Hon. Tjorn Sibma asks for an update on the Resources Community Investment Initiative (RCII), including total funds committed, projects funded, and prospective projects. The Leader of the House provides an overview of the initiative and specific examples of funded projects.

AnsweredQoN 1601Legislative Council
Asked
28 November 2024
Portfolio
Leader of the House representing the Premier

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RESOURCES
COMMUNITY INVESTMENT INITIATIVE
1601. Hon TJORN SIBMA to the Leader of the House representing
the Premier:
I seek an update to my last question concerning the current
status of the resources community investment initiative.
(1) What is the current total value of funds committed to the
RCII?
(2) Which particular projects have been funded via the
scheme, from which source, and at what value?
(3) Are any
new prospective projects being considered for inclusion within the scheme?

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I thank the honourable member for some notice of the
question.
(1)–(3)
The current total value of the resources community investment initiative
contributed by partners is $750 million. The
RCII is an ongoing initiative that was established by the state government to
partner with the resources sector to support significant, iconic
projects such as the Aboriginal Cultural Centre and the Perth Concert Hall, as
well as regionally significant projects such as Aboriginal remote community
housing. These projects will benefit future generations and require significant
planning. In July 2024, the government announced that Rio Tinto will contribute
$20 million from its RCII commitment towards the major redevelopments at Tom
Price and Paraburdoo hospitals. Company contributions towards a range of other
projects are currently being negotiated and will be announced at the
appropriate time.

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