Hon. Adele Farina questions the Attorney General regarding delays in the construction of the new Bunbury fire station, seeking information on the cause of the delay, new completion date, cost impacts, and collaboration with the City of Bunbury. The Attorney General responds, stating the project is on track.

AnsweredQoN 724Legislative Council
Asked
24 October 2013
Portfolio
Emergency Services

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BUNBURY
FIRE STATION — CONSTRUCTION
724. Hon ADELE FARINA to the Attorney General representing
the Minister for Emergency Services:
Mr President, before asking my question, I point out that I
have a number of questions to ask today and they are all in my name, so I will
not disappoint you as I did yesterday!
I refer to the proposed new Bunbury fire station.
(1) What is the cause for the delay in commencing
construction of the new Bunbury fire station?
(2) What is the new completion date for the project?
(3) Will the delay impact the cost of the project?
(4) If yes to (3), what is the anticipated increase in the
cost of the project?
(5) Is the
Department of Fire and Emergency Services still working together with the City
of Bunbury to progress the project; and, if not, what is the problem?

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On behalf of the Attorney General, I thank the honourable
member for some notice of this question.
(1) Normal due
diligence process has required consultation to determine an operationally
fit-for-purpose facility. This consultation has been achieved within the agreed
project time frames.
(2) The
anticipated date of completion is July 2015.
(3) No.
(4) Not applicable.
(5) Yes.

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