Dr. Pettitt questions the Minister regarding the progress of the new greyhound adoption program kennel facility, specifically why construction hasn't started despite earlier announcements. The Minister's response indicates delays due to the tender process.

AnsweredQoN 1101Legislative Council
Asked
17 September 2024
Portfolio
Racing and Gaming

QuestionView source ↗

GREYHOUND ADOPTION
PROGRAM KENNEL FACILITY
1101. Hon Dr BRAD PETTITT to the minister representing the
Minister for Racing and Gaming:
I refer to comments made by Mr Ian
Edwards, CEO of Racing and Wagering Western Australia, on 8 May 2024 that work
to the new greyhound adoption program kennel facility was about to start and it
should be open by 2025.
(1) Has work started on the new
kennel facility?
(2) If yes to (1), when did work
begin?
(3) If no to (1), why not?
(4) When in 2025 will the new kennel
facility be completed and operational?

AnswerView source ↗

I thank the honourable member for
some notice of the question. Racing and Wagering Western Australia advises the
following.
(1) Construction work has not yet
commenced.
(2) Not applicable.
(3) A provider has not yet been appointed following the
tender process.
(4) Construction
timeframe has been scheduled at 12 months by RWWA dependent on the tenderer's
ability to meet timeframe deliverables.

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