Hon. N.F. Moore questions the government about a promised $1 million for a Dampier swimming pool, specifically regarding its source, the Shire of Roebourne's application, and the overall funding structure. The Minister confirms the funding source, clarifies the application status, and details the funding split between the government and the Shire.

AnsweredQoN 336Legislative Council
Asked
1 August 2001
Portfolio
Sport and Recreation

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(1) Will the $1 million promised by the Government for a swimming pool at Dampier be allocated from the community sporting and recreation facilities fund program? (2) If so, has the Shire of Roebourne made an application under the CSRFF for the funding? (3) As the CSRFF usually provides one-third of the capital costs of sporting facilities, can it be assumed the Government’s $1 million contribution represents one-third of the cost of the project? (4) (a) If so, from where will the other $2 million come? (b) If not, what proportion of the total cost is represented by the Government’s $1 million contribution? (5) Has the Government held discussions with the Shire of Roebourne on this project, and has the council expressed its support for the pool? Hon G.T. GIFFARD

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(1) It is our intention to allocate this money from the community sporting and recreation facilities fund as stated in our policy documents released prior to the election. (2) No.  The Shire of Roebourne is expected to submit an application for funding in the current round. (3) The State Government’s contribution will be one-third of the total project cost up to a maximum of $1 million. (4) (a) The Shire of Roebourne will be required to source the remaining $2 million required for this project. (b) The State Government will contribute up to one-third of the project cost to a maximum of $1 million, in accordance with existing CSRFF policy. (5) Discussions have occurred between the local member and the Shire of Roebourne.
(2) If so, has the Shire of Roebourne made an application under the CSRFF for the funding? (3) As the CSRFF usually provides one-third of the capital costs of sporting facilities, can it be assumed the Government’s $1 million contribution represents one-third of the cost of the project? (4) (a) If so, from where will the other $2 million come? (b) If not, what proportion of the total cost is represented by the Government’s $1 million contribution? (5) Has the Government held discussions with the Shire of Roebourne on this project, and has the council expressed its support for the pool? Hon G.T. GIFFARD replied: (1) It is our intention to allocate this money from the community sporting and recreation facilities fund as stated in our policy documents released prior to the election. (2) No.  The Shire of Roebourne is expected to submit an application for funding in the current round. (3) The State Government’s contribution will be one-third of the total project cost up to a maximum of $1 million. (4) (a) The Shire of Roebourne will be required to source the remaining $2 million required for this project. (b) The State Government will contribute up to one-third of the project cost to a maximum of $1 million, in accordance with existing CSRFF policy. (5) Discussions have occurred between the local member and the Shire of Roebourne.
(3) As the CSRFF usually provides one-third of the capital costs of sporting facilities, can it be assumed the Government’s $1 million contribution represents one-third of the cost of the project? (4) (a) If so, from where will the other $2 million come? (b) If not, what proportion of the total cost is represented by the Government’s $1 million contribution? (5) Has the Government held discussions with the Shire of Roebourne on this project, and has the council expressed its support for the pool? Hon G.T. GIFFARD replied: (1) It is our intention to allocate this money from the community sporting and recreation facilities fund as stated in our policy documents released prior to the election. (2) No.  The Shire of Roebourne is expected to submit an application for funding in the current round. (3) The State Government’s contribution will be one-third of the total project cost up to a maximum of $1 million. (4) (a) The Shire of Roebourne will be required to source the remaining $2 million required for this project. (b) The State Government will contribute up to one-third of the project cost to a maximum of $1 million, in accordance with existing CSRFF policy. (5) Discussions have occurred between the local member and the Shire of Roebourne.
(4) (a) If so, from where will the other $2 million come? (b) If not, what proportion of the total cost is represented by the Government’s $1 million contribution? (5) Has the Government held discussions with the Shire of Roebourne on this project, and has the council expressed its support for the pool? Hon G.T. GIFFARD replied: (1) It is our intention to allocate this money from the community sporting and recreation facilities fund as stated in our policy documents released prior to the election. (2) No.  The Shire of Roebourne is expected to submit an application for funding in the current round. (3) The State Government’s contribution will be one-third of the total project cost up to a maximum of $1 million. (4) (a) The Shire of Roebourne will be required to source the remaining $2 million required for this project. (b) The State Government will contribute up to one-third of the project cost to a maximum of $1 million, in accordance with existing CSRFF policy. (5) Discussions have occurred between the local member and the Shire of Roebourne.
Hon G.T. GIFFARD replied: (1) It is our intention to allocate this money from the community sporting and recreation facilities fund as stated in our policy documents released prior to the election. (2) No.  The Shire of Roebourne is expected to submit an application for funding in the current round. (3) The State Government’s contribution will be one-third of the total project cost up to a maximum of $1 million. (4) (a) The Shire of Roebourne will be required to source the remaining $2 million required for this project. (b) The State Government will contribute up to one-third of the project cost to a maximum of $1 million, in accordance with existing CSRFF policy. (5) Discussions have occurred between the local member and the Shire of Roebourne.
(1) It is our intention to allocate this money from the community sporting and recreation facilities fund as stated in our policy documents released prior to the election. (2) No.  The Shire of Roebourne is expected to submit an application for funding in the current round. (3) The State Government’s contribution will be one-third of the total project cost up to a maximum of $1 million. (4) (a) The Shire of Roebourne will be required to source the remaining $2 million required for this project. (b) The State Government will contribute up to one-third of the project cost to a maximum of $1 million, in accordance with existing CSRFF policy. (5) Discussions have occurred between the local member and the Shire of Roebourne.
(2) No.  The Shire of Roebourne is expected to submit an application for funding in the current round. (3) The State Government’s contribution will be one-third of the total project cost up to a maximum of $1 million. (4) (a) The Shire of Roebourne will be required to source the remaining $2 million required for this project. (b) The State Government will contribute up to one-third of the project cost to a maximum of $1 million, in accordance with existing CSRFF policy. (5) Discussions have occurred between the local member and the Shire of Roebourne.
(3) The State Government’s contribution will be one-third of the total project cost up to a maximum of $1 million. (4) (a) The Shire of Roebourne will be required to source the remaining $2 million required for this project. (b) The State Government will contribute up to one-third of the project cost to a maximum of $1 million, in accordance with existing CSRFF policy. (5) Discussions have occurred between the local member and the Shire of Roebourne.
(4) (a) The Shire of Roebourne will be required to source the remaining $2 million required for this project. (b) The State Government will contribute up to one-third of the project cost to a maximum of $1 million, in accordance with existing CSRFF policy. (5) Discussions have occurred between the local member and the Shire of Roebourne.
(b) The State Government will contribute up to one-third of the project cost to a maximum of $1 million, in accordance with existing CSRFF policy. (5) Discussions have occurred between the local member and the Shire of Roebourne.
(5) Discussions have occurred between the local member and the Shire of Roebourne.

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