Hon Alison Xamon inquires about the status of the 'Alternative Energy Mobilisation Project' and the associated $20.6 million in Royalties for Regions funds. The Minister's response indicates the business case is still under consideration and no funds have been released.

AnsweredQoN 5337Legislative Council
Asked
20 March 2012
Portfolio
Mines and Petroleum

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I refer to the $20.6 million of Royalties for Regions funds earmarked for 'Alternative Energy Mobilisation Project' in the 2011-12 budget, and the answer to my previous question without notice No. 694 that a business case would be required prior to those funds being released, and I ask -
(1) Was any such business case presented to the department?
(2) If yes to (1), when was the business case presented?
(3) If yes to (1), when was the business case accepted?
(4) If yes to (1), when were the funds released?
(5) If yes to (1), what were these funds used for?
(6) Will the Minister please table the business case?
(7) If no to (6), why not?
(8) If no to (1), has the $20.6 million been spent on any other activities?
(9) If yes to (8), please detail that spending?

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Answered
1 May 2012
Responded by
Minister for Mines and Petroleum
Response time
42 days
(1) A revised draft business case has been prepared by the Department of Mines Petroleum.
(2) On 20 March 2012 the revised draft business case was presented to the Department of Regional Development and Lands.
(3) The revised draft business case is currently being considered by the Department of Regional Development and Lands.
(4) No funds have been released to the Department of Mines and Petroleum.
(5) Not applicable.
(6) No.
(7) It is not possible to table the business case as it has not been finalised and presented to State Cabinet for approval.
(8) No.
(9) Not applicable.
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