❓ Hon. Darren West questions the Minister for Health regarding the priority and funding for the Geraldton Health Campus upgrade, particularly stage 2 and a mental health facility. The Minister's response indicates a business case is needed before timelines and funding are determined.
AnsweredQoN 957Legislative Council
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GERALDTON HEALTH CAMPUS UPGRADE
957. Hon DARREN WEST to the minister
representing the Minister for Health:
I refer to the conflicting
statements made by the Premier and the Minister for Health about the priority
of upgrades to Geraldton Regional Hospital—GRH.
(1) Is the stage
2 upgrade of GRH a priority for the Barnett Liberal–National
government?
(2) If yes to
(1), when will construction of the stage 2 upgrades commence, when will
construction commence of a mental health facility, and when will the
co-location of St John of God Geraldton Hospital and the Geraldton Regional
Hospital commence?
(3) Have any
funds been allocated in the 2016–17 budget for these works; and, if
yes, how much?
(4) Have any funds been allocated in
the forward estimates for these works; and, if yes, how much?
(5) If no to (1), why not?
957. Hon DARREN WEST to the minister
representing the Minister for Health:
I refer to the conflicting
statements made by the Premier and the Minister for Health about the priority
of upgrades to Geraldton Regional Hospital—GRH.
(1) Is the stage
2 upgrade of GRH a priority for the Barnett Liberal–National
government?
(2) If yes to
(1), when will construction of the stage 2 upgrades commence, when will
construction commence of a mental health facility, and when will the
co-location of St John of God Geraldton Hospital and the Geraldton Regional
Hospital commence?
(3) Have any
funds been allocated in the 2016–17 budget for these works; and, if
yes, how much?
(4) Have any funds been allocated in
the forward estimates for these works; and, if yes, how much?
(5) If no to (1), why not?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the member for some notice
of the question.
(1) Further redevelopment of the
Geraldton Health Campus is a priority.
(2) A business
case is required to be developed for consideration by government before time
frames are determined and funding allocated. The concept master plan for
Geraldton Health Campus includes enabling the potential future co-location of a
private provider.
(3)–(4) No.
(5) See answer (2).
of the question.
(1) Further redevelopment of the
Geraldton Health Campus is a priority.
(2) A business
case is required to be developed for consideration by government before time
frames are determined and funding allocated. The concept master plan for
Geraldton Health Campus includes enabling the potential future co-location of a
private provider.
(3)–(4) No.
(5) See answer (2).
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