❓ Mr. Redman questions the State Development Minister regarding a $1.8 million grant to Synergy Regional Ltd for call centre projects, seeking details on fund allocation, unreleased amounts, potential reallocation, milestones, and due diligence. The Minister provides figures on allocated funds, unallocated amounts, milestone details and confirms due diligence.
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(1) Of the $1.8 million grant announced by the Premier on 26 June 2003 to Synergy Regional Ltd, will the Minister advise how much of tax payers money in the form of cash or concessions, has been released to the call centre projects in Albany, Collie and Bunbury?
(2) Of the $1.8 million grant announced by the Premier on 26 June 2003, will the Minister advise how much of the grant money has not been released to Synergy Regional Ltd?
(3) Will the State Government commit those remaining funds (cash or concessions) to other regional projects?
(4) If not, why not?
(5) Will the Minister provide details about the milestones agreed between the State Government and Synergy Regional Ltd prior to the release of any incremental payments from the $1.8 million state government grant?
(6) If yes, will the Minister provide details of the incremental targets reached by Synergy Regional Ltd, thus justifying the release of any funds (cash or concessions) as described in Question 1?
(7) Will the Minister advise if a proper and thorough Due Diligence process was followed prior to the State Government providing concessions on State Government charges, or committing taxpayers funds to the project?
(2) Of the $1.8 million grant announced by the Premier on 26 June 2003, will the Minister advise how much of the grant money has not been released to Synergy Regional Ltd?
(3) Will the State Government commit those remaining funds (cash or concessions) to other regional projects?
(4) If not, why not?
(5) Will the Minister provide details about the milestones agreed between the State Government and Synergy Regional Ltd prior to the release of any incremental payments from the $1.8 million state government grant?
(6) If yes, will the Minister provide details of the incremental targets reached by Synergy Regional Ltd, thus justifying the release of any funds (cash or concessions) as described in Question 1?
(7) Will the Minister advise if a proper and thorough Due Diligence process was followed prior to the State Government providing concessions on State Government charges, or committing taxpayers funds to the project?
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Answered
21 June 2005
Responded by
Minister for State Development
Response time
76 days
Answer: I am advised that 1. $800,000. 2. $200,000 of loan funding and up to $800,000 of possible concessions have not been allocated. 3. This has not yet been determined. 4. Not applicable. 5. The funding arrangements were subject to meeting milestones relating to a variety of measures including: establishment of call centres, employment, approved capital expenditure, training, payroll tax paid and rent of premises. 6. The milestone for the first payment was completion and opening of the Collie Call Centre. The milestone for the second payment was completion and opening of the Albany Call Centre and the commitment of $1.6 million of approved capital expenditure. 7. Yes.
I am advised that 1. $800,000. 2. $200,000 of loan funding and up to $800,000 of possible concessions have not been allocated. 3. This has not yet been determined. 4. Not applicable. 5. The funding arrangements were subject to meeting milestones relating to a variety of measures including: establishment of call centres, employment, approved capital expenditure, training, payroll tax paid and rent of premises. 6. The milestone for the first payment was completion and opening of the Collie Call Centre. The milestone for the second payment was completion and opening of the Albany Call Centre and the commitment of $1.6 million of approved capital expenditure. 7. Yes.
1. $800,000. 2. $200,000 of loan funding and up to $800,000 of possible concessions have not been allocated. 3. This has not yet been determined. 4. Not applicable. 5. The funding arrangements were subject to meeting milestones relating to a variety of measures including: establishment of call centres, employment, approved capital expenditure, training, payroll tax paid and rent of premises. 6. The milestone for the first payment was completion and opening of the Collie Call Centre. The milestone for the second payment was completion and opening of the Albany Call Centre and the commitment of $1.6 million of approved capital expenditure. 7. Yes.
2. $200,000 of loan funding and up to $800,000 of possible concessions have not been allocated. 3. This has not yet been determined. 4. Not applicable. 5. The funding arrangements were subject to meeting milestones relating to a variety of measures including: establishment of call centres, employment, approved capital expenditure, training, payroll tax paid and rent of premises. 6. The milestone for the first payment was completion and opening of the Collie Call Centre. The milestone for the second payment was completion and opening of the Albany Call Centre and the commitment of $1.6 million of approved capital expenditure. 7. Yes.
3. This has not yet been determined. 4. Not applicable. 5. The funding arrangements were subject to meeting milestones relating to a variety of measures including: establishment of call centres, employment, approved capital expenditure, training, payroll tax paid and rent of premises. 6. The milestone for the first payment was completion and opening of the Collie Call Centre. The milestone for the second payment was completion and opening of the Albany Call Centre and the commitment of $1.6 million of approved capital expenditure. 7. Yes.
4. Not applicable. 5. The funding arrangements were subject to meeting milestones relating to a variety of measures including: establishment of call centres, employment, approved capital expenditure, training, payroll tax paid and rent of premises. 6. The milestone for the first payment was completion and opening of the Collie Call Centre. The milestone for the second payment was completion and opening of the Albany Call Centre and the commitment of $1.6 million of approved capital expenditure. 7. Yes.
5. The funding arrangements were subject to meeting milestones relating to a variety of measures including: establishment of call centres, employment, approved capital expenditure, training, payroll tax paid and rent of premises. 6. The milestone for the first payment was completion and opening of the Collie Call Centre. The milestone for the second payment was completion and opening of the Albany Call Centre and the commitment of $1.6 million of approved capital expenditure. 7. Yes.
6. The milestone for the first payment was completion and opening of the Collie Call Centre. The milestone for the second payment was completion and opening of the Albany Call Centre and the commitment of $1.6 million of approved capital expenditure. 7. Yes.
7. Yes.
I am advised that 1. $800,000. 2. $200,000 of loan funding and up to $800,000 of possible concessions have not been allocated. 3. This has not yet been determined. 4. Not applicable. 5. The funding arrangements were subject to meeting milestones relating to a variety of measures including: establishment of call centres, employment, approved capital expenditure, training, payroll tax paid and rent of premises. 6. The milestone for the first payment was completion and opening of the Collie Call Centre. The milestone for the second payment was completion and opening of the Albany Call Centre and the commitment of $1.6 million of approved capital expenditure. 7. Yes.
1. $800,000. 2. $200,000 of loan funding and up to $800,000 of possible concessions have not been allocated. 3. This has not yet been determined. 4. Not applicable. 5. The funding arrangements were subject to meeting milestones relating to a variety of measures including: establishment of call centres, employment, approved capital expenditure, training, payroll tax paid and rent of premises. 6. The milestone for the first payment was completion and opening of the Collie Call Centre. The milestone for the second payment was completion and opening of the Albany Call Centre and the commitment of $1.6 million of approved capital expenditure. 7. Yes.
2. $200,000 of loan funding and up to $800,000 of possible concessions have not been allocated. 3. This has not yet been determined. 4. Not applicable. 5. The funding arrangements were subject to meeting milestones relating to a variety of measures including: establishment of call centres, employment, approved capital expenditure, training, payroll tax paid and rent of premises. 6. The milestone for the first payment was completion and opening of the Collie Call Centre. The milestone for the second payment was completion and opening of the Albany Call Centre and the commitment of $1.6 million of approved capital expenditure. 7. Yes.
3. This has not yet been determined. 4. Not applicable. 5. The funding arrangements were subject to meeting milestones relating to a variety of measures including: establishment of call centres, employment, approved capital expenditure, training, payroll tax paid and rent of premises. 6. The milestone for the first payment was completion and opening of the Collie Call Centre. The milestone for the second payment was completion and opening of the Albany Call Centre and the commitment of $1.6 million of approved capital expenditure. 7. Yes.
4. Not applicable. 5. The funding arrangements were subject to meeting milestones relating to a variety of measures including: establishment of call centres, employment, approved capital expenditure, training, payroll tax paid and rent of premises. 6. The milestone for the first payment was completion and opening of the Collie Call Centre. The milestone for the second payment was completion and opening of the Albany Call Centre and the commitment of $1.6 million of approved capital expenditure. 7. Yes.
5. The funding arrangements were subject to meeting milestones relating to a variety of measures including: establishment of call centres, employment, approved capital expenditure, training, payroll tax paid and rent of premises. 6. The milestone for the first payment was completion and opening of the Collie Call Centre. The milestone for the second payment was completion and opening of the Albany Call Centre and the commitment of $1.6 million of approved capital expenditure. 7. Yes.
6. The milestone for the first payment was completion and opening of the Collie Call Centre. The milestone for the second payment was completion and opening of the Albany Call Centre and the commitment of $1.6 million of approved capital expenditure. 7. Yes.
7. Yes.
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