Question Without Notice No. 188 asked in the Legislative Council on 28 March 2018 by Hon Ken Baston
Parliament: 40 Session: 1
NORTH WEST WATER POLICE UNIT — CLOSURE
188. Hon KEN BASTON to the minister representing the Minister for Police:
I refer to the statement made by the Commissioner of Police on 22 March 2018 announcing the closure of the north west water police unit.
(1) Was the cost of refitting the PV Delphinus investigated?
(2) If yes to (1), what was the estimated cost?
(3) Will the PV Delphinus be redeployed or sold?
(4) If it is to be sold, what is a reasonable estimated sale price?
Hon STEPHEN DAWSON replied:
I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. The following information has been provided to me by the Minister for Police.
(1) Western Australia Police Force advises yes, as the PV Delphinus was scheduled for replacement in 2001.
(2) Western Australia Police Force advises that the PV Delphinus is no longer fit for purpose and has spent more time in port and undergoing maintenance than on patrol, with significant annual maintenance costs and a further $500 000 required in 2018 to overhaul or replace the engines.
(3) The PV Delphinus will not be redeployed.
(4) Western Australia Police Force advises that the current estimate of the vessel's market value is $600 000.