❓ A WA parliamentary question on notice regarding the purchase and replacement costs of Water Police vessels, including timelines for replacing vessels 6 and 7 and any reviews of marine capability. The response provides cost details and replacement estimates.
AnsweredQoN 3008Legislative Council
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(1) I
refer to question on notice 2929, regarding Water Police
vessels 1-7, and I ask: (a) what
was the purchase cost of each vessel; and (b) what
is the expected replacement cost? (2) I
refer to vessels 6 and 7, which are now close to or have exceeded their expected
useful life for police operations, and I ask: (a) when
will each vessel be replaced; (b) how
will replacement vessels be determined; (c) what
is the expected replacement costs for these vessels; and (d) has
the Western Australia Police Force or the State Government commissioned a review or report on
marine capability and, if so, will the Minister please identify the author, date, and table a copy?
refer to question on notice 2929, regarding Water Police
vessels 1-7, and I ask: (a) what
was the purchase cost of each vessel; and (b) what
is the expected replacement cost? (2) I
refer to vessels 6 and 7, which are now close to or have exceeded their expected
useful life for police operations, and I ask: (a) when
will each vessel be replaced; (b) how
will replacement vessels be determined; (c) what
is the expected replacement costs for these vessels; and (d) has
the Western Australia Police Force or the State Government commissioned a review or report on
marine capability and, if so, will the Minister please identify the author, date, and table a copy?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
9 September 2020
Responded by
Minister for Environment representing the Minister for Police
Response time
10 days
The Western Australia Police Force advise:
(1)
(a) Vessel 1 - $2 213 465, Vessel 2 - $472 726, Vessel 3 - $429 423, Vessel 4 - $403 091, Vessel 5 - $208 546, Vessel 6 - $198 810 and Vessel 7 - $33 421.
(b) Estimates as follows: Vessel 1 - $3 500 000, Vessel 2 - $500 000, Vessel 3 - $600 000, Vessel 4 - $600 000, Vessel 5 - $500 000, Vessel 6 - $500 000 and Vessel 7 - $50 000.
(2)
(a) Estimated to be in 2020-21
(b) WA Police Force will select.
(c) Please see response to (1)(b).
(d) There has been no formal review or report conducted by the WA Police Force. I understand that the Director General of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet conducted a broader Government Marine Vessel Review.
(1)
(a) Vessel 1 - $2 213 465, Vessel 2 - $472 726, Vessel 3 - $429 423, Vessel 4 - $403 091, Vessel 5 - $208 546, Vessel 6 - $198 810 and Vessel 7 - $33 421.
(b) Estimates as follows: Vessel 1 - $3 500 000, Vessel 2 - $500 000, Vessel 3 - $600 000, Vessel 4 - $600 000, Vessel 5 - $500 000, Vessel 6 - $500 000 and Vessel 7 - $50 000.
(2)
(a) Estimated to be in 2020-21
(b) WA Police Force will select.
(c) Please see response to (1)(b).
(d) There has been no formal review or report conducted by the WA Police Force. I understand that the Director General of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet conducted a broader Government Marine Vessel Review.
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