Ms. Quirk inquires about the Police Regional Radio network project's progress, completion date, and funding. The Minister provides a detailed breakdown of each component's status and anticipates completion by 2016 without additional funds.

AnsweredQoN 5672Legislative Assembly
Asked
14 June 2011
Portfolio
Police

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I refer to the Government communications committee, which is oversighting a number of communications projects, and I ask:
(a) at what stage are deliberations on the Police Regional Radio network;
(b) what is the likely completion date for this project; and
(c) will additional funds be required to complete this project?

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Answered
9 August 2011
Responded by
Minister for Police
Response time
56 days
(a) Component A - Conventional Digital Radio Network
Evaluation of Offers received in response to a Request released in January 2011 is anticipated to be completed in July 2011. Contract Award is anticipated for October 2011.
Component B - Trunked Radio Network
Preferred Respondent selected on 13 April 2011 and design finalisation activities underway. Contract Award was signed and completed on 23 June 2011.
Component C - Digital Terminal Equipment
Evaluation completed and Preferred Respondent selected on 13 April 2011. Police awarded a Contract on 19 April 2011 for their requirements. FESA and DCS have commenced commercial and contract negotiations with the Preferred Respondent with a view to awarding Contracts by June 2011.
Component D - Site Infrastructure Services
Police are working with existing contractors, Department of Treasury and Finance Building Management and Works (BMW) and radio site owners to progress the establishment of radio tower sites that are compliant, secure and ready for network implementation at a number of locations throughout Regional WA.
Panel Contracts for specialist goods and services are anticipated to be awarded by August 2011.
(b) 2016
(c) It is currently anticipated that no additional funds will be required to complete this project.
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