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❓ Ms. Mettam questions the cost and deployment of the Albany wave energy device. The Minister provides a partial answer regarding state contribution and deployment timeframe, withholding detailed cost breakdowns until project completion.

AnsweredQoN 1382Legislative Assembly

Asked

11 September 2024

Member

Ms L. Mettam

Portfolio

Regional Development; Disability Services; Fisheries; Seniors and Ageing; Volunteering

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I refer to the media statement released on 3 September 2024 titled 'Albany wave energy device ready for launch', and I ask : (a) What was the total cost of the device, please provide a breakdown by line item including but not limited to; tendering costs, construction costs, labour costs etc; (b) On what date will the device be deployed; and (c) What are the expected ongoing operating costs of the device, please provide a breakdown by line item?

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Answered

15 October 2024

Responded by

Minister for Regional Development; Disability Services; Fisheries; Seniors and Ageing; Volunteering

Response time

5 days

a) The State contributed $1.55 million to the project. The total project cost and individual cost components will not be available until the project has been completed and acquitted by the various project partners.
(b) The device is scheduled to be deployed in October 2024, subject to the suitability of weather conditions.
(c) The State’s contribution was limited to $1.55 million for construction of the M4 prototype.

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