❓ Question regarding the status, timeline, funding, and potential savings associated with the Albany radiation machine project. The answer provides updates on the project's progress, timeline estimates, funding considerations, and challenges in quantifying savings from the Patient Assisted Travel Scheme.
AnsweredQoN 5207Legislative Assembly
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I refer to the McGowan Government's decision to part fund the Albany radiation machine, and ask: (a) What is the current status of the project; (b) When do you anticipate the facility will be completed and available for use to Great Southern residents; (c) Has government made new money available for the operational costs of the facility: (i) If yes, what is the expected annual cost of running the facility; and (ii) If no, where will the funds come from to meet the operational costs of the facility, and what will not be funded to make this happen; (d) Has a business case been produced for the project: (i) If so, will the minister table the business case; and (e) When the facility is fully operational, what is the expected saving from Patient Assisted Travel Scheme costs, given those needing the service will be able to get that service locally?
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Answered
6 August 2019
Response time
8 days
I am advised:
(a) A Feasibility Study has been completed and the draft report has been submitted for review and required approvals. Business Case development has commenced.
(b) The Business Case will refine the timing of the development phases. Once the business case is finalised and approved by Government, formal facility planning will commence with construction taking approximately 12 months. There is an estimated four month commissioning period, with the service expected to be operational by early 2022.
(c) No.
(i) Not applicable.
(ii) Future operational funding will be considered and included as part of the Business Case.
(d) Business Case is currently under development.
(i) Not applicable.
(e) Patients often travel for several/various specialist services appointments which may include receiving radiation oncology treatment. Therefore it is difficult to quantify exact savings from PATS that could be realised specifically related to Radiation Oncology treatment at this stage.
(a) A Feasibility Study has been completed and the draft report has been submitted for review and required approvals. Business Case development has commenced.
(b) The Business Case will refine the timing of the development phases. Once the business case is finalised and approved by Government, formal facility planning will commence with construction taking approximately 12 months. There is an estimated four month commissioning period, with the service expected to be operational by early 2022.
(c) No.
(i) Not applicable.
(ii) Future operational funding will be considered and included as part of the Business Case.
(d) Business Case is currently under development.
(i) Not applicable.
(e) Patients often travel for several/various specialist services appointments which may include receiving radiation oncology treatment. Therefore it is difficult to quantify exact savings from PATS that could be realised specifically related to Radiation Oncology treatment at this stage.
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