Mr. Catania questions the lack of funding for the Meekatharra Hospital construction. The Minister states a business case is being developed for budget consideration, with construction costs dependent on the facility's scope.

AnsweredQoN 5854Legislative Assembly
Asked
10 December 2019
Portfolio
Deputy Premier; Minister for Health; Mental Health

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I refer to the construction of a new hospital in Meekatharra, and I ask: (a) What funding has been allocated to commence the
construction of this much needed facility; (b) If no funding has been allocated for this facility, why not; (c) Will the hospital be located on the same site or
relocated to a new site; (d) If a new site, where is the proposed site; and (e) What will be the estimated cost of construction
for a new hospital?

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Answered
11 February 2020
Response time
1 days
I am advised:
(a) Nil.
(b)-(d) As the Member is aware, I have requested the Department of Health develop a business case for Meekatharra Hospital for consideration through the usual budget processes.
(e) The estimated cost of construction for a new hospital will be dependent on the scope of the facility to be constructed.

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