Question regarding the cost and responsibility for rectification work on irrigation pipes in the Ord Stage Two project, with the answer providing updated cost estimates and indicating a contractual agreement was reached.

AnsweredQoN 2703Legislative Assembly
Asked
12 August 2014
Portfolio
Lands

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I refer to the Ord Stage Two irrigation pipes rectification work being undertaken by Leighton Contractors, and ask: (a) what is the total cost, or anticipated total cost, of the irrigation pipes rectification/replacement programme; (b) will Leighton Contractors bear the full cost of the pipes’ rectification/replacement; and (c) if no to (b), who will pay the full cost?

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Answered
17 September 2014
Responded by
Minister for Lands
Response time
36 days
(a) Previously the value of the pipe rectification/replacement works was  estimated to be between $12 to $14 million, however the most recent estimates project a final cost of below $12 million.
(b & c) On 12 September 2014, LandCorp and Leighton Contractors reached agreement on terms to conclude contractual matters on the Ord  contract. The project will be delivered within the State's approved budget.

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