Question on Notice regarding the cost and organisation of the Marine Rescue Kalbarri headquarters reopening, including costs, event planning, and invitation protocols. The answer provides a breakdown of costs and clarifies the roles of Marine Rescue Kalbarri and the government.

AnsweredQoN 1357Legislative Council
Asked
29 March 2023
Portfolio
Emergency Services

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(1) I refer to the media statement released on 25 March 2023 titled "Marine Rescue Kalbarri officially reopens headquarters", and I ask, what was the cost to repair and refit the marine rescue base? (2) Will the Minister please provide a breakdown of costs by: (a) construction costs; and (b) other costs (please detail)? (3) On what date and by whom was it determined that the official opening of the building would occur on 25 March 2023? (4) What was the cost associated with the official opening event and who met the cost? (5) Who was responsible for the events organisation and for preparing the invitation list to the event? (6) Will the Minister please table the invitation list and run sheet for the event? (7) Why did the Government not extend an invitation to non-Labor Members of Parliament who represent the Kalbarri as is the usual courtesy for official events such as this?

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Answered
9 May 2023
Responded by
Minister for Emergency Services
Response time
2 days
(1) $748 377.
(2)
(a) $548 211 - Construction costs including GST.
(b) $200 166 - Other costs.
Breakdown of other costs:
·         $156 510 - Property claim (contents of the building including appliances, furniture, and fittings).
·         $ 22 756 - Replacement of the jet ski and jet ski trailer:
·         $ 20 900 - Replacement of the ‘Gator’ all-terrain vehicle (used for towing the jet ski to the water).
(3) The official opening date was determined on March 7, 2023, by MR Kalbarri.
(4) Costs associated with the opening were met by MR Kalbarri.
(5) MR Kalbarri.
(6) See tabled paper no. #
(7) MR Kalbarri facilitated the event and invitation list.

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