❓ Mr Katsambanis asks about the status of the new Fremantle Police Station project, including tender details and timelines. The answer reveals delays and a change in approach to a 'build and own' model.
AnsweredQoN 6108Legislative Assembly
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I refer to the Fremantle Herald article of 25 April 2020, regarding a new Fremantle Police Station, and ask: (a) When did tenders for a new police station open and when did they close; (b) How many tenders submitted an application or expression of interest; (c) How many were short listed; (d) Why did the Western Australian Government reject the short listed tenders; (e) Is the Western Australian Government considering compensation for the short listed companies; (f) When is it anticipated the Government will announce the location of the site for a new police station; and (g) When is it anticipated new tenders will be open to build the new police station?
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Answered
18 June 2020
Responded by
Minister for Environment representing the Minister for Police; Road Safety
Response time
11 days
In 2013, the former Government moved Fremantle police officers into the current site, a former bank building which back then was not fit for purposes, supposedly on a short term basis however no money was put on budget for a replacement Fremantle police complex. The Western Australian Police Force and Department of Finance advise:
(a) The Expression of Interest (EOI) commenced on 29 November 2018 and closed on 16 January 2019.
(b) Five.
(c) Three.
(d) A build and own option was determined as a better proposition.
(e) Compensation is not payable.
(f) – (g) As soon as possible.
(a) The Expression of Interest (EOI) commenced on 29 November 2018 and closed on 16 January 2019.
(b) Five.
(c) Three.
(d) A build and own option was determined as a better proposition.
(e) Compensation is not payable.
(f) – (g) As soon as possible.
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