Question on Notice regarding the number, cost, improvements, and maintenance of demountable classrooms in South West schools since 2008. The answer reveals the number and cost of installation, but data on improvements and maintenance is not readily available.

AnsweredQoN 3024Legislative Council
Asked
5 May 2015
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I refer to demountable classrooms installed at South West schools, and I ask: (a) how many demountable classrooms have been installed at South West schools since 2008; (b) what is total cost for the purchase and installation of demountable classrooms for South West schools since 2008; (c) what is the total amount of funding spent on improvements to demountable classrooms in South West schools since 2008; and (d) what is the total amount of funding spent on the maintenance of demountable classrooms in South West schools since 2008?

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Answered
16 June 2015
Responded by
Minister for Education
Response time
42 days
a. 128
b. $8,060,598.32
c. - d. Maintenance and improvements are managed on behalf of the Department of Education by the Department of Finance - Building Management and Works. The description of work done is recorded by school name and block name or room number, there is no distinction between a permanent or transportable building. Therefore, it is not possible to provide a cost for transportable classrooms.

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