❓ Hon Brian Ellis questions the government's transparency regarding its $22 billion infrastructure program, seeking details on project plans and the role of regional development commissions. Hon Kate Doust responds, outlining the development of a state infrastructure strategy and existing consultation processes.
AnsweredQoN 874Legislative Council
Asked
27 September 2007
Member
Portfolio
parliamentary secretary representing the Treasurer
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INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS - FUNDING 874. Hon BRIAN ELLIS to the parliamentary secretary representing the Treasurer: I refer to comments by the chief executive of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry reported in today’s The West Australian that - We sit in suspended animation, knowing there is a large pipeline of infrastructure works, but not actually knowing what it is . . . (1) Is it correct that the only details the government has given of its $22 billion program are of $4 million in spending over the next 18 months? (2) Will the government release the details of plans for the next four years, and broader indications of projects over the next decade; and, if not, why not? (3) Will the regional development commissions be given a greater role in the development of infrastructure; and, if not, why not? Hon KATE DOUST
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I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) No. (2) The government is developing a state infrastructure strategy to identify and prioritise the state’s infrastructure needs over the next 20 years. The strategy will contain detail on the indicative timing, location and cost of specific projects over this period. (3) The state’s infrastructure service providers consult regularly with key stakeholders, including the regional development commissions and local government authorities, in developing their capital investment plans.
INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS - FUNDING
I refer to comments by the chief executive of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry reported in today’s The West Australian that - We sit in suspended animation, knowing there is a large pipeline of infrastructure works, but not actually knowing what it is . . . (1) Is it correct that the only details the government has given of its $22 billion program are of $4 million in spending over the next 18 months? (2) Will the government release the details of plans for the next four years, and broader indications of projects over the next decade; and, if not, why not? (3) Will the regional development commissions be given a greater role in the development of infrastructure; and, if not, why not? Hon KATE DOUST replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) No. (2) The government is developing a state infrastructure strategy to identify and prioritise the state’s infrastructure needs over the next 20 years. The strategy will contain detail on the indicative timing, location and cost of specific projects over this period. (3) The state’s infrastructure service providers consult regularly with key stakeholders, including the regional development commissions and local government authorities, in developing their capital investment plans.
(2) Will the government release the details of plans for the next four years, and broader indications of projects over the next decade; and, if not, why not? (3) Will the regional development commissions be given a greater role in the development of infrastructure; and, if not, why not? Hon KATE DOUST replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) No. (2) The government is developing a state infrastructure strategy to identify and prioritise the state’s infrastructure needs over the next 20 years. The strategy will contain detail on the indicative timing, location and cost of specific projects over this period. (3) The state’s infrastructure service providers consult regularly with key stakeholders, including the regional development commissions and local government authorities, in developing their capital investment plans.
(3) Will the regional development commissions be given a greater role in the development of infrastructure; and, if not, why not? Hon KATE DOUST replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) No. (2) The government is developing a state infrastructure strategy to identify and prioritise the state’s infrastructure needs over the next 20 years. The strategy will contain detail on the indicative timing, location and cost of specific projects over this period. (3) The state’s infrastructure service providers consult regularly with key stakeholders, including the regional development commissions and local government authorities, in developing their capital investment plans.
Hon KATE DOUST replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) No. (2) The government is developing a state infrastructure strategy to identify and prioritise the state’s infrastructure needs over the next 20 years. The strategy will contain detail on the indicative timing, location and cost of specific projects over this period. (3) The state’s infrastructure service providers consult regularly with key stakeholders, including the regional development commissions and local government authorities, in developing their capital investment plans.
I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) No. (2) The government is developing a state infrastructure strategy to identify and prioritise the state’s infrastructure needs over the next 20 years. The strategy will contain detail on the indicative timing, location and cost of specific projects over this period. (3) The state’s infrastructure service providers consult regularly with key stakeholders, including the regional development commissions and local government authorities, in developing their capital investment plans.
(1) No. (2) The government is developing a state infrastructure strategy to identify and prioritise the state’s infrastructure needs over the next 20 years. The strategy will contain detail on the indicative timing, location and cost of specific projects over this period. (3) The state’s infrastructure service providers consult regularly with key stakeholders, including the regional development commissions and local government authorities, in developing their capital investment plans.
(2) The government is developing a state infrastructure strategy to identify and prioritise the state’s infrastructure needs over the next 20 years. The strategy will contain detail on the indicative timing, location and cost of specific projects over this period. (3) The state’s infrastructure service providers consult regularly with key stakeholders, including the regional development commissions and local government authorities, in developing their capital investment plans.
(3) The state’s infrastructure service providers consult regularly with key stakeholders, including the regional development commissions and local government authorities, in developing their capital investment plans.
INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS - FUNDING
I refer to comments by the chief executive of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry reported in today’s The West Australian that - We sit in suspended animation, knowing there is a large pipeline of infrastructure works, but not actually knowing what it is . . . (1) Is it correct that the only details the government has given of its $22 billion program are of $4 million in spending over the next 18 months? (2) Will the government release the details of plans for the next four years, and broader indications of projects over the next decade; and, if not, why not? (3) Will the regional development commissions be given a greater role in the development of infrastructure; and, if not, why not? Hon KATE DOUST replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) No. (2) The government is developing a state infrastructure strategy to identify and prioritise the state’s infrastructure needs over the next 20 years. The strategy will contain detail on the indicative timing, location and cost of specific projects over this period. (3) The state’s infrastructure service providers consult regularly with key stakeholders, including the regional development commissions and local government authorities, in developing their capital investment plans.
(2) Will the government release the details of plans for the next four years, and broader indications of projects over the next decade; and, if not, why not? (3) Will the regional development commissions be given a greater role in the development of infrastructure; and, if not, why not? Hon KATE DOUST replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) No. (2) The government is developing a state infrastructure strategy to identify and prioritise the state’s infrastructure needs over the next 20 years. The strategy will contain detail on the indicative timing, location and cost of specific projects over this period. (3) The state’s infrastructure service providers consult regularly with key stakeholders, including the regional development commissions and local government authorities, in developing their capital investment plans.
(3) Will the regional development commissions be given a greater role in the development of infrastructure; and, if not, why not? Hon KATE DOUST replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) No. (2) The government is developing a state infrastructure strategy to identify and prioritise the state’s infrastructure needs over the next 20 years. The strategy will contain detail on the indicative timing, location and cost of specific projects over this period. (3) The state’s infrastructure service providers consult regularly with key stakeholders, including the regional development commissions and local government authorities, in developing their capital investment plans.
Hon KATE DOUST replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) No. (2) The government is developing a state infrastructure strategy to identify and prioritise the state’s infrastructure needs over the next 20 years. The strategy will contain detail on the indicative timing, location and cost of specific projects over this period. (3) The state’s infrastructure service providers consult regularly with key stakeholders, including the regional development commissions and local government authorities, in developing their capital investment plans.
I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) No. (2) The government is developing a state infrastructure strategy to identify and prioritise the state’s infrastructure needs over the next 20 years. The strategy will contain detail on the indicative timing, location and cost of specific projects over this period. (3) The state’s infrastructure service providers consult regularly with key stakeholders, including the regional development commissions and local government authorities, in developing their capital investment plans.
(1) No. (2) The government is developing a state infrastructure strategy to identify and prioritise the state’s infrastructure needs over the next 20 years. The strategy will contain detail on the indicative timing, location and cost of specific projects over this period. (3) The state’s infrastructure service providers consult regularly with key stakeholders, including the regional development commissions and local government authorities, in developing their capital investment plans.
(2) The government is developing a state infrastructure strategy to identify and prioritise the state’s infrastructure needs over the next 20 years. The strategy will contain detail on the indicative timing, location and cost of specific projects over this period. (3) The state’s infrastructure service providers consult regularly with key stakeholders, including the regional development commissions and local government authorities, in developing their capital investment plans.
(3) The state’s infrastructure service providers consult regularly with key stakeholders, including the regional development commissions and local government authorities, in developing their capital investment plans.
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