Question regarding the status of a promised hostel in Fitzroy Crossing, including funding, timeline, location, consultation, and potential deferral. The answer provides updates on funding, construction timeline, site selection, consultation plans, and confirms the project hasn't been deferred but was subject to demand re-confirmation.

AnsweredQoN 4011Legislative Assembly
Asked
23 September 2010
Portfolio
Housing

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I refer to the commitment to build a hostel in Fitzroy Crossing, and I ask:
(a) has the State Government received any Federal funding for this hostel; and
(i) if so, how much funding has been received and under what Federal grant or allocation;
(b) when will construction on this hostel begin and when is it expected to be completed;
(c) what is the exact location of this hostel;
(d) will there be any community consultation about this hostel; and
(e) have plans for the hostel been deferred at any time; and
(i) if yes, when and why; and
(ii) if no, what is the current status of this project?

AnswerView source ↗

Answered
9 November 2010
Responded by
Minister for Housing
Response time
47 days
The Department of Housing advises:
a. Yes
i. Funding of $10M has been allocated for four hostels to be constructed in the Kimberley, under the Kimberley Based Employment Program.
b. Construction time is expected to take approximately 15 months from the date a site is secured.
c. The Department is currently considering options for appropriate and available sites in the Fitzroy Crossing town site.
d. The Department will continue to consult with relevant stakeholders on the location of land and hostel design.
e. No, the Department's plans for the establishment of the facility have not been deferred; however the Commonwealth had requested a re-confirmation of the demand for the facility which has now been provided.
i. N/A
ii. The project is in a planning phase, including consultation with key stakeholders to finalise site selection
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