❓ A WA parliamentary question regarding the name change from Perth Urban Rail Development Project (PURD) to New MetroRail, focusing on the reasons, costs, communication, and potential deflection of public scrutiny, and alignment with government cost-saving promises. The Minister's answer provides justification for the change, details the associated costs, and explains how the community was informed.
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(b) what was the purpose of this name change; (c) what costs were associated with this name change; (d) how have the community, affiliated organisations and professional bodies been informed of this name change; (e) in view of the controversy surrounding the South West Metropolitan Railway and other issues that PURD/New Metro Rail are associated with, how would the Minister respond to claims that this name change is a blatant attempt to ensure that the general public are deflected from contact with this agency; and (f) how does this name change fall within the Gallop Government’s promise to constrain public sector costs by avoiding unnecessary restructures and the associated costs?
(c) what costs were associated with this name change; (d) how have the community, affiliated organisations and professional bodies been informed of this name change; (e) in view of the controversy surrounding the South West Metropolitan Railway and other issues that PURD/New Metro Rail are associated with, how would the Minister respond to claims that this name change is a blatant attempt to ensure that the general public are deflected from contact with this agency; and (f) how does this name change fall within the Gallop Government’s promise to constrain public sector costs by avoiding unnecessary restructures and the associated costs?
(d) how have the community, affiliated organisations and professional bodies been informed of this name change; (e) in view of the controversy surrounding the South West Metropolitan Railway and other issues that PURD/New Metro Rail are associated with, how would the Minister respond to claims that this name change is a blatant attempt to ensure that the general public are deflected from contact with this agency; and (f) how does this name change fall within the Gallop Government’s promise to constrain public sector costs by avoiding unnecessary restructures and the associated costs?
(e) in view of the controversy surrounding the South West Metropolitan Railway and other issues that PURD/New Metro Rail are associated with, how would the Minister respond to claims that this name change is a blatant attempt to ensure that the general public are deflected from contact with this agency; and (f) how does this name change fall within the Gallop Government’s promise to constrain public sector costs by avoiding unnecessary restructures and the associated costs?
(f) how does this name change fall within the Gallop Government’s promise to constrain public sector costs by avoiding unnecessary restructures and the associated costs?
(b) The purpose of the change of name was to provide a common and easily recognised name for works associated with the expansion of the urban passenger network to assist in public and stakeholder communications. One of the key catalysts for the change was to establish a name for the project information centre that was opened in William Street in March 2003. (c) The costs associated with the design of the new logo, typeface and name came to $3150 (inclusive of GST). This did not include any creative costs for the development of the name and project slogan, as these were developed within WAGR. The cost of updating the design of the former PURD website (previously at www.purd.transperth.wa.gov.au, now at www.newmetrorail.wa.gov.au) was $2300. (d) The community, affiliated organisations and professional bodies have been advised of this change via letter, distributed with a copy of the first of a regular series of 'On Track' newsletters, which will provide a regular update to the public and stakeholders of project developments. (e) The decision to rename the project was to bring two major projects – PURD and City Rail Development – together under one name. This decision coincided with the relocation of the PURD office to WAGR's premises at the Westrail Centre, where City Rail was already based. The primary reason for the change of name was to create a project name that would assist in the communication of the project to the community and stakeholders. It also marks the change of the project from a planning phase to design and construction. (f) The change of name has been achieved with minimal cost as it coincided with the relocation of the PURD office to the Westrail Centre, a move that required new stationery. There have been no costs associated with the design of new corporate stationery or business cards, as New MetroRail staff are using standard WAGR business cards, as per the Government style guide, and WAGR stationery is being used for all general correspondence.
(c) The costs associated with the design of the new logo, typeface and name came to $3150 (inclusive of GST). This did not include any creative costs for the development of the name and project slogan, as these were developed within WAGR. The cost of updating the design of the former PURD website (previously at www.purd.transperth.wa.gov.au, now at www.newmetrorail.wa.gov.au) was $2300. (d) The community, affiliated organisations and professional bodies have been advised of this change via letter, distributed with a copy of the first of a regular series of 'On Track' newsletters, which will provide a regular update to the public and stakeholders of project developments. (e) The decision to rename the project was to bring two major projects – PURD and City Rail Development – together under one name. This decision coincided with the relocation of the PURD office to WAGR's premises at the Westrail Centre, where City Rail was already based. The primary reason for the change of name was to create a project name that would assist in the communication of the project to the community and stakeholders. It also marks the change of the project from a planning phase to design and construction. (f) The change of name has been achieved with minimal cost as it coincided with the relocation of the PURD office to the Westrail Centre, a move that required new stationery. There have been no costs associated with the design of new corporate stationery or business cards, as New MetroRail staff are using standard WAGR business cards, as per the Government style guide, and WAGR stationery is being used for all general correspondence.
(d) The community, affiliated organisations and professional bodies have been advised of this change via letter, distributed with a copy of the first of a regular series of 'On Track' newsletters, which will provide a regular update to the public and stakeholders of project developments. (e) The decision to rename the project was to bring two major projects – PURD and City Rail Development – together under one name. This decision coincided with the relocation of the PURD office to WAGR's premises at the Westrail Centre, where City Rail was already based. The primary reason for the change of name was to create a project name that would assist in the communication of the project to the community and stakeholders. It also marks the change of the project from a planning phase to design and construction. (f) The change of name has been achieved with minimal cost as it coincided with the relocation of the PURD office to the Westrail Centre, a move that required new stationery. There have been no costs associated with the design of new corporate stationery or business cards, as New MetroRail staff are using standard WAGR business cards, as per the Government style guide, and WAGR stationery is being used for all general correspondence.
(e) The decision to rename the project was to bring two major projects – PURD and City Rail Development – together under one name. This decision coincided with the relocation of the PURD office to WAGR's premises at the Westrail Centre, where City Rail was already based. The primary reason for the change of name was to create a project name that would assist in the communication of the project to the community and stakeholders. It also marks the change of the project from a planning phase to design and construction. (f) The change of name has been achieved with minimal cost as it coincided with the relocation of the PURD office to the Westrail Centre, a move that required new stationery. There have been no costs associated with the design of new corporate stationery or business cards, as New MetroRail staff are using standard WAGR business cards, as per the Government style guide, and WAGR stationery is being used for all general correspondence.
(f) The change of name has been achieved with minimal cost as it coincided with the relocation of the PURD office to the Westrail Centre, a move that required new stationery. There have been no costs associated with the design of new corporate stationery or business cards, as New MetroRail staff are using standard WAGR business cards, as per the Government style guide, and WAGR stationery is being used for all general correspondence.
(c) what costs were associated with this name change; (d) how have the community, affiliated organisations and professional bodies been informed of this name change; (e) in view of the controversy surrounding the South West Metropolitan Railway and other issues that PURD/New Metro Rail are associated with, how would the Minister respond to claims that this name change is a blatant attempt to ensure that the general public are deflected from contact with this agency; and (f) how does this name change fall within the Gallop Government’s promise to constrain public sector costs by avoiding unnecessary restructures and the associated costs?
(d) how have the community, affiliated organisations and professional bodies been informed of this name change; (e) in view of the controversy surrounding the South West Metropolitan Railway and other issues that PURD/New Metro Rail are associated with, how would the Minister respond to claims that this name change is a blatant attempt to ensure that the general public are deflected from contact with this agency; and (f) how does this name change fall within the Gallop Government’s promise to constrain public sector costs by avoiding unnecessary restructures and the associated costs?
(e) in view of the controversy surrounding the South West Metropolitan Railway and other issues that PURD/New Metro Rail are associated with, how would the Minister respond to claims that this name change is a blatant attempt to ensure that the general public are deflected from contact with this agency; and (f) how does this name change fall within the Gallop Government’s promise to constrain public sector costs by avoiding unnecessary restructures and the associated costs?
(f) how does this name change fall within the Gallop Government’s promise to constrain public sector costs by avoiding unnecessary restructures and the associated costs?
(b) The purpose of the change of name was to provide a common and easily recognised name for works associated with the expansion of the urban passenger network to assist in public and stakeholder communications. One of the key catalysts for the change was to establish a name for the project information centre that was opened in William Street in March 2003. (c) The costs associated with the design of the new logo, typeface and name came to $3150 (inclusive of GST). This did not include any creative costs for the development of the name and project slogan, as these were developed within WAGR. The cost of updating the design of the former PURD website (previously at www.purd.transperth.wa.gov.au, now at www.newmetrorail.wa.gov.au) was $2300. (d) The community, affiliated organisations and professional bodies have been advised of this change via letter, distributed with a copy of the first of a regular series of 'On Track' newsletters, which will provide a regular update to the public and stakeholders of project developments. (e) The decision to rename the project was to bring two major projects – PURD and City Rail Development – together under one name. This decision coincided with the relocation of the PURD office to WAGR's premises at the Westrail Centre, where City Rail was already based. The primary reason for the change of name was to create a project name that would assist in the communication of the project to the community and stakeholders. It also marks the change of the project from a planning phase to design and construction. (f) The change of name has been achieved with minimal cost as it coincided with the relocation of the PURD office to the Westrail Centre, a move that required new stationery. There have been no costs associated with the design of new corporate stationery or business cards, as New MetroRail staff are using standard WAGR business cards, as per the Government style guide, and WAGR stationery is being used for all general correspondence.
(c) The costs associated with the design of the new logo, typeface and name came to $3150 (inclusive of GST). This did not include any creative costs for the development of the name and project slogan, as these were developed within WAGR. The cost of updating the design of the former PURD website (previously at www.purd.transperth.wa.gov.au, now at www.newmetrorail.wa.gov.au) was $2300. (d) The community, affiliated organisations and professional bodies have been advised of this change via letter, distributed with a copy of the first of a regular series of 'On Track' newsletters, which will provide a regular update to the public and stakeholders of project developments. (e) The decision to rename the project was to bring two major projects – PURD and City Rail Development – together under one name. This decision coincided with the relocation of the PURD office to WAGR's premises at the Westrail Centre, where City Rail was already based. The primary reason for the change of name was to create a project name that would assist in the communication of the project to the community and stakeholders. It also marks the change of the project from a planning phase to design and construction. (f) The change of name has been achieved with minimal cost as it coincided with the relocation of the PURD office to the Westrail Centre, a move that required new stationery. There have been no costs associated with the design of new corporate stationery or business cards, as New MetroRail staff are using standard WAGR business cards, as per the Government style guide, and WAGR stationery is being used for all general correspondence.
(d) The community, affiliated organisations and professional bodies have been advised of this change via letter, distributed with a copy of the first of a regular series of 'On Track' newsletters, which will provide a regular update to the public and stakeholders of project developments. (e) The decision to rename the project was to bring two major projects – PURD and City Rail Development – together under one name. This decision coincided with the relocation of the PURD office to WAGR's premises at the Westrail Centre, where City Rail was already based. The primary reason for the change of name was to create a project name that would assist in the communication of the project to the community and stakeholders. It also marks the change of the project from a planning phase to design and construction. (f) The change of name has been achieved with minimal cost as it coincided with the relocation of the PURD office to the Westrail Centre, a move that required new stationery. There have been no costs associated with the design of new corporate stationery or business cards, as New MetroRail staff are using standard WAGR business cards, as per the Government style guide, and WAGR stationery is being used for all general correspondence.
(e) The decision to rename the project was to bring two major projects – PURD and City Rail Development – together under one name. This decision coincided with the relocation of the PURD office to WAGR's premises at the Westrail Centre, where City Rail was already based. The primary reason for the change of name was to create a project name that would assist in the communication of the project to the community and stakeholders. It also marks the change of the project from a planning phase to design and construction. (f) The change of name has been achieved with minimal cost as it coincided with the relocation of the PURD office to the Westrail Centre, a move that required new stationery. There have been no costs associated with the design of new corporate stationery or business cards, as New MetroRail staff are using standard WAGR business cards, as per the Government style guide, and WAGR stationery is being used for all general correspondence.
(f) The change of name has been achieved with minimal cost as it coincided with the relocation of the PURD office to the Westrail Centre, a move that required new stationery. There have been no costs associated with the design of new corporate stationery or business cards, as New MetroRail staff are using standard WAGR business cards, as per the Government style guide, and WAGR stationery is being used for all general correspondence.
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Answered
3 June 2003
Responded by
Minister for Planning and Infrastructure
Response time
96 days
(a) The decision to change the name of the combined former Perth Urban Rail Development Project (PURD) and City Rail Development Project was made by the A/Commissioner of Railways in consultation with the project directors and myself.
(b) The purpose of the change of name was to provide a common and easily recognised name for works associated with the expansion of the urban passenger network to assist in public and stakeholder communications. One of the key catalysts for the change was to establish a name for the project information centre that was opened in William Street in March 2003.
(c) The costs associated with the design of the new logo, typeface and name came to $3150 (inclusive of GST). This did not include any creative costs for the development of the name and project slogan, as these were developed within WAGR. The cost of updating the design of the former PURD website (previously at www.purd.transperth.wa.gov.au, now at www.newmetrorail.wa.gov.au) was $2300.
(d) The community, affiliated organisations and professional bodies have been advised of this change via letter, distributed with a copy of the first of a regular series of 'On Track' newsletters, which will provide a regular update to the public and stakeholders of project developments.
(e) The decision to rename the project was to bring two major projects – PURD and City Rail Development – together under one name. This decision coincided with the relocation of the PURD office to WAGR's premises at the Westrail Centre, where City Rail was already based. The primary reason for the change of name was to create a project name that would assist in the communication of the project to the community and stakeholders. It also marks the change of the project from a planning phase to design and construction.
(f) The change of name has been achieved with minimal cost as it coincided with the relocation of the PURD office to the Westrail Centre, a move that required new stationery. There have been no costs associated with the design of new corporate stationery or business cards, as New MetroRail staff are using standard WAGR business cards, as per the Government style guide, and WAGR stationery is being used for all general correspondence.
(b) The purpose of the change of name was to provide a common and easily recognised name for works associated with the expansion of the urban passenger network to assist in public and stakeholder communications. One of the key catalysts for the change was to establish a name for the project information centre that was opened in William Street in March 2003.
(c) The costs associated with the design of the new logo, typeface and name came to $3150 (inclusive of GST). This did not include any creative costs for the development of the name and project slogan, as these were developed within WAGR. The cost of updating the design of the former PURD website (previously at www.purd.transperth.wa.gov.au, now at www.newmetrorail.wa.gov.au) was $2300.
(d) The community, affiliated organisations and professional bodies have been advised of this change via letter, distributed with a copy of the first of a regular series of 'On Track' newsletters, which will provide a regular update to the public and stakeholders of project developments.
(e) The decision to rename the project was to bring two major projects – PURD and City Rail Development – together under one name. This decision coincided with the relocation of the PURD office to WAGR's premises at the Westrail Centre, where City Rail was already based. The primary reason for the change of name was to create a project name that would assist in the communication of the project to the community and stakeholders. It also marks the change of the project from a planning phase to design and construction.
(f) The change of name has been achieved with minimal cost as it coincided with the relocation of the PURD office to the Westrail Centre, a move that required new stationery. There have been no costs associated with the design of new corporate stationery or business cards, as New MetroRail staff are using standard WAGR business cards, as per the Government style guide, and WAGR stationery is being used for all general correspondence.
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