❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks a detailed breakdown of costs associated with the new Trayning volunteer firefighter station, the opening event, and diesel emission controls. The response provides cost breakdowns, clarifies responsibilities for the opening, and outlines emission control procedures.
AnsweredQoN 1356Legislative Council
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(1) I refer to the media statement of 25 March 2023 titled "'Trayning' opportunities unlocked for volunteer firefighters", and I ask, please provide a breakdown of the $880,000 in costs by: (a) construction; (b) land acquisition; and (c) other expenses (please detail)? (2) On what date and by whom was it determined the official opening of the building would occur on 25 March 2023? (3) What was the cost associated with the official opening event and who met the cost? (4) Who was responsible for the events organisation and for preparing the invitation list to the event? (5) Will the Minister please table the invitation list and run sheet for the event? (6) Why did the Government not extend an invitation to non-Labor Members of Parliament who represent the Trayning community as is the usual courtesy for official events such as this? (7) What capability or controls have been built into the new station with regard to managing cancer causing diesel emissions in the engine room?
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Answered
9 May 2023
Responded by
Minister for Emergency Services
Response time
2 days
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) advises:
1. a) $686 145 excluding. GST.
b) The land was provided by the Shire of Trayning.
c) $193 855 excl. GST for utility connections, hydrants, and other standard provisions such as radio tower, whitegoods, and furniture fit out.
(2) A number of dates were proposed by the Shire of Trayning, including 25 March 2023. The Shire also requested that the opening event be scheduled after the 2022/23 high-threat and harvest seasons.
(3) $1 145 (Shire of Trayning – opening costs $562, DFES – plaque $583).
(4) Shire of Trayning, Trayning VFES Leadership Group and DFES Goldfields Midlands Regional staff.
(5) See tabled paper no. #
(6) The invitations were sent by the Shire of Trayning.
(7) DFES Standard Operating Procedure directs firefighters to open roller doors prior to starting appliances to allow ventilation.
1. a) $686 145 excluding. GST.
b) The land was provided by the Shire of Trayning.
c) $193 855 excl. GST for utility connections, hydrants, and other standard provisions such as radio tower, whitegoods, and furniture fit out.
(2) A number of dates were proposed by the Shire of Trayning, including 25 March 2023. The Shire also requested that the opening event be scheduled after the 2022/23 high-threat and harvest seasons.
(3) $1 145 (Shire of Trayning – opening costs $562, DFES – plaque $583).
(4) Shire of Trayning, Trayning VFES Leadership Group and DFES Goldfields Midlands Regional staff.
(5) See tabled paper no. #
(6) The invitations were sent by the Shire of Trayning.
(7) DFES Standard Operating Procedure directs firefighters to open roller doors prior to starting appliances to allow ventilation.
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