (5) Does the Government intend to place at least 600 prisoners in the new Acacia Prison in the first three months after it is opened? (6) If not, why not? (7) When does the Government plan to have the new prison fully occupied (please specify in months after opening date)? Answered on 12 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The anticipated opening date is 1 March 2001 (2) Yes (3) In line with normal building industry practice, the Acacia construction contract allows for extensions of time to be granted for reasons beyond the control of the contractor. The completion of Acacia prison has been delayed for reasons which include inclement weather and industry wide industrial action. (4) 750 (5) No, the contract provides for 3 optional fill rates to fill the prison over 6,9 or 12 months. (6) Refer to 5 (7) Refer to 5
(5) Does the Government intend to place at least 600 prisoners in the new Acacia Prison in the first three months after it is opened? (6) If not, why not? (7) When does the Government plan to have the new prison fully occupied (please specify in months after opening date)? Answered on 12 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The anticipated opening date is 1 March 2001 (2) Yes (3) In line with normal building industry practice, the Acacia construction contract allows for extensions of time to be granted for reasons beyond the control of the contractor. The completion of Acacia prison has been delayed for reasons which include inclement weather and industry wide industrial action. (4) 750 (5) No, the contract provides for 3 optional fill rates to fill the prison over 6,9 or 12 months. (6) Refer to 5 (7) Refer to 5
(6) If not, why not? (7) When does the Government plan to have the new prison fully occupied (please specify in months after opening date)? Answered on 12 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The anticipated opening date is 1 March 2001 (2) Yes (3) In line with normal building industry practice, the Acacia construction contract allows for extensions of time to be granted for reasons beyond the control of the contractor. The completion of Acacia prison has been delayed for reasons which include inclement weather and industry wide industrial action. (4) 750 (5) No, the contract provides for 3 optional fill rates to fill the prison over 6,9 or 12 months. (6) Refer to 5 (7) Refer to 5
(7) When does the Government plan to have the new prison fully occupied (please specify in months after opening date)? Answered on 12 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The anticipated opening date is 1 March 2001 (2) Yes (3) In line with normal building industry practice, the Acacia construction contract allows for extensions of time to be granted for reasons beyond the control of the contractor. The completion of Acacia prison has been delayed for reasons which include inclement weather and industry wide industrial action. (4) 750 (5) No, the contract provides for 3 optional fill rates to fill the prison over 6,9 or 12 months. (6) Refer to 5 (7) Refer to 5
Answered on 12 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The anticipated opening date is 1 March 2001 (2) Yes (3) In line with normal building industry practice, the Acacia construction contract allows for extensions of time to be granted for reasons beyond the control of the contractor. The completion of Acacia prison has been delayed for reasons which include inclement weather and industry wide industrial action. (4) 750 (5) No, the contract provides for 3 optional fill rates to fill the prison over 6,9 or 12 months. (6) Refer to 5 (7) Refer to 5
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