❓ Hon Martin Aldridge questions the Minister for Health regarding the redevelopment of Tom Price District Hospital, specifically addressing the contract award process, factors delaying the project, and concerns raised by the Western Mine Workers Alliance. The Minister acknowledges delays due to challenging construction market conditions and tables correspondence.
AnsweredQoN 432Legislative Council
QuestionView source ↗
TOM PRICE DISTRICT HOSPITAL — REDEVELOPMENT
432. Hon MARTIN ALDRIDGE to the parliamentary secretary
representing the Minister for Health:
I refer to the 57-year-old Tom
Price Hospital and the government's announcement in February 2021 to
replace it.
(1) Given that
the project definition planning phase was complete as of March 2023, what is
the status of the contract award process?
(2) What factors outside of cost
escalation are delaying the project?
(3) Has the
Minister for Health received a letter from the Western Mine Workers Alliance
voicing its concerns with the hospital?
(4) Can the minister please table
her response?
432. Hon MARTIN ALDRIDGE to the parliamentary secretary
representing the Minister for Health:
I refer to the 57-year-old Tom
Price Hospital and the government's announcement in February 2021 to
replace it.
(1) Given that
the project definition planning phase was complete as of March 2023, what is
the status of the contract award process?
(2) What factors outside of cost
escalation are delaying the project?
(3) Has the
Minister for Health received a letter from the Western Mine Workers Alliance
voicing its concerns with the hospital?
(4) Can the minister please table
her response?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the honourable member for
some notice of the question. The following answer has been provided by the
Minister for Health.
(1) WA Country
Health Service, or WACHS, and the Department of Finance are working closely to
progress the project as part of priority pipeline of health infrastructure
needs across WA, with the project currently in the planning phase.
(2) Current construction market conditions remain
challenging, particularly in regional WA. WACHS remains committed to
addressing critical infrastructure needs, managing ongoing maintenance
requirements and ensuring value-for-money outcomes for the community.
(3) Yes.
(4) I table the
attached letter and reply.
[See paper 3132 .]
some notice of the question. The following answer has been provided by the
Minister for Health.
(1) WA Country
Health Service, or WACHS, and the Department of Finance are working closely to
progress the project as part of priority pipeline of health infrastructure
needs across WA, with the project currently in the planning phase.
(2) Current construction market conditions remain
challenging, particularly in regional WA. WACHS remains committed to
addressing critical infrastructure needs, managing ongoing maintenance
requirements and ensuring value-for-money outcomes for the community.
(3) Yes.
(4) I table the
attached letter and reply.
[See paper 3132 .]
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