Hon Peter Collier questions the Minister for Ports regarding the Westport Taskforce's ongoing work and costs since submitting its report in March. The Minister provides a total cost and breakdown by category.

AnsweredQoN 632Legislative Council
Asked
18 June 2020
Portfolio
Ports

QuestionView source ↗

WESTPORT TASKFORCE —
COSTS
632. Hon PETER COLLIER to
the Minister for Ports:
I refer to the Westport Taskforce.
(1) Has the
minister requested the task force undertake any work since it provided a copy
of its report to the government in March this year?
(2) If yes to
(1), what work has the minister requested the task force to undertake?
(3) What is the
total cost of the task force to date?
(4) Will the
minister provide a breakdown of those costs by various categories, including
salaries and wages, consultation costs, and marketing, communications and
promotions?

AnswerView source ↗

I thank the member for the
question.
(1)–(2) The
task force continues to support the government to progress the Westport project
and to prepare for future stages of work.
(3) It is $10 762 590.
(4) The costs are
$4 765 000 for employment; $5 914 403 for supplies and services; and $82 385
for other expenses.

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