❓ Mrs. Hayden inquires about the allocation of $20 million in funding for the Kiernan Park Recreation Precinct, seeking details on specific facilities, costs, business case assessment, and approval processes. The Minister's response indicates the project is in the planning stages, with details and timelines contingent on the Shire's business case.
AnsweredQoN 6508Legislative Assembly
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I refer to page 564 of the 2020-21 Budget Paper 2, Volume 2, that has allocated $20m in
funding for Kiernan Park Recreation Precinct and I ask: (a) Could the Minister
please provide a detailed list of the specific facilities and services the
$20m funding will be allocated towards; (b) What is the corresponding estimated cost of each facility or service listed in (a); (c) Was there a business
case presented to the relevant State Government department for this project; (d) If yes to (c), how was the business case assessed,
and by whom; (e) Was there a process
involved for approving the funding of this project; (f) If yes to (e), what was
involved in this process; and (g) Could the Minister
confirm any relevant dates in the process for allocating funding to this
project and could the Minister please include the dates when: (i) The funding
application was made; (ii) The business case was
submitted; (iii) The business case was
assessed; and (iv) The funding
application was approved?
funding for Kiernan Park Recreation Precinct and I ask: (a) Could the Minister
please provide a detailed list of the specific facilities and services the
$20m funding will be allocated towards; (b) What is the corresponding estimated cost of each facility or service listed in (a); (c) Was there a business
case presented to the relevant State Government department for this project; (d) If yes to (c), how was the business case assessed,
and by whom; (e) Was there a process
involved for approving the funding of this project; (f) If yes to (e), what was
involved in this process; and (g) Could the Minister
confirm any relevant dates in the process for allocating funding to this
project and could the Minister please include the dates when: (i) The funding
application was made; (ii) The business case was
submitted; (iii) The business case was
assessed; and (iv) The funding
application was approved?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
17 November 2020
Responded by
Minister for Sport and Recreation
Response time
10 days
(a) The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale prepared a master plan for the site in September 2013. The first stage is likely to comprise playing fields, hard courts and supporting facilities such as lighting and changerooms which is subject to further consultation with sport clubs and state sporting associations. (b) Detailed costs of facilities and services are yet to be determined. (c) The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale is currently preparing a business case. (d) Once completed, the business case will be assessed by the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries. (e) Yes. (f) The State Government identified important community projects for inclusion in the WA Recovery Plan. In 2018 the State Government transferred the 63 hectare site to the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale for the development of the Kiernan Park Recreation Precinct. (g) (i)-(iv) Funding will be allocated as per the 2021-22 State Budget and potentially adjusted as necessary depending on the outcome of the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale business case and assessment by the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries
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