Mr. Stephens asks the Minister for Health about specific funding allocations and planned works for Newman, Tom Price, and Paraburdoo hospitals in the Pilbara region, following a media release about increased health funding. The Minister provides a breakdown of the allocated funds and planned improvements for each hospital.

AnsweredQoN 1446Legislative Assembly
Asked
20 August 2009
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Health

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In reference to the Minister’s media release of 13 August 2009 indicating an allocation of more funds for Pilbara health, what funds have been allocated and what specific works will be carried out at each of the following hospitals:
(a) Newman;
(b) Tom Price; and
(c) Paraburdoo?

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Answered
15 September 2009
Responded by
Minister for Health
Response time
26 days
(a) Newman - will receive $1.75 million, which will include remodelling to improve the Emergency Department, the nurse's station area, additional accommodation and master planning.
(b) Tom Price - will receive $250,000 to upgrade environmental systems and $100,000 to undertake appropriate service and facility planning for the future.
(c) Paraburdoo - will receive $90,000 to improve patient/staff flow and safety within the Emergency Department.
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