Question On Notice No. 459 asked in the Legislative Council on 15 December 2021 by Hon Martin Aldridge
Question Directed to the: Minister representing the Minister for Health
Parliament: 41 Session: 1
Question
I refer to the Mullewa Primary Health Centre redevelopment, I and ask:
(a) what is the final scope of the redevelopment;
(b) what is the final
expected cost of the redevelopment;
(c) what is the expected
project timeline for the redevelopment; and
(d) will this be
considered as part of the 2022-23 State Budget or Mid Year Review?
Answered on 16 February 2022
(a) A new build facility will include a contemporary emergency department; emergency telehealth service facilities; group therapy rooms; ambulatory care multipurpose consultation rooms and treatment spaces; an ambulance bay; short stay/respite palliative care; and a community supported home dialysis room.
(b) The approved budget and funding for the project is $6.3 million, Given current market conditions, it is anticipated that the project will now exceed this allocation.
(c) The Construction program (from tender award) is 55 weeks followed by another 11 weeks for demolition of old buildings.
(d) Deliberations of ERC are Cabinet-in-confidence