❓ Hon Steve Martin asks about the status of DPIRD's planned metropolitan facilities and associated budget. The Minister's response indicates planning continues for the New Metropolitan Facility, while other listed facilities are operational.
AnsweredQoN 1057Legislative Council
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I refer to page 117 of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) 2024-25 annual report and the $328.5 million commitment to the new Metro Facility, the Canning Vale biosecurity precinct, a Wanneroo field site, and a new Jandakot lab, and I ask: (a) can the Minister outline how many "metropolitan facilities" DPIRD is now planning for; (b) please provide details of all the planned locations and when they are expected to be completed; and (c) please provide details of the current status of each of the Department's new buildings, including the total budget for all projects and how much has already been spent on each project?
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Answered
24 February 2026
Responded by
Minister for Agriculture and Food
Response time
5 days
(a-c) Planning continues for the New Metropolitan Facility with funding allocated in the budget. All other facilities are referred to are operational.
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