❓ Dr. Thomas inquires about the construction of a DPAW office in Bunbury. The government responds that the project is under review to ensure financial prudence and alignment with government objectives, and that staffing and departmental representation will be considered as part of broader agency restructuring.
AnsweredQoN 21Legislative Council
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I refer to the impending construction of the Department of Parks and Wildlife (DPAW) office building in Bunbury, and I ask:
(a) will the Government complete the construction of the building;
(b) how many DPAW staff members will the new Government house in this building;
(c) which sections of the department will be represented; and
(d) when will staff move in?
(a) will the Government complete the construction of the building;
(b) how many DPAW staff members will the new Government house in this building;
(c) which sections of the department will be represented; and
(d) when will staff move in?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
29 June 2017
Responded by
Minister for Environment
Response time
10 days
Building design works have commenced, however they are not yet finalised. All such projects are now being reviewed to ensure they comply with the McGowan Labor Government’s whole of Government objectives for the State, are financially prudent, represent value for money and are operationally sustainable. (b)-(d) The operations and structures of Government agencies, including the Department of Parks and Wildlife, are being reviewed as part of the current Machinery of Government process. This will improve the effectiveness and efficiency of Government services and their delivery under recently announced agency arrangements. These matters will be considered in detail as part of strategic and operational planning for the new Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
(b)-(d) The operations and structures of Government agencies, including the Department of Parks and Wildlife, are being reviewed as part of the current Machinery of Government process. This will improve the effectiveness and efficiency of Government services and their delivery under recently announced agency arrangements. These matters will be considered in detail as part of strategic and operational planning for the new Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
(b)-(d) The operations and structures of Government agencies, including the Department of Parks and Wildlife, are being reviewed as part of the current Machinery of Government process. This will improve the effectiveness and efficiency of Government services and their delivery under recently announced agency arrangements. These matters will be considered in detail as part of strategic and operational planning for the new Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
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