❓ Question regarding the progress and costs of replacing flammable cladding on public hospitals in WA, following concerns raised after the Grenfell Tower tragedy. The answer provides updates on Fiona Stanley Hospital, Perth Children's Hospital, QEII Medical Centre, and Joondalup Health Campus.
AnsweredQoN 907Legislative Assembly
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I refer to concerns raised with respect to flammable cladding on public and private buildings in Western Australia following the Grenfell Tower tragedy in 2017 and ask: (a) Since my earlier question in February 2023, has work to replace cladding on Fiona Stanley Hospital been completed: (i) if not, why not; and (ii) what was the total cost of the works; and (b) Has work to replace combustible cladding at Perth Children’s Hospital,
the QEII Medical Centre and the Joondalup Health Campus commenced: (i) when will these works be completed; and (ii) what is the total cost of these works?
the QEII Medical Centre and the Joondalup Health Campus commenced: (i) when will these works be completed; and (ii) what is the total cost of these works?
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Answered
15 November 2023
Responded by
Minister for Health
Response time
11 days
(a) (i-ii) Construction works at the Susan Teather Early Learning and Development Centre on the Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH) site began on 26 September 2023. Tender processes for other buildings on the FSH site are in progress, with total costs yet to be determined.
(b) (i-ii) As a result of the complex design and construction of Perth Children’s Hospital, the preparatory works, to remove selected panels for fire testing, is a significant undertaking. A crane is on site at the Perth Children’s Hospital in preparation for the fire testing of the panels and investigative works planned to commence in early 2024. Joondalup and QEII are remain under consideration by Government.
(b) (i-ii) As a result of the complex design and construction of Perth Children’s Hospital, the preparatory works, to remove selected panels for fire testing, is a significant undertaking. A crane is on site at the Perth Children’s Hospital in preparation for the fire testing of the panels and investigative works planned to commence in early 2024. Joondalup and QEII are remain under consideration by Government.
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