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❓ Hon. Anthony Spagnolo questions the government about the long-term financial implications of the Perth Park project, specifically regarding operational and maintenance costs, and the reliance on uncertain private event and tourism markets. The government confirms assessment based on similar facilities.

AnsweredQoN 965Legislative Council

Asked

2 December 2025

Member

Hon Anthony Spagnolo

Portfolio

Deputy Premier; Treasurer; Minister for Transport; Sport and Recreation

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I refer to the ACIL Allen Perth Park Business Case Summary, and I ask: (a) given the report identifies recurring operational expenditure of $20.1 million per year and maintenance of $4.9 million per year, has the Government assessed the long-term growth of public sector obligations created by this project; (b) if yes to part (a), what is the assessment; and (c) how does the Government justify the long-term public operating burden identified in the report when many projected benefits rely on private event organisers and tourism markets that are uncertain?

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Answered

24 February 2026

Responded by

Parliamentary Secretary to the Deputy Premier; Treasurer; Minister for Transport; Sport and Recreation

Response time

7 days

(a)-(c) Yes. The operating and maintenance expenditures assumed for the business case analysis are based on evidence from similar facilities and operations.

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