Ms. Saffioti inquires about the State Government's commitment to a $7 million election promise for a recreation centre and swimming pools in Ellenbrook. The government confirms its commitment but defers specific details until the upcoming budget.

AnsweredQoN 29Legislative Assembly
Asked
17 April 2013
Portfolio
Sport and Recreation

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I refer to the election commitment to contribute $7 million to develop a new recreation centre in Ellenbrook, including two public swimming pools, and ask:
(a) is this State Government still committed to this project;
(b) how much of the $7 million of funding will go directly to the construction of the two public swimming pools and aquatic centre;
(c) has the City of Swan accepted the State Government’s decision to build two public swimming pools and aquatic centre in conjunction with the recreation centre; and
(d) what is the anticipated completion date of the recreation centre and two public swimming pools?

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Answered
7 May 2013
Responded by
Minister for Sport and Recreation
Response time
20 days
(a) Yes (b-d) The State Government is currently working through implementation and timing details for election commitments across all portfolios. Scope and timing for commitments will be confirmed through the upcoming budget process. Announcements about the spending decisions contained in the budget will be made at that time and the State Government will be working closely with stakeholders during this period to make sure the appropriate plans and agreements are in place to ensure commitments are implemented.
(b-d) The State Government is currently working through implementation and timing details for election commitments across all portfolios. Scope and timing for commitments will be confirmed through the upcoming budget process. Announcements about the spending decisions contained in the budget will be made at that time and the State Government will be working closely with stakeholders during this period to make sure the appropriate plans and agreements are in place to ensure commitments are implemented.
Announcements about the spending decisions contained in the budget will be made at that time and the State Government will be working closely with stakeholders during this period to make sure the appropriate plans and agreements are in place to ensure commitments are implemented.

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