Question regarding the financial oversight of relocating the Woodside obstetrics facility to Kaleeya Hospital and then to Fiona Stanley Hospital, specifically questioning the lack of cost analysis for reconverting Kaleeya Hospital after the move.

AnsweredQoN 3302Legislative Council
Asked
16 March 2006
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Health

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(1) As announced, the Woodside obstetrics facility is moving to Kaleeya Hospital on the third of April and will again be moving in five years to the Fiona Stanley Hospital at Murdoch. Why didn't Project Directors Australia and Health Projects International include in the Feasibility Study the cost of reconverting in five years, the proposed birthing suites and other maternity facilities at Kaleeya Hospital, back to the 35 to 45 surgical ward beds that were used during the 5 years?
(2) Would a competent full business case study require an assessment of such a major cost to be incorporated in the estimates of expenses and savings in closing Woodside Hospital five years early to determine the real costs or savings?
(3) If not, why not?
(4) What is the current estimated cost of rehabilitating the maternity ward and other maternity facilities at Kaleeya Hospital, when they are not required in five years when the obstetric facility is moved to Fiona Stanley Hospital?

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Answered
6 April 2006
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Health
Response time
21 days
2) Costing of such an exercise is unwarranted given that services are likely to remain at Kaleeya Hospital for at least 5 years. 3) Not applicable. 4) The cost of renovations is estimated at less than $1M.
3) Not applicable. 4) The cost of renovations is estimated at less than $1M.
4) The cost of renovations is estimated at less than $1M.

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