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❓ Mr Leary asks about the Albany Hydrotherapy Pool feasibility study, its review status, findings, costs, funding, and community engagement. The Minister deflects, referring to QoN 2038.

AnsweredQoN 2037Legislative Assembly

Asked

14 April 2026

Member

Mr Scott Leary

Portfolio

Health Infrastructure

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I refer to the GIG Consulting feasibility study into the Albany Hydrotherapy Pool completed in August 2025 and to the Minister for Health’s response to my previous question received on 17 February 2026, which advised that the report and recommendations were under review, and I ask:(a) Has the review of the feasibility study now been completed;(b) If yes, on what date was the review finalised;(c) What are the key findings and recommendations of the feasibility study;(d) Will the Minister table or publicly release the feasibility study, and if not, why not;(e) What is the estimated capital cost identified to bring the Albany Hydrotherapy Pool up to operational and compliance standard;(f) Has any funding been allocated or sought for this project since February 2026;(g) What is the current status of reinstating hydrotherapy services at Albany Health Campus; and(h) Has the Minister, the Department, or WA Country Health Service responded to requests from community advocates, including correspondence to the Chief Executive of WA Country Health Service, seeking release of the feasibility study, and if so, when and what was the response?