❓ WA Parliament QoN regarding delays in the opening of Acacia Wooraloo South prison, inquiring about penalties, causes for delay, and responsibility.
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(1) On what date was the Acacia Wooraloo South prison due to open? (2) Has the opening been delayed? (3) When will the prison now open? (4) Does the construction contract for the Acacia Wooraloo South prison provide a penalty in the event of the completion date for the prison being delayed? (5) Under the contract, what was the specified completion date? (6) Under the contract, what is the penalty for any delay? (7) Has the contractor been charged a penalty for the delay? (8) If so, what is the amount of the penalty? (9) If not, why not? (10) What is the cause of the delay? (11) Has the Ministry of Justice accepted some responsibility for all or part of the delay? (12) If not, why not? (13) If so, to what extent does the Ministry accept some responsibility for the delay? Answered on 21 September 2000 The Minister
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21 September 2000
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35 days
The Minister for Justice has provided the following reply: (1) The approved practical completion date, at the time of executing the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement was 20 September 2000. (2) Yes (3) The currently anticipated commencement date is 1 March 2001. (4) In line with normal building industry practice, the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement allows for liquidated damages if the actual date of practical completion exceeds the approved date for practical completion. (5) Refer to 1. (6) The Minister will table this information after practical completion. (7) No (8) Not applicable (9) Extensions of time have been granted in accordance with the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement. The currently approved date for practical completion is 3 January 2000. Liquidated damages only become a consideration if the prison is not completed by the approved date for practical completion. (10) Extensions of time have been granted for the effects of inclement weather, industry wide industrial action and late statutory approvals. (11) No (12) The Ministry of Justice has met all of its contractual commitments in a timely manner. (13) Not applicable
(2) Has the opening been delayed? (3) When will the prison now open? (4) Does the construction contract for the Acacia Wooraloo South prison provide a penalty in the event of the completion date for the prison being delayed? (5) Under the contract, what was the specified completion date? (6) Under the contract, what is the penalty for any delay? (7) Has the contractor been charged a penalty for the delay? (8) If so, what is the amount of the penalty? (9) If not, why not? (10) What is the cause of the delay? (11) Has the Ministry of Justice accepted some responsibility for all or part of the delay? (12) If not, why not? (13) If so, to what extent does the Ministry accept some responsibility for the delay? Answered on 21 September 2000 The Minister Replied: The Minister for Justice has provided the following reply: (1) The approved practical completion date, at the time of executing the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement was 20 September 2000. (2) Yes (3) The currently anticipated commencement date is 1 March 2001. (4) In line with normal building industry practice, the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement allows for liquidated damages if the actual date of practical completion exceeds the approved date for practical completion. (5) Refer to 1. (6) The Minister will table this information after practical completion. (7) No (8) Not applicable (9) Extensions of time have been granted in accordance with the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement. The currently approved date for practical completion is 3 January 2000. Liquidated damages only become a consideration if the prison is not completed by the approved date for practical completion. (10) Extensions of time have been granted for the effects of inclement weather, industry wide industrial action and late statutory approvals. (11) No (12) The Ministry of Justice has met all of its contractual commitments in a timely manner. (13) Not applicable
(3) When will the prison now open? (4) Does the construction contract for the Acacia Wooraloo South prison provide a penalty in the event of the completion date for the prison being delayed? (5) Under the contract, what was the specified completion date? (6) Under the contract, what is the penalty for any delay? (7) Has the contractor been charged a penalty for the delay? (8) If so, what is the amount of the penalty? (9) If not, why not? (10) What is the cause of the delay? (11) Has the Ministry of Justice accepted some responsibility for all or part of the delay? (12) If not, why not? (13) If so, to what extent does the Ministry accept some responsibility for the delay? Answered on 21 September 2000 The Minister Replied: The Minister for Justice has provided the following reply: (1) The approved practical completion date, at the time of executing the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement was 20 September 2000. (2) Yes (3) The currently anticipated commencement date is 1 March 2001. (4) In line with normal building industry practice, the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement allows for liquidated damages if the actual date of practical completion exceeds the approved date for practical completion. (5) Refer to 1. (6) The Minister will table this information after practical completion. (7) No (8) Not applicable (9) Extensions of time have been granted in accordance with the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement. The currently approved date for practical completion is 3 January 2000. Liquidated damages only become a consideration if the prison is not completed by the approved date for practical completion. (10) Extensions of time have been granted for the effects of inclement weather, industry wide industrial action and late statutory approvals. (11) No (12) The Ministry of Justice has met all of its contractual commitments in a timely manner. (13) Not applicable
(4) Does the construction contract for the Acacia Wooraloo South prison provide a penalty in the event of the completion date for the prison being delayed? (5) Under the contract, what was the specified completion date? (6) Under the contract, what is the penalty for any delay? (7) Has the contractor been charged a penalty for the delay? (8) If so, what is the amount of the penalty? (9) If not, why not? (10) What is the cause of the delay? (11) Has the Ministry of Justice accepted some responsibility for all or part of the delay? (12) If not, why not? (13) If so, to what extent does the Ministry accept some responsibility for the delay? Answered on 21 September 2000 The Minister Replied: The Minister for Justice has provided the following reply: (1) The approved practical completion date, at the time of executing the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement was 20 September 2000. (2) Yes (3) The currently anticipated commencement date is 1 March 2001. (4) In line with normal building industry practice, the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement allows for liquidated damages if the actual date of practical completion exceeds the approved date for practical completion. (5) Refer to 1. (6) The Minister will table this information after practical completion. (7) No (8) Not applicable (9) Extensions of time have been granted in accordance with the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement. The currently approved date for practical completion is 3 January 2000. Liquidated damages only become a consideration if the prison is not completed by the approved date for practical completion. (10) Extensions of time have been granted for the effects of inclement weather, industry wide industrial action and late statutory approvals. (11) No (12) The Ministry of Justice has met all of its contractual commitments in a timely manner. (13) Not applicable
(5) Under the contract, what was the specified completion date? (6) Under the contract, what is the penalty for any delay? (7) Has the contractor been charged a penalty for the delay? (8) If so, what is the amount of the penalty? (9) If not, why not? (10) What is the cause of the delay? (11) Has the Ministry of Justice accepted some responsibility for all or part of the delay? (12) If not, why not? (13) If so, to what extent does the Ministry accept some responsibility for the delay? Answered on 21 September 2000 The Minister Replied: The Minister for Justice has provided the following reply: (1) The approved practical completion date, at the time of executing the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement was 20 September 2000. (2) Yes (3) The currently anticipated commencement date is 1 March 2001. (4) In line with normal building industry practice, the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement allows for liquidated damages if the actual date of practical completion exceeds the approved date for practical completion. (5) Refer to 1. (6) The Minister will table this information after practical completion. (7) No (8) Not applicable (9) Extensions of time have been granted in accordance with the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement. The currently approved date for practical completion is 3 January 2000. Liquidated damages only become a consideration if the prison is not completed by the approved date for practical completion. (10) Extensions of time have been granted for the effects of inclement weather, industry wide industrial action and late statutory approvals. (11) No (12) The Ministry of Justice has met all of its contractual commitments in a timely manner. (13) Not applicable
(6) Under the contract, what is the penalty for any delay? (7) Has the contractor been charged a penalty for the delay? (8) If so, what is the amount of the penalty? (9) If not, why not? (10) What is the cause of the delay? (11) Has the Ministry of Justice accepted some responsibility for all or part of the delay? (12) If not, why not? (13) If so, to what extent does the Ministry accept some responsibility for the delay? Answered on 21 September 2000 The Minister Replied: The Minister for Justice has provided the following reply: (1) The approved practical completion date, at the time of executing the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement was 20 September 2000. (2) Yes (3) The currently anticipated commencement date is 1 March 2001. (4) In line with normal building industry practice, the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement allows for liquidated damages if the actual date of practical completion exceeds the approved date for practical completion. (5) Refer to 1. (6) The Minister will table this information after practical completion. (7) No (8) Not applicable (9) Extensions of time have been granted in accordance with the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement. The currently approved date for practical completion is 3 January 2000. Liquidated damages only become a consideration if the prison is not completed by the approved date for practical completion. (10) Extensions of time have been granted for the effects of inclement weather, industry wide industrial action and late statutory approvals. (11) No (12) The Ministry of Justice has met all of its contractual commitments in a timely manner. (13) Not applicable
(7) Has the contractor been charged a penalty for the delay? (8) If so, what is the amount of the penalty? (9) If not, why not? (10) What is the cause of the delay? (11) Has the Ministry of Justice accepted some responsibility for all or part of the delay? (12) If not, why not? (13) If so, to what extent does the Ministry accept some responsibility for the delay? Answered on 21 September 2000 The Minister Replied: The Minister for Justice has provided the following reply: (1) The approved practical completion date, at the time of executing the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement was 20 September 2000. (2) Yes (3) The currently anticipated commencement date is 1 March 2001. (4) In line with normal building industry practice, the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement allows for liquidated damages if the actual date of practical completion exceeds the approved date for practical completion. (5) Refer to 1. (6) The Minister will table this information after practical completion. (7) No (8) Not applicable (9) Extensions of time have been granted in accordance with the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement. The currently approved date for practical completion is 3 January 2000. Liquidated damages only become a consideration if the prison is not completed by the approved date for practical completion. (10) Extensions of time have been granted for the effects of inclement weather, industry wide industrial action and late statutory approvals. (11) No (12) The Ministry of Justice has met all of its contractual commitments in a timely manner. (13) Not applicable
(8) If so, what is the amount of the penalty? (9) If not, why not? (10) What is the cause of the delay? (11) Has the Ministry of Justice accepted some responsibility for all or part of the delay? (12) If not, why not? (13) If so, to what extent does the Ministry accept some responsibility for the delay? Answered on 21 September 2000 The Minister Replied: The Minister for Justice has provided the following reply: (1) The approved practical completion date, at the time of executing the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement was 20 September 2000. (2) Yes (3) The currently anticipated commencement date is 1 March 2001. (4) In line with normal building industry practice, the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement allows for liquidated damages if the actual date of practical completion exceeds the approved date for practical completion. (5) Refer to 1. (6) The Minister will table this information after practical completion. (7) No (8) Not applicable (9) Extensions of time have been granted in accordance with the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement. The currently approved date for practical completion is 3 January 2000. Liquidated damages only become a consideration if the prison is not completed by the approved date for practical completion. (10) Extensions of time have been granted for the effects of inclement weather, industry wide industrial action and late statutory approvals. (11) No (12) The Ministry of Justice has met all of its contractual commitments in a timely manner. (13) Not applicable
(9) If not, why not? (10) What is the cause of the delay? (11) Has the Ministry of Justice accepted some responsibility for all or part of the delay? (12) If not, why not? (13) If so, to what extent does the Ministry accept some responsibility for the delay? Answered on 21 September 2000 The Minister Replied: The Minister for Justice has provided the following reply: (1) The approved practical completion date, at the time of executing the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement was 20 September 2000. (2) Yes (3) The currently anticipated commencement date is 1 March 2001. (4) In line with normal building industry practice, the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement allows for liquidated damages if the actual date of practical completion exceeds the approved date for practical completion. (5) Refer to 1. (6) The Minister will table this information after practical completion. (7) No (8) Not applicable (9) Extensions of time have been granted in accordance with the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement. The currently approved date for practical completion is 3 January 2000. Liquidated damages only become a consideration if the prison is not completed by the approved date for practical completion. (10) Extensions of time have been granted for the effects of inclement weather, industry wide industrial action and late statutory approvals. (11) No (12) The Ministry of Justice has met all of its contractual commitments in a timely manner. (13) Not applicable
(10) What is the cause of the delay? (11) Has the Ministry of Justice accepted some responsibility for all or part of the delay? (12) If not, why not? (13) If so, to what extent does the Ministry accept some responsibility for the delay? Answered on 21 September 2000 The Minister Replied: The Minister for Justice has provided the following reply: (1) The approved practical completion date, at the time of executing the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement was 20 September 2000. (2) Yes (3) The currently anticipated commencement date is 1 March 2001. (4) In line with normal building industry practice, the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement allows for liquidated damages if the actual date of practical completion exceeds the approved date for practical completion. (5) Refer to 1. (6) The Minister will table this information after practical completion. (7) No (8) Not applicable (9) Extensions of time have been granted in accordance with the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement. The currently approved date for practical completion is 3 January 2000. Liquidated damages only become a consideration if the prison is not completed by the approved date for practical completion. (10) Extensions of time have been granted for the effects of inclement weather, industry wide industrial action and late statutory approvals. (11) No (12) The Ministry of Justice has met all of its contractual commitments in a timely manner. (13) Not applicable
(11) Has the Ministry of Justice accepted some responsibility for all or part of the delay? (12) If not, why not? (13) If so, to what extent does the Ministry accept some responsibility for the delay? Answered on 21 September 2000 The Minister Replied: The Minister for Justice has provided the following reply: (1) The approved practical completion date, at the time of executing the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement was 20 September 2000. (2) Yes (3) The currently anticipated commencement date is 1 March 2001. (4) In line with normal building industry practice, the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement allows for liquidated damages if the actual date of practical completion exceeds the approved date for practical completion. (5) Refer to 1. (6) The Minister will table this information after practical completion. (7) No (8) Not applicable (9) Extensions of time have been granted in accordance with the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement. The currently approved date for practical completion is 3 January 2000. Liquidated damages only become a consideration if the prison is not completed by the approved date for practical completion. (10) Extensions of time have been granted for the effects of inclement weather, industry wide industrial action and late statutory approvals. (11) No (12) The Ministry of Justice has met all of its contractual commitments in a timely manner. (13) Not applicable
(12) If not, why not? (13) If so, to what extent does the Ministry accept some responsibility for the delay? Answered on 21 September 2000 The Minister Replied: The Minister for Justice has provided the following reply: (1) The approved practical completion date, at the time of executing the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement was 20 September 2000. (2) Yes (3) The currently anticipated commencement date is 1 March 2001. (4) In line with normal building industry practice, the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement allows for liquidated damages if the actual date of practical completion exceeds the approved date for practical completion. (5) Refer to 1. (6) The Minister will table this information after practical completion. (7) No (8) Not applicable (9) Extensions of time have been granted in accordance with the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement. The currently approved date for practical completion is 3 January 2000. Liquidated damages only become a consideration if the prison is not completed by the approved date for practical completion. (10) Extensions of time have been granted for the effects of inclement weather, industry wide industrial action and late statutory approvals. (11) No (12) The Ministry of Justice has met all of its contractual commitments in a timely manner. (13) Not applicable
(13) If so, to what extent does the Ministry accept some responsibility for the delay? Answered on 21 September 2000 The Minister Replied: The Minister for Justice has provided the following reply: (1) The approved practical completion date, at the time of executing the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement was 20 September 2000. (2) Yes (3) The currently anticipated commencement date is 1 March 2001. (4) In line with normal building industry practice, the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement allows for liquidated damages if the actual date of practical completion exceeds the approved date for practical completion. (5) Refer to 1. (6) The Minister will table this information after practical completion. (7) No (8) Not applicable (9) Extensions of time have been granted in accordance with the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement. The currently approved date for practical completion is 3 January 2000. Liquidated damages only become a consideration if the prison is not completed by the approved date for practical completion. (10) Extensions of time have been granted for the effects of inclement weather, industry wide industrial action and late statutory approvals. (11) No (12) The Ministry of Justice has met all of its contractual commitments in a timely manner. (13) Not applicable
Answered on 21 September 2000 The Minister Replied: The Minister for Justice has provided the following reply: (1) The approved practical completion date, at the time of executing the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement was 20 September 2000. (2) Yes (3) The currently anticipated commencement date is 1 March 2001. (4) In line with normal building industry practice, the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement allows for liquidated damages if the actual date of practical completion exceeds the approved date for practical completion. (5) Refer to 1. (6) The Minister will table this information after practical completion. (7) No (8) Not applicable (9) Extensions of time have been granted in accordance with the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement. The currently approved date for practical completion is 3 January 2000. Liquidated damages only become a consideration if the prison is not completed by the approved date for practical completion. (10) Extensions of time have been granted for the effects of inclement weather, industry wide industrial action and late statutory approvals. (11) No (12) The Ministry of Justice has met all of its contractual commitments in a timely manner. (13) Not applicable
(2) Has the opening been delayed? (3) When will the prison now open? (4) Does the construction contract for the Acacia Wooraloo South prison provide a penalty in the event of the completion date for the prison being delayed? (5) Under the contract, what was the specified completion date? (6) Under the contract, what is the penalty for any delay? (7) Has the contractor been charged a penalty for the delay? (8) If so, what is the amount of the penalty? (9) If not, why not? (10) What is the cause of the delay? (11) Has the Ministry of Justice accepted some responsibility for all or part of the delay? (12) If not, why not? (13) If so, to what extent does the Ministry accept some responsibility for the delay? Answered on 21 September 2000 The Minister Replied: The Minister for Justice has provided the following reply: (1) The approved practical completion date, at the time of executing the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement was 20 September 2000. (2) Yes (3) The currently anticipated commencement date is 1 March 2001. (4) In line with normal building industry practice, the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement allows for liquidated damages if the actual date of practical completion exceeds the approved date for practical completion. (5) Refer to 1. (6) The Minister will table this information after practical completion. (7) No (8) Not applicable (9) Extensions of time have been granted in accordance with the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement. The currently approved date for practical completion is 3 January 2000. Liquidated damages only become a consideration if the prison is not completed by the approved date for practical completion. (10) Extensions of time have been granted for the effects of inclement weather, industry wide industrial action and late statutory approvals. (11) No (12) The Ministry of Justice has met all of its contractual commitments in a timely manner. (13) Not applicable
(3) When will the prison now open? (4) Does the construction contract for the Acacia Wooraloo South prison provide a penalty in the event of the completion date for the prison being delayed? (5) Under the contract, what was the specified completion date? (6) Under the contract, what is the penalty for any delay? (7) Has the contractor been charged a penalty for the delay? (8) If so, what is the amount of the penalty? (9) If not, why not? (10) What is the cause of the delay? (11) Has the Ministry of Justice accepted some responsibility for all or part of the delay? (12) If not, why not? (13) If so, to what extent does the Ministry accept some responsibility for the delay? Answered on 21 September 2000 The Minister Replied: The Minister for Justice has provided the following reply: (1) The approved practical completion date, at the time of executing the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement was 20 September 2000. (2) Yes (3) The currently anticipated commencement date is 1 March 2001. (4) In line with normal building industry practice, the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement allows for liquidated damages if the actual date of practical completion exceeds the approved date for practical completion. (5) Refer to 1. (6) The Minister will table this information after practical completion. (7) No (8) Not applicable (9) Extensions of time have been granted in accordance with the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement. The currently approved date for practical completion is 3 January 2000. Liquidated damages only become a consideration if the prison is not completed by the approved date for practical completion. (10) Extensions of time have been granted for the effects of inclement weather, industry wide industrial action and late statutory approvals. (11) No (12) The Ministry of Justice has met all of its contractual commitments in a timely manner. (13) Not applicable
(4) Does the construction contract for the Acacia Wooraloo South prison provide a penalty in the event of the completion date for the prison being delayed? (5) Under the contract, what was the specified completion date? (6) Under the contract, what is the penalty for any delay? (7) Has the contractor been charged a penalty for the delay? (8) If so, what is the amount of the penalty? (9) If not, why not? (10) What is the cause of the delay? (11) Has the Ministry of Justice accepted some responsibility for all or part of the delay? (12) If not, why not? (13) If so, to what extent does the Ministry accept some responsibility for the delay? Answered on 21 September 2000 The Minister Replied: The Minister for Justice has provided the following reply: (1) The approved practical completion date, at the time of executing the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement was 20 September 2000. (2) Yes (3) The currently anticipated commencement date is 1 March 2001. (4) In line with normal building industry practice, the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement allows for liquidated damages if the actual date of practical completion exceeds the approved date for practical completion. (5) Refer to 1. (6) The Minister will table this information after practical completion. (7) No (8) Not applicable (9) Extensions of time have been granted in accordance with the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement. The currently approved date for practical completion is 3 January 2000. Liquidated damages only become a consideration if the prison is not completed by the approved date for practical completion. (10) Extensions of time have been granted for the effects of inclement weather, industry wide industrial action and late statutory approvals. (11) No (12) The Ministry of Justice has met all of its contractual commitments in a timely manner. (13) Not applicable
(5) Under the contract, what was the specified completion date? (6) Under the contract, what is the penalty for any delay? (7) Has the contractor been charged a penalty for the delay? (8) If so, what is the amount of the penalty? (9) If not, why not? (10) What is the cause of the delay? (11) Has the Ministry of Justice accepted some responsibility for all or part of the delay? (12) If not, why not? (13) If so, to what extent does the Ministry accept some responsibility for the delay? Answered on 21 September 2000 The Minister Replied: The Minister for Justice has provided the following reply: (1) The approved practical completion date, at the time of executing the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement was 20 September 2000. (2) Yes (3) The currently anticipated commencement date is 1 March 2001. (4) In line with normal building industry practice, the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement allows for liquidated damages if the actual date of practical completion exceeds the approved date for practical completion. (5) Refer to 1. (6) The Minister will table this information after practical completion. (7) No (8) Not applicable (9) Extensions of time have been granted in accordance with the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement. The currently approved date for practical completion is 3 January 2000. Liquidated damages only become a consideration if the prison is not completed by the approved date for practical completion. (10) Extensions of time have been granted for the effects of inclement weather, industry wide industrial action and late statutory approvals. (11) No (12) The Ministry of Justice has met all of its contractual commitments in a timely manner. (13) Not applicable
(6) Under the contract, what is the penalty for any delay? (7) Has the contractor been charged a penalty for the delay? (8) If so, what is the amount of the penalty? (9) If not, why not? (10) What is the cause of the delay? (11) Has the Ministry of Justice accepted some responsibility for all or part of the delay? (12) If not, why not? (13) If so, to what extent does the Ministry accept some responsibility for the delay? Answered on 21 September 2000 The Minister Replied: The Minister for Justice has provided the following reply: (1) The approved practical completion date, at the time of executing the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement was 20 September 2000. (2) Yes (3) The currently anticipated commencement date is 1 March 2001. (4) In line with normal building industry practice, the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement allows for liquidated damages if the actual date of practical completion exceeds the approved date for practical completion. (5) Refer to 1. (6) The Minister will table this information after practical completion. (7) No (8) Not applicable (9) Extensions of time have been granted in accordance with the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement. The currently approved date for practical completion is 3 January 2000. Liquidated damages only become a consideration if the prison is not completed by the approved date for practical completion. (10) Extensions of time have been granted for the effects of inclement weather, industry wide industrial action and late statutory approvals. (11) No (12) The Ministry of Justice has met all of its contractual commitments in a timely manner. (13) Not applicable
(7) Has the contractor been charged a penalty for the delay? (8) If so, what is the amount of the penalty? (9) If not, why not? (10) What is the cause of the delay? (11) Has the Ministry of Justice accepted some responsibility for all or part of the delay? (12) If not, why not? (13) If so, to what extent does the Ministry accept some responsibility for the delay? Answered on 21 September 2000 The Minister Replied: The Minister for Justice has provided the following reply: (1) The approved practical completion date, at the time of executing the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement was 20 September 2000. (2) Yes (3) The currently anticipated commencement date is 1 March 2001. (4) In line with normal building industry practice, the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement allows for liquidated damages if the actual date of practical completion exceeds the approved date for practical completion. (5) Refer to 1. (6) The Minister will table this information after practical completion. (7) No (8) Not applicable (9) Extensions of time have been granted in accordance with the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement. The currently approved date for practical completion is 3 January 2000. Liquidated damages only become a consideration if the prison is not completed by the approved date for practical completion. (10) Extensions of time have been granted for the effects of inclement weather, industry wide industrial action and late statutory approvals. (11) No (12) The Ministry of Justice has met all of its contractual commitments in a timely manner. (13) Not applicable
(8) If so, what is the amount of the penalty? (9) If not, why not? (10) What is the cause of the delay? (11) Has the Ministry of Justice accepted some responsibility for all or part of the delay? (12) If not, why not? (13) If so, to what extent does the Ministry accept some responsibility for the delay? Answered on 21 September 2000 The Minister Replied: The Minister for Justice has provided the following reply: (1) The approved practical completion date, at the time of executing the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement was 20 September 2000. (2) Yes (3) The currently anticipated commencement date is 1 March 2001. (4) In line with normal building industry practice, the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement allows for liquidated damages if the actual date of practical completion exceeds the approved date for practical completion. (5) Refer to 1. (6) The Minister will table this information after practical completion. (7) No (8) Not applicable (9) Extensions of time have been granted in accordance with the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement. The currently approved date for practical completion is 3 January 2000. Liquidated damages only become a consideration if the prison is not completed by the approved date for practical completion. (10) Extensions of time have been granted for the effects of inclement weather, industry wide industrial action and late statutory approvals. (11) No (12) The Ministry of Justice has met all of its contractual commitments in a timely manner. (13) Not applicable
(9) If not, why not? (10) What is the cause of the delay? (11) Has the Ministry of Justice accepted some responsibility for all or part of the delay? (12) If not, why not? (13) If so, to what extent does the Ministry accept some responsibility for the delay? Answered on 21 September 2000 The Minister Replied: The Minister for Justice has provided the following reply: (1) The approved practical completion date, at the time of executing the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement was 20 September 2000. (2) Yes (3) The currently anticipated commencement date is 1 March 2001. (4) In line with normal building industry practice, the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement allows for liquidated damages if the actual date of practical completion exceeds the approved date for practical completion. (5) Refer to 1. (6) The Minister will table this information after practical completion. (7) No (8) Not applicable (9) Extensions of time have been granted in accordance with the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement. The currently approved date for practical completion is 3 January 2000. Liquidated damages only become a consideration if the prison is not completed by the approved date for practical completion. (10) Extensions of time have been granted for the effects of inclement weather, industry wide industrial action and late statutory approvals. (11) No (12) The Ministry of Justice has met all of its contractual commitments in a timely manner. (13) Not applicable
(10) What is the cause of the delay? (11) Has the Ministry of Justice accepted some responsibility for all or part of the delay? (12) If not, why not? (13) If so, to what extent does the Ministry accept some responsibility for the delay? Answered on 21 September 2000 The Minister Replied: The Minister for Justice has provided the following reply: (1) The approved practical completion date, at the time of executing the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement was 20 September 2000. (2) Yes (3) The currently anticipated commencement date is 1 March 2001. (4) In line with normal building industry practice, the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement allows for liquidated damages if the actual date of practical completion exceeds the approved date for practical completion. (5) Refer to 1. (6) The Minister will table this information after practical completion. (7) No (8) Not applicable (9) Extensions of time have been granted in accordance with the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement. The currently approved date for practical completion is 3 January 2000. Liquidated damages only become a consideration if the prison is not completed by the approved date for practical completion. (10) Extensions of time have been granted for the effects of inclement weather, industry wide industrial action and late statutory approvals. (11) No (12) The Ministry of Justice has met all of its contractual commitments in a timely manner. (13) Not applicable
(11) Has the Ministry of Justice accepted some responsibility for all or part of the delay? (12) If not, why not? (13) If so, to what extent does the Ministry accept some responsibility for the delay? Answered on 21 September 2000 The Minister Replied: The Minister for Justice has provided the following reply: (1) The approved practical completion date, at the time of executing the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement was 20 September 2000. (2) Yes (3) The currently anticipated commencement date is 1 March 2001. (4) In line with normal building industry practice, the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement allows for liquidated damages if the actual date of practical completion exceeds the approved date for practical completion. (5) Refer to 1. (6) The Minister will table this information after practical completion. (7) No (8) Not applicable (9) Extensions of time have been granted in accordance with the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement. The currently approved date for practical completion is 3 January 2000. Liquidated damages only become a consideration if the prison is not completed by the approved date for practical completion. (10) Extensions of time have been granted for the effects of inclement weather, industry wide industrial action and late statutory approvals. (11) No (12) The Ministry of Justice has met all of its contractual commitments in a timely manner. (13) Not applicable
(12) If not, why not? (13) If so, to what extent does the Ministry accept some responsibility for the delay? Answered on 21 September 2000 The Minister Replied: The Minister for Justice has provided the following reply: (1) The approved practical completion date, at the time of executing the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement was 20 September 2000. (2) Yes (3) The currently anticipated commencement date is 1 March 2001. (4) In line with normal building industry practice, the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement allows for liquidated damages if the actual date of practical completion exceeds the approved date for practical completion. (5) Refer to 1. (6) The Minister will table this information after practical completion. (7) No (8) Not applicable (9) Extensions of time have been granted in accordance with the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement. The currently approved date for practical completion is 3 January 2000. Liquidated damages only become a consideration if the prison is not completed by the approved date for practical completion. (10) Extensions of time have been granted for the effects of inclement weather, industry wide industrial action and late statutory approvals. (11) No (12) The Ministry of Justice has met all of its contractual commitments in a timely manner. (13) Not applicable
(13) If so, to what extent does the Ministry accept some responsibility for the delay? Answered on 21 September 2000 The Minister Replied: The Minister for Justice has provided the following reply: (1) The approved practical completion date, at the time of executing the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement was 20 September 2000. (2) Yes (3) The currently anticipated commencement date is 1 March 2001. (4) In line with normal building industry practice, the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement allows for liquidated damages if the actual date of practical completion exceeds the approved date for practical completion. (5) Refer to 1. (6) The Minister will table this information after practical completion. (7) No (8) Not applicable (9) Extensions of time have been granted in accordance with the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement. The currently approved date for practical completion is 3 January 2000. Liquidated damages only become a consideration if the prison is not completed by the approved date for practical completion. (10) Extensions of time have been granted for the effects of inclement weather, industry wide industrial action and late statutory approvals. (11) No (12) The Ministry of Justice has met all of its contractual commitments in a timely manner. (13) Not applicable
Answered on 21 September 2000 The Minister Replied: The Minister for Justice has provided the following reply: (1) The approved practical completion date, at the time of executing the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement was 20 September 2000. (2) Yes (3) The currently anticipated commencement date is 1 March 2001. (4) In line with normal building industry practice, the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement allows for liquidated damages if the actual date of practical completion exceeds the approved date for practical completion. (5) Refer to 1. (6) The Minister will table this information after practical completion. (7) No (8) Not applicable (9) Extensions of time have been granted in accordance with the Acacia Prison Design and Construction Agreement. The currently approved date for practical completion is 3 January 2000. Liquidated damages only become a consideration if the prison is not completed by the approved date for practical completion. (10) Extensions of time have been granted for the effects of inclement weather, industry wide industrial action and late statutory approvals. (11) No (12) The Ministry of Justice has met all of its contractual commitments in a timely manner. (13) Not applicable
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