❓ Hon Darren West questions the Minister for Mental Health regarding the progress of a promised 16-bed acute psychiatric facility in Geraldton, specifically inquiring about the business case, plans, construction timeline, and cost. The Minister's response indicates ongoing planning and budgetary considerations.
AnsweredQoN 682Legislative Council
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GERALDTON — PSYCHIATRIC FACILITY
682. Hon DARREN WEST to the Minister for
Mental Health:
I refer to the minister's
pledge to the people of Geraldton regarding the construction of a 16-bed acute
psychiatric facility in the city.
(1) Has a business case for a Geraldton
facility been finalised; and, if not, why not?
(2) Have any plans for a Geraldton facility been finalised;
and, if yes, will the minister table a copy?
(3) When is construction of the
facility likely to commence and when is it expected to be completed?
(4) What is the expected cost of the
facility?
682. Hon DARREN WEST to the Minister for
Mental Health:
I refer to the minister's
pledge to the people of Geraldton regarding the construction of a 16-bed acute
psychiatric facility in the city.
(1) Has a business case for a Geraldton
facility been finalised; and, if not, why not?
(2) Have any plans for a Geraldton facility been finalised;
and, if yes, will the minister table a copy?
(3) When is construction of the
facility likely to commence and when is it expected to be completed?
(4) What is the expected cost of the
facility?
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(1)–(4) Planning
on the service delivery model for mental health and alcohol and other drug
services for the midwest region is currently being progressed by the Mental
Health Commission in the context of the finalisation of the Mental Health
Alcohol and Other Drug Service Plan 2015–2025. The development of any
future services will be subject to government budgetary processes. The
development of mental health services for the midwest region remains a priority
for this government.
The Mental Health Commission has had
meetings with key stakeholders, including the Department of Health, local
providers and the Mental Health Network, to progress the development of a model
for mental health services for Geraldton and the midwest region.
on the service delivery model for mental health and alcohol and other drug
services for the midwest region is currently being progressed by the Mental
Health Commission in the context of the finalisation of the Mental Health
Alcohol and Other Drug Service Plan 2015–2025. The development of any
future services will be subject to government budgetary processes. The
development of mental health services for the midwest region remains a priority
for this government.
The Mental Health Commission has had
meetings with key stakeholders, including the Department of Health, local
providers and the Mental Health Network, to progress the development of a model
for mental health services for Geraldton and the midwest region.
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