Legislative Council, Wednesday 9 November 2022

Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT

In follow-up to a question I asked in May this year regarding capital works projects at the West Coast District Hospital related to Stage 2 of Lyell Wing, the aged care facility and an Australian Government funding commitment of $1m in 2019 for an additional aged care bed, the Leader informed me that she had been advised the likely cost, based on a concept design prepared in early 2021 was in excess of $3.0 million and that this work is currently unfunded.

The Leader stated that the Premier has committed to working with the Council assist in lobbying the Federal Government for additional funding. The Leader noted the funding commitment by the Coalition in the recent Federal Election campaign and we will be contacting the incoming Federal Health minister to support these additional investments.
1 Can the Leader provide an update on the progress of these discussions and consultation and likely timeframe for the commencement of works?

Answers:

Detailed design for Stage 1 of the West Coast District Hospital redevelopment has been completed and works are expected to commence in January 2023 with an anticipated completion date of September 2023.
In relation to additional funding for Stage 2 of the Project, the Government has written to the Federal Minister seeking his consideration to match the commitment made by the Coalition at the Federal Election.
At this stage, I am advised a response has not been received.