❓ Question regarding the existence and approval process of a business case for a Department of Parks and Wildlife office in Bunbury, funded by Royalties for Regions. The Minister confirms a business case exists but will not table it due to Cabinet confidentiality.
AnsweredQoN 4174Legislative Council
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(1) Has the Royalties for Regions program received a business case for the building of the new Department of Parks and Wildlife office on Koombana Drive, Bunbury? (2) If yes to (1), when was it received? (3) If no to (1), why has the funding been allocated in the State Budget without the department/Royalties for Regions program first receiving, considering and approving the business case? (4) When did the Regional Development Council approve the funding allocation for the new Department of Parks and Wildlife office on Koombana Drive, Bunbury? (5) If no to (1), does this mean that funding, even though it appears in the Budget papers, is not yet confirmed? (6) Will the Minister table the business case? (7) If no to (6), why not?
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Answered
17 August 2016
Responded by
Minister for Housing representing the Minister for Regional Development
Response time
57 days
1. Yes
2. On 29 January 2016 a business case seeking Royalties for Regions funding was received by the Department of Regional Development.
3. Not applicable
4. The project proposal is not subject to Regional Development Council approval.
5. Not applicable
6. No
7. The business case formed part of the submission considered by Cabinet and is therefore Cabinet in Confidence.
2. On 29 January 2016 a business case seeking Royalties for Regions funding was received by the Department of Regional Development.
3. Not applicable
4. The project proposal is not subject to Regional Development Council approval.
5. Not applicable
6. No
7. The business case formed part of the submission considered by Cabinet and is therefore Cabinet in Confidence.
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