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Parliamentary Questions


Question Without Notice No. 1002 asked in the Legislative Council on 23 September 2020 by Hon Jacqui Boydell

Parliament: 40 Session: 1

CORONAVIRUS — ECONOMIC RECOVERY PLAN —DALYELLUP MULTIPURPOSE COMMUNITY AND YOUTH CENTRE

1002. Hon JACQUI BOYDELL to the Leader of the House representing the Minister for Local Government:

This question is asked on behalf of Hon Colin Holt.

I refer to the announcement of $8 million in state government funding for the Dalyellup multipurpose community and youth centre as part of the south west recovery plan.

(1) How was the project identified as a priority for the recovery funding?

(2) What consultation occurred with the Shire of Capel to identify the project?

(3) Has the financial assistance agreement with the Shire of Capel been agreed to?

(4) Which organisation will be responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the facility?

(5) Will the state government contribute to the ongoing maintenance of the facility?

Hon SUE ELLERY replied:

I thank the member for some notice of the question.

(1) The McGowan government identified important community projects that could provide an economic stimulus to the construction industry, create jobs and assist in the COVID-19 economic recovery.

(2) The project was identified by the Shire of Capel in its ''Community Facilities and Services Plan 2013''.

(3) The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries is negotiating the financial assistance agreement with the Shire of Capel.

(4) The Shire of Capel will be responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the facility.

(5) No.