❓ Question addresses the status of promised hospital redevelopments in Mullewa, Meekatharra, and Tom Price, focusing on progress, timelines, cost impacts, and Rio Tinto's financial contribution. The government affirms its commitment, acknowledging cost impacts and ongoing discussions with Rio Tinto.
AnsweredQoN 1310Legislative Council
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(1) I refer to the McGowan Labor Government's commitments to redevelop the ageing Mullewa Hospital and election commitments to build new hospitals in Meekatharra and Tom Price and I ask, does the State Government still intend to honour its election commitment to regional residents and build these hospitals? (2) For each project, please outline: (a) what work, if any, has been completed to date; (b) the time-frame for each project to be completed; and (c) the tender status of each project? (3) Have construction and supply constraints impacted the cost or time-frame of these projects, and if so, please provide details.? (4) Does Rio Tinto still intend to contribute $20 million towards the redevelopment of the Tom Price hospital? (5) If no to (4), what alternative commitment, if any, has Rio Tinto given towards this project? (6) Please table any formal agreement between Rio Tinto and the State Government in relation to the Tom Price hospital?
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Answered
9 May 2023
Responded by
Leader of the House representing the Minister for Health
Response time
7 days
(1) The Government intends to honour its commitment to upgrade infrastructure at Mullewa, Meekatharra and Tom Price, noting Tom Price is not an election commitment.
(2) All three infrastructure projects are progressing. Design development has been completed in Mullewa, the Project Definition Plan (PDP) is progressing for Meekatharra, and the PDP has been completed for Tom Price. Timeframes for all projects will be determined as part of the contract award process.
(3) Yes, materials and labour costs have impacted the delivery of capital works programs.
(4) Yes, WACHS is continuing to liaise with Rio Tinto on this project.
(5) Not applicable.
(6) This document would be considered Commercial-in-Confidence.
(2) All three infrastructure projects are progressing. Design development has been completed in Mullewa, the Project Definition Plan (PDP) is progressing for Meekatharra, and the PDP has been completed for Tom Price. Timeframes for all projects will be determined as part of the contract award process.
(3) Yes, materials and labour costs have impacted the delivery of capital works programs.
(4) Yes, WACHS is continuing to liaise with Rio Tinto on this project.
(5) Not applicable.
(6) This document would be considered Commercial-in-Confidence.
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