❓ Question regarding the progress of the Forrestfield training academy replacement, including business case status, costs, and environmental concerns related to the current contaminated site. The answer provides details on expenditure, timelines, site management, and complaints.
AnsweredQoN 1231Legislative Council
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I refer to a September 2020 announcement that the State Government will invest $2.05 million in a business case to replace the 'aging' Forrestfield training academy, and I ask: (a) how much of the $2.05 million has been spent to date; (b) on what date was the business case completed; (c) please table the business case; (d) has the State Government considered the business case and if so on what date did such consideration occur; (e) what conditions are placed on the continuing use of the current facility at Forrestfield, noting that it is a registered contaminated site; (f) please table the six reports that DFES received in relation to the site between October 20 and November 2, 2022; (g) has the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) received any complaints in relation to the facility other than the six identified by the DFES spokesperson in media reports; (h) if yes to (g), please table those complaints; and (i) what is the estimated cost of constructing a new training academy?
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Answered
15 March 2023
Responded by
Minister for Emergency Services
Response time
7 days
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) advises:
(a) $1,258,620.12.
(b) The first revision of the business case was completed in December 2021.
(c) The business case was submitted to Government for consideration. It remains Cabinet In Confidence.
(d) The Government considered the business case in March 2022, to inform the funding allocation for the 2022/23 financial year.
(e) The conditions are stipulated in the Site Management Plan prepared in accordance with relevant Department of Water Environment and Regulation guidance documents and frameworks. Mainly relating to:
i. Groundwater abstraction is not permitted at the site except for analytical testing and/or remediation.
ii. Intrusive works and training exercises must be conducted in accordance with the auditor-approved Site Management Plan.
iii. Stormwater and wastewater must be managed in accordance with the site Waste Management Plan.
iv. Land use of the site is restricted to commercial/industrial use.
(f) Redacted reports attached. [See Tabled Paper No.]
(g) One additional online hazard report relating to the dam water quality was received on 7 November 2022 with no personal impact.
(h) Redacted report attached. [See Tabled Paper No.]
(i) The full cost of the project will be finalised once a suitable site has been selected.
(a) $1,258,620.12.
(b) The first revision of the business case was completed in December 2021.
(c) The business case was submitted to Government for consideration. It remains Cabinet In Confidence.
(d) The Government considered the business case in March 2022, to inform the funding allocation for the 2022/23 financial year.
(e) The conditions are stipulated in the Site Management Plan prepared in accordance with relevant Department of Water Environment and Regulation guidance documents and frameworks. Mainly relating to:
i. Groundwater abstraction is not permitted at the site except for analytical testing and/or remediation.
ii. Intrusive works and training exercises must be conducted in accordance with the auditor-approved Site Management Plan.
iii. Stormwater and wastewater must be managed in accordance with the site Waste Management Plan.
iv. Land use of the site is restricted to commercial/industrial use.
(f) Redacted reports attached. [See Tabled Paper No.]
(g) One additional online hazard report relating to the dam water quality was received on 7 November 2022 with no personal impact.
(h) Redacted report attached. [See Tabled Paper No.]
(i) The full cost of the project will be finalised once a suitable site has been selected.
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