Mr. Day questions the rising costs, funding sources, completion date, and future use of a restoration project. The answer details budget increases due to unforeseen repairs, funding breakdown, completion timeline, and intended 'Civic and Cultural' use.

AnsweredQoN 324Legislative Assembly
Asked
16 August 2005
Portfolio
Planning and Infrastructure

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(b) what is the estimated final cost for the works referred to in (a); (c) what is the source of the funds for the project, and how much is being provided from each source; (d) when is the project expected to be completed; and (e) for what purpose will the building be used when the restoration is completed?
(c) what is the source of the funds for the project, and how much is being provided from each source; (d) when is the project expected to be completed; and (e) for what purpose will the building be used when the restoration is completed?
(d) when is the project expected to be completed; and (e) for what purpose will the building be used when the restoration is completed?
(e) for what purpose will the building be used when the restoration is completed?
(a) The budgeted amount in November 2003 for these works was $10.9m. (b) The final cost is estimated to be $14.4m, resulting from the need for additional structural repairs to concrete support columns and roof repair works uncovered after commencement of the contract. (c) $7.88m from Western Power; $3.02m from Consolidated Funds. Funding beyond this will be met by EPRA from existing cash reserves. (d) The current stabilisation works are anticipated to be completed in January 2006. (e) This has yet to be decided, however, the draft Master plan prepared for the Power Station specifies a 'Civic and Cultural' use for the building.

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Answered
20 September 2005
Responded by
Minister for Planning and Infrastructure
Response time
35 days
(a) The budgeted amount in November 2003 for these works was $10.9m. (b) The final cost is estimated to be $14.4m, resulting from the need for additional structural repairs to concrete support columns and roof repair works uncovered after commencement of the contract. (c) $7.88m from Western Power; $3.02m from Consolidated Funds. Funding beyond this will be met by EPRA from existing cash reserves. (d) The current stabilisation works are anticipated to be completed in January 2006. (e) This has yet to be decided, however, the draft Master plan prepared for the Power Station specifies a 'Civic and Cultural' use for the building.

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