❓ Ms. Mettam questions the Minister for Health regarding maintenance funding decline at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital since 2017. The Minister avoids direct answers, highlighting government investment in upgrades.
AnsweredQoN 289Legislative Assembly
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Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
289. Ms Libby Mettam to
the Minister for Health:
I refer to the
issues at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital.
(1) Has either the North Metropolitan Health
Service or the Department of Health raised with the minister the decline in
maintenance and repair funding since 2017?
(2) What is the maintenance and repair funding
allocation for Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital for 2025–26?
(3) Has either the North Metropolitan Health
Service or the Department of Health requested additional maintenance and repair
funding?
289. Ms Libby Mettam to
the Minister for Health:
I refer to the
issues at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital.
(1) Has either the North Metropolitan Health
Service or the Department of Health raised with the minister the decline in
maintenance and repair funding since 2017?
(2) What is the maintenance and repair funding
allocation for Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital for 2025–26?
(3) Has either the North Metropolitan Health
Service or the Department of Health requested additional maintenance and repair
funding?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the member
for the question.
(1)–(3) The Premier has already spoken at
length about Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and the important role it plays in
our health system.
Several members
interjected.
The Speaker: Members!
Ms Meredith Hammat: It is a very important part of our
health system, and has been so for some significant time. Half a million
patients rely on Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital every year and it continues to
play a very important role in our system. That is why this government has
committed to providing upgrades to Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, which are
currently underway. The government has committed $50 million to upgrade the
emergency department and waiting area, to fast-track an area for low-complexity
patients, a pit stop area for rapid assessment and treatment —
Several members
interjected.
The Speaker: Members of the opposition.
Ms Meredith Hammat: —as well as improved triage
facilities. The upgrades also include $25 million for a 10-bed intensive care unit
pod. This demonstrates the work and importance of —
Ms Libby Mettam interjected.
The Speaker: Member for Vasse, you asked the question.
Let the minister respond.
Ms Meredith Hammat: This demonstrates the importance of
this hospital to our health system and our government's commitment to the
hospital.
All our hospitals,
particularly those that are older, require ongoing maintenance. This is a
matter that health service providers deal with as required and as necessary.
That is exactly what we would expect them to do. Our government is very clear:
This is an important hospital. We are continuing to invest in Sir Charles
Gairdner Hospital, as we are in other hospitals right around the health system.
The day-to-day maintenance is ongoing for all those health services.
for the question.
(1)–(3) The Premier has already spoken at
length about Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and the important role it plays in
our health system.
Several members
interjected.
The Speaker: Members!
Ms Meredith Hammat: It is a very important part of our
health system, and has been so for some significant time. Half a million
patients rely on Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital every year and it continues to
play a very important role in our system. That is why this government has
committed to providing upgrades to Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, which are
currently underway. The government has committed $50 million to upgrade the
emergency department and waiting area, to fast-track an area for low-complexity
patients, a pit stop area for rapid assessment and treatment —
Several members
interjected.
The Speaker: Members of the opposition.
Ms Meredith Hammat: —as well as improved triage
facilities. The upgrades also include $25 million for a 10-bed intensive care unit
pod. This demonstrates the work and importance of —
Ms Libby Mettam interjected.
The Speaker: Member for Vasse, you asked the question.
Let the minister respond.
Ms Meredith Hammat: This demonstrates the importance of
this hospital to our health system and our government's commitment to the
hospital.
All our hospitals,
particularly those that are older, require ongoing maintenance. This is a
matter that health service providers deal with as required and as necessary.
That is exactly what we would expect them to do. Our government is very clear:
This is an important hospital. We are continuing to invest in Sir Charles
Gairdner Hospital, as we are in other hospitals right around the health system.
The day-to-day maintenance is ongoing for all those health services.
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