Mr. Catania inquires about funding, location, and cost for the new Tom Price hospital. The Minister provides details on allocated funding, the proposed new site, and estimated construction costs.

AnsweredQoN 5851Legislative Assembly
Asked
10 December 2019
Portfolio
Deputy Premier; Minister for Health; Mental Health

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I refer to the construction of a new hospital in Tom Price, and I
ask: (a) What funding has been allocated to commence the
construction of this much needed facility; (b) If no funding has been allocated for this much
need facility, why not; (c) Will the hospital be located on the same site or
relocated to a new site; (d) If a new site, where is the proposed site; and (e) What will be the estimated cost of construction
for a new hospital?

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Answered
12 February 2020
Response time
2 days
I am advised:
(a) $5.2 million.
(b) Not applicable.
(c)-(d) It is proposed on a new site.  A preferred site has been identified by the Shire of Ashburton and has Council’s in-principle support.  Shire Officers have been asked by Council to initiate a local community consultation process.
(e) Estimated cost is $32.8 million inclusive of construction and overhead costs only.

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